What happens when the world counts you out — and you win anyway?
In this episode of Perception Paradox, Zivile Einikyte sits down with Noa Khamallah, entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Don’t Quit Ventures, to explore his remarkable journey — from adversity, incarceration, and systemic rejection to venture capital success and purpose-driven investing.
Noa shares the mindset shifts that changed his life, the power of resilience, and why your past doesn't define your future. From breaking into tech with no connections to raising a fund focused on emerging markets, this is a raw and deeply human conversation about what it really takes to rewrite your narrative.
About Noa Khamallah:
At 40, Noa is a self-taught serial investor, accomplished entrepreneur, and philanthropist. Born to Algerian immigrants and raised in the ghetto suburbs of Lille, France, his early life was marked by struggle and systemic barriers. Over the past decade, he has built an impressive track record — including IPOs, major exits, and a bold mission to back founders through his fund, Don’t Quit Ventures.
🎙️Hosted by Zivile Einikyte:
https://www.perceptionparadox.com
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zivileeinikyte/
🎵 Music by Luca Nioi:
http://www.lucanioi.com/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
05:13 Coping with Loss and Embracing Humor
10:13 The Importance of Belief and Support
14:52 Breaking into Tech and Achieving Success
22:26 The Journey to Creating a Fund
27:11 Navigating Diversity and Inclusion in Venture Capital
35:12 Celebrating Success and Finding Fulfilment
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