Finding Your Co-Founder with Adam Weber and Santiago Jaramillo

05/09/2024 25 min Episodio 11
Finding Your Co-Founder with Adam Weber and Santiago Jaramillo

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What fuels a founder's journey from an ambitious dreamer to a successful entrepreneur? The path is often paved with relentless pressure, heartfelt connections, and moments of profound self-discovery.In this episode, Kevin Bailey sits down with Santiago Jaramillo and Adam Weber, Co-founders of Emplify. Together, they've navigated the turbulent seas of start-up life, gone through the highs of meteoric growth, and faced the stark realities of selling their company for $50 million.Santiago and Adam reflect on their ten-year journey, from their unexpected meeting to the hard choices of transitioning out. They open up about their battles with self-doubt, the burn of near-burnout, and the intimate brotherhood they've created through shared trials.Key Takeaways:Synchronicity in Partnership - Santiago and Adam discuss the importance of finding the right partner in business.Burnout and Mental Health - Santiago talks about nearing burnout and the crucial decision to explore an acquisition to safeguard his mental and physical health.Clarity Through Change - Adam shares a significant moment when a leadership retreat helped him realize his true passions, leading to a career shift from sales to leadership development.ResourcesClick here to apply to Dreamfuel's Octane Mental Performance Program for Tech LeadersTimestamps:00:00 Meet Santiago and Adam02:28 The power of synchronicity07:02 The emotional rollercoaster of success11:45 Burnout and the decision to exit13:27 Need for self-care to overcome triggered state20:32 Soul-searching retreat that led to career clarity

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