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Join us in this episode where we dive into WeWork a start-up that made the unicorn status and at one point had a valuation of 47 billion and ended up bankrupt. But we also touch upon being an entrepreneurial couple, narcism, comebacks in business, and life force.Thank you for listening to this episode. Don’t forget to become a subscriber, and feel free to share this episode with others or tag us on Instagram or LinkedIn. Read further if you want to know more about us. Follow us on Inst...

The unspoken conflict of tech companies - here to make life and business processes easier, but do they really do this? Or is this just a shift towards different work or distraction instead of truly elevating the lives of human beings to a higher qualityJoin us as we delve into the unspoken conflict lurking within tech companies: the tantalizing promise of streamlining our lives versus the profound quest to elevate humanity. In this episode, we'll journey through the paradox of tech, exploring...

You had an exit, and you know what? A quest and journey by itself for many founders after they sold their companies.But why is it that they are restless, looking for a rebound startup, have no idea what to do with their lives, and need a sabbatical first to figure things out?In this episode, we dive into the aftermath of an exit.An episode about the definition of success, about high achievers, about lifestyle design, about deepest and truest desires, about daring to be different, and so much ...

You hear it a lot a startup that goes IPO or gets acquired by a bigger brand. The most common exits. But there are a few more to discover. And did you know that an essential part of your strategy and your startup in the first phase, is actually your exit strategy, but not everyone sees the value of it or thinks about it.In this episode, Gerben and I explore the different exit strategies there are and the ones we experienced and set out for ourselves. What are the do’s and don’ts?Can...

Setting up a startup asks for a lot of money, which can be challenging in the first phase where you don’t have a proof concept yet and nothing to offer investors but an idea, a vision. Eventually, you have two options, at some point to get investors in or bootstrap it all the way. In this episode we are going to talk about the last option - bootstrapping and the possible mind f***s that come along with it.But I keep on wondering is it black and white or are there so many shades of grey,A...

Before we delve in with our episodes let us share a glimpse of our journey:It all started with a longing and wonder—that success should be defined by the quality of our lifestyle, not just the hours we grind or the profit we make. The spark truly ignited when one of Gerben’s mio dollar scale-ups faced bankruptcy. So, join us in this specific episode where we share how our earlier years in life, our youth shaped us up until today and why we do we what we do.Dare to be different, is one of...