The podcast delves into the challenges and successes of building a tech startup, focusing on maintaining balance amidst the entrepreneurial journey. Topics include team growth, strategic experimentation, emotional well-being, work-life balance, and the importance of building meaningful relationships in the tech community.
Transitioning from chaotic startup phase to structured growth challenges founders to balance workload and prioritize team development.
Embracing experimentation culture and investing in new ventures while striving to find equilibrium between short-term happiness and long-term fulfillment in entrepreneurial journey.
Deep dives
Challenges of Building a Company
Challenges of building a company, such as the chaotic initial weeks transitioning to a more structured phase. The founders reflect on the scaling effects and the sudden increase in content creation and the realization of going from zero to a high volume of output almost instantly.
Achievements and Traction
Highlights include team growth and system development enabling content production comparable to larger media companies with fewer resources. Positive feedback received from users and the embrace of experimentation culture with significant investments in new ventures.
Balancing Work and Life
The founders discuss the struggle with balance, noting sleep deprivation, physical ailments, and emotional challenges stemming from high workloads. They explore the impact of working intensively on health and personal relationships, striving to find equilibrium.
Happiness vs. Fulfillment in Entrepreneurship
An exploration into the difference between happiness and fulfillment in entrepreneurial pursuits. Balancing short-term happiness with long-term fulfillment, and the significance of surrounding oneself with people who contribute to both immediate joy and lasting fulfillment in life.
Socials
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/SachinandAdam
Sponsors
Zedd Law: https://www.zed.law/
Open Source CEO by Bill Kerr: https://www.opensourceceo.com/
About us
We tell the raw stories of the world’s tech leaders, by asking the vulnerable questions that no one else does. Guests have included former Prime Ministers, unicorn tech founders and the world’s top investors. Join us for these interviews and get a real behind the scenes look into 25 year old best friends building the company of their dreams.
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