This Female Founder Built an AI Tool That’s Revolutionizing Sales – Here’s How
In this episode of Beyond The Wealth, we're thrilled to welcome Lauren Goodell, founder of Zinnia, a SaaS tool designed specifically for account executives. Host Andres Sanchez dives deep into Lauren's journey from corporate roles at giants like Microsoft and Salesforce to becoming a bold entrepreneur. Lauren shares her candid experiences of 'oopsying' her way into sales, the challenges of leaving a lucrative corporate career, and the resilience needed to succeed in the fast-paced world of startups. Discover the valuable insights she gained from pitching to investors, the importance of having a supportive cofounder, and the innovative solutions Zinnia offers to streamline sales processes. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned sales professional, Lauren's story will inspire you to embrace challenges and pursue your passion with determination. Don't miss this compelling conversation that highlights the power of resilience and innovation in transforming ideas into reality.
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Connect with Lauren:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-goodell/
Website: https://www.getzinnia.ai/
Connect with Andres:
Twitter: https://x.com/_Andres_Sanch_
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthewealthpod/
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Contents of the video
00:00 Resilience and Persistence in Career
05:12 Tech Sales Reps as Founders
08:41 Embracing Failure in Entrepreneurship
10:12 Entrepreneurship: Weathering Failures to Succeed
15:07 Choose Investors Wisely
18:54 Zinnia: Sales Reps' AI Assistant
22:35 "Next Best Action Launch"
24:29 Winning Partnership with Hearst
28:58 Co-Founder Compatibility Conversations
33:08 Choosing Market Over Product
35:41 We're All Figuring It Out
37:27 "See You Next Episode"
