Adventures in Leadership with “Chronic Entrepreneur” Amina Moreau
Start-Ups are a world unto themselves, and the unique skill set required of successful founders at early-stage or pre-revenue companies is both demanding and unforgiving. What a pleasure it was for us to sit down with Amina Moreau, founder of Radious, a start-up that provides collaborative workspaces to companies embracing the “office” environment of a post-COVID present and the future of the way people work. Amina has a gift and passion for bringing ideas to life through the art of story and her professional history and start-up endeavors are strongly rooted in this tradition. As a result, our conversation offers listeners an engaging narrative that proceeds from one “chapter” to the next, with Amina providing insight into the lessons she has learned along the way. Juggling responsibility to both her teams and her creative vision is not easy, but Amina’s respectful and encouraging approach to leadership is truly inspiring. We hope you enjoy our discussion with Amina as much as we did!
Amina’s Bio
Amina Moreau has a long and varied work experience. Amina began their career in 2004 as Co-founder and Executive Creative Director at Stillmotion, Inc., a five-time Emmy Award winning band of filmmakers. In 2013, they co-founded Story & Heart, a footage licensing marketplace, education platform, and collaborative community of storytellers. That same year, they became a Partner at Marmoset, an off the beaten path, boutique music marketplace. In 2017, they took on the role of Director of the Greater Portland Tennis Council, where they work to give back to the community through the sport of tennis. In 2018, they became an Adjunct Professor at the University of Oregon's School of Journalism and Communication, teaching graduate students about the business of storytelling. In 2020, they founded Float Small Business, a website that encourages small businesses to set up fundraising campaigns and gift card offerings. Additionally, they are the CEO and Co-founder of Radious, an online marketplace that turns houses, apartments, and other residential properties into collaborative workspaces, rentable by the day.
Amina Moreau has studied Psychology at Brock University, Biology at The University of British Columbia, and Biology at Clayton State University.