A Heart For Space
A Heart For Space
Dr. Eiman Jahangir
The Leap That Built TaskRabbit | Leah Solivan
38 minutes Posted Jul 7, 2026 at 11:00 am.
Welcome to A Heart for Space
The Leap from IBM: Leaving Stability Behind
Finding a Mentor: Meeting the CEO of Zipcar
Betting on Yourself: Funding TaskRabbit with a Pension
Being a Secret Agent: Navigating Identity as a Latina Founder
The Fundraising Gauntlet: 50 Pitches for One Yes
Building the Muscle of Conviction
From Dog Food to Soul Food: The Moment TaskRabbit Became Real
Advice for First-Generation Founders
The Space Still Worth Reaching For
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In today's episode, Dr. Eiman Jahangir is joined once more by his sister-in-law and TaskRabbit founder Leah Solivan to discuss the leap of faith that led to the platform's inception, and the unconventional path one must walk to risk being successful.
Leah reflects on her decision to leave the stability of a successful career at IBM to pursue an idea she couldn't ignore. She shares the uncertainty of taking that leap, and how her mentors gave her the confidence and conviction she needed to transform TaskRabbit from a simple concept into one of the pioneering companies of the sharing economy. Eiman and Leah then explore the realities of building a business from the ground up, from investing her own savings and navigating imposter syndrome to pitching investors, overcoming rejection, and learning to trust her instincts.
Looking beyond TaskRabbit, Leah shares how her passion has evolved into empowering the next generation of founders to take leaps of their own, offering a compelling reminder that pursuing ambitious goals isn't about having the perfect credentials—it's about developing the conviction to take the first step and believing in your ability to create something that has never existed before.
Discover more about Dr. Eiman Jahangir, and preorder your own copy of A Heart for Space, now at https://aheartforspace.com/