From Social Work to CEO: Anna Anderson’s Journey to Founding Kindred
December 21, 2023
In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Anna Anderson, Founder and CEO at Kindred. Together, they delve into Anna’s journey from social worker to CEO, discussing the highs and lows of social work, its impact on her outlook, and the inspirational leaders she has met along the way.
In this episode of Careers Unwrapped, host Mark Fawcett is joined by Anna Anderson, Founder and CEO at Kindred.
Join them as they:
- Discuss transitioning from a startup to an established business
- Explore the foundations of Kindred
- Highlight the highs and lows of social work
- Explain the impact social work had on Anna’s approach to Kindred
- Shine a light on the most inspirational leaders in Anna’s life
And much more!
Anna Anderson is a social entrepreneur, as evidenced by her founding and directing of Kindred, an open house with a heart for community in West London. In her work, she focuses on ensuring the brand's values are kept at the heart of everything they do, which is ultimately the human future of work and community. Before founding Kindred, Anna obtained a BA in Social Work and Social Policy from the University of Nottingham and, more recently, has achieved an Executive MSc in Social Business and Entrepreneurship from The London School of Economics and Political Science.
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