In today’s episode of If Not Now Wen, we’re excited to talk with special guest Amos Schwartzfarb, a seasoned entrepreneur and former managing director of TechStars in Austin, Texas. He is known for his ventures in companies like hotjobs.com and MySpoonful, and he has expertise in product-market fit and early sales.

Amos has supported over 100 early-stage companies in securing investment during his tenure at TechStars. The challenges of unwinding from a demanding job like TechStars, which operated at 100% capacity constantly, are highlighted. He shares insights into the difficulty of finding space for contemplation amid the hectic schedule and responsibilities to the portfolio companies.

In this episode, we discuss the importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing meaningful engagements, and we know that you'll find many of these takeaways beneficial in your own endeavors.

In this episode we talk about:

🔹 Amos’s entrepreneurial background and TechStars experience.

🔹 Challenges he faced during the transition post-TechStars, including finding space for contemplation and unwinding from responsibilities.

🔹 Personal reflections on contentment, curiosity, setting boundaries, and prioritizing meaningful engagements.

🔹 Insights into the toll of demanding roles like TechStars' managing director and the importance of self-care.

Amos is such an inspiration, and he has so much wisdom to share. Tune in to the full episode to hear more of his amazing story.