How to Find What Drives You - Jessica Rasmussen, CEO, Two Magnolias
Throughout her career, Jessica Sue Rasmussen has been driven and motivated by a number of things: what she enjoys, what she dislikes, and the future generation to name a few. She’s the cofounder and CEO of Two Magnolias, an angel investment fund that invests in companies that focus on sustainability and human longevity.
Sri Lankan-born, Jessica moved between the UK and Hong Kong as a child, before studying Management Science at the University of Warwick. After a lengthy career in banking, Jessica decided to leave her job to start her own venture in order to alter her perspective on work/life balance. She’s highly motivated by Gen Z and their passion for activism and the environment, and shares how they’ve driven her in this interview.
She also discusses:
- Why she started Two Magnolias
- Her childhood growing up between different countries
- What drove her at the start of her career and choosing her degree
- How Gen Z’s passion for sustainability and social consciousness has motivated her interest in sustainable business
- Why more of the older generation need to listen to young people
- Her top tips for a long and successful career including finding what you enjoy and seeking out mentors
The Circl Interview Series asks leaders of the UK’s most exciting businesses to share their career paths and advice with the next generation of talent. Check out our other interviews with professionals from organisations such as the Bank of England, Willis Towers Watson and Infrared Capital Partners.
