Founder Mode is a weekly newsletter for builders—whether it’s startups, systems, or personal growth. It’s about finding your flow, balancing health, wealth, and productivity, and tackling challenges with focus and curiosity. Each week, you’ll gain actionable insights and fresh perspectives to help you think like a founder and build what matters most.
Founder Mode Podcast – Can You Create Your Own Luck?
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Founder Mode
Founder Mode is a weekly newsletter for builders—whether it’s startups, systems, or personal growth. It’s about finding your flow, balancing health, wealth, and productivity, and tackling challenges with focus and curiosity. Each week, you’ll gain actionable insights and fresh perspectives to help you think like a founder and build what matters most.
Episode 1 – Luck is a Skill, You Can Manufacture It How I Build My Own Luck In our first episode of Founder Mode, Jason and I talk about something that surprises a lot of people: Luck isn't random — it's something I can create. One moment that really proved this to me was landing my leadership role at Instacart during the pandemic. People said I was lucky. But behind the scenes? I spent a week shopping orders, wrote a post about my experience, and it blew up on my LinkedIn. My opportunity...
The Solo Founder’s Secret Weapon Many believe a big team is needed to build a successful business. But Alex Finn showed this isn’t true. He launched CreatorBuddy, a $300K ARR startup, in just six months—alone. Were you forwarded this newsletter? Subscribe Here. His secret? Smart use of AI coding tools and a “scratch your own itch” mindset. The shift to lean, AI-driven building is changing how startups launch and grow. AI agents, small prototypes, and your determination can change how you...
How AI Gives You Hours Back (and Helps You Sleep Better) Ever felt pulled in every direction at once? Most founders feel this way. They juggle product launches, customer needs, and their own well-being. Let’s dive deeper into how AI voice bots, better workflows, and self-care can keep you moving. Were you forwarded this newsletter? Subscribe Here. Early-Morning CrossFit vs. Non-Stop Startup Chaos Years ago, I committed to a 6 a.m. CrossFit class three times a week. It was about more than...