The Expert Myth: Why Generalists Will Rule the Future | Victoria Lakers | TEDxSanDiego
Victoria Lakers challenges the outdated notion that expertise alone defines success; instead, she suggests harnessing skills like human connection and adaptability to thrive in the future increasingly driven by technology. #TEDxSanDiego #TEDx #TEDxSpeaker #connection #adaptability #business #communication Victoria is a Partner at Calibre One, a transatlantic executive search firm, where she helps private equity-backed software companies build high-performing leadership teams. Previously, she was a Partner at a boutique search firm, and led their diversity practice. Victoria previously held interim executive roles for investor-backed sustainability-focused tech start-ups. She also owned and sold two businesses: a FASTSIGNS franchise and an e-commerce business. Before that, Victoria spent six years in private equity at Water Asset Management and Apollo Global Management, working with some of the country's largest institutional investors. She graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and Finance. Victoria is a frequent speaker on investing and entrepreneurship and has served as a mentor for multiple accelerators. She is on the board of the San Diego Air & Space and NuFund Venture Group (formerly TCA), one of the largest angel groups in the country. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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