Why Founder Wellness Is the Next Competitive Advantage - S3 E13

On this week’s episode of Silicon Valley Impact, we sit down with Tess Robinson, Managing Partner at FTB Capital Group, where she leads the Longevity Fund — investing in startups at the intersection of innovation, inclusion, impact, and human wellbeing. Tess believes the best companies are built by founders who prioritize longevity over burnout. Based in the Bay Area, Tess creates spaces for honest conversations around entrepreneurship and sustainable company building. Through HER Connections, she provides fractional COO and CMO support to founders seeking scalable operational systems without the overhead of full-time executives. Her work focuses on helping startups build sustainable infrastructure while protecting founder wellness — because growth should never come at the expense of health. As the founder of Pacific Standard Co., Tess is also launching Silicon Valley’s first Founder Total Performance Accelerator, built on the belief that elite performance and long-term wellbeing can coexist. She also co-hosts Answering AI with Joe Vazquez — a podcast designed to help everyday listeners better understand AI without needing to be deeply embedded in the tech world. This and much more on Silicon Valley Impact. Follow and listen here: 🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/68L4RPfMizjxnKBsmcFb1J 🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/silicon-valley-impact/id1776876823 📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@siliconvalleyimpact Silicon Valley Venture, LLC — the parent company of Silicon Valley Impact — is proud to partner globally with MoralesHR, STAK Ventures, and 1900 Broadway Tower Oakland. Learn more: 🔗 https://moraleshr.com/ 🔗 https://stakspace.com/ Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by hosts and guests on Silicon Valley Impact are for entertainment purposes only and should not be considered financial advice or a solicitation. Please consult a qualified professional before making financial or business decisions.