Welcome back, Balanced Achievers community! 🌟 As we embark on a new year in 2024, we're thrilled to kick things off with a special treat – an extraordinary guest on the show. Join us in welcoming Jonathan Greechan, the Co-Founder and CEO of the Founder Institute, the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator! 🎉
Since 2009, Jon has been the driving force behind scaling the Founder Institute to chapters in over 200 cities and 95 countries. Together, they've nurtured and propelled over 6500 portfolio companies, securing nearly $2 billion in venture funding.
But that's just the tip of the iceberg! Jon wears many hats as an Advisor to Oxford Entrepreneurs (Oxford University), Horasis, and the USC Incubator (University of Southern California). His journey includes being a Partner of TheFunded.com, the Executive Producer of the Founder Showcase, and a former Product Manager at RealNetworks.
Jon's wisdom isn't confined to boardrooms; his writing has graced the pages of Fortune, TechCrunch, and Entrepreneur Magazine. He's taken the stage at startup conferences across four continents, sharing insights that spark innovation.
And let's not forget the fun side! Jon is a global Meetup trailblazer with 500k+ members across 6 continents, and, rumor has it, a formidable force on skis or a snowboard down the hill.
Today, we explore the dynamic journey of Jonathan, hearing Jon's insights on high-performance entrepreneurship, the unique challenges faced by startups, and the essential connection between success and mental well-being.