EPISODE · Nov 24, 2025 · 48 MIN
Inside the Entrepreneurial Mind: What Successful Founders Do Differently w/ Dawn Haynes of Starter Studio
from Ready, Set, Startup! - Strategies from Founders, Funders, and Beyond · host Brandon Reed
Dawn Haynes is the CEO of Stardust Studio, a nonprofit accelerator for early-stage tech startups. In this episode, Dawn shares her journey from pioneering transatlantic leisure travel to leading a team focused on helping founders build scalable, sustainable businesses. She discusses the importance of problem-solving, resilience, and embracing feedback, along with the challenges of finding the right co-founders and navigating the world of venture capital. If you're looking for practical advice on building a business and leading with purpose, this episode offers valuable insights from a seasoned entrepreneur. --- Episode Resources University of Toronto Entrepreneurial Self-Assessment (ESA) (https://www.studocu.com/en-ca/u/26265481?sid=01761601462) “Leadership is not about being in charge. Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge.” - Simon Sinek, Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action (https://a.co/d/0O5KQLW) “The Servant: A Simple Story About the True Essence of Leadership” by James C. Hunter (https://a.co/d/e2S0RB4)
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Dawn Haynes is the CEO of Stardust Studio, a nonprofit accelerator for early-stage tech startups. In this episode, Dawn shares her journey from pioneering transatlantic leisure travel to leading a team focused on helping founders build scalable, sustainable businesses. She discusses the importance of problem-solving, resilience, and embracing feedback, along with the challenges of finding the right co-founders and navigating the world of venture capital. If you're looking for practical advice on building a business and leading with purpose, this episode offers valuable insights from a seasoned entrepreneur. --- Episode Resources University of Toronto Entrepreneurial Self-Assessment (ESA) (https://www.studocu.com/en-ca/u/26265481?sid=01761601462) “Leadership is not about being in charge. Leadership is about taking care of those in your charge.” - Simon Sinek, Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action (https://a.co/d/0O5KQLW) “The Servant: A Simple Story About the True Essence of Leadership” by James C. Hunter (https://a.co/d/e2S0RB4)
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