The Startup Playbook Podcast

Ep198 – Rohan Workman (Co-founder & CEO – Skalata) on taking risks & balancing speed with discipline

Oct 24, 2024

Rohan Workman, Co-founder and CEO of Skalata, shares insights from his journey in venture capital and startups. He discusses pivotal lessons learned from his early career in corporate recovery and the founding of RosterCloud. Rohan emphasizes the importance of balancing speed with discipline and addresses the significance of health and fitness for founders. He also highlights how Skalata evolved from an accelerator to a traditional fund structure and offers advice on dealing with challenging people in business, underscoring the value of effective delegation.

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Quick takeaways

Self-care is essential for founders to prevent burnout and maintain long-term professional performance and effectiveness.

Rohan Workman's experience in corporate recovery taught him the importance of strategic decision-making and proper business practices to avoid pitfalls.

Skalata's evolution to a traditional venture capital model allows for tailored support, emphasizing flexibility and individual needs for operational success.

Deep dives

Self-Care as a Foundational Practice

Taking care of oneself is crucial for anyone in a demanding job, especially founders. Many individuals neglect their own well-being while pursuing professional success, often feeling guilty for taking time to recharge. This unhealthy habit can lead to burnout, impair decision-making, and negatively affect long-term performance. Acknowledging that self-care is not a luxury but a necessity is vital for sustaining both personal and professional growth.

Intro

2min

From Commerce to Coding: An Entrepreneur's Journey

4min

Transformative Insights from Meditation and Leadership

18min

The Power of Delegation in Startups

3min

Lessons from Founders: Building a Startup Ecosystem

15min

Evolving Venture Capital Strategies for Startup Support

5min

Investing in Innovation and Founders

17min

My guest for Ep198 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was Rohan Workman. Rohan is the Co-founder & CEO of Skalata, a seed stage venture capital firm that was established in 2018 and count a portfolio of over 80 companies across their 2 funds. Prior to this, he was the Director of MAP, Melbourne Uni’s Accelerator […]

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