The Founder's Guide: Stop Burnout & Build a Startup

The Founder's Guide: Stop Burnout & Build a Startup

Released Thursday, 24th April 2025
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The Founder's Guide: Stop Burnout & Build a Startup

The Founder's Guide: Stop Burnout & Build a Startup

The Founder's Guide: Stop Burnout & Build a Startup

The Founder's Guide: Stop Burnout & Build a Startup

Thursday, 24th April 2025
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StartupRad.io sits down with psychotherapist Imre Remenyi to explore burnout prevention, leadership, and culture for sustainable startup growth.

Burnout is silently killing startups. Discover how top founders and leaders detect it early, prevent it, and scale sustainable companies.

Are you a startup founder, tech executive, or investor navigating the intense world of high-growth companies? This StartupRad.io episode is your lifeline. Host Jörn 'Joe' Menninger speaks with renowned psychotherapist and consultant Imre Marton Remenyi in a masterclass on burnout prevention for entrepreneurs. You'll get actionable strategies to protect your team and build a business that lasts.

Forget surface-level "work-life balance." We dig into the real psychological, operational, and financial risks that burnout presents — and show you how to fix them. Learn how to identify subtle warning signs, lead with empathy, and create a culture where your people (and your company) can thrive.

Why this episode matters:

For Founders & CEOs:
Avoid founder burnout. Build a resilient leadership team. Handle fundraising and venture pressure without losing your edge.

For Tech Executives:
Learn proven techniques for employee retention, increasing productivity, and building a culture of psychological safety.

For Investors:
Understand the ROI of employee wellness, founder resilience, and how these impact long-term investment performance.

🕒 Key Episode Highlights:

  • 00:00:20 — Meet Imre: From opera singer to psychotherapist

  • 00:03:30 — Burnout paradox: Why your top performers are most at risk

  • 00:06:24 — Leadership's blind spot: How common management fuels burnout

  • 00:15:59 — Real tools: Employee feedback and burnout detection

  • 00:27:23 — Rethinking rest: The myth of work-life balance

  • 00:33:38 — The true cost: Financial and operational impact of burnout

  • 00:39:52 — AI and burnout: Promise, pitfalls, and ethics

  • 00:49:13 — Remenyi’s #1 tip for leaders in high-pressure environments

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