Peel back the curtain on the real job of leading a startup. This episode goes beyond the headlines and glamour to explore the essential, often unseen, work of a Startup CEO, drawing insights from Matt Blumberg's practical field guide, "Startup CEO: The Hard Truths Nobody Tells You".

We tackle the complexities nobody typically discusses: the day-to-day operational reality, which involves everything from option pools to sales reporting structures. It's about the hard work of building a company after the initial idea.

Discover real-world lessons on everything from the challenging craft of building and scaling a team, including defining and living your company's culture and values, to the critical discipline of execution and finance. Learn about navigating pivots when your initial thesis is disproved by data or results.

Based on years of experience from the author and contributions from other startup leaders, this episode provides the practical insights you need. If you're building or aspiring to lead a company, prepare to hear the hard truths that make all the difference. Essential listening for navigating the complex world of startup leadership.