#43 Let the Ladies Lead! | Stoppage Time with Uncle Rob. May 23, 2025.

Entrepreneurial Thinkers with Rob Ryan

This week’s episode is one of those rare gems that hits deep, challenges your thinking, and leaves you feeling fired up and hopeful.

We sit down with Matt Schaar from Accion Venture Labs for a powerful and thought-provoking discussion on the real purpose of capital in today’s world. From his unlikely path as a rocket scientist to becoming an impact investor, Matt shares a journey that reminds us all that life isn’t linear — it’s a winding, purpose-filled adventure.

This episode is packed with insights that go beyond business-as-usual. We dig into how venture capital can be a tool for good, not just profit. We talk about leaning into inclusivity in difficult times, the undeniable economic power of women (yes, 40% of truck drivers in Pakistan are women!), and why thinking globally — in every sense — is the future of sustainable entrepreneurship.

If you’ve been feeling the weight of this year, especially as a founder, investor, or leader, this episode might be exactly what you need. Vulnerable, energizing, and full of perspective — it’s like an MBA for the soul.

Hit play, stay for the whole ride, and let yourself be inspired.