Sherry Shannon-Vanstone is a cryptographer, mathematician, philanthropist and serial entrepreneur, having had successful exits with start-ups in both Silicon Valley and the Toronto-Waterloo tech corridor. With a security and tech background, she is not only a female reference for business but also for science. As a tribute to her late husband, Sherry founded Profound Impact in 2018 to connect great people to do great things. Profound Impact's data, AI and analytics-driven solutions help education, research and social impact organizations automate their processes, measure program impact, tell their story and inform strategy. Sherry brings a wealth of experience in business startups, technology, systems security, philanthropy and leadership. She has made a major contribution to the advancement of all women, in particular young women, in the science, research and technology areas. With her impressive track record and passion for creating opportunities for women in STEM, Sherry is a true inspiration for aspiring founders. 

In this episode Steve and Sherry discuss:

• Transitioning from Mathematician to Entrepreneur
• Sherry's Background and Previous Ventures
• Profound Impact's Mission
• Mathematical Skills in Entrepreneurship
• Women Funding Women

Key Takeaways: 

• Advocate for women in STEM to drive change and progress in the industry
• Maximize your research funding impact for greater scientific and societal contributions
• Overcome and conquer challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in STEM fields
• Support women funding women startups for a stronger, more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem
• Find the importance of mentorship and support for thriving in STEM entrepreneurship

“I wanted to build teams that had respect for each other, had inclusivity, and diversity. I wanted to make a profound impact on the world.”

 - Sherry Shannon-Vanstone

Connect with Sherry Shannon-Vanstone:

Website: https://profoundimpact.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherry-shannon-vanstone-10281b4/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aprofoundimpact/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aprofoundimpact/ 

Email: [email protected] 

Connect with Steve and Jason:

LinkedIn: Jason or Steve

Website: Rewire, Inc.: Transformed Thinking 

Email: [email protected]

Show notes by: Angelo Paul Tagama

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