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
