Balancing Entrepreneurship and Motherhood While Building a Billion Dollar Company | Eynat Guez | E40
Podcast:Leap Academy with Ilana Golan Published On: Tue Aug 20 2024 Description: Eynat Guez leaped from a comfortable corporate job to co-founding Papaya Global. Despite numerous investor rejections, she stayed true to her vision, proving the market need for her innovative solutions. Balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, she turned her startup into a global payroll and HR solutions powerhouse valued at $3.7 billion. In this episode, Eynat reveals the highs and lows of her entrepreneurial journey, underscoring the importance of resilience and adaptability in achieving success. Eynat Guez is the co-founder and CEO of Papaya Global, a leading global payroll platform. She has been recognized among Forbes Israel's Power Women and Fortune’s most powerful women in startups. In this episode, Ilana and Eynat will discuss: - The hardest parts of being an entrepreneur - The best way to deal with negative feedback - The loneliness of the CEO role - Eynat’s struggle to raise capital while pregnant - Strategies for dealing with rejection - The importance of client-centricity - Balancing motherhood with a demanding career - The differences between building and scaling a company - How to stay motivated through setbacks - The significance of humility in leadership - The importance of a supportive network - And other topics… Eynat Guez is the co-founder and CEO of Papaya Global, a global payroll and workforce management platform valued at $3.7 billion. Raised in Israel, she started her career in HR and technology, holding key roles in Africa and China before founding Papaya Global in 2016. Eynat champions diversity, maintaining a 50% female workforce and advocating for Israeli-Palestinian economic cooperation. She has been recognized among Forbes Israel's Power Women and Fortune’s most powerful women in startups. Eynat holds a BA in Political Science and Business Administration from the Open University of Israel. Connect with Eynat: Eynat’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eynatguez/ Resources Mentioned: Papaya Global: https://www.papayaglobal.com/ 📈 Leap Academy helps professionals reinvent their careers, build portfolio careers, land board seats, and grow executive leadership skills through expert coaching, personal branding, and career development strategies. Founded by Ilana Golan, it's where bold professionals come to grow.🎯 Start with a free strategy call: https://www.leapacademy.com/yt-schedule🎓 Watch the free masterclass on building multiple income streams: https://webinar.leapacademy.com/24hr-pass1👇 Like what you see? Comment below and let us know what resonated!📌 Subscribe for weekly insights, career strategy, and behind-the-scenes mentorship from Ilana: https://www.youtube.com/@ilanagolan-leap-academy⭐ Hear how others made their leap: https://www.leapacademy.com/reviews🧠 Explore actionable tips on our blog: https://www.leapacademy.com/blog-1---------------🎧 PODCAST | Leap Academy with Ilana GolanInspiring, unfiltered conversations with leaders and professionals who broke the mold. Learn how to build your reputation, impact, and income on your terms.▶️ https://www.leapacademy.com/podcast---------------🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss an episode.📲 Connect with Ilana:Facebook ▶️ https://www.facebook.com/IlanaGolanLeapAcademyLinkedIn ▶️ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilanagolan/Instagram ▶️ https://www.instagram.com/ilanagolanleapWebsite ▶️ https://www.leapacademy.com/