Episode
#242 - John Roa - The Dark Side Of The Startup World
1:00:20
Published: Sat Nov 07 2020
Description
John Roa is an entrepreneur and an author. We often hear about the galactic successes of high growth startups, but what is the price that the founders pay to enable it? Expect to learn what the real culture of silicon valley is, how your business can cause a psychotic breakdown, what John realised is truly valuable in life, how market sentiment and true value have become detached and much more... Sponsor: Get 50% discount on your FitBook Membership at https://fitbook.co.uk/join-fitbook/ (use code MODERNWISDOM) Extra Stuff: Buy How To Get Rich & Die Trying - https://amzn.to/38aNh8s Follow John on Twitter - https://twitter.com/johnroa Get my free Ultimate Life Hacks List to 10x your daily productivity → https://chriswillx.com/lifehacks/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): https://www.patreon.com/modernwisdom - Get in touch. Join the discussion with me and other like minded listeners in the episode comments on the MW YouTube Channel or message me... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ModernWisdomPodcast Email: https://www.chriswillx.com/contact
Chapters
In this episode, Chris Williamson talks about the dark side of entrepreneurship, sharing his personal experience of struggling with mental illness, substance abuse, and a severe mental breakdown while trying to balance a ferocious lifestyle of success and glamour.
00:00 - 11:47 (11:47)
Summary
In this episode, Chris Williamson talks about the dark side of entrepreneurship, sharing his personal experience of struggling with mental illness, substance abuse, and a severe mental breakdown while trying to balance a ferocious lifestyle of success and glamour. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing your health, safety, and sanity over your business and career goals.
Episode#242 - John Roa - The Dark Side Of The Startup World
PodcastModern Wisdom
The tech industry's obsession with valuations over profits leads to the continual rise of unicorn companies, causing concerns over a potential bubble burst, especially with the lack of profitability and sustainable business models.
11:47 - 33:23 (21:35)
Summary
The tech industry's obsession with valuations over profits leads to the continual rise of unicorn companies, causing concerns over a potential bubble burst, especially with the lack of profitability and sustainable business models. However, the continued flow of money from investors, such as the Soft Bank Vision Fund, into these companies creates a potential crisis if they fail.
Episode#242 - John Roa - The Dark Side Of The Startup World
PodcastModern Wisdom
The founder of an advertising agency talks about the challenges he faced while managing the company, dealing with addiction, and his road to recovery.
33:25 - 47:32 (14:07)
Summary
The founder of an advertising agency talks about the challenges he faced while managing the company, dealing with addiction, and his road to recovery.
Episode#242 - John Roa - The Dark Side Of The Startup World
PodcastModern Wisdom
The idea of success by any means is dangerous and not dissimilar to superficial company valuations in Silicon Valley.
47:32 - 59:38 (12:05)
Summary
The idea of success by any means is dangerous and not dissimilar to superficial company valuations in Silicon Valley. Successful people should not believe they have a better sense of what is good, bad, right, or wrong.