Entrepreneurs on Fire Entrepreneurship with Impact: David Gandini’s Path to SOBRsafe
Jul 7, 2025
David Gandini, a serial entrepreneur and CEO of SOBRsafe, discusses his journey in pioneering alcohol detection technology aimed at making a real-world impact. He emphasizes the importance of trusting your vision amidst challenges and the value of pivoting based on customer feedback. David shares insights on purpose-driven entrepreneurship, highlighting how business can successively intertwine with social good. He also encourages fellow entrepreneurs to embrace risk and use their unique talents to foster meaningful change.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Trust Your Vision and Persevere
- Have patience and persevere despite challenges and naysayers.
- Trust your vision and believe in the value of your company.
Pivot to Purpose-Driven Leadership
- David shifted from raising venture capital to leading SoberSafe operations.
- The mission to create disruptive, life-saving alcohol detection tech inspired his pivot.
Build Resilient Teams and Adapt
- Build a resilient team with battle-scarred individuals to navigate early-stage challenges.
- Manage realistic timelines, be ready to pivot moderately, and understand capital needs.
