All Business Problems Are People Problems - Lauren Kaplan - S3 - E8

In this inspiring episode of A Founder’s Life, host Leo Gestetner sits down with Lauren Kaplan, founder of GrowthOps Advisory, to explore the truth behind one of her core beliefs: all business problems are people problems.Lauren shares her journey from operations leader to founder, revealing how a surprising health diagnosis and years in startups shaped her approach to leadership, resilience, and performance through people. She opens up about the challenges of managing teams, the importance of detaching emotions to make better decisions, and how personal health struggles can reshape your business philosophy.Whether you’re leading a fast-growing startup, managing a small team, or navigating your own health challenges, Lauren’s story offers powerful lessons on building sustainable businesses and lives.What You’ll Learn:Why “all business problems are people problems”How to lead with clarity and empathyLessons from a stage-zero breast cancer journeyBalancing business growth with personal well-beingStrategies for motivating and supporting your team⏱ Timestamps:0:00 – Welcome & Introduction0:35 – Lauren’s founder journey3:09 – Why all business problems are people problems5:02 – The meaning of family6:41 – Health journey & lessons learned15:12 – Fun, creativity, and joy18:59 – Defining balance19:58 – Pivotal career moments22:45 – Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs24:07 – Where to find Lauren👉 Subscribe for more founder stories: youtube.com/@afounderslife?sub_confirmation=1Learn more about Growth Ops Advisory:https://growthopsadvisory.com/Connect with Lauren:https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenakaplan/LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/leogestetnerWebsiteleogestetner.com/leoSubscribe Now!youtube.com/@afounderslife?sub_confirmation=1