Lisa Pagotto is the Founder & CEO of Crooked Compass, a multi-seven-figure immersive adventure travel company specializing in small group expeditions to the world’s most remote and extraordinary destinations. In this episode, she joins John Golden to share the leadership lessons forged in the aftermath of a Shark Tank episode that nearly cost her everything — and the pandemic pivot that rebuilt it stronger.
Topics covered:
- How chasing investor prestige caused her to lose sight of her founding purpose
- The moment a collapsed deal sent Crooked Compass into administration
- Rebuilding from first principles: the three pillars that guided her recovery
- Launching Crooked Compass by Air as a COVID pivot — using a pilot’s license she earned during lockdown
- Why alignment, radical transparency, and deep destination expertise drive her leadership today
- The community investment model that earns her access to the world’s most restricted travel destinations
Whether you’re navigating a business crisis or looking to sharpen your leadership philosophy, Lisa’s story is a masterclass in purposeful resilience. Explore her two adventure travel brands at crooked-compass.com.
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