Season 1 | Episode 20: AI, Networking & Bootstrapping: Reinventing Hiring and the Job Market

Show Notes:

In this episode of C-Suite Secrets, entrepreneur Grace Cupat shares her inspiring journey from graphic designer to startup founder. She reveals the real challenges of building a business from the ground up and the key insights that helped her grow as a leader.

Grace explores the future of work and hiring, including the role of AI in resumes and recruitment, why tracking career development is critical, and how financial management can make or break a startup. She also discusses the importance of networking for funding opportunities, the benefits of bootstrapping a business, and how her company is creating innovative solutions to transform the job market and streamline hiring processes.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, startup founder, or executive navigating growth, this conversation is packed with strategies and lessons you can apply to your own career and business.

Bio:

Grace Cupat is a software engineer, product builder, and founder with over 20 years of experience across tech, product, and mentorship. She is the founder and CEO of ViaSkill, a career development platform shaped by her own experiences feeling stuck, overlooked, or unsure how to explain her value during times of transition.

Grace leads with empathy and by example. She has spent time in both individual contributor and leadership roles, and she understands how discouraging it can be when hard work goes unseen. She believes strong businesses are built by leaders who value their teams and that employees who feel supported are a company’s greatest advocates.

For over a decade, Grace has mentored aspiring software engineers and UX/UI designers, helping them bridge the gap between learning new skills and finding real opportunities. Her work is driven by a desire to make career growth more accessible, more honest, and more human.

To connect with our guest, click on the links below:

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-cupat/ (my personal Linkedin Profile)

Company LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/company/viaskill/

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@ViaSkill

Connect with me:

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-parsons-cfo/

https://heatherparsons.com/links

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