Tech Startup Speaker

Mentoring Founders, Building Startups, & Sharing What It Really Takes to Build and Scale

Real-World Lessons from a Startup Builder, Mentor & Cancer Survivor

As a tech startup speaker and startup mentor, I don’t tell polished stories about overnight success. I tell the truth.

I know what it’s like to bet everything on an idea. To work insanely hard only to watch a product struggle. To constantly pivot, troubleshoot, and hustle just to keep the product alive.

I also know what it’s like to turn things around, to take struggling startups and scale them globally. I built and rebuilt from scratch, not with unlimited resources, but with grit, strategy, and real-world execution.

I don’t do motivational fluff. I don’t just talk about “believing in yourself.” I give you real strategies, the hard truths, and the exact playbook I’ve used to help founders go from stuck to scaling.

My Journey: Business, Battles & Resilience

I’ve built, scaled, and revived multiple startups. But that’s not the only challenge I’ve faced.

While relaunching two struggling tech companies, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. There was no pause button, I kept leading, building, and growing the businesses, even during treatment. Because resilience isn’t something you just talk about, it’s something you live.

This experience shaped how I lead, make decisions, and overcome setbacks. It’s what allows me to connect deeply with audiences, especially those navigating uncertainty, burnout, and high-stakes environments.

As a startup speaker, I now equip founders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders with the real tools they need to grow, scale, and lead with clarity and courage.

As a women in tech speaker I brings raw truth, lived experience, and proven strategies. 

Speaking Topics

Pivot, Evolve, Rebuild: The Unexpected Path to Startup Success
Join Sonia as she recounts her personal journey through the tech industry and her battle with breast cancer, highlighting the unexpected twists and turns that forged her tenacity. Offering a unique blend of tech expertise and personal resilience, her story is one of strategic pivots and ultimate triumphs.
Rebuilding from Rock Bottom: How I Turned Two Failing Startups into Global Successes
Gain invaluable insights from Sonia’s experiences in transforming setbacks into triumphs. Learn how embracing failure can be the catalyst for building successful global ventures.
Leading Tech Teams that Actually Perform
Explore the intricacies of assembling and managing diverse, innovative teams. Sonia shares practical strategies for fostering collaboration and leading change across various operational landscapes.
Simplicity Scales: Why Overbuilding Will Kill Your Startup
In a world where complexity clouds clarity, Sonia advocates reducing intricacy to enhance productivity and streamline processes. Learn how keeping things simple can lead to breakthrough innovations.
Discovering Your Superpower: Turning Real-Life Challenges into Your Greatest Advantage
Tracing her journey from being the only woman in the room to leading two global startups, while surviving breast cancer along the way. This talk isn’t about being fearless. It’s about leading with quiet confidence, solving problems with common sense, and trusting your voice, even when life is at its loudest.
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Speaking Formats

Keynote Presentations

Inspiring and informative talks tailored to your event’s theme

Panel Discussions

Sonia brings valuable perspectives to tech, leadership, and innovation panel discussions

Interactive Workshops

Hands-on sessions designed to impart practical skills and strategies

Fireside Chats

Engage in intimate, insightful conversations with Sonia

Podcast Appearances

Sonia discusses pressing topics in the tech startup space, drawing from her podcast hosting experience

Conferences

Share insights from extensive experience in a relatable and empowering way

Why Choose Sonia?

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Book Sonia for your Next Event

Inspire your audience with Sonia’s unique blend of tech expertise, entrepreneurial insight, and personal resilience. Whether you’re organizing a tech conference, leadership summit, or startup workshop, Sonia’s talks will leave your attendees motivated and equipped for success.

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