From IKEA to Innovation

Stefanie Smith has a storied career, most notably with famed furniture retailer IKEA.  But she has a new mission now: helping every idea see the light of day.

📌 Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Introducing Stefanie Smith
00:01:10 - Journey with IKEA
00:03:03 - Scandinavian corporate culture
00:04:36 - Unveiling the core process
00:06:19 - Simplifying business planning
00:07:43 - Identifying market competition
00:09:50 - Engaging financial planning
00:11:14 - Ideal candidates for the core process
00:13:07 - Impactful high school project
00:15:41 - Future plans and community involvement

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Stefanie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefaniesmith7/

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