Sebastian Murphy

Most founders run companies like they’re chasing a quarterly dopamine hit. Revenue’s up? Pop the champagne. Revenue’s down? Panic-pivot, cut spending, and blame the market. It’s understandable. Startups are built …

Every founder thinks they understand risk. You quit your job. You launched the product. You raised money (or didn’t). You made bets, took swings, ran headfirst into the storm. “I …

You’ve built something people pay for. Churn is low. Margins are healthy. You’re profitable-intentionally, not accidentally. Your team is lean, your culture isn’t toxic, and your customers stick around because …

Every founder has a tech stack. CRMs. Dashboards. Analytics platforms. Collaboration tools. But the one system that runs everything-the one nobody talks about-is emotional. Not in the soft, squishy, HR-approved …

There’s a certain irony in discussing productivity-while stuck in a 12-person Zoom where no one knows why they’re there. In 2025, with hybrid work as the norm and calendars more …

Founders are wired for curiosity. They want to know, tweak, optimize, and explore. But in the chaos of building a company, knowing everything becomes a liability-not a strength. In 2025, …

“Do more with less” has become a startup mantra. But when it becomes “do everything with nothing,” burnout isn’t a risk-it’s inevitable. In 2025, running a lean team is still …

In crowded markets, great products aren’t rare anymore. What’s rare-and increasingly decisive-is how companies make money. Business model innovation is no longer the domain of fringe strategists. In 2025, it’s …

In startup mythology, the pivot is often romanticized-Airbnb started as a mattress rental company, Slack began as a gaming tool. But in reality, pivoting isn’t glamorous. It’s messy, uncertain, and …

If your team only posts about the company when they’re tagged, you’re missing a massive growth lever. In 2025, employee advocacy isn’t a “nice to have.” It’s a measurable, scalable, …