From Bankruptcy to Billionaire: Empowering a Million Millionaires: Matt Smith - Triangle Theory #016
September 30, 2024
Matthew Smith is the founder and CEO of Upitch, an innovative app that connects business owners with investors at the click of a button. Think of it as a fusion of TikTok and Tinder, but tailored exclusively for investors and entrepreneurs.
Matt has experienced it all—millions of pounds, supercars, luxurious homes, followed by hitting rock bottom and losing it all, only to rise again, and then face another fall. His journey is a testament to the resilience required to succeed in the entrepreneurial world.
Find out more about Matt below:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-smith-upitch/
Website: https://www.upitch.app/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt_smith_upitch_app/
0:00 - Intro
5:30 - From Bankruptcy to Billionaire: Rebuilding Against the Odds
10:40 - Spotting Opportunities Early: The Shopping Delivery Idea Before Its Time
16:00 - Creating Solutions: Turning Everyday Problems into Business Ideas
21:20 - Risk vs. Reward: The Role of Passion in Business Success
27:00 - Validating Your Business Ideas: Learning From Mistakes and Failures
33:30 - How to Build a Winning Team: The Power of Collaboration
39:00 - Bouncing Back from Failure: Lessons from Major Setbacks
45:10 - Self-Belief and Resilience: The Key Traits of Top Entrepreneurs
51:00 - Managing Burnout: Balancing Stress and Success in Business
57:30 - Rebuilding Life After Loss: Cancer, Family, and Finding Strength
1:03:00 - Balancing Family and Business: Building Success with Your Spouse
1:08:30 - Defining Success: Freedom, Control, and the Pursuit of Happiness
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