Listen "All Founders are Beloved In Good Times"
Episode Synopsis
In today’s Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan discuss what happens to founders during the tough times. When things are going well, when you just got funded, and when you’re finally getting that high revenue, everybody loves you. But when things go south, no one is around. Sure, you feel emotionally betrayed at this point because you trusted them right? But is there a way you can avoid this in the beginning?Sign up for the Startups Newsletterhttps://www.startups.com/newsletterResources:Startup Therapy Podcast https://www.startups.com/beginJoin our Network of Top Founders Check in with us on LinkedIn | Wil Schroter | Ryan RutanWhat to Listen For00:00 Intro02:51 No one will love you during the bad times03:59 Raising capital is like the first date05:43 Creating more liabilities07:25 You haven’t proven anything yet09:45 People will surround you because you have money13:49 Staffing up is your most ignorant time22:44 Feeling emotionally betrayed23:35 Fake metrics & early projections27:11 We get fooled during the good times29:32 Nobody wants to lead when things get tough30:51 Your team’s values get measured during bad times34:45 The character of a founder
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