Problem Solvers How to Turn Fear Into a Superpower
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Jul 21, 2025 
Eynat Guez, co-founder and CEO of Papaya Global, shares her entrepreneurial journey from near bankruptcy to building a $3.7 billion payroll platform. She discusses how confronting her worst fears transformed her business strategy, allowing her to leverage challenges as opportunities. Guez emphasizes the power of visualizing future success beyond adversity and the importance of a supportive workplace for tackling fears. Her insights highlight how embracing risks can unlock confidence and foster personal and professional growth.
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Eynat's Startup Crisis Story
- Eynat Guez nearly lost her first company due to a contract clause demanding a buyback of shares at five times their value.
- Facing bankruptcy, she imagined the worst-case scenario and then planned a personal reset by traveling to India to regain perspective.
Power Beyond Fear
- Facing the worst-case scenario and accepting that life will go on can remove fear.
- This mindset gives you power to negotiate without fear of loss.
Strategic Legal Fight
- Seek multiple legal opinions and choose partners who understand your goals and support you.
- Set a clear timeframe to resolve disputes and know your own and opponent's stakes to negotiate better.