Passion to Profession: The Journey to Build Card Ladder with Kristina Thorson

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In this episode of Passion to Profession, I sit down with Kristina Thorson, co-founder of Card Ladder, to explore what it takes to build something meaningful in the hobby. We talk about working two jobs before signing the acquisition papers, building trust through transparency, and why every feature on the platform starts with one question: “What’s best for the hobby?”

This isn’t the same old Card Ladder story. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how Kristina went from collector to co-founder, how her academic experience in research compliance shaped the platform’s foundation, and what it’s like being a woman running a company in a male-dominated industry.

This episode is about belief. It’s about finding the right people to build with and staying true to what matters.

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