When Passion Isn’t Enough: Startup Fails, Mental Plateaus, and Moving OnIn this episode, the two Adrians - one a VC-backed founder, the other a bootstrap founder - approach the topic of failure. From stories about failed investment pitches and learning new skills, to reflecting on the often lonely and painful process of entrepreneurship, both Adrians share personal anecdotes and practical insights. They explore how failure evolves from an emotional burden into a valuable signal for growth - and even a source of freedom. Along the way, there are laughs, candid admissions, and a real look at how resilience is built through repeated missteps.What you’ll hear:Understanding Failure: Definitions and Personal MeaningShades of Failure: Not Always BinaryThe Loneliness and Challenges of EntrepreneurshipFinding Freedom in FailureSumming Up: What Failure Means to Each AdrianIf you’re on the startup rollercoaster, remember: failure isn’t the end. It’s just feedback. Keep building, keep bouncing back, and let each “oops” push you forward.Timestamps:00:00 - Early Business Failures and Lessons04:02 - Struggles in Securing Funding08:22 - Chess and Personal Growth11:11 - Embracing Failure in Chess and Startups15:32 - Entrepreneurship: Embracing Failure and Growth17:53 - Rapid Personal Growth Through Entrepreneurship20:54 - Soul-Crushing Experimentation Journey23:53 - Navigating Uncharted Entrepreneurial Waters28:10 - Embrace Freedom in Personal Narrative30:00 - Defining Personal FailureAdrian Spataru - Founder of Cleanvoice AIhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/spataru/https://cleanvoice.aiAdrian Ispas - Co-Founder & CEO of Vatis Techhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-ispashttps://vatis.tech

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