Fail Wisdom Podcast: Turn Startup Failures into Success

By: Paul King: Startup Fail Wisdom: Insights from Founders and Entrepreneurs
  • Summary

  • Welcome to the FailWisdom Podcast—where early-stage founders turn failure into success. Hosted by seasoned entrepreneur Paul King, each episode dives deep into the raw, unfiltered stories of entrepreneurship. Through candid conversations with founders, advisors, and experts, you'll uncover the hardest-earned lessons and practical strategies to overcome startup challenges. Whether you’re navigating your first pivot or recovering from a setback, this podcast equips you with the insights needed to thrive. Subscribe now to fuel your entrepreneurial journey.
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Episodes
  • From Burnout to Breakthrough: Building a Wellness Brand with Purpose
    Dec 9 2024

    Are you overwhelmed by the complexities of holistic health and wellness? In this episode, we follow the journey of a wellness entrepreneur who turned her own health struggles into a mission-driven business. After facing burnout in a high-stress finance job, she realized the need for accessible, data-driven solutions in holistic health. Now, she leads a company dedicated to empowering people with personalized wellness products backed by science.

    Join us as our guest shares the ups and downs of building a wellness brand, from securing $11 million in funding to overcoming the challenges of being a female founder in a male-dominated industry. Learn how she navigates resilience, manages rejections, and makes tough calls—all while balancing her personal life and growing her online presence.

    Tune in to discover:

    • Proven strategies for navigating investor rejections and securing funding as a female founder.
    • The importance of building community and brand authenticity in wellness.
    • Practical insights on managing stress, preventing burnout, and maintaining work-life balance as an entrepreneur.

    Press play to hear an inspiring story of purpose, resilience, and innovation in the wellness space.

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    34 mins
  • Lessons in Building High-Performance Teams and Resilient Startup Cultures
    Dec 3 2024

    What does it take to build a startup culture that thrives on resilience, empathy, and performance? In this episode, we explore the journey of a seasoned people and talent leader who’s dedicated her career to helping tech startups build strong, high-performing teams.

    Our guest shares her unique path from studying theology to working in recruitment, where she discovered her passion for helping founders create winning teams. With insights gained from working across deep tech, fintech, and high-growth startups, she discusses the realities of scaling early-stage teams, managing different personality types, and the importance of creating a strong, adaptable culture. She also dives into her approach to "radical candor" in feedback, her thoughts on the evolving workplace, and why empathy and flexibility are crucial for sustainable performance.

    Tune in to learn:

    • The keys to hiring and retaining top talent in a fast-paced startup environment.
    • How to build a culture that aligns performance with values for long-term success.
    • Practical advice for founders transitioning from working in their business to working on their business.

    Press play to uncover valuable lessons in leadership, culture, and team-building that can help your startup thrive.

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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Empowering Tech Accessibility and Building Community through Innovation
    Nov 26 2024

    In this episode, we explore how one entrepreneur is bridging the digital divide and bringing empathy into the tech industry. With over 30 years of experience in IT, our guest shares her journey from her early days in customer support to founding a tech company focused on making technology accessible and user-friendly for all, especially underserved communities.

    Hear her story of founding a business with a unique culture centered on kindness and respect, and discover how she’s driving impactful initiatives to help the elderly and underserved populations gain confidence with technology. From hospital iPad lending programs to training young digital mentors, she’s building community and connection in powerful ways.

    Listen to gain insights on:

    • The importance of empathy and understanding in tech support.
    • How accessible tech initiatives can benefit both young and elderly communities.
    • Strategies for managing rapid growth and maintaining a healthy work culture.

    Press play to learn how this innovative leader is reshaping tech support for everyone and creating a lasting impact in her community.

    Keywords for Discoverability:
    Digital accessibility, tech support, community building, digital mentorship, bridging the digital divide, startup success, empathy in tech.


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    1 hr and 1 min

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