What's harder: completing an IRONMAN triathlon (2.4mi swim, 112mi bike, 26.2mi run) or building a company? Ask Lagoon Founder, Ryan Hurley, and without hesitation he'll answer the latter. This is also coming from someone who spent most of his youth and his college career as a DI elite swimmer. What he learned in and around the water has certainly built the stamina to play the long game when it comes to building his sleep wellness company, but nothing can prepare for the unforeseen obstacles that arise along the way that he sheds light on. We chat all things in overcome sustained setbacks, going back to investors to ask for more money for one more shot, and the invaluable role spouses play along the way.

Co-Founder Jessica Holton of Ours, the relationship wellness company, shares a fascinating story of pitching her company to Adam Grant and receiving unexpected feedback. Imagine sending a cold email to Adam Grant, only to have him respond with criticism of the pitch and its flaws. But instead of stopping there, he extends an invitation to discuss and re-pitch on his podcast, which will be broadcasted to his massive following. Do you take the risk and if so? What if goes poorly? What if it goes better than expected? Throughout this episode, we emphasizing Ours' relevance across all stages of relationships - from dating to celebrating a 50th wedding anniversary. Additionally, we talk about the importance of and effective tactics of self-care that Jessica uses today and some of the best advice she's ever received that helps keep her balanced as an entrepreneur.

We delve into the profound journey of serial Founder, Maura McInerney-Rowley, whose life has been shaped by encounters with death. Through heartfelt conversation, she shares how these experiences have deeply influenced her perspective on life, inspiring her to pioneer initiatives that challenge our approach to this inevitable topic with her newly-launched venture, Death Archetypes. From personal anecdotes to professional insights, she reveals how confronting mortality can lead to a more fulfilling existence. We also discuss self-compassion, combatting comparison as a Founder, and remake a holiday classic that will be sure to have you singing our version come December. This is Founder Mentality.

An overnight success 14 years in the making. Have a seat in the office of CEO and Co-Founder, Chris Smith, as we chat all things startups including product-market-fit, making it through the height of a pandemic while serving the hospitality industry, and someone falling asleep on us during an early onboarding session. Welcome to Founder Mentality.

Welcome to Founder Mentality! As someone who has dedicated their professional career to building startups for the past 15+ years, it's easy to romanticize about what we see startups and their Founders post online. Breaking away from the corporate rat race and being their own boss all while amassing unlimited fortunes. Founder Mentality digs into the authentic experiences these Founders face daily in building their businesses for a fighting chance of being part of the select few that make it to the other side. I'm excited to dig in as we hear the firsthand stories from these innovators previously untold or widely overlooked.