What do you do the day after the investor call, the layoff, or the final shutdown?
Join Marten Palu (ex-Gamecan) & Kristjan Maruste (Kõu Mobility Group) on the Latitude59 Podcast Stage for a raw, unfiltered conversation about what happens when startups fall apart. No spin. No sugarcoating.
They’ll share what it truly takes to lead through collapse, take full responsibility, and start over — with integrity.
Expect hard-won lessons on leadership, team communication, mindset, and rebuilding after public failure.
Key Takeaways:
A must-hear for every founder who's risked it all and asked: what now?
Recorded live at Latitude59 in May, 2025.
🎙️Hosted by Zivile Einikyte:
https://www.perceptionparadox.com
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zivileeinikyte/
🎵 Music by Luca Nioi:
http://www.lucanioi.com/
Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Journey of Founders
04:20 Facing Bankruptcy: Personal Stories of Failure
10:22 The Impact of Industry Changes on Business
16:21 Transparency and Communication During Crisis
20:23 Mental Health and Coping Strategies for Founders
25:19 Navigating Family Life as an Entrepreneur
28:42 Balancing Family and Work Life
30:27 The Reality of Startup Challenges
32:08 Navigating Stakeholder Relationships
33:33 The Importance of Values in Business
35:48 Lessons from Investor Relationships
37:26 Coping with Grief and Acceptance
39:35 Learning from Experience
41:45 Recognizing Life Beyond Work
42:37 The Myth of Failing Fast
44:30 Mental Health in the Workplace
49:48 Choosing Co-Founders Wisely
52:27 Characteristics of Ideal Co-Founders
57:09 Encouragement for Founders Facing Failure