Episode 6: Startup Grit, Dodging Burnout, and Figuring It Out with Natalie Marcotullio

“No one has a perfect answer. You might as well just try something and see versus getting hung up on always doing things perfectly.”

In this episode, I speak with Natalie Marcotullio, Head of Growth and Operations at Navattic. From launching a laptop rental side hustle in college to leading growth at a high-speed startup, Natalie is no stranger to uncertainty, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. 

Natalie shares how she keeps burnout at bay, sets boundaries in a fast-paced world, and why her parents (a Fortune 1000 exec and a kindergarten teacher) shaped her leadership style more than any job ever could. She also talks about her deep love for New York, why running the 800-meter race is pure torture, and the underrated power of just figuring it out.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(01:18) Managing stress and learning from family

(01:58) How to onboard new team members

(04:18) Balancing work and personal life

(05:28) The importance of physical fitness

(13:05) Natalie's entrepreneurial journey

(17:38) Love for New York and Italy

(21:43) Why startup marketing isn’t for everyone

Connect with my guest:

Natalie Marcotullio on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalie-marcotullio/

Explore Navattic: https://www.navattic.com/

Connect with me:

Kyle Lacy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylelacy/

Explore Jellyfish: https://www.jellyfish.co

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