Close the Gap is a long-form interview podcast for founders and entrepreneurs about becoming who you say you are. Hosted by Jorim Holtey-Weber, it explores leadership, entrepreneurship, and startup life through honest conversations with builders across the world. No hacks or performance — just real stories about decision-making, responsibility, uncertainty, and personal growth. For founders, leaders, and independent thinkers building meaningful companies without losing themselves. Formerly published as More Life.
More Life
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Close the Gap is a long-form interview podcast for founders and entrepreneurs about becoming who you say you are. Hosted by Jorim Holtey-Weber, it explores leadership, entrepreneurship, and startup life through honest conversations with builders across the world. No hacks or performance — just real stories about decision-making, responsibility, uncertainty, and personal growth. For founders, leaders, and independent thinkers building meaningful companies without losing themselves. Formerly published as More Life.
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July 22, 2026
Legally Unemployable: So he Founded his Own Game Studio w/ Pedro Anillo & Jorim Holtey-Weber
<p>Pedro shares his journey from facing industry setbacks to founding a successful game studio, emphasizing the importance of action, belief in oneself, and embracing chaos as part of the creative process.<br /><br />Key topics:<br />The importance of taking action despite uncertainty<br />Building a team without initial funding<br />The role of chaos and unpredictability in creativity<br />Self-belief and mental resilience in entrepreneurship<br />Managing a large, remote team in game development<br />Learning from setbacks and failures<br />The significance of clear objectives in creative work<br />Innovative approaches to game design and collaboration<br /><br />Links:<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atabeycreationsdevs/eyes-on-yuki-co-op-tower-defense-about-babysitting-a-frog" target="_blank">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/atabeycreationsdevs/eyes-on-yuki-co-op-tower-defense-about-babysitting-a-frog</a><br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/atabey-creations/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/atabey-creations/</a></p>
June 22, 2026
From Chewing Gums to fractional CMO: Kremena Yordanova's Journey
<p>In this episode, Kremena Tordanova shares her journey from entrepreneurial beginnings in Bulgaria to her insights on leadership, intuition, and the importance of rest. Discover how her practices in yoga and mindfulness have transformed her approach to life and work.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Topics</b></p><ul><li>Entrepreneurial beginnings in Bulgaria</li><li>The role of habits and self-awareness in leadership</li><li>The integration of yoga and spirituality into professional life</li><li>The importance of rest and recovery for high performance</li><li>Distinguishing between intuition and anxiety</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Connect with Kremena</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kremena-yordanova/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kremena-yordanova/</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.kremenayordanova.com/services" target="_blank">https://www.kremenayordanova.com/services</a></p><p></p>
May 25, 2026
The Art of Spontaneity w/ Rodrigo de Alvarenga & Jorim Holtey-Weber
<p>Rodrigo de Alvarenga's Journey of Impact, Resilience, and Purpose<br />In this inspiring episode, Rodrigo de Alvarenga shares how a lack of traditional planning, coupled with a relentless curiosity and resilience, has fueled his impactful career across startups, corporate innovation, and investments. His stories reveal that success often comes from asking questions, showing up with purpose, and embracing the long journey of impact.<br /><br />Main topics<br />The power of curiosity and asking questions over traditional planning<br /><br />The role of resilience and persistence in personal and professional growth<br /><br />Impact as the long-term delta of transformation and value creation<br /><br />Living spontaneously and learning from failures<br /><br />The significance of meaning, language, and authentic purpose<br /><br />Closing the gap: moving into phase four of life with action and intentionality<br /><br />Managing complexity through mental models and self-awareness<br /><br />In this episode:<br />Rodrigo recounts how he built his career without a formal plan, relying on curiosity and purpose<br />He discusses the importance of resilience, learning from failures, and small wins in achieving impact<br />Insights into how impact is the result of long-term transformation, not quick wins<br />The significance of understanding one's strengths, limitations, and the meaning behind actions<br />How his personal journey with Asperger’s syndrome and emotional disconnect shaped his professional approach<br />The concept of passing through the 'gap' to reach the next level of impact and self-orchestration<br /><br />Timestamps: <br />00:00 - Introduction to Rodrigo Alvarenga: a journey of impact without a plan<br />02:23 - The importance of living spontaneously and asking questions<br />03:44 - Impact as the long-term delta of transformation<br />05:30 - Resilience and small wins in entrepreneurship and life<br />07:10 - The role of purpose in impact-driven startups<br />08:41 - Money as utility, not value in itself for impact<br />09:39 - How impact is a long journey, not an immediate result<br />11:38 - Impact can be positive or negative, depending on transformation<br />12:35 - The importance of meaning and language in human progress<br />14:34 - Learning through failure and the importance of persistence<br />15:31 - Comparing success in sports and life: effort over recognition<br />17:29 - Personal stories of striving, recognition, and understanding parental influence<br />20:09 - The recurring theme of perseverance and learning from mistakes<br />23:10 - Building skills through diverse sports and life experiences<br />25:37 - The absence of a rigid plan and the importance of curiosity and observation<br />28:40 - How the brain manages complexity by breaking down problems into smaller parts<br />30:35 - The importance of understanding oneself in context<br />33:01 - Phases of self-awareness and decision-making without a plan<br />36:37 - Navigating career shifts through curiosity and purpose<br />40:14 - Surprising career move in banking driven by genuine interest and persistence<br />44:33 - Impact of authentic purpose over strategic planning in relationships and career<br />48:47 - The importance of purposeful relationships and working with intention<br />54:25 - Developing self-awareness and closing the personal and professional gaps<br />56:29 - Moving into phase four: action, impact, and orchestration<br />62:38 - Final thoughts: the gap as an opportunity for growth and self-structureResources & <br /><br />Links:<br />HAG Consulting hag(dot)ventures<br />Xcelerate Impact xcelerateimpact(dot)com<br />Connect with Rodrigo:<br />LinkedIn linkedin(dot)com/in/rodrigodealvarenga/<br /><br />This episode offers a powerful message: embracing spontaneity, curiosity, and purpose can propel you toward impactful actions—closing the gap between ideas and real change.</p>
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