Being a startup founder is not all private jets and parties. Truthfully, being a founder is a lonely, difficult, stressful, yet rewarding way to spend your life. From starting out in 2006 with friends from school, to serving some of the largest businesses in the world, this podcast shares the struggles, excitement, and everything in between with refreshing honesty. <br/><br/><a href="https://jamesgill.substack.com/s/lost-and-founder?utm_medium=podcast">jamesgill.substack.com</a>
Lost and Founder
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Being a startup founder is not all private jets and parties. Truthfully, being a founder is a lonely, difficult, stressful, yet rewarding way to spend your life. From starting out in 2006 with friends from school, to serving some of the largest businesses in the world, this podcast shares the struggles, excitement, and everything in between with refreshing honesty. <br/><br/><a href="https://jamesgill.substack.com/s/lost-and-founder?utm_medium=podcast">jamesgill.substack.com</a>
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February 8, 2026
16. 20 years of GoSquared
<p>After a four year hiatus, Lost and Founder is back. On 3rd February 2026, GoSquared celebrated 20 years in business. Here are 8 lessons I have been meaning to share for over four years: on team, leadership, and focus.</p><p>Earlier this week when we celebrated 20 years of GoSquared, I thought it was the perfect excuse to resurrect the Lost and Founder podcast and share some of the lessons I never got a chance to since our last show — over four years ago.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode I share a few lessons I have learned the hard way, from team building, to leadership, to focus. And a few inspiring quotes are thrown in for good measure!</p><p><br></p><p>On team:</p><p><br></p><p> 1. Never underestimate what a small group of focused, aligned, motivated people can do.</p><p> 2. Celebrate the small wins. Have fun along the way.</p><p> 3. Most meetings don’t need to happen.</p><p> 4. Knowing yourself is a superpower.</p><p><br></p><p>On business and leadership:</p><p><br></p><p> 1. Simplicity is a war.</p><p> 2. If you think you’re repeating yourself too much, repeat some more.</p><p> 3. Focus is impossibly hard, but without it you’re doomed.</p><p> 4. Just do it.</p><p><br></p><p>Links and further reading</p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.gosquared.com/about/timeline/">Timeline of GoSquared over 20 years</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gosquared.com/blog/20th-birthday">Our update on GoSquared after 20 years in business</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Thanks, and see you next time!</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>P.S. You can also find me at:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>✍️ <a href="https://www.jamesgill.co/">https://www.jamesgill.co</a></li><li>🍃 <a href="https://ecosend.io/">https://ecosend.io</a></li><li>📊 <a href="https://www.gosquared.com/">https://www.gosquared.com</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Music: <a href="https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/yjub4r">Jakarta by Bonsaye</a></p><p><br></p><p>Podcast hosting: <a href="https://transistor.fm/?via=jamesgill">Transistor</a></p>
February 28, 2022
15. 16 years of GoSquared (Part 1)
On 3rd February 2022, GoSquared celebrated its super sweet 16th birthday. Here are 8 lessons from those 16 years — on building, ideas, and on customer relationships.
January 6, 2022
14. The January Blues
In my first episode of 2022, I talk about how I’m getting through the darkest month of the year, and why January can actually be a great time reflect, reset, and build a stronger you for the year ahead.
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