15 episodes
Lost and Founder James Gill
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5.0 • 3 Ratings
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Being a startup founder is not all private jets and parties. Truthfully, being a founder is a lonely, difficult, stressful, yet rewarding way to spend your life. James Gill started GoSquared with two friends from school in 2006, and in this podcast he shares his struggles, excitement, and everything in between with refreshing honesty.
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15. 16 years of GoSquared (Part 1)
On 3rd February 2022, GoSquared celebrated its super sweet 16th birthday. Here are 8 lessons from those 16 years — on building, ideas, and on customer relationships.
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14. The January Blues
In my first episode of 2022, I talk about how I’m getting through the darkest month of the year, and why January can actually be a great time reflect, reset, and build a stronger you for the year ahead.
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13. The Great Resignation
After a year and a half, it seems that more people than ever are looking for a change in their lives. In this episode I look at how to handle team changes in the wider context of what some have dubbed "The Great Resignation".
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12. Steve Jobs
This week marks ten years since Steve Jobs passed away, so in this episode I share how the great man himself inspired me early on.
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11. What to do when Everything Breaks
After a brief hiatus, I'm back for our eleventh episode. This week I share why it's so important to take a break, to rest, and recharge your batteries.
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10. Time Management
We've reached the huge milestone of episode 10 – thank you, dear listener! In this episode I talk through what I have learned about time management – from how I use my calendar, to the importance of making time for reflection.
Customer Reviews
A super realistic take on the realities of startup life
So often startups all seem so easy. The internet loves their unicorns but James cuts through the noise here and gives a rare honest insight into the hard realities of crafting a business. It’s these lessons that are most useful. A great listen.
Honest Insight
An honest insight to being a founder free from the usual ego and narcissism you see and hear from typical start up founders.