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Zero to Something

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by Polina Lenskaia

21 episodes
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Zero to Something is about the real journey of startup founders — not just the milestones, but also everything in between. Hosted by Polina Lenskaia, a founder in tech with a background in psychology, the show blends practical insight with emotional honesty through a mix of interviews and solo episodes. Each episode explores the mindset, decisions, and messy moments that shape the founder experience — from pivots and pressure to progress that actually sticks. Whether you're scaling up, starting over, or figuring it out as you go — this one's for you.

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7/1/2025

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Episode thumbnail for Startup Success Is a Lie (Early Stage Truth)

May 4, 2026

Startup Success Is a Lie (Early Stage Truth)

<p>Most founders don’t define success. They inherit it.</p><p>And that’s why so many people feel behind even when things are improving.</p><p>This episode is about how startup success actually works in early stages, why comparison distorts it, and what real progress looks like when you’re building something that hasn’t fully clicked yet.</p><p><br></p>

Episode thumbnail for Founder Routine Is a Lie (Do This Instead)

March 31, 2026

Founder Routine Is a Lie (Do This Instead)

<p>Perfect routines don’t survive startup life.</p><p>This episode is about why founders over-optimise their habits, why that doesn’t work, and what actually helps when things get chaotic.</p><p>Instead of chasing the ideal version of a routine, we talk about building a minimum one that keeps you stable through stress, long hours, and unpredictable weeks.</p>

Episode thumbnail for You Need Delusion To Build Something Big

March 24, 2026

You Need Delusion To Build Something Big

<p>You don’t build anything meaningful without believing in it before it’s real.</p><p>This episode is about that edge. The space between shrinking and blind confidence, and how founders navigate it in practice.</p><p>We talk about what “main character energy” actually means, where it helps, where it breaks things, and how to stay grounded while still moving with conviction.</p>

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What is Zero to Something?

Zero to Something is about the real journey of startup founders — not just the milestones, but also everything in between. Hosted by Polina Lenskaia, a founder in tech with a background in psychology, the show blends practical insight with emotional honesty through a mix of interviews and solo episodes.

Each episode explores the mindset, decisions, and messy moments that shape the founder experience — from pivots and pressure to progress that actually sticks.

Whether you're scaling up, starting over, or figuring it out as you go — this one's for you.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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