Debbie is a female engineer and Founder of GoldieBlox, a toy company out to inspire the next generation of female engineers. She has made it her mission in life to tackle the gender gap in science, technology, engineering and math.
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Success Quote
- “The mission is greater than the company.” – GoldieBlox click to tweet!
Business Failure
- Debbie and her team were accepted into the 2nd round of a prestigious accelerator program. They prepped and prepped and prepped, but were denied entry. Her team fizzled, and her co-founder split, but Debbie stayed true to the course and greatness followed!
Entrepreneurial AH-HA Moment
- Debbie shares her “shower moment” when the name GoldieBlox appeared, as well as the moment when the concept took shape… inspiring stuff!
Current Business
- GolideBlox is one of four finalists for a SUPERBOWL commercial… all I can say is WOW. Go Goldie!
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Best Business Book
- The Ten Faces of Innovation by Tom Kelley
Interview Links
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