What does it really take to go from a teenage idea to a $500M exit—and still design a life that works for you?

In this episode of JUMPin2it, we sit down with tech entrepreneur Catherine Connelly, who co-founded her first company at just 15 years old and helped scale it into a global social discovery platform reaching millions—ultimately leading to a $500 million acquisition.

But this isn't just a story about success—it's about what it really takes to build it.

The pressure. The pivots. The decisions no one sees.

Catherine pulls back the curtain on her 20-year journey—sharing the lessons behind her book, Designing Success: Lessons from 20 Years as a Female Tech Entrepreneur—and what it takes to grow something big without losing yourself in the process.

We dive into:

• How to scale with intention—not just speed

• The mindset shifts that separate growth from burnout

• Why burnout isn't a personal failure—but an environment issue

• How to make smarter decisions (including when to quit)

• What success really looks like at different stages of life and business

If you're building a business—and want to do it with clarity, confidence, and purpose—this episode is for you.

👉Catherine is offering a free copy of her book, Designing Success: Lessons from 20 Years as a Female Tech Entrepreneur

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