The Impulso Podcast E91: Founders walk a lonely road: conversation with Blake Larson & Alex Le (1/3)
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Sep 24, 2024 Blake Larson, Ex-Global Managing Director at Lalamove, and Alexander Le, former Managing Director at Rocket Internet, share candid insights from their entrepreneurial journeys. They tackle the loneliness many founders face and the vital qualities that differentiate builders from managers. The duo reflects on their early challenges with Easy Taxi, discussing the complexities of scaling in diverse markets and the importance of personal authenticity amidst professional pressures. Their experiences highlight the transformative nature of startup life and the lessons learned along the way.
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Founder Loneliness and Reflection
- Being a founder is a lonely role often without anyone to candidly share all thoughts and feelings with.
- Founders frequently need to reflect on their purpose and definition of success beyond just strategy.
Know Your Leadership Sweet Spot
- Blake discovered he prefers building small teams under 20 people rather than managing large organizations.
- Identifying your sweet spot is not failure; it's realizing your strengths and limits as a leader.
The Challenge of Scaling Skills
- Scaling a company requires constantly learning new skills and letting go of old strengths.
- Founders often feel great at their job briefly before rapid growth demands new capabilities, causing uncertainty.