There is a wealth of academic research that suggests that differences in risk appetite are at the heart of differences in career and business trajectories. We wanted to go beyond the theory and ask real people from the community about their perspectives and experiences with risk and risk taking.

Elianet Guerra

Risk is essential when it comes to taking any chance on an open door in your life. Before going full time with my business, I was teaching full time as well. I was a third grade teacher for about 3 years. It felt like I found my calling, but I always knew that God had called me to do something deeper. Read More>>

KRITIKAL

I AM 100% A CALCULATED RISK TAKER. NO RISK NO REWARD. I’VE always put myself in predicaments where I could lose a lot or even possibly lose it all for the chance to level up. I’ve never been one to settle for mediocrity I’ve always wanted bigger, better and more. Read More>>

Riley Smith

As a real estate professional, risk is just part of the DNA of this career. You’re constantly navigating market shifts, interest rate swings, policy changes: you name it. In my 25-plus years doing this, I’ve seen at least seven very distinct market cycles. And none of them looked the same. That unpredictability? That’s risk. Read More>>

Clío Morarte

Contemporary Art is certainly not for the easily dishearten, so therefore risk is inseparable from creativity. It is also trusting your vision enough to move forward no matter what. Whether I am exhibiting in Spain, Paris, or Cape Town what works for me is the enthusiastic response of the public. Read More>>