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Learn to love being a founder despite the hardships with Mark Stouse | WLTB Podcast #175
Ep. 175
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Mark Stouse is the Chairman and CEO of ProofAnalytics.ai, the only AI-native platform that enables GTM teams to plan, predict, prove, and pivot their investments in real time.
In this interview, we discuss some of the hard truths about being a founder of a multi-million dollar company, and why he doesn't regret it for a second.
00:00 - The Importance of Staying True to Your 'Non-Negotiables' in Life
04:26 - Confronting the Myth of 'Killing It' Every Day as an Entrepreneur
09:04 - Embracing the Struggles and Reducing Suffering as a Startup Founder
13:24 - Transitioning from Consulting to Founding a B2B SaaS Startup
17:52 - Understanding Market Timing and Its Impact on Startup Success
22:09 - The Role of Analytics in Forecasting Business Success
26:04 - Navigating Funding Challenges and Cost Optimization for Startups
30:48 - The Complex Dynamics of Investor Relationships and Startup Financing
35:12 - Comparing the Risk Management of Entrepreneurs and Fortune 1000 CEOs
39:35 - Growth vs. Sustainability
43:33 - Adapting to Market Changes and the Increasing Need for Skilled Teams
48:31 - Redefining Success
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