Success Story with Scott D. Clary Kim Perell - Serial Entrepreneur & Author | From Bankruptcy to $235 Million Exit Against All Odds
Jul 23, 2025
Kim Perell, a serial entrepreneur and angel investor, shares her incredible journey from facing bankruptcy to achieving a $235 million exit. She emphasizes how mistakes fuel success and the vital role of resilience in overcoming entrepreneurial challenges. Kim discusses the importance of building a supportive network and teamwork, countering the myth of solo success. She encourages listeners to embrace fear and seize opportunities while highlighting the power of purpose and storytelling in business. Her dynamic insights are both inspiring and practical.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Twin Label Limiting Confidence
- Kim Perell shares how being compared to her twin sister as "not the smart one" was a label she mistakenly believed.
- Dropping this limiting label gave her freedom and fueled her confidence to succeed.
Grandma's $10,000 Bet
- Kim started her first business at 23 with a $10,000 loan from her grandma, despite the dot-com bust and widespread doubt about the internet.
- Her grandma's belief gave her the confidence to bet on herself and pursue the opportunity.
Bet On Yourself With Confidence
- Your confidence must exceed anyone else’s doubt in you to overcome lack of external support.
- The best bet you can make is the bet on yourself.
