The Exit Whisperer

#60 - Sharmin Ali (PiePie AI)


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In this raw and unfiltered interview, Sharmin Ali shares how a chance encounter on a flight changed her life forever. From joining a startup that became a unicorn to surviving a cardiac arrest at 32, she reveals what founders never talk about: burnout, bad investor deals, and the price of ambition.



2:10 Choosing To Stop Chasing A Career At Google  
6:25 An Unexpected Job Offer Mid-Flight  
8:14 Learning The Basics Of Venture Capital  
10:05 Building Powerful Relationships In Pharma  
11:49 Closing Her First Million-Dollar Pilot Deal  
14:32 Launching Her YouTube Channel Back In 2014  
17:00 Why Timing And Vision Matter In Startup Success  
18:52 The Power Of Emotion In Marketing  
21:49 Facing Cardiac Arrest Again At Age 32  
24:14 Realizing Health Must Come First  
27:10 Why You Should “Date” Your Investor  
30:10 Learning To Let Go So The Business Can Grow  
32:44 What She Learned From Acquiring A Company  
34:41 Launching A Foundation To Support Entrepreneurs  
37:43 Honest Reflections On The Entrepreneurial Journey  
40:02 Key Advice For Aspiring Entrepreneurs  
42:04 Why Every Founder Needs A Therapist  

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