Welcome to “The Portfolio Mindset” – Why Thinking Across Industries Gives You an Edge

About The Portfolio Mindset explores how cross-industry thinking fuels innovation, leadership, and business strategy. Drawing from my experience in entrepreneurship, product development, and global business, this blog challenges conventional career paths. Join me in discovering insights that break silos and redefine success.

The Power of Thinking Across Industries

I’ve always been fascinated by how different industries solve problems in unique ways. As someone who has worked across innovation, entrepreneurship, product development, branding, and leadership, I’ve learned that the biggest breakthroughs often happen when we borrow ideas from outside our own field.

This is the core philosophy of The Portfolio Mindset—an approach that values adaptability, curiosity, and the ability to apply insights from one sector to another. Whether you’re leading a business, launching a startup, or managing complex projects, the ability to think across industries is a competitive advantage.

Why This blog?

Throughout my career, I’ve worked in academia, startups, corporate innovation, and international business development. I’ve also lived in five countries and worked with professionals from 41 different nationalities. Every experience has reinforced one truth:

Success doesn’t come from mastering one skill—it comes from integrating multiple perspectives.

That’s why I created this blog—to explore how businesses can break silos, challenge traditional thinking, and apply insights from one industry to another. Each issue will highlight:

• Cross-industry comparisons (e.g., What can the power sector learn from luxury brands?)
• Lessons from my own career journey (Portfolio careers, global work, leadership, product development)
• Market trends & innovation insights (Tech, sustainability, digital transformation)
• Business & product development strategies (Agile, lean startup, business models)

The Power of the Portfolio Career

I’ve never followed a conventional career path. I’ve been a teacher, researcher, co-founder, mentor, speaker, program manager, writer, and even an ordained minister and a certified doula.

Some might see this as scattered. I see it as a strategic advantage.

• Entrepreneurship taught me how to embrace uncertainty.
• Innovation roles helped me develop trend-hunting and creative problem-solving skills.
• Academia gave me a deep analytical mindset.
• Managing international teams taught me the importance of cultural intelligence.
• Personal interests like psychology and luxury management help me understand human behavior and branding.

We are moving into an era where linear careers are becoming obsolete. The future belongs to those who can adapt, combine knowledge from different domains, and see opportunities where others see limitations.

Join the Conversation

I’d love to hear from you! How have you applied insights from one industry to another in your career? Drop a comment or reply—I read every response!

Thank you for being part of this journey. Let’s challenge conventional thinking together.