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Finance / Banking / Investment / Accounting, Information Technology, Insurance
Hungary
English, Hungarian, German
Startup
(Co-)Founder
c-level
“If they don't give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair. - Shirley Chisholm"
Katalin can support with:
Katalin's work experience:
Kata is an enthusiastic digital strategist & adaptive leader with an entrepreneurial spirit; integrating industry-based insights & creative thinking with a determination to push boundaries. With over a decade of experience in digital strategy, Kata has thrived in both the realms of Fortune 500 companies across 5 countries, and in developing successful startups focused on prioritizing customers through digital innovations in the fintech, insurtech, deeptech, and legaltech sectors across Hungary, Canada, the US, South-East Asia having raised over 5M USD total to date. To supplement her hands-on experience, Kata earned a Master's in Marketing and an MBA in California. Kata is a Forbes 30 under 30 awarded entrepreneur. She currently works on Baoba, an insurtech startup that helps insurance companies through technology to provide automated insurance and close the protection gap. She strongly believes in giving back to the community and devotes her spare time to mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs. On her days off, you can find her travelling the world or wandering around in nature with her dog.
Awards
Forbes 30 under 30 - Forbes, 2020.
Best Marketing MSc Thesis & Invitation to PhD - Corvinus University of Budapest, 2019.
Female Startupper Special Award - Budapest Enterprise Agency, 2019.
Vodafone Digital Award 1st place - Vodafone Hungary, 2018.
Katalin is open for:
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Check out our FAQ below or drop us a line, we're answering all your questions.
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Does the mentoring program cost anything?Nope - but you do have to be an inner circle member at the female factor. The membership starts at 1 € a day. For more info visit our membership page.
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Can I apply for more than one mentor?Yes, you can apply for up to three mentors. Please note, every mentor requires a personalized motivation letter.
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I'm having trouble deciding who to apply for, how do you pick a good mentor?That all depends on your career goals for the upcoming months- so ask yourself where do you want to be in half a year or year from now. Do you want to expand your company in a certain field? Start your own company? Or side business? Do you want to gain a particular skill set? Or maybe you want to move up within your corporation? Choosing a good mentor FOR YOU depends on a lot of things. But we’ve seen that a good mentor mentee relationship and successful outcomes mainly depends on good chemistry aka. you two get along and that the person can give you relevant advice and know-how that will help to excel in YOUR personal career. So ask yourself: “Will I vibe well with this person?” “How is their career and experience relevant to mine?” “How will it help me get to where I want to be in a certain period of time?” "How could my mentor actually benefit from my knowhow and skillset?"
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How long is the mentoring program?The official mentoring period is for half a year. The current autumn batch 2024 is running until May 2025. The spring batch 2025 will run from May 2, 2025 through November 2, 2025. Applications for the upcoming autumn 2025 batch will open in October and the program will run from November 2025 - May 2026. However, some of the mentors will still be happy to support you after that period or even become friends.
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Can I apply for a mentor who lives in another city?Absolutely. We encourage you to apply for mentors in other cities as well, especially if you have a certain goal, eg. expanding or establishing a business there or looking for a job in another country or if you're eager to get to know another culture.
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How can I become a mentor myself?If you feel you would be a good fit, you can reach out to us here.