Startup Therapy podcast

Startup Therapy

The "No BS" version of how startups are really built, taught by actual startup Founders who have lived through all of it. Hosts Wil Schroter and Ryan Rutan talk candidly about the intense struggles Founders face both personally and professionally as they try to turn their idea into something that will change the world.

The "No BS" version of how startups are really built, taught by actual startup Founders who have lived through all of it. Hosts Wil Schroter and Ryan Rutan talk candidly about the intense struggles Founders face both personally and professionally as they try to turn their idea into something that will change the world.

 

#323

Are startups the future of employment?

What will AI do to everything? In this episode, we explore how AI is set to create a surge... more

03 Dec 2025

47 MINS

47:03

03 Dec 2025


#322

The Founder Hard Reset

Ever felt like vacations just aren't cutting it when it comes to startup burnout? In this ... more

25 Nov 2025

25 MINS

25:53

25 Nov 2025


#321

Is there a line between Founder optimism and delusion?

Can founders turn delusion into success? In this episode, Ryan and Will discuss the essent... more

17 Nov 2025

37 MINS

37:40

17 Nov 2025


#320

Prioritize Productivity Over Popularity

Ever find yourself caught in the trap of confusing visibility with progress? In this episo... more

07 Nov 2025

31 MINS

31:59

07 Nov 2025


#319

Better is Better than Bigger

Is getting bigger always better for startups? This episode dives into the hidden costs of ... more

27 Oct 2025

35 MINS

35:39

27 Oct 2025


#318

Founder Authenticity: Use with Caution

Ever wonder if being your authentic self at work might sometimes do more harm than good? T... more

22 Oct 2025

31 MINS

31:17

22 Oct 2025


#317

Founders, Embrace Your Flaws

Are you convinced that you need to fix all your flaws as a founder? In this episode, we ex... more

14 Oct 2025

41 MINS

41:29

14 Oct 2025


#316

Is Remote Culture, Actually Culture?

Have you ever wondered if remote work is better than being in the office? Ryan and Will di... more

06 Oct 2025

38 MINS

38:39

06 Oct 2025


#315

Can I Hand Off My Startup?

Ever dreamt of handing off your startup to a killer operator and sipping margaritas while ... more

29 Sep 2025

42 MINS

42:26

29 Sep 2025


#314

Did I Just Get Promoted or Fired?

Ever wonder what happens when a founder gets 'promoted' out of the CEO role? Ryan and Will... more

22 Sep 2025

42 MINS

42:29

22 Sep 2025


#313

Burnout is a Treatable Injury

Ever felt like burnout is inevitable in your startup journey? You're not alone. Burnout ca... more

15 Sep 2025

39 MINS

39:42

15 Sep 2025


#312

Stop Pretending You Don't Have Enough Time!

Ever feel like you need more hours in the day? Turns out, you don't. In this episode, we d... more

10 Sep 2025

40 MINS

40:11

10 Sep 2025


#311

Are Founders Aligned with Those Around Them?

The complexities of alignment among founders, employees, and even spouses. They debunk the... more

02 Sep 2025

40 MINS

40:33

02 Sep 2025


#310

Will the Payout be Worth the Sacrifice?

The challenging question of whether the sacrifices made in pursuit of entrepreneurial succ... more

25 Aug 2025

44 MINS

44:13

25 Aug 2025


#309

How Founders Blow Their Fortunes

The critical do's and don’ts after a big financial win as a startup founder. They emphasiz... more

19 Aug 2025

47 MINS

47:21

19 Aug 2025


#308

When is Enough, Enough?

Ryan and will talks about a critical issue many founders face: knowing when to say 'enough... more

11 Aug 2025

40 MINS

40:37

11 Aug 2025


#307

Can Entrepreneurship Alleviate Poverty?

How entrepreneurship can transform lives and communities? Will shares his personal journey... more

04 Aug 2025

47 MINS

47:57

04 Aug 2025


#306

Should Startups Be a Family?

In this episode of the Startup Therapy Podcast, Ryan and Will discuss the challenges and d... more

28 Jul 2025

37 MINS

37:22

28 Jul 2025


#305

Can Founders be Replaced by AI?

Ryan and Will talk about the growing role of AI in startups. They explore how AI is automa... more

21 Jul 2025

38 MINS

38:05

21 Jul 2025


#304

What if we run out of goals?

In this episode of the Startup Therapy Podcast, Ryan and Will talk about what happens when... more

30 Jun 2025

40 MINS

40:59

30 Jun 2025


#303

Founders, Reinvention IS your Constant!

Will and Ryan talk about the fascinating and often overlooked journey of reinventing onese... more

23 Jun 2025

41 MINS

41:06

23 Jun 2025


#302

Founder Isolation is Getting Worse

Ryan and Will talk about the growing isolation that founders are feeling despite having mo... more

16 Jun 2025

40 MINS

40:22

16 Jun 2025


#301

Forging Founder Confidence

Ryan and Will discuss the journey of becoming a confident founder. Celebrating their 300th... more

09 Jun 2025

39 MINS

39:22

09 Jun 2025