

The Power of Calling it Quits: When to Step Away: Featuring Joy Mpofu and Cameron Orcutt
Feb 11, 2025
Joy Mpofu, a former VP at Morgan Stanley turned founder of a women’s sexual health startup, and Cameron Orcutt, ex-CPA and co-founder of a fintech for first-time homebuyers, dive into the tough decisions behind shutting down businesses. They share personal stories about navigating the stigma of failure in the UK and the strong support systems that helped them through. The emotional toll of entrepreneurship, identity struggles, and the necessity for open dialogue in these challenging moments are key highlights of their candid conversation.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Navigating the Journey of Entrepreneurship and Its Challenges
02:06 • 5min
Navigating Startup Advisor Outreach
06:43 • 4min
Navigating Homebuyer Challenges and Fundraising Hurdles
10:41 • 5min
Navigating Entrepreneurial Challenges in Sex Tech
15:20 • 21min
Navigating the Emotional Toll of Entrepreneurship
36:05 • 18min
Navigating Challenges in a Resistance-Filled Industry
53:51 • 2min