“I’ve seen firsthand the impact of building a network before you need it.”
In this Joy of Connecting episode, we sit down with the brilliant Marion Siboni, Founder & CEO, La Creme de la STEM™, the only global, private network for early-stage female founders in tech and science. Marion is on a mission to create more than just community; she’s building a living, breathing ecosystem where women not only survive in entrepreneurship, they thrive - together.
With deep roots in partnerships and a career spanning Cisco, MongoDB, and Techstars, Marion shares how she has leveraged connection as her greatest asset. From moving to the U.S. without knowing anyone to building a 6,000-person community from scratch, her story is a beautiful blueprint for what’s possible when you lead with trust, vulnerability, and heart.
We discuss:
- How Marion built a thriving community for early-stage female founders from scratch
- The importance of building your network before you need it
- Why you should always connect with people on personal matters
- A powerful story about what happens when just one person believes in you
- Ways a community can accelerate your personal and business growth
Whether you’re a founder, a connector, or someone trying to figure out your next big move, this episode is for you. And it will make you wonder, what kind of community do you want to build, and how will you show up in it?
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