Suneera Madhani: Why Most Founders Fail—7 Things You Must Do to Succeed

<p>What habits do you think lead to success?</p> <p>How do you handle setbacks or failures?</p> <p>Today, Jay Shetty sits down with Suneera Madhani, a visionary entrepreneur who defied the odds to build a billion-dollar business. As the founder of Stax Payments and CEO of Worth AI, Suneera opens up about her remarkable journey&mdash;from being the daughter of Pakistani immigrants and the first in her family to attend college, to becoming a trailblazer in the fintech industry. Her story is a powerful testament to resilience, innovation, and breaking barriers in a world where women are often underrepresented in leadership roles.</p> <p>In this insightful conversation, Jay and Suneera dive into the mindset shifts necessary to scale a business, from overcoming self-doubt to making tough leadership calls. Suneera shares her game-changing &ldquo;Do, Delegate, Delete&rdquo; framework&mdash;a powerful time management strategy that has helped her balance the demands of entrepreneurship and motherhood. Jay emphasizes the value of living with intention, drawing parallels between Suneera&rsquo;s disciplined approach and his own experiences with self-awareness, productivity, and personal growth.</p> <p>Together, they discuss the unique challenges women face in business, especially in male-dominated industries like fintech. Suneera opens up about the gender disparities in venture capital funding and leadership, sharing eye-opening statistics that highlight the struggles many female entrepreneurs face. More importantly, she offers practical strategies for women to break through these barriers&mdash;building strong networks, seeking mentorship, and how to step into executive roles with confidence.</p> <p>In this interview, you'll learn:</p> <p>How to Turn Rejection Into Opportunity</p> <p>How to Effectively Manage Time as an Entrepreneur</p> <p>How to Scale a Business to the Next Level</p> <p>How to Balance Entrepreneurship and Family Life</p> <p>How to Build a Strong and Supportive Network</p> <p>How to Succeed as a Woman in a Male-Dominated Industry</p> <p>How to Shift Your Mindset for Long-Term Success</p> <p>No matter where you are in your journey&mdash;whether you're launching a business, chasing a passion, or facing life&rsquo;s challenges&mdash;remember that success isn't just about hitting a milestone. It's about staying aligned with your purpose and pushing forward with intention.</p> <p>With Love and Gratitude,</p> <p>Jay Shetty</p> <p><strong><em>Join over 750,000 people to receive my most transformative wisdom directly in your inbox every single week with my free newsletter. Subscribe&nbsp;</em></strong><a href="https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe"><strong><em>here</em></strong></a><strong><em>.</em></strong></p> <p><strong><em>Join Jay for his first ever, On Purpose Live Tour!&nbsp;</em></strong><a href="http://jayshetty.me/tour"><strong><em>Tickets</em></strong></a><strong><em> are on sale now. Hope to see you there!</em></strong></p> <p><strong>What We Discuss:</strong></p> <p>00:00 Intro</p> <p>02:46 Highly-Caffeinated Time Hacker</p> <p>03:46 The Best Time Management Strategy</p> <p>07:35 How to Delegate Time &amp; Tasks Effectively</p> <p>11:05 How It All Started</p> <p>16:42 Collaboration to Solve Hard Problems&nbsp;</p> <p>19:46 The Risk of Playing It Safe&nbsp;</p> <p>25:50 How to Set Empowering Goals</p> <p>30:15 Build Your Network</p> <p>37:19 Don&rsquo;t Lose Yourself in the Process</p> <p>41:37 Building a Business with Family</p> <p>50:21 Find Your Niche to Build a Product That Lasts</p> <p>55:19 Mindset Shift to Build a Successful Business</p> <p>01:01:24 The Darkest Day for an Entrepreneur</p> <p>01:08:41 The Importance of Self Reflection&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>01:12:16 A Supportive Partner is Key</p> <p>01:20:21 Suneera on Final Five&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Episode Resources:</strong></p> <p>Suneera Madhani | <a href="https://suneeramadhani.com/">Website</a></p> <p>Suneera Madhani | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/suneeramadhani/">LinkedIn</a></p> <p>Suneera Madhani | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suneeramadhani/">Instagram</a>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://theceoschool.com/">The CEO School</a></p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>