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From Shy Year 7 Student to Entrepreneur: Asti’s Journey of Confidence and Innovation
Episode 46
Tuesday, 2 June, 2026

Discover how Asti Wagner transformed her childhood shyness into a thriving business. In this inspiring conversation, she shares her educational background, the inception of Invyted, and lessons learned along the entrepreneurial path.Key topics:Asti’s early school experiences and overcoming shyness at ChanningHer favourite subjects: maths and economics, and their influence on her careerThe journey post-university: from studying economics to building InvitedHow the idea for Invited was born from personal frustration with booking processesNavigating university life during COVID and gaining real-world experienceThe entrepreneurial mindset: risk-taking, fearlessness, and starting youngBuilding a business with family support and in-depth market researchThe importance of learning from mistakes and resilience in startupsThe rapid growth of Invited and plans for international expansionAdvice for students and parents: embracing passions and making the most of school yearsLinks: https://www.invyted.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/asti-wagner-246249175/