Work-Life Balance Is Real—This Founder Proves It - Lee Roquet - S2 - E2

What if the real key to entrepreneurial success was a morning hike, a cup of coffee with your partner, and 400 hours of movement a year?In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Lee Roquet—a 25-year tech and startup veteran who traded hustle culture for purpose, nature, and a balanced life. From scaling SaaS companies and building a physical product business from scratch, to tracking outdoor hours like P&L spreadsheets, Lee shares what it really means to live well while leading.If you’re a founder, exec, or high-performer seeking a more sustainable way to work and live—this episode is for you.🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn: • How Lee shifted from burnout to balance • Why 400 hours of outdoor activity keeps him focused and healthy • How he led multiple startups through growth and exits • The role of journaling and executive coaching in mental clarity • How to redefine your identity beyond work • How to show up for both your team and your family⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:28 - From ski bum to software executive04:04 - Founding DECT and scaling physical products05:48 - The family coffee business06:06 - Health as a non-negotiable08:55 - What Lee does for fun09:57 - Pivotal career moments and transitions11:47 - What balance looks like in real life13:45 - The role of partnership and mental fitnessLinkedInlinkedin.com/in/leogestetnerWebsiteleogestetner.com/leoSubscribe Now!youtube.com/@afounderslife?sub_confirmation=1