Debbie Sterling 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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Resource Mentioned:
- Your Big Idea: Successful Entrepreneurs have One Big Idea. Follow JLD’s FREE training & you’ll discover Your Big Idea in less than an hour!
Success Quote
- “The mission is greater than the company.” – GoldieBlox.
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!
Small Business Resource
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Best Business Book
- The Ten Faces of Innovation by Tom Kelley.
Interview Links
Sponsors
- Onnit: A health and wellness brand focused on Total Human Optimization. To get 10% off your supplement purchase go to Onnit.com/Fire.
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Killer Resources!
1) The Common Path to Uncommon Success: JLD’s 1st traditionally published book! Over 3000 interviews with the world’s most successful Entrepreneurs compiled into a 17-step roadmap to financial freedom and fulfillment!
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