In this episode of The Talent Pieces Podcast, host Carlos DelCid welcomes Anastasia Simon, Managing Director at Techstars, to discuss entrepreneurship, resilience, and the startup ecosystem. Anastasia shares her unconventional career journey, from fashion and publishing to working with startups in tech and venture capital. She emphasizes the importance of adaptability, hustle, and leveraging side hustles to navigate career transitions.The conversation dives into Techstars’ global impact, their accelerator programs, and their commitment to supporting founders beyond just funding. Anastasia explains her work with Techstars Water Tech in Alabama, focusing on sustainability and infrastructure challenges. She highlights the significance of resilience for entrepreneurs, the value of finding the right investors, and why pivoting is a key survival skill LinkedIn the startup world.Carlos and Anastasia also discuss team-building, the challenges of early-stage hiring, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people. Anastasia offers advice to founders on preparing for 2025’s entrepreneurial landscape, emphasizing the need for scalability, profitability, and bold thinking