Bitch, Stop! Please . . .

An Entrepreneur’s Journey of Innovation, from Chaos to Clarity

When Sharmin Ali presents her ambitious dreams as a teenager, bursting with curiosity, then continues through her persistent journey over the next twenty years to become a successful entrepreneur who has visited more than seventy countries, meeting interesting people and obstacles along the way, you have to keep up.

Bitch, Stop! Please . . . is her story. Each challenge turned into a stepping stone, each win further proof that self-reliance is not an easy way to go, but the surprising turns are worth it. From the frantic activity of New York to epic landscapes of Chile, from dynamic cultures of Africa to the Old World charm of Europe, she embraced the richness of many worlds, each new place a chapter full of adventures that expanded her horizons and strengthened an entrepreneurial spirit through connections with people who showed her examples of courage and innovation, over and over again.

From a tiny village in India where she discovered sustainable farming to a tech hub in Silicon Valley where she observed groundbreaking innovations, every place and person added a new dimension to her understanding of business and life.

$28.00
ISBN: 979-8-89138-492-7
SKU: 18-1364-01
Categories:Self-Help, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management, Marketing, Mental Health, Self-Esteem and Personal Success

“Sharmin Ali is a force of nature! Bitch, Stop! Please . . . isn’t just a book—it’s a battle cry for every entrepreneur who has ever felt the weight of chaos on their shoulders. From her raw honesty to her practical insights, Sharmin brings clarity to the unpredictable rollercoaster of startup life. This book doesn’t sugarcoat the grind—it hands you a flashlight so you can navigate the dark tunnels of doubt and come out swinging. If you’re serious about turning your wild ideas into success stories, read this and get ready to level up.”

—Joydeep Bose, Investment director, mergers and acquisitions, Tonomus; former managing director, mergers and acquisitions, Cisco; former managing director, Intel Capital

“Reading Bitch, Stop! Please . . . is like having a brutally honest mentor in your corner—one who is not afraid to tell you to get out of your own way. Sharmin’s journey from chaos to clarity is a masterclass in resilience, innovation, and the mental grit it takes to succeed. For any entrepreneur feeling overwhelmed by the daily grind, this book is your survival kit. It is equal parts inspiring and practical, teaching you how to embrace the madness and still come out a winner. Prepare to be hooked—and get ready to rethink everything.”

—Linda Obregon, Chief strategy officer, Peruvian Veef

“I got to know Sharmin as a portfolio founder of her third company, Pie Pie AI, that went through our Techstars NYC Accelerator. I think Sharmin’s journey, documented in this book, will be an inspiration to other founders seeking to live a life outside of conventional boundaries, full of adventure and entrepreneurial energy, and I am glad she took the time to document lessons learned along the way! You go, girl!”

—Jordan Fliegel, Two-time venture-backed CEO, managing director at Techstars, author of Coaching Up!

Sharmin Ali

Entrepreneur

Sharmin Ali is a serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, and angel investor with a passion for empowering founders.

As the founder of SAFE (Sharmin Ali Foundation for Entrepreneurs), she supports entrepreneurs in navigating mental health challenges. With an eight-figure exit from her first startup and millions raised for her second, she currently leads two companies—one in AI and Establish.Club, where she helps entrepreneurs unlock the path to becoming a millionaire CEO in twelve months.

A tech veteran and fashion icon based in New York, Sharmin is a keynote speaker, a champion for women in tech, and an avid supporter of immigrants. Sharmin is the winner of the prestigious Aegis Graham Bell Award for her contributions in tech and has been honored by the Indian, American, and French governments.

Sharmin has also invested in twelve climate tech startups and is a maverick who wants to bring about a positive change in the global economy through building startups and creating more jobs.

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