16. 20 years of GoSquared

After a four year hiatus, Lost and Founder is back. On 3rd February 2026, GoSquared celebrated 20 years in business. Here are 8 lessons I have been meaning to share for over four years: on team, leadership, and focus.Earlier this week when we celebrated 20 years of GoSquared, I thought it was the perfect excuse to resurrect the Lost and Founder podcast and share some of the lessons I never got a chance to since our last show — over four years ago.In this episode I share a few lessons I have learned the hard way, from team building, to leadership, to focus. And a few inspiring quotes are thrown in for good measure!On team:  1. Never underestimate what a small group of focused, aligned, motivated people can do.  2. Celebrate the small wins. Have fun along the way.  3. Most meetings don’t need to happen.  4. Knowing yourself is a superpower.On business and leadership:  1. Simplicity is a war.  2. If you think you’re repeating yourself too much, repeat some more.  3. Focus is impossibly hard, but without it you’re doomed.  4. Just do it.Links and further readingTimeline of GoSquared over 20 yearsOur update on GoSquared after 20 years in businessThanks, and see you next time!P.S. You can also find me at:✍️ https://www.jamesgill.co🍃 https://ecosend.io📊 https://www.gosquared.comMusic: Jakarta by BonsayePodcast hosting: Transistor This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jamesgill.substack.com