Women Of Influence

Kristy Campbell, the Chief Operating Officer of Rev1 Ventures has no problem with being direct.

Speaking up and being honest were what helped Campbell climb her way up the venture capital ladder to her C-Suite position she holds now within Rev1, the local venture capital firm.

At times, however, she said that she had to learn how to reign it in.

"Sometimes I can be direct and cut to the case," she said. "That's the thing I've had to adjust to the most ... (learning from) the wisdom of the team and not just the wisdom of one."

Campbell, our most recent guest on the Women of Influence podcast, sat down with us and told us about what got her involved in the startup world and how she managed to get to the top, while also making sure she was being herself – which she said can be a challenge for some women in the workplace.

The key, she said, is to be true to who you are – whether you're extroverted or introverted.

"You don't have to be a certain way to get to a certain point," she said. "Embrace the style you have, and push to be heard."

Take a listen to the episode to hear more career advice from Campbell, and make sure to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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