Paige is the cofounder of Nyoka Design Labs, a biotechnology startup that uses microbes to replace harsh chemicals. I talk to Paige about her unexpected path in entrepreneurship as she learned to lead on the job!  

These are some books Paige recommends to learn about leadership and self-awareness:

• Tools of Titans by Tim Ferris

• The Lean Startup by Eric Ries

• The Secret Life of Your Mind by Mariano Sigman

• Whole Earth Discipline by Stewart Brand

• The Hidden Reality by Brian Greene

• 419 by Will Ferguson  

To learn more about Nyoka, visit https://www.lightbynyoka.com/

P.S. Some fancy words Paige used:

• Bioluminescence: when living organisms create light

• UVic: the University of Victoria in Canada

• Kickstarter: a fundraising platform where anyone can contribute or start a project

• IndieBio: a startup accelerator that helps biotechnology companies grow  

Timeline

00:00 Introduction

01:10 How did you start?

03:16 Transition to entrepreneurship

05:11 Curiousity behind leadership

08:20 Complementary team strengths

09:54 How to identify strengths

12:16 Building confidence to lead

15:00 Just do it

17:44 Making contrarian decisions

20:16 Recommended Resources