Unconventional Paths: From the Military to Entrepreneurship - A Story of Success and Adaptability

Join host Veronica Malolos as she engages in a captivating conversation with Marissa Limsiaco, an influential woman with an untraditional path from the military to entrepreneurship. Discover the invaluable lessons Marissa learned in leadership, resilience, and taking calculated risks that led her to create a thriving community of support for women in business and commercial real estate. Tune in to uncover how Marissa's journey can inspire you to break glass ceilings and seize opportunities, no matter your background or circumstances.Marissa Limsiaco is a trailblazing entrepreneur, military veteran, and inspiring advocate for women in business. As the only woman in her classes at West Point during a time of shifting dynamics in the military, Marissa faced unique challenges that shaped her leadership style and resilience. After serving in combat during the surge in Iraq, she realized the importance of seizing opportunities and not taking life for granted. Marissa's journey has taken her from the military to business school and ultimately to starting multiple successful ventures in commercial real estate and product-based venture capital-backed businesses. Her experiences as an immigrant and her passion for building supportive networks have fueled her mission to create opportunities for women in industries with limited female representation. Through her engaging story and lessons learned, Marissa empowers women to embrace calculated risks, embrace discomfort, and break glass ceilings in business and beyond.Below are the key takeaways from this episode:The speaker learned valuable lessons in leadership and resilience during their deployment in a dynamic and challenging environment.Creating a supportive community, like the speaker's group of influential women in commercial real estate, can provide invaluable support, candid information, and increased confidence.Taking calculated risks and chances, even if it means stepping out of your comfort zone, is important for personal and professional growth.Embracing uncertainty and discomfort instead of pushing them away can lead to unexpected opportunities and progress in your journey.Engaging with customers, setting expectations, and asking for feedback are crucial for founders to improve their product and gain customer trust.“Comfort is the enemy of progress” - Marissa LimsiacoConnect with Veronica:WebsiteLinkedInConnect with Marissa:WebsiteLinkedIn