In this must-listen episode of Founders Only, Mia sits down with Tonya Turrell, the powerhouse founder and CEO of The Launchpad. From bootstrapping her SaaS platform to securing a spot on the Inc. 5000 list, Tonya shares her raw and unfiltered journey of building a product that redefined B2B tech matchmaking—while navigating the complexities of being a woman in an industry where the tables are still mostly filled with men.

Tonya opens up about the hard-earned lessons she’s gathered across two decades in tech entrepreneurship, including the moments when she felt like the workhorse behind the scenes while others claimed the spotlight. She shares how flipping the traditional lead-generation model on its head, listening deeply to her customers, and trusting her intuition became her playbook for success. Whether it’s the relentless hustle of bootstrapping her MVP or the tough leadership calls that reshaped her team, Tonya’s story is packed with insights every founder needs to hear.

But this episode isn’t just about scaling SaaS or achieving product-market fit—it’s about resilience, courage, and the unshakable belief that women deserve not just a seat at the table but the power to redesign the table entirely. If you're a founder, leader, or someone who’s ever felt like an outsider in your industry, this episode will leave you saying, “If Tonya can do it, so can I.”