Founder Problems Podcast

Sarah Schumacher, Zach Oshinbanjo, and Lee Zuvanich unpack why founders are obsessed with productivity and the whiplash that hits after a break. They debate who benefits, discuss why it's important to define a personal...

We might have stopped publishing, but we didn't stop recording. The founders with problems have finally built up enough of a backlog to start releasing episodes again, so stay tuned. This is a short excerpt from our...

<p >In this episode of the Founder Problems Podcast, Sarah Schumacher, Zach Oshinbanjo, and Lee Zuvanich forget to record the intro, discuss Zach's construction management wins, insurance annoyance, and go down a couple...

<p>In this extra long episode, Zach Oshinbanjo, Sarah Schumacher, and Lee Zuvanich dive deep and get practical on the art and chaos of rebranding. How do you know it's time to rebrand? Sarah reveals the emotional...

<p >In this episode of Founder Problems, hosts Zach Oshinbanjo, Lee Zuvanich, and Sarah Schumacher discuss the challenging decision of whether to shut down or pivot a business. Zach shares a recent realization, and they...

<p>Just a quick note to say we're taking a short summer break and will return in July.</p> <p> </p> <p>Founder Problems is a podcast by and for real-world, fed-up founders. Three entrepreneurs in the messy middle share...

<p >In this episode, Sarah Schumacher, Zach Oshinbanjo (and joining later, Lee Zuvanich) experiment with a new format about our own, recent founder problems: tedious admin work, the art of saying no, and staying afloat...

<p >In this episode of the Founder Problems Podcast, hosts Lee Zuvanich, Sarah Schumacher, and Zach Oshinbanjo dive into the contentious world of AI. They explore its potential harms (DOOM!) and benefits (being lazy!)...

<p >In this episode of the Founder Problems Podcast, Zach Oshinbanjo, Sarah Schumacher, and Lee Zuvanich discuss whether to quit your secure 9-to-5 for your startup idea. They examine the pros and cons of maintaining a...

<p >In this episode of the Founder Problems Podcast, Sarah Schumacher, Lee Zuvanich, and Zach Oshinbanjo navigate the murky waters of differentiating freelancers from entrepreneurs. They explore how freelancing can be a...

<p >In this episode, Zach Oshinbanjo, Lee Zuvanich and Sarah Schumacher share how to turn your biggest facepalms and 'oh-no' moments into stepping stones. From last-minute grant scrambles to learning to cultivate...

<p >In this episode of the Founder Problems Podcast, Sarah Schumacher, Lee Zuvanich, and Zach Oshinbanjo discuss the idea of rented versus owned digital platforms. Because social media accounts are great until they...

<p >In this insightfully honest episode, Lee Zuvanich, Zach Oshinbanjo, and Sarah Schumacher dive into TAM, SAM, and SOM (no, that's not a delicious soup). They drive home the importance of understanding your Total...

<p >In this episode of the Founder Problems Podcast, Lee Zuvanich, Sarah Schumacher, and Zach Oshinbanjo discuss the difficult task of vetting potential co-founders. Sharing personal misadventures and cautionary tales...

<p >Zach Oshinbanjo, Lee Zuvanich, and Sarah Schumacher delve into the myth that a singular focus is necessary for business success. Sharing their eclectic and, frankly, exhausting career paths, they highlight the...