
Tracy Chadwell of 1843 Capital - Empires of the Mind
July 13, 2020
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Tracy Chadwell, Founding Partner of 1843 Capital (an early stage venture capital firm investing in technology companies with diverse founding teams) knows something about money. She was named one of Entrepreneur Magazine's "100 Powerful Women" and Forbes "8 Women VC's to know." She also knows something about the definition of success, and why being flexible with that definition may make all the difference when asking for an investment. Tracy joins Socialfly Co-founder Stephanie Cartin for a conversation about building her company and her journey to success, including having the risk gene and wanting to be part of something exciting; her rules for the skill set of the 3 Knows for a yes why you do not want to be the smartest person in the room; an excellent piece of advice for dealing with requests for advice and mentorship if you have a hectic schedule; and, why Winston Churchill is one of her greatest mentors. Plus, a surprise!
Stephanie Cartin is a serial entrepreneur, investor, podcast host, community builder, and a champion for women founders. She created the Entreprenista League, a community for women founders, to provide resources and support necessary at all business stages. She’s also the Co-founder of Socialfly, one of the first social media marketing agencies, as well as Entreprenista Media and Pearl Influential Capital which was recently acquired by Cherub. Stephanie has shared her journey managing her health challenges with Multiple Sclerosis, Infertility, and a complicated pregnancy and is an advocate for women going through similar challenges. Her story and businesses have been featured on the Today Show, Bloomberg and Forbes. Consider Stephanie your biggest business cheerleader.
Courtney Spritzer is an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, podcast host, and advocate for women founders. As Co-Founder and CEO of Socialfly, a social-first digital agency launched in 2012 and acquired in 2024, she has helped shape the industry with innovative strategies. She co-founded the Entreprenista League, a community for women founders, offering essential resources and support for all stages of business growth. Courtney’s entrepreneurial journey and business insights have been highlighted in top publications like Entrepreneur.com, Bloomberg, and Forbes.
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