Whether it’s mountain biking in the rain, travelling to the far corners of the Earth, or revolutionizing the customer service industry, Anastasia Valentine is driven by adrenaline and a lust for life. Instead of backing down from fear, Anastasia stares it right in the eyes.  “If it scares you, that might be the trigger that says ‘hey, give it a try, fail fast, and try something else.’”  Anastasia is a technology and startup marketing guru and the Vice-President of Marketing at Versature. She also sits on the Board of Directors for HER VOLUTION, a Toronto-based non-profit that works to improve access to education and employment in STEM fields for girls and young women. Anastasia is also an author of two children’s books, the founder of a successful digital marketing agency, the founder of an indie record label, and has more than 20 years of experience working with entrepreneurs, startups, and Fortune companies with marketing and strategy.  In this week’s #StartupPodcast, Anastasia and Rivers talk about the future of Canada’s telecoms industry, public speaking, and empowering girls in STEM to make the jump from entrepreneurship into intrapreneurship.

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