This Female Founder Built an AI Tool That’s Revolutionizing Sales – Here’s How

This Female Founder Built an AI Tool That’s Revolutionizing Sales – Here’s HowIn this episode of Beyond The Wealth, we're thrilled to welcome Lauren Gadell, 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.If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe!! --------------------------------------------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/--------------------------------------------Contents of the video00:00 Resilience and Persistence in Career05:12 Tech Sales Reps as Founders08:41 Embracing Failure in Entrepreneurship10:12 Entrepreneurship: Weathering Failures to Succeed15:07 Choose Investors Wisely18:54 Zinnia: Sales Reps' AI Assistant22:35 "Next Best Action Launch"24:29 Winning Partnership with Hearst28:58 Co-Founder Compatibility Conversations33:08 Choosing Market Over Product35:41 We're All Figuring It Out37:27 "See You Next Episode"