I’ve had so many messages over the last few days asking how I navigated the transition from startup CEO to leaving the company I created and finding a new role at ElevenLabs.
Figuring out life post-exit is a hot topic among friends at the moment.
I’m in WhatsApp groups buzzing with conversation among CEOs about finding purpose after leaving your startup, and I’m hosting a dinner for 30 founders in transition next month on exactly this topic. (sadly no more space, sorry!)
This also happens to be Evgeny Shadchnev’s topic of expertise, so we had a fascinating conversation on his CEO Succession podcast about my own journey over the last twelve months.
We covered a lot. Big topics like:
- navigating the depths of burnout
- identifying your successor & nurturing top talent
- the need for extended rest
- using a sabbatical as a ‘test phase’ for your startup operating without you
As well as topics like meditation, waking up, yin yoga, running, music, and much more.
This is the most honest podcast interview I’ve ever done. I hope you enjoy it.
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