The Lean Solutions Podcast Lean Solutions at the BLOX
Nov 11, 2025
Patrick Adams, the founder of Lean Solutions and a fervent lifelong learner, shares insights from his exhilarating experience on the live startup competition, The Blocks. He discusses how the intense week of learning has inspired him to simplify lean concepts for broader understanding. Network building with fellow entrepreneurs and the friendly competitive spirit were highlights for Patrick. He also touches on the exhausting yet rewarding challenges and the valuable lessons in marketing he plans to apply to his business.
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Joining The Blocks From Abroad
- Patrick applied and filmed season 19 of The Blocks after a video interview while traveling in Kazakhstan.
- He followed detailed show instructions and flew to Omaha to participate in the weeklong competition.
Learning And Competing At Scale
- The Blocks mixes intensive learning with friendly competition across ~100–150 businesses.
- The format emphasizes peer networking as much as scoring and prizes.
The Daily Classroom–Pod–Stage Loop
- Each day includes classroom teaching, solo challenge work, then small 'pod' presentations scored by a coach.
- Pod winners face rapid-fire stage questions in front of all entrepreneurs and earn daily points and jerseys.
