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“Mom, Can I Call?” — The Founder Bottleneck Episode
This episode wasn’t the one I planned — and that’s exactly the point.
A text from my college-aged kid (“I need to call”) turned into a real-time reminder of what founders experience every day:
Teams calling them for answers.
Teams freezing in uncertainty.
Teams unable to move without authorization.
Today we’re talking about founder dependency — how it forms, why it’s a risk, and how to shift from being the bottleneck to being the capability architect.
Inside this conversation, you’ll hear:
✨ A relatable real-life moment guiding someone through fear
✨ Parallels between panic on ice and panic…
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