Building a career through continuous learning and discovery

What does a career journey filled with unexpected turns look like? In this episode of “Rewrite the Rules,” join us as we sit down with Minette Navarette, the president of Kickstart Ventures Incorporated. From marketing heavy-hitters like Unilever and L’Oreal to shaping the future of telecommunications and venture capital in the Philippines, Minette shares her story of embracing a career not as a path to a destination but as a continuous discovery. 

Discover how she navigated industries dominated by men, her insights on innovation, and how embracing change and challenges led her to venture capital—where her passion for driving growth through innovation thrives. Tune in to hear how Minette’s approach to learning and adaptability has shaped not only her career but also the landscape of industries she’s been part of!

Discussion Topics: Building a career through continuous learning and discovery

• Who is Minette Navarette and what can we learn from her diverse career journey?
• How does viewing a career as a journey of discovery change your approach to work and life?
• What insights can be gained from Minette’s transition into the telecom and venture capital industries?
• What challenges do women face in tech and venture capital, and how can they be overcome?
• How do unexpected turns enhance personal growth and professional innovation?
• What strategies and approaches has Minette used to navigate changes and push for innovation?
• How important is mentorship for your career? 
• What strategies help maintain a balance between personal and professional life?
• Wrapping up

Our Guest: Minette Navarette

Minette is Vice-Chairman and President of Kickstart Ventures, Inc., the corporate venture capital subsidiary of Globe Telecom. She is a member of the Ayala Corporation’s Innovation Advisory Council, and of Globe’s Innovation Advisory Board. She is a Senior Vice President at Globe Telecom, focusing on New Business, and a member of the Board ofDirectors of AdSpark, Globe’s wholly owned digital advertising subsidiary. Minette has held a number of CEO/COO positions in various industries, ranging from scrappy Philippine startups to iconic global companies.

Your Host: Ritu Gupta Mehrish

Ritu Gupta Mehrish is a speaker, executive coach and author, with 20 years of corporate experience working in companies such as P&G, GE Capital and GE spin-off Genpact. In her last role, Ritu ran a multimillion-dollar business vertical with 1000 people across eight countries and five continents. Throughout her extensive career, Ritu has had the opportunity to work, coach and converse with leaders across the globe from diverse industries. Her business and leadership experience has enabled her to bring in a pragmatic approach to leadership development. Her client list of Google, PayPal, Swiss Re, JP Morgan, Applied Materials, Intel, Knight Frank, Johnson & Johnson, AIA, Medtronic, Wharton Executive Education highlights the level of expertise she brings to the leadership topic.

Rajita Saxena is a leader and people manager with over 20 years of business experience in sales, sales support, strategic operations, and learning & development. She builds strong, high-performing teams and believes in being a Level 5 leader to unleash the potential and performance of teams. She thrives in an environment that provides an opportunity to problem solve or create impact, whether it is a situation that is full of change and ambiguity or one that requires creating a strategy.