International Entrepreneurship | Vivienne Kjono | #TGV614

Apr 30, 2025

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🔹 Precap

🔹 Introduction, First Rapid fire round of random words

🔹Vivienne’s guiding voice and her success mantra

🔹Toughest lessons learned in your entrepreneurship journey

🔹AHA moment that led to a successful venture

🔹Strategies for turning creative ideas into viable business models

🔹How did her experience on Wall Street shape her entrepreneurial journey?

🔹What was the biggest challenge she faced while franchising TGI Friday’s Restaurant, and how did she overcome it?

🔹Significance of maintaining energy and positivity in entrepreneurship

🔹What inspired her to start Dolphin Imagination, and how has it evolved?

🔹How does she approach risk-taking when pursuing new business opportunities?

🔹What role does creativity play in her daily business practices?

🔹 Second rapid fire round

🔹One piece of advice for aspiring entrepreneurs?

🔹Trivia about TGI Fridays

About the Guest:

Vivienne Kjönö is an accomplished international entrepreneur and the President of Dolphin Imagination. With a Master of Science in International Business from Saint Mary’s College and a background on Wall Street, she inspires others to live life without limits. Vivienne has authored two novels, Royal Crown Betrayal and A Divine Darkness, and created the Spotify podcast The Heartbeat Lounge. Known for her innovative approach, she has successfully closed deals such as franchising TGI Friday’s Restaurant to Northern Europe and designing silk scarves sold to Nordstrom.

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