Key takeaways
Corporate is far bigger and more varied than people think.
There isn't one route in, banking, tech, consulting, project management, dozens of paths exist inside "corporate," don't limit yourself to the one or two everyone assumes are the only options.
Proximity shortens the distance between an idea and a result.
Access to the right mentors, networks, and institutions doesn't guarantee success, but it can dramatically speed up how quickly you get there.
Every successful business starts with a problem, not an idea.
Founders on the panel were clear, look at the world for what's broken or missing, then build the solution, the businesses that last solve something real.
Your personal brand speaks before you even walk into the room.
Platforms like LinkedIn are your digital CV, every post or video you create leaves a footprint, be intentional about the brand you're building online.
Success is a process, not a quick win.
This world rewards instant results, but real progress takes time, once you've decided who you want to become, the work is staying consistent long enough to get there.
It's not just what you know, it's who you know.
Put yourself in front of new people, environments, and conversations, at events, online, in person, because you never know which one changes everything.
