Liz Elting - CEO at Elizabeth Elting Foundation | Building a Billion Dollar Empire

Liz Elting is a distinguished entrepreneur, philanthropist, and business leader, known for her remarkable journey that spans five countries. In 1992, she founded TransPerfect from an NYU dorm room, growing it into the world's largest language solutions company with over $1.1 billion in revenue and a presence in 100+ cities. Liz's exceptional achievements have earned her numerous awards, including the Charles Waldo Haskins Award, the Health Equity Leadership Award, and the Vertex Award for transforming women's high-growth entrepreneurship. She is a celebrated advocate for women's empowerment and a sought-after speaker, with her book, "Dream Big and Win: Translating Passion into Purpose and Creating a Billion-Dollar Business," poised to inspire others to follow in her footsteps. Recognized as one of Forbes' Richest Self-Made Women, Liz Elting continues to shape the business landscape with her passion and dedication.

➡️ Talking Points

00:00 — Meet Liz Elting

04:20 — Work-Life Balance Dilemma

06:25 — Passion vs. Pragmatism

08:41 — Emulating Liz's Success Tips

14:28 — Taking a Leap of Faith

17:22 — The Elusive First Million

20:03 — Starting Up Without Funding

23:24 — Liz's Growth Strategy

28:00 — Reflecting on Entrepreneurial Wisdom

33:46 — "Dream Big and Win"

35:49 — Beginner's Dream-Big Guide

38:48 — Focus on Action, Not Words

41:10 — Motivating Your Team

45:43 — Encouraging Healthy Disagreements

53:29 — Leaving TransPerfect After 26 Years

59:34 — Liz's Final Entrepreneurial Lesson

1:01:37 — Connecting with Liz Online

1:02:36 — What would Liz tell her 20-year-old self?

1:03:32 — Defining Success with Liz Elting