Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a seasoned entrepreneur steps away from building brands and decides to solve something far more human?In this episode, Rebecca Matchett shares her journey from launching fashion brands like alice + olivia to co-founding Synchrony, an AI-assisted platform designed to help neurodivergent adults build real connection. What started as a gap she couldn’t ignore has turned into a mission-driven business tackling one of the most overlooked challenges in tech: social isolation.Rebecca breaks down why traditional platforms have failed this community, what it actually means to build with empathy, and how she’s approaching growth in a way that prioritizes trust over speed. This is a conversation about seeing what others miss, building something that matters, and redefining what success looks like when the impact goes far beyond the product.Episode Notes Rebecca’s path from advertising to building multiple fashion brands  Why she consistently builds in industries she doesn’t know  The moment Synchrony became more than just an idea  The “gap” most of tech has ignored and why it matters  What people misunderstand about neurodivergent adults and connection  The concept of the “services cliff” and what happens after age 21  How Synchrony is designed differently from traditional social platforms  The role of AI and why it’s built to support, not replace, human interaction  What it takes to build trust with an underserved community  The tension between intentional growth and scaling a social platform  Lessons from past partnerships and how she approaches them today  What success actually looks like for Synchrony users  Where the platform is headed and the bigger vision for impact About Rebecca MatchettRebecca Matchett is a seasoned entrepreneur with more than two decades of experience building and scaling brands across fashion and e-commerce. She has founded and led multiple companies, including alice + olivia and TrioFit, where she developed a patented women’s sizing system.Her latest venture, Synchrony, launched in 2026 and is an AI-assisted social platform designed specifically for neurodivergent adults. Connect + Learn MoreWebsite: https://joinsynchrony.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-winn-matchett-6356481/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joinsynchrony/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joinsynchrony---Subscribe and ReviewIf you loved this episode, drop us a review, share it with a badass woman in your life, and subscribe to Badass Women in Business wherever you get your podcasts.Stay badass. Stay bold. Build it your way.Keep up with more content from Aggie and Cristy here:Facebook: Empowered Women Leaders  Instagram: @badass_women_in_businessLinkedIn: ProveHer - Badass Women in BusinessWebsite: Badasswomeninbusinesspodcast.comAthena: athenaac.com