15. Jamie Hale, CEO & Co-founder of Ladder - Earn the Right to Work on the Next Challenge, Tough Decisions on Your Shoulders - Layoffs and How to Handle, Being the Shock Absorber for the Company, Wisdom in what may be hard to hear and Joy from Work

Founders Uncut: Real Startup Stories
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15. Jamie Hale, CEO & Co-founder of Ladder - Earn the Right to Work on the Next Challenge, Tough Decisions on Your Shoulders - Layoffs and How to Handle, Being the Shock Absorber for the Company, Wisdom in what may be hard to hear and Joy from Work

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Episode Synopsis

With me today is Jamie Hale, CEO & Co-founder of Ladder, which has issued over $50BN in life insurance and raised over $100 million. Hear from him on:
The Founding Journey

Jamie’s Recurring Nightmare as a Founder 

Feeling Alone Even if you Aren’t 

Who is Your Cheerleader?

Shock Absorber for the Company

Mindset of Getting Better Everyday

The Feedback Vacuum

Choosing the Right Cofounder 

Getting Your Teeth Kicked in Everyday


Key Learnings

Tough Decision on Your Shoulders - Layoffs

Wisdom in What May Be Hard to Hear

Managing Board as a Distributed Boss

How to Get Feedback & Accountability as a Founder

How the CEO Role Changes over Time

The Difference between a CEO & a Founder

Husband/Wife Co-founding Teams


Maintaining the Culture

Mark the Moment & Celebrate 

Earned the Right to Work on the Next Challenge

Joy from Work - Applying Talent & Creativity to Problem Solving

The Scars from Failing and Getting it Wrong

Always Asking if You Are Right for the Job

Growing Talent Within

Board Culture


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