The first episode of The Founder to Leader Podcast dives into a dynamic that can make or break a startup: your co-founder relationship. 

We unpack three real dilemmas: 

• What to do when your co-founder starts acting more like an employee 

• How to time the conversation when your own motivation shifts 

• How to navigate rivalry between founders 

In this episode, you’ll hear from Peter Bæch (Co-founder & CEO, Kanpla), Christina Lubinski (Professor, Copenhagen Business School), and Magnus Stawicki Blak (Leadership Coach, Founder to Leader), with moderation by Yohanna Gustafsson (Programme Manager, Founder to Leader). 

Want an outside perspective on your own dilemma? Send it to [email protected]! 

The Founder to Leader Podcast unpacks what it takes to grow from founder to leader. 

Each episode turns real dilemmas into practical insights from three perspectives: a founder who’s been through it, a leadership coach who guides others through it, and a researcher who studies it. 

We zoom in on the challenges rarely discussed in the startup world, such as co-founder tensions, hiring missteps, and the growing weight of responsibility. 

Founder to Leader is Denmark’s most established leadership development programme for founders, delivered by Copenhagen Business School and the Danish Industry Foundation. 

New episodes every other Wednesday, starting November 5, 2025.

Want an outside perspective on your own dilemma? Send it to [email protected]!