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Redefining Success in Tech: Purpose, Equity, and the Founder’s Journey with Jess Drislane
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In this episode, Michael Barnett, Founder & CEO of Loanspark, and Jess Drislane, Founder & CEO of OpenScholar, dive into the real work of building early-stage, mission-driven companies that scale by enabling others.
They explore what it means to create partner-first platforms, why trust is the most valuable currency in growth, and how to balance speed with purpose in high-stakes environments.
Jess shares her journey from investment firm to science-focused tech founder, leading OpenScholar in its mission to help researchers and institutions speed discovery through smarter digital infrastructure.
Tune in to learn how OpenScholar powers academic branding to help bring cures to market faster, why true partner enablement beats traditional sales, and what it means to take risks in legacy industries and betting on bold visions.
Whether you're growing a fintech, edtech, SaaS, or simply navigating startup leadership, this episode delivers honest insight from two founders who are building with purpose.
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