Sam Pokroy, CEO Sanari Capital: The Making of a Founder

She turned down a $50 million check because it wasn't her strategy - then spent ten years proving she was right. In this episode, Debbie sits down with Samantha "Sam" Pokroy, founder and CEO of Sanari Capital, a private equity firm focused on high-growth mid-market businesses across Africa. Sam gets candid about the "dark night" her firm's first deal collapsed, the double standard women face on technical credibility in finance, and why disappointment has repeatedly redirected her toward something better. It's an honest, often funny account of what building a business from nothing actually costs. Follow Debbie on LinkedIn here (  / debbiegoodman1  ) Follow Sam on LinkedIn here (  / samantha-pokroy-18094  ) On Work and Revolution podcast exposes the real forces reshaping leadership, talent, and the future of work. Hosted by Debbie Goodman - CEO of Jack Hammer Global, a top executive search firm, author, advisor, and speaker - this podcast dives into bold ideas and honest conversations with CEO's reshaping today’s workplaces and redefining what great leadership looks like. If you’re a CEO, founder, or changemaker hungry for real insight into workplace trends, hiring strategy, and organizational transformation, this is your space to listen, learn, and lead differently. ✦ Explore more insights, guest details, and episode transcripts at: jhammerglobal.com (https://jhammerglobal.com/podcast/) ✦ Follow Debbie on LinkedIn (  / debbiegoodman1  ) | YouTube (   / @jackhammerglobal  ) ✦ Subscribe, share, and spark your own work revolution. 🎧