In today's Startup Therapy Podcast, Wil and Ryan discuss how being a founder is an integral part of your identity, and setbacks with one startup shouldn't make you doubt your ability to succeed in the role. So even if your current venture doesn't work out, you're likely to keep pursuing new startup opportunities because it's simply part of who you are. After all, being a founder isn't just a job – it's a deeply ingrained part of your DNA.

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What to Listen For

• 00:00 Intro
• 02:24 You’re still a founder even if your startups end
• 03:11 Success is not a determining factor
• 05:59 Being a founder is not a job title
• 08:08 Founder DNA
• 12:06 What if and why not?
• 13:36 The founder mentality as employees
• 18:28 This feeling of failing won’t last forever
• 20:16 You will always be a founder