Breaking down barriers in the VC space: An interview with Kristina Williams, CEO of Alberta Enterprise Corporation

In this episode of The Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles’ Sean McLean speaks to Kristina Williams, the CEO of Alberta Enterprise Corporation, vice chair of the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), and a non-executive director of North American Construction Group. Williams discusses her experience in the technology and investment industries and shares how her investment philosophy has changed since 2020 and her outlook for 2023, highlighting the potential for Canada to start thinking globally and exporting high-value products. She also discusses the role of DE&I in organizations, particularly regarding gender, stressing the importance of sponsorships and the need for organizations to change their mindset and recruitment processes. Finally, she shares how being a both a CEO and a board member has helped her in both roles.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.