The Founder’s Guide to Longevity & Balance - Stuart Harvey Lee - S3 - E10

In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Stuart Harvey Lee, founder of Prime Studio, a product and brand design consultancy based in New York City. From his beginnings as a trainee engineer in Sheffield to building one of the leading design agencies in the U.S., Stuart’s 27-year entrepreneurial journey is a masterclass in longevity, balance, and creativity.Stuart opens up about what it takes to build meaningful client relationships, launch iconic brands like Harry’s Razors, and balance work with family and health. His story proves that success isn’t just about dollars—it’s about alignment, lifestyle, and designing a business that supports your life, not the other way around.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The leap from steelworks to world-class designHow Prime Studio helped launch brands like Harry’s RazorsThe importance of balance in creative entrepreneurshipWhy small by design can mean big impactHow cycling, cooking, and yoga fuel Stuart’s creativityPractical advice for aspiring founders👉 If you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or leader navigating your own path, this episode offers grounded wisdom you won’t want to miss.🧠 Don’t forget to subscribe for more real founder stories.🎧 Full episode available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Intro & Sponsor00:33 – Stuart’s early career: steelworks to design02:02 – Founding Prime Studio & client mix03:29 – Family and balance in life05:25 – Health, food, and morning rituals08:30 – Cycling passion & challenges10:00 – Gardening, travel, and fun outside of work12:06 – Work-life balance at Prime Studio13:12 – Pivotal moments: Japan & beyond15:13 – Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs16:55 – Where to find StuartLearn more about Prime Studio:https://www.primestudio.com/Connect with Stuart:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuartharveylee/https://www.instagram.com/stuart_harvey_lee/?hl=enLinkedInlinkedin.com/in/leogestetnerWebsiteleogestetner.com/leoSubscribe Now!youtube.com/@afounderslife?sub_confirmation=1