Why Founders Burn Out (and How to Reignite Drive)

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The Founder`s Code

Shamil Malachiyev

16 episodes

2 days ago

The Founder's Code is for entrepreneurs, builders, and visionaries at every stage of their journey. Building a startup isn't easy—it’s filled with hard choices, constant struggles, and moments of uncertainty. Join me, Shamil Malachiyev, founder of FluidLabs, as I openly share my own journey of building my IT consultancy, learning weekly from honest conversations with some of the world’s most successful founders. We cover the tough stuff that all founders face: finding the right co-founders, hiring C-level talent, scaling your business, overcoming limiting beliefs, and even managing the mental

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Why Founders Burn Out (and How to Reignite Drive) | Mada Seghete - Upside, Branch

The Founder`s Code

56 minutes 52 seconds

2 months ago

Why Founders Burn Out (and How to Reignite Drive) | Mada Seghete - Upside, Branch

In this conversation, Mada Seghete shares her journey from a failed startup to building Upside, a platform focused on revenue intelligence for B2B brands. She discusses the importance of understanding what drives revenue, the challenges of belonging and imposter syndrome, and the significance of building community. Mada reflects on her experiences in education, the entrepreneurial spirit, and the dynamics of co-founding a startup. She emphasizes the role of emotional intelligence in leadership, the impact of burnout, and the evolution of motivation from proving oneself to pursuing passion. The conversation also touches on transformative experiences, the importance of meditation, and the future of humanity in relation to AI.Key Takeaways

Mada Seghete transitioned from a failed startup to Branch to now building Upside.
Understanding revenue intelligence is crucial for B2B brands.
Imposter syndrome is a common challenge for many professionals.

-Building community can help overcome feelings of loneliness.-The entrepreneurial path often involves significant risk and uncertainty.-Team dynamics and trust are essential for startup success.-Emotional intelligence plays a key role in effective leadership.-Open communication can resolve resentment among co-founders.-Burnout can stem from a lack of purpose and recognition in work.-Finding motivation can evolve from proving oneself to pursuing passion.-Transformative experiences can lead to personal growth and self-awareness.-Meditation and mindfulness can enhance clarity and focus.-Self-improvement is a continuous journey that requires effort.-The future of humanity is intertwined with the evolution of AI.

👇 CONNECT WITH MADAMada Seghete ► / madalina Upside ► https://www.upside.tech/Branch ► https://www.branch.io/👇 CONNECT WITH SHAMILShamil Malachiyev ► www.linkedin.com/in/shamilmalachiyevFluidLabs & Founder`s Code ► https://fluidlabs.tech/