Sarah Lucena
Founder and CEO of MAPA, a voice-based behavior analysis startup; discussed fundraising, valuation strategy (moving from $15M to $30M after negotiation), and product/API launch.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 55min
Season 14 Finale: The Mad Scientist, The Foxhole, and a $48M Power Move
Sarah Lucena, founder and CEO of MAPA, shares her journey in boosting her startup’s valuation from $15M to $48M through savvy negotiation and strategic timing. She discusses her successful fundraising experience with angel investors and VCs. Matt Truby, founder of Above Health, takes on the role of a mad scientist, explaining his innovative approach to acquiring clinics to fuel AI diagnostics and commercialization. Together, they reveal their tactics for creating impactful startups in the competitive health tech landscape.
Dec 16, 2025 • 28min
S11 E29: Sarah Lucena, Mappa
Sarah Lucena, Founder and CEO of MAPA, shares her journey from feeling unfulfilled in her career to creating behavior-mapping technology that enhances hiring processes. She discusses how analyzing voice and biomarker data can predict team compatibility and shares insights into her early days with an artisanal MVP. Sarah emphasizes MAPA's mission to foster genuine human connections and the importance of feedback-driven product development. With plans for a 2026 public API launch, she highlights the value of relationships and a people-first approach in her tech vision.
