Today, I'm back in the lab with Walter White exploring more startup lessons from Breaking Bad. In this episode, I examine common early-stage founder pitfalls, the ego traps that can derail success, recognizing the right time to exit, and the importance of keeping your ultimate goals in sight. I break down four pivotal scenes that mirror these critical startup challenges. Let's dive in!

Where to find Part 1 & 2

• Cofounder Scenes From Breaking Bad (Part 1)

• Distribution Scenes From Breaking Bad (Part 2)

The pivotal scenes

1. Early founder mistake (Season 2, Episode 1)


2. Founder ego challenges (Season 5, Episode 6)


3. Knowing when to sell (Season 5, Episode 6)


4. Consider your ultimate goal (Season 5, Episode 6)

Episode timestamps

(00:00) Coming up on today's episode

(00:35) How much is enough

(01:35) Founder ego challenges

(02:47) Know when to sell

(04:08) Walter’s real motivation

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