Victoria Wejchert, a Polish entrepreneur, shares her journey from founding a fast-food chain in Poland to launching Kinship, an app for wealth managers in the US. Growing up in a business-oriented family, she recognized her entrepreneurial talent early on, despite losing her father at 20. In Poland, her gender and age were less of a barrier, as she earned respect in the restaurant industry through her determination. However, Wejchert encountered biases in the US, illustrating the challenges female founders face differently in various cultural contexts.
When I was in my early 20s, I was visiting a family member in Warsaw and noticed that there was nowhere to eat. I saw an opportunity for more dining options.
In Poland, people respected my title and toughness. Although I was young and female, all I needed to do to earn respect in the restaurant industry was show up and be tough.
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