Ep #179: What Makes an Entrepreneur Tick, Struggle, and Succeed with Jeff Wald

Jeff Wald is a seasoned Entrepreneur, Best Selling Author, Keynote Speaker, Angel Investor, and Startup Advisor, and board member for multiple companiesJeff founded Work Market, an enterprise software platform that enables companies to manage freelancers (which was acquired by ADP); Spinback, a social sharing platform that was acquired by Buddy Media and later bought by salesforce.com; and a failed venture that taught him to learn from failure.  Jeff serves on numerous public and private Boards of Directors and is the author of the Amazon Best Seller: The End of Jobs: The Rise of On-Demand Workers and Agile Corporations.On Story Tuesday, Jeff shares his experiences and lessons about entrepreneurship, failure, and how entrepreneurs tie their identities into their businesses – for better or worse. This episode is brought to you by Adaptability Coaching. Want to learn how to make adaptability your superpower to thrive in business and beyond? Learn psychology and neuroscience-backed frameworks and tools to harness the adaptability of the human brain. Learn to become fast, flexible, and formidable. Learn more at www.DrYishai.com/Coaching Guest Links:Twitter - @jeffreywaldLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffwald/Website - http://www.Jeffwald.comBook - https://www.amazon.com/End-Jobs-Demand-Workers-Corporations/dp/1642934356/ Host Links:Podcast Website:https://thebusinesscouchwithdryishai.buzzsprout.com/Dr. Yishai’s email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishaiInstagram: @DrYishai or https://www.instagram.com/dryishai/Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is for general informational purposes only and shall not be relied on or construed as coaching advice. © 2020 Yishai B LLC. All rights reserved.  ABOUT THE PODCASTYou were built for speed.But right now you feel slower than you look on paper.Most founders try to outwork that slow-down.It only burns them out.Your mind is the only machine your company doesn’t upgrade.So leaders keep pushing against the wrong thing.Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr Yishai Barkhordari.DISCLAIMERThis content is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance. All examples and stories are illustrative. Some examples or stories are composites. Results vary based on personal effort, context, and market conditions.Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions that impact your business, health, or well-being. © 2026 Yishai Barkhordari. All rights reserved.