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From Attorney to Tech Founder: How Allison Rogers is Solving a Real Problem for Parents with Ducklinks
From Attorney to Tech Founder: How Allison Rogers is Solving a Real Problem for Parents with Ducklinks
In this episode, Mandi Ford Argo sits down with Allison Rogers, founder of Ducklinks, to discuss her journey from being a full-time attorney to launching a tech startup aimed at solving a real problem for busy parents and caregivers. Allison shares what inspired the idea behind Ducklinks, how she built the platform, and the challenges and successes she's encountered along the way. Listeners will gain insights into transitioning careers, building a tech product from scratch, and the importance of staying true to your "why" as a founder. Plus, hear her thoughts on partnering with Worthwhile Venture Studio and advice for other entrepreneurs.
The Inspiration Behind Ducklinks:
Allison shares how being a busy parent herself sparked the idea for Ducklinks—a platform to help parents and caregivers easily find personalized, age-appropriate activities for their children.
From Attorney to Founder:
Despite her legal background, Allison took a bold leap into tech, driven by her passion to solve a personal pain point. She explains how her legal experience has helped her as a founder, particularly in problem-solving and being flexible.
Building the Product with Worthwhile Venture Studio:
Allison highlights the role of Worthwhile Venture Studio in helping her go from idea to product in just four months, benefiting from the studio’s all-in-one support.
The Importance of Staying True to Your "Why":
Allison reflects on the importance of staying focused on the core mission of Ducklinks—helping parents optimize time with their children—and how this has kept her motivated.
Challenges and Surprises:
From the startup ecosystem in Greenville to working with family members, Allison discusses the surprising support she's received and how to balance time and money as a founder.
Advice for Founders:
Allison offers actionable advice for new founders: stay true to your mission, be flexible, and be open to critical feedback to improve your product.
Ducklinks Website: ducklinks.app
Contact Ducklinks: [email protected]
Follow Allison on LinkedIn: Allison Rogers on LinkedIn
Partner with Ducklinks: Ducklinks is looking for community partners and duckling scouts! Email [email protected] to learn more.
Worthwhile Ventures empowers innovators by providing comprehensive business and technical expertise. Our holistic approach helps businesses streamline their growth, minimize risks, and achieve product-market fit. We offer a full range of services, including engineering, customer research, business strategy, and fundraising support, ensuring each idea reaches its full potential.
Website: worthwhileventurestudio.com
LinkedIn: Worthwhile Venture Studio on LinkedIn
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you. If you’re a founder looking for support or a parent interested in Ducklinks, don’t hesitate to reach out.
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By Mandi Ford Argo @ Worthwhile VenturesFrom Attorney to Tech Founder: How Allison Rogers is Solving a Real Problem for Parents with Ducklinks
In this episode, Mandi Ford Argo sits down with Allison Rogers, founder of Ducklinks, to discuss her journey from being a full-time attorney to launching a tech startup aimed at solving a real problem for busy parents and caregivers. Allison shares what inspired the idea behind Ducklinks, how she built the platform, and the challenges and successes she's encountered along the way. Listeners will gain insights into transitioning careers, building a tech product from scratch, and the importance of staying true to your "why" as a founder. Plus, hear her thoughts on partnering with Worthwhile Venture Studio and advice for other entrepreneurs.
The Inspiration Behind Ducklinks:
Allison shares how being a busy parent herself sparked the idea for Ducklinks—a platform to help parents and caregivers easily find personalized, age-appropriate activities for their children.
From Attorney to Founder:
Despite her legal background, Allison took a bold leap into tech, driven by her passion to solve a personal pain point. She explains how her legal experience has helped her as a founder, particularly in problem-solving and being flexible.
Building the Product with Worthwhile Venture Studio:
Allison highlights the role of Worthwhile Venture Studio in helping her go from idea to product in just four months, benefiting from the studio’s all-in-one support.
The Importance of Staying True to Your "Why":
Allison reflects on the importance of staying focused on the core mission of Ducklinks—helping parents optimize time with their children—and how this has kept her motivated.
Challenges and Surprises:
From the startup ecosystem in Greenville to working with family members, Allison discusses the surprising support she's received and how to balance time and money as a founder.
Advice for Founders:
Allison offers actionable advice for new founders: stay true to your mission, be flexible, and be open to critical feedback to improve your product.
Ducklinks Website: ducklinks.app
Contact Ducklinks: [email protected]
Follow Allison on LinkedIn: Allison Rogers on LinkedIn
Partner with Ducklinks: Ducklinks is looking for community partners and duckling scouts! Email [email protected] to learn more.
Worthwhile Ventures empowers innovators by providing comprehensive business and technical expertise. Our holistic approach helps businesses streamline their growth, minimize risks, and achieve product-market fit. We offer a full range of services, including engineering, customer research, business strategy, and fundraising support, ensuring each idea reaches its full potential.
Website: worthwhileventurestudio.com
LinkedIn: Worthwhile Venture Studio on LinkedIn
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review! We’d love to hear from you. If you’re a founder looking for support or a parent interested in Ducklinks, don’t hesitate to reach out.