Zero to Something

Polina Lenskaia
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Zero to Something is about the real journey of startup founders — not just the milestones, but also everything in between. Hosted by Polina Lenskaia, a founder in tech with a background in psychology, the show blends practical insight with emotional honesty through a mix of interviews and solo episodes. Each episode explores the mindset, decisions, and messy moments that shape the founder experience — from pivots and pressure to progress that actually sticks. Whether you're scaling up, starting over, or figuring it out as you go — this one's for you.

  1. MAY 4

    Startup Success Is a Lie (Early Stage Truth)

    Most founders don’t define success. They inherit it. And that’s why so many people feel behind even when things are improving. This episode is about how startup success actually works in early stages, why comparison distorts it, and what real progress looks like when you’re building something that hasn’t fully clicked yet.

    7 min

  2. MAR 31

    Founder Routine Is a Lie (Do This Instead)

    Perfect routines don’t survive startup life. This episode is about why founders over-optimise their habits, why that doesn’t work, and what actually helps when things get chaotic. Instead of chasing the ideal version of a routine, we talk about building a minimum one that keeps you stable through stress, long hours, and unpredictable weeks.

    7 min

  3. MAR 24

    You Need Delusion To Build Something Big

    You don’t build anything meaningful without believing in it before it’s real. This episode is about that edge. The space between shrinking and blind confidence, and how founders navigate it in practice. We talk about what “main character energy” actually means, where it helps, where it breaks things, and how to stay grounded while still moving with conviction.

    9 min

  4. MAR 17

    Busy But Getting Nowhere? This Is Why.

    If you’re always busy but nothing is really moving, this episode is for you. We talk about why founders end up doing too much at once, how that kills momentum, and why this is often less about strategy and more about avoiding commitment. If you want to go deeper into structuring your work and setting priorities, I also talk about planning in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3FhfLVSHjr8ZhPEg9yABKP?si=SPRT6ZfzSKSa8GulfhrHFQ Pick one thing. Let the rest wait.

    7 min

  5. FEB 24

    How Founders Sabotage Their Own Hiring

    Hiring is where founders either grow or expose every insecurity they have. In this episode, we break down the three biggest hiring mistakes founders make, from avoiding delegation to sabotaging great hires through control issues and chaos. If you’re stuck doing everything yourself, this is the uncomfortable conversation you probably need.

    12 min

  6. JAN 6

    Agency Chaos to Founder Clarity: Melody’s Journey

    A conversation with Melody Sinclair-Brooks, co-founder of EspyGo, about remote work, leadership, and becoming a founder after years in marketing and agency roles. We talk about managing without an office, people-pleasing in leadership, and what actually changes when you move into a founder role. Learn more about EspyGo:https://espy-go.com/

    40 min

  7. 11/18/2025

    Invisible Power Dynamics: Why Some Founders Get Ignored

    Sometimes power isn’t taken from youб it just slides past you. In this episode, we talk about invisible power dynamics, micro-dismissals, and what happens when founders get overlooked in subtle ways. Plus: how to respond calmly, confidently, and without shrinking yourself.

    8 min

  8. 11/11/2025

    Planning for Founders: Why Chaos Isn’t a Strategy

    Startup planning isn’t about control, it’s about sanity. In this episode, I share how founders can plan smarter, align their teams, and stay agile without burning out. Because chaos might be part of startup life, but unplanned chaos? That’s just self-sabotage.

    11 min
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Zero to Something is about the real journey of startup founders — not just the milestones, but also everything in between. Hosted by Polina Lenskaia, a founder in tech with a background in psychology, the show blends practical insight with emotional honesty through a mix of interviews and solo episodes. Each episode explores the mindset, decisions, and messy moments that shape the founder experience — from pivots and pressure to progress that actually sticks. Whether you're scaling up, starting over, or figuring it out as you go — this one's for you.

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  • Creator
    Polina Lenskaia
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Polina Lenskaia
  • Show Website
    Zero to Something