Innovation Conversation: Startup Health, Scaling, and AI-Powered Sales with Tomas Blacjak

In this episode of Innovation Conversation, host Ricardo Pascual sits down with Tomas Blacjak from Leadspicker.comto discuss the company’s evolution, the personal challenges of running a startup, and how they’re planning for future growth with AI-driven solutions.

They dive into:

• The importance of taking care of your health and finding balance while building a startup.
• Why surrounding yourself with supportive people — and removing toxic individuals — is key to success.
• Lessons on investing in sleep, avoiding shortcuts, and maintaining a positive mindset.
• How hobbies and activities outside of work can help reduce burnout and improve well-being.
• Leadspicker’s future plans: scaling their user base, expanding into the US market, and leveraging AI agents for automated sales processes.

Tune in for a real-world conversation about the intersection of startup growth, leadership, and founder well-being.

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🕒 Chapters 00:00 — Introduction and Company Background 08:05 — Dealing with Stress and Maintaining Balance 13:01 — Building a Supportive Team and Removing Toxicity 21:05 — Lessons Learned and Personal Well-being 27:53 — Future Plans for Leadspicker.com