Austin Hay, co-founder of Clarify, shares candid insights into his journey as a startup leader.
From navigating a messy exit to overcoming personal loss, Austin reflects on the experiences that have shaped him both professionally and personally.
Austin opens up about:
- His struggles with taking work too seriously and learning to balance ambition with self-care
- Navigating bereavement while managing a demanding role
- Building resilience through challenging career transitions
Things to listen for:
(00:00) Taking everything way too seriously
(06:27) Growing up as an academic nerd and entrepreneurial roots
(15:22) Lessons from leaving a startup the wrong way
(25:50) Coping with personal loss while working in high-pressure environments
(30:14) Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Navattic & Appcues
(31:56) Redefining success and finding balance in his professional journey
(41:47) Advice for founders on balancing ambition with well-being
This episode is presented by:
Navattic: Interactive Product Demo Software - https://navattic.com/value
Appcues: User Engagement for SaaS - https://appcues.com/value
Connect with Austin:
LinkedIn: Austin Hay
Clarify: https://getclarify.ai/
Connect with Andrew:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcapland/
Substack: https://media.deliveringvalue.co
Hire Andrew as your coach: https://deliveringvalue.co/coaching
