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How Co-founder Burnout Traces Back to Self-Abandonment

Through the authoritative vs. authoritarian lens, self-abandonment builds to burnout; non-violent communication and over-the-net rules help co-founders.

Garry TanhostHarj TaggarhostDiana HuhostJared Friedmanhost
Mar 21, 202543mWatch on YouTube ↗

CHAPTERS

  1. 0:00 – 1:09

    Intro

  2. 1:09 – 2:25

    Why you should listen to this episode!

  3. 2:25 – 6:39

    Harj’s experience with Patrick Collison of Stripe

  4. 6:39 – 12:52

    Hard lessons Garry learned from Posterous

  5. 12:52 – 15:46

    Authoritative vs authoritarian

  6. 15:46 – 19:47

    Startup pressures lead to self discovery

  7. 19:47 – 24:24

    The importance of conflict resolution skills

  8. 24:24 – 27:15

    The concept of “over the net”

  9. 27:15 – 34:53

    The cultures you come from (work and personal) matter a lot

  10. 34:53 – 36:07

    Founders should get outside help

  11. 36:07 – 39:53

    Why you should still find a co-founder despite the challenges

  12. 39:53 – 43:14

    Outro + YC Summer Fellow Grants

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