This Startup Founder Was Too Intense—How They Learned to Stop Taking Themselves So Seriously
Austin Hay, co-founder of Clarify, shares candid insights into his journey as a startup leader. From navigating a messy exit to overcoming personal loss, Austin reflects on the experiences that have shaped him both professionally and personally.Austin opens up about:His struggles with taking work too seriously and learning to balance ambition with self-careNavigating bereavement while managing a demanding roleBuilding resilience through challenging career transitions Things to listen for: (00:00) Taking everything way too seriously (06:27) Growing up as an academic nerd and entrepreneurial roots (15:22) Lessons from leaving a startup the wrong way (25:50) Coping with personal loss while working in high-pressure environments (30:14) Thanks to our sponsors for this episode, Navattic & Appcues (31:56) Redefining success and finding balance in his professional journey(41:47) Advice for founders on balancing ambition with well-beingThis episode is presented by:Navattic: Interactive Product Demo Software - https://navattic.com/value Appcues: User Engagement for SaaS - https://appcues.com/value Connect with Austin: LinkedIn: Austin HayClarify: https://getclarify.ai/Connect with Andrew:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcapland/ Substack: https://media.deliveringvalue.coHire Andrew as your coach: https://deliveringvalue.co/coaching