What if curiosity, not hustle, was your greatest competitive advantage in a start up? | Matt Doughty

n this episode, I had an amazing chat with Matt Doughty about life, leadership, business — and how curiosity, connection, and conscious growth fuel success that actually lasts.Matt’s journey spans high-growth tech, enterprise sales, and now, bold innovation as co-founder of Prefactor. But beneath the milestones lies a deeper mission: to understand people, build trust through presence, and design systems that scale with soul.As fellow founders, we explored what it truly takes to build something meaningful, from human connection and founder antifragility to the core skills that will matter most in 2030. This conversation is both a masterclass in self-awareness and a reminder that curiosity and openness can unlock doors that strategy alone cannot.We explored:✨ Unlock Rapport: Why curiosity builds trust, connection, and opportunity✨ Build Relationships Fast: A true founder superpower — in life, leadership, and business✨ Stop Procrastinating: Overcome fear of failure and take the first step✨ Founder Antifragility: How to stay strong and bounce forward through uncertainty✨ Skills Over Industry: The human edge in the future of work✨ Pitching for Investment: The power of silence, confidence, and positive feedback loopsAbout Matt:Matt Doughty is the CEO and co-founder of Prefactor, a developer-first platform redefining authentication and authorisation through a unified Domain-Specific Language (DSL). With over 15 years of experience across global sales and customer success at Procore Technologies and PatSnap, Matt has driven more than $35M in revenue across North America, Europe, and APAC.His path from enterprise leader to founder is powered by systems thinking, a passion for problem-solving, and deep curiosity about how people and products grow, together.Where to find more from Matt Doughty:🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewdoughty🌐 Website: https://www.prefactor.tech