Leah Sarich, Exploring the Human Side of Startup Success and Challenges

In this episode, host Tyler Chisholm sits down with returning guest Leah Sarich. Leah reflects on her five-year anniversary with Thin Air Labs and how her journalism background has helped her uncover the deeper human truths behind startup success. From securing non-dilutive funding to building founder-first support systems, Leah shares how Thin Air Labs has evolved and why its values matter more than ever in today’s ecosystem. She also discusses the realities of founder isolation, the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, and how Calgary’s collaborative startup culture is accelerating meaningful impact.

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Host links:

Tyler’s website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com

Tyler’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholm

Guest links:

Leah Sarich’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahsarich

Thin Air Labs’ Website: https://www.thinairlabs.ca

Thin Air Labs’ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thin-air-labs

Thin Air Labs’ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thinair_labs

Thin Air Labs’ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHQyu5u8nMnIpw9e72boUAg

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