Entrepreneurs need coaches and therapists too with Aldo do Jong | WLTB Podcast #143

Aldo de Jong is a serial entrepreneur who co-founded the Startupbootcamp in Spain and is now currently a Founder in Residence at Antler Canada, a VC fund. His upcoming company is called Paddio, which seeks to reduce the complexities of home ownership, for example energy efficiency.

00:00 - Founder in Residence at Antler Canada

03:23 - The Importance of Self-Reflection and Coaching as an Entrepreneur

06:31 - Surviving a Takeover

09:51 - Re-establishing Identity after a Loss

13:24 - Resilience in Entrepreneurship and the Importance of Seeking Help

16:49 - The Value of Coaching and Therapy in Processing Loss

19:58 - Understanding Differences in Values and Morality in Business Relationships

23:19 - Empowering Growth through Coaching and Mentoring

26:21 - Discovering Your Motivated Skills and Career Mismatches

29:44 - The Overhead Problem for Micro Business Owners

32:40 - The Importance of Reinvesting Profit and Setting Expectations in Business

35:58 - The Problem with Talk Therapists and the Mission behind Patio

39:40 - Creating a Platform for Home Ownership and Energy Efficiency Improvement

43:17 - Building a Long-Term Relationship with Homes for Increased Efficiency

46:31 - Starting a Company: Local to Global Expansion and Seeking Help

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