Payal Kadakia

I needed to build a product that got people back to working out.

Whenever people are trying to give you money, and you're like, 'No! Don't,' you have to stop and consider, what am I saying no to?

I want our staff to be able to feel like themselves.

Being a dancer or athlete of any type teaches you the fundamentals of discipline... and the ability to know you can grow.

Every day is quite unique, which is one of my favorite things!

I love meeting our users and partners and talking to them about how ClassPass has made an impact.

I think I had a lot of people who were like, 'Payal, we love you, but product's not there,' or 'business is not there.' I never gave up, though.

I love barre because even when I'm not dancing, I feel like I'm training those same muscles.

If you love what you do, it's not work.

Dance has always been the center of who I am. It has given me the inspiration to help other people find a hobby, passion, and activity that fulfills them. It also taught me some of the many skills I need as an entrepreneur: a hard work ethic that takes practice to master and the confidence to persevere through any challenges.

We want people to be active so you'll be happier and be more yourself.

We never would have built ClassPass if I hadn't learned so much from the Classtivity experience.