🎙️ 10Forty Podcast – Episode with Denise McQuaidIn this week’s episode of the 10Forty Podcast, we sit down with Denise McQuaid, co-founder of Awaken Angels, to talk about her incredible and varied career journey.From pulling pints in a pub to watching The Devil Wears Prada one too many times, Denise shares how her early experiences shaped her ambitions. She walks us through her move into publishing, heading to Boston on a J1 visa, and landing her first professional role that kept her in the U.S. for six years.We discuss her rapid career progression—taking on a Managing Director role at just 30, and later stepping into a CEO role at a tech company in China, where she led a team of 100. Denise opens up about the challenges of leading across cultures, overcoming language barriers, and adapting to new technologies and methodologies.After returning to London, Denise shifted gears into the investment world and co-founded Awaken Angels, a mission-driven platform focused on empowering female founders and investors. We talk about:• What Awaken Angels does and why it exists• Who can become an angel investor• What kind of businesses should seek investment• The difference between angel investing vs. venture capital• How they're equipping women to invest through a 9-module educational programWe also touch on what Denise looks for when hiring, her thoughts on remote work, and the unique challenges it presents in today’s world.An episode packed with insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and the power of inclusive investment.HERE WE GO!Interested in sharing your career journey on the podcast?Whether you're keen to talk about your path or promote a specific job or career route, we'd love to hear from you. Drop us a line at [email protected] — we'll get the coffees in! ☕
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