There's a common fantasy about quitting your job to start a company: the allure of full control and unlimited freedom. But in reality, it often means embracing the Second Shift—working your 9 to 5, and then putting in the real hours afterward.
As a founder, it's your job to set the direction, the pace, and the vision for your company. These are not decisions you can leave to chance. If you let the company pull you along, you risk building something mediocre. To create something extraordinary—a billion-dollar company—you must be intentional.
Learn more from Dr. Julie Gurner, a world-class executive coach to unicorn founders, in the latest episode of the I/O Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5N6oL00b-g&t=479s
