How a near-death experience changed this founder’s approach to fear
Masters of Scale11 Sep 2025

How a near-death experience changed this founder’s approach to fear

Matthew Pohlson’s dreams of building a company were almost cut short by a near-death experience. The CEO and co-founder of Omaze reveals how it changed his mindset, and unlocked new ways to scale his business.

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