Rewriting the Rules of Success After 50 - Cindy Grabowski - S2 - E10

Cindy Grabowski spent 30 years climbing the ladder in MedTech, becoming a VP of Clinical Affairs. Then—at age 56—she walked away.

In this inspiring episode of A Founder’s Life, Cindy shares why she left her high-level role to create something with deeper purpose: an e-learning platform called MindGrove, designed to help people enter the MedTech industry—no college degree required. Her story is about reinvention, authentic leadership, and defining success on your own terms.

🎯 What You’ll Learn:
•How Cindy went from temp secretary to VP in MedTech
•Why she believes formal education isn’t always the answer
•What she’s building now—and how it’s changing lives
•Her approach to balance, health, and leadership
•What aging backwards really means
•Advice for founders: Why sharing your vision is the key

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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 - Cindy’s intro & blended family
02:30 - Redefining family & chosen relationships
04:00 - From secretary to MedTech leader
07:00 - Leaving corporate life to build MindGrove
10:00 - College vs. real-world education
12:00 - Her new venture and mission
15:00 - Health, aging, and wellness habits
18:00 - Running, yoga, and “motion is lotion”
21:00 - Balance, purpose & leading with intention
23:00 - Advice for entrepreneurs
24:00 - Connect with Cindy

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