CRO Nextdoor, Heidi Andersen: Nurturing an Elastic Mind

Guest: Heidi Andersen, Chief Revenue Officer at Nextdoor In this episode, we cover: The greatest gift Heidi’s parents have given her. (02:53) ... How Heidi navigated her transition from Denmark to Google’s Silicon Valley - and why she calls herself “half introvert, half extrovert.” (06:11) ... Heidi reflects on her time as an Equinox fitness instructor - and a deep dive on the impact that exercise can have on one’s sense of belonging. (11:15) ... Why Heidi prioritizes pursuing what brings her joy - and her perspective on taking on uncomfortable challenges to build mental toughness. (20:59) ... Heidi’s views on her position as a leading woman in the industry and why she focuses on helping women move into successful careers. (27:51) ... From LinkedIn to Nextdoor: The criteria that Heidi used to evaluate her new opportunity - and an overview of Nextdoor. (35:40) ... Heidi shares her perspective on Nextdoor going public and how she approaches this new milestone - and a look at how Nextdoor aims to connect neighbors through acts of kindness. (45:13) ... A discussion about Nextdoor’s monetization and growth strategy - and more on Nextdoor’s impact on communities. (54:40) ... Heidi shares insight on her recruiting superpowers. (01:03:50)