Harnessing Grit: Lessons from Political Leaders and the Yareta Framework In light of Keir Starmer's recent election victory in the UK, I'm reminded of the insights from the book "What I Wish I’d Known When I Was Young." The journey of overcoming extreme hardship, alienation, illness, or loss (HAIL) often shapes individuals into exceptional leaders—a concept we at Yareta have deeply integrated into our framework for measuring 'exceptional entrepreneurship' which integrates into PE and VC Investors Worklow. Reflecting on history, we see a compelling pattern among political leaders. Since 1721, out of 57 UK Prime Ministers, 25 lost one or both parents in childhood, 3 lost a sibling, 8 were affected by serious mental or physical illness, and 2 endured dramatic family changes. Lucille Iremonger, a historian, noted that 2/3rds of Prime Ministers experienced significant childhood trauma, leading to her 'Phaeton Theory,' which suggests that losing a parent can ignite intense ambition. Notable examples include Tony Blair, whose father suffered a stroke when he was just 10, and Theresa May, who lost both parents in her 20s. Keir Starmer's mother battled with Still's disease, a rare condition that left her unable to speak for many years. These experiences aren't unique to the UK. Across the globe, political figures often share similar backgrounds of adversity. In the United States, Abraham Lincoln faced numerous personal tragedies, including the loss of his mother at a young age. In India, Narendra Modi grew up in a modest household, overcoming significant economic hardships to become a prominent leader. At Yareta, we believe that the resilience and grit developed through such HAIL events are fundamental to exceptional leadership and entrepreneurship. Over the past 12 months, we've collaborated with post-traumatic growth specialists to refine our framework, assessing individuals who have navigated these challenging experiences. We are integrating this understanding into the due diligence processes of PE and VC investment firms, ensuring that we identify and support those with the exceptional entrepreneurial potential shaped by their unique journeys. Just as political leaders harness their past to lead, entrepreneurs can transform their adversity into success, driving innovation and growth. #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #Resilience #YaretaFramework #PostTraumaticGrowth #Investment #BuiltwithGrit
Yareta
Technology, Information and Internet
London, England 36 followers
Can you measure a mindset?
About us
Can you measure a mindset? Yareta is a science-backed AI tool that analyses personal traits, values and people’s past to forecast future success across corporations and investors.
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https://yareta.ai
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- Technology, Information and Internet
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- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- London, England
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- Privately Held
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- 2023
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- Talent Indentification and AI
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We are thrilled to welcome Riku Särkinen as our Founding Engineer at Yareta! They say to surround yourself with people who challenge you with their intelligence, and Riku certainly fits that description. With over 15 years of development experience at multiple venture-backed companies, Riku has led end-to-end development efforts, contributing to raising over $60 million in funding. We are excited to have Riku on the team and look forward to the innovations we will achieve together.
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🌟 **The Rarity of Venture Capital Funding in Entrepreneurship** 🌟 Did you know that out of the 582 million entrepreneurs worldwide, only about 29,303 startups received venture capital (VC) funding in 2023? That's a mere 0.005%! #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #Startups #Innovation #Funding #EntrepreneurialJourney #BusinessGrowth
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Automation in the VC and PE industry is on the rise. At Yareta, we help investors discover the undiscovered and truly serve as their "assistant". Biases, both conscious and unconscious, influence decision-making. They can be shaped by mood, society, and other factors, making it challenging to cover all bases in investment decisions. Yareta is the tool that keeps you in check, ensuring you don’t miss anything, while seamlessly integrating into any investor's platform. Importantly, we do this without losing the DNA of the organization or the unique strengths of each investor and their dynamic team. Yareta, Built with Grit. #ai #investing #automation ---
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Excited to share a pivotal moment in Steve Jobs' life that inspired the founding of Apple! During a time of #hardship, he visited Iscon Hare Krishna temple in Silicon Valley for free food, later connecting the dots to his path. At Yareta, we're developing a tool using science, AI, and ethical practices to connect individuals' dots, offering clarity in decision-making for organizations, investors, and those taking the assessment. Our aim is to predict and shape the future of the workforce and entrepreneurship, assisting individuals in aligning their aspirations with purpose through our knowledge of authenticity of every individual. Yareta's is reshaping talent identification for organizations and investors. Yareta calls this #authenticintelligence. #builtwithgrit #AI #futureofwork
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