Meet Nadia Jaworski, Infrastructure Strategy Advisor and Partner of Maverick Advisors

Finance Friends

Join us as we sit down with Nadia Jaworski, joint founder and partner of Maverick Advisors, who pulls back the curtain on the fascinating world of social infrastructure development. With over 25 years of experience working across both government and private sectors, Nadia offers rare insights into how essential community facilities move from idea to reality.
The conversation delves into the challenges facing infrastructure development today, from fiscal constraints to climate considerations. Nadia shares how COVID disrupted construction supply chains and budgets, requiring greater innovation and risk management.

For aspiring professionals, Nadia's advice is refreshingly practical: "Just give anything a go." Her own story demonstrates how taking on challenging projects and building networks can lead to remarkable career success. As a passionate advocate for diversity, she discusses how Maverick Advisors maintains 50% female leadership and her commitment to mentoring the next generation of women in infrastructure.
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Chapters

1. Meet Nadia Jaworski, Infrastructure Strategy Advisor and Partner of Maverick Advisors (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Finance Friends Podcast (00:00:05)

3. Meeting Nadia Jaworski (00:01:11)

4. Alpine Resort Victoria Board Role (00:03:13)

5. Maverick Advisors and Social Infrastructure (00:04:33)

6. Hospital Project Lifecycle Explained (00:06:28)

7. Current Challenges in Infrastructure Development (00:09:56)

8. Career Path to Infrastructure Advisory (00:14:23)

9. Future of Social Infrastructure (00:19:29)

10. Advice for Aspiring Infrastructure Advisors (00:22:26)

11. Closing Thoughts and Disclaimer (00:26:56)