Matt sits down with Suneera Madhani, a powerhouse entrepreneur who turned a rejected idea into a billion-dollar business. Suneera walks discusses what her experience was like going from corporate life to launching a fintech company that changed the payments industry. She shares how she dealt with investor rejections, tore down barriers as a woman founding a business, and the stakes involved in scaling a business against the odds. You’ll hear an unfiltered conversation about the highs, lows, and the relentless resilience required to succeed. Suneera’s story isn’t just about business; it’s about daring to dream big, staying true to your values, and learning to trust your gut.

Chapters

• 00:00:00 A Long-Awaited Guest Arrives
• 00:01:48 Roots That Shaped a Visionary
• 00:03:03 Spark of a Billion-Dollar Idea
• 00:07:25 The Pitch That Changed Everything
• 00:10:36 Battling Through Unseen Challenges
• 00:14:04 High-Stakes Decisions in the Boardroom
• 00:19:38 Can You Have It All?
• 00:20:40 The Delicate Dance of Work and Family
• 00:24:02 Breaking Barriers for Women Everywhere
• 00:28:35 A Health Crisis Sparks Transformation
• 00:33:31 Building Something New—Again
• 00:38:10 Parting Wisdom from the Trenches

Links and Resources

• Suneera on LinkedIn
• Suneera on Instagram
• CEO School
• CEO School Podcast
• Worth AI
• Stax
• Apply to the Millionaire Founders Club
• Suneera’s LinkTree

Book Recommendations

• Die With Zero by Bill Perkins
• Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty

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