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Founders at Five

by Anna Ratala Lina Hagström

New York City. Two founders. Two drinks. Two mics. Unfiltered conversations. Follow our journeys from behind the scenes and join our Happy Hour on topics that most people don't talk about out loud. We do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes

  1. 12. Is my happiness enough?

    In the world full of remote work, avocado toasts and Instagram vacations, how do we know if we are actually happy? And if we are, why is everyone still in therapy? The struggle to be happy may not be talked about at most Happy Hours but it is talked about at ours! Special thanks to: Ryan Hays…

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  2. Basic instincts of life and hustle

    Is taking advice overrated? Can gut feeling steer you wrong? And.. does LA know how to hustle? Anna & Lina are back for Season 2. The founder life gets crazier but the drinks are always chilled! Special thanks to: Ryan Hays - for the amazing intro music Follow us on Instagram @foundersatfive /...

  3. 10. New year, who dis?

    Change is on the horizon and how do we feel about it? Hear Anna's and Lina's thoughts around new year's resolutions and guess which one goes all in on new year's and which one is in bed before midnight. Join us for the last episode of season 1! Special thanks to: Ginni Media - for invaluable...

  4. 09. The art of doing nothing

    What does a perfect routine or self care look like? Are you like Anna who wants to be better at doing nothing or like Lina who never plans anything too early on the weekends? Special thanks to: Ginni Media - for invaluable support Ryan Hays - for masterful editing and the amazing intro music…

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  5. 08. The good, bad and ugly of bi-continental life

    What to do when Lina's landlord raises her rent by $1,300? Where is Anna headed next on her tour de Europe? Living abroad comes with its pros, cons, and unexpected twists & turns and we're here for all of it! Special thanks to: Ginni Media - for invaluable support Ryan Hays - for masterful…

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  6. 07. Love hate networking

    Do you dread networking as much as Lina does? Or are you like Anna and will never turn down a chance to mingle with new people? In the world of constant social interaction, how can you stand out and make the most out of it? Probably the most fun we have ever had at a recording, enjoy! Special...

  7. 06. Confident and we know it

    Have you ever met a woman that does not feel like an imposter? Well, meet two! But why has it never occurred to Anna & Lina to feel like a fraud? And why is Sheryl Sandberg doing young women a huge disservice? Getting real about topics that don't make it to most Happy Hours - but made it to ours....

  8. 05. Failures & f*ck ups

    What could possible go wrong..? Turns out, a lot. But how do you tell a client their free short film is not free? And how does it feel to step on a big stage in your bathroom slippers? Dealing with embarrassing moments and having a good laugh about topics that don't make it to the Happy Hour....

  9. 04. The power of "Hell no!"

    When an invitation comes your way, do you say 'yes' even if you know you shouldn't? Why is it so hard to sometimes just say "I fucked up" and why should you never ask a stranger if you can pick their brain? All this and more in this week's episode Special thanks to: Ginni Media and Ian - for…

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  10. 03. Inside the investor stories

    Are all investors just bros with money? How much advice is too much advice? How do you deal with rejection and what happens to founders who keep pushing but never make it? These topics made it to our Happy Hour this week. Enjoy! Special thanks to: Ginni Media and Ian - for smooth production Oscar...

  11. 02. Falling behind or building an empire?

    When do we start being too old to achieve amazing things and why is it 30? With no house, no kids, no pets and no f*cks to give - are you falling behind or just building an empire? And what does it feel like to exchange a five star life in the tropics to a startup struggle in the concrete jungle?...

  12. 01. Dreams and nightmares in New York City

    When do you know you are living your dream? And when you finally find yourself on the busy streets of Manhattan, does it feel like you've made it? These topics don't make it to the Happy Hour but they made it to ours. Plus you get to know us, Anna & Lina, and our wild journeys to New York City!...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

New York City. Two founders. Two drinks. Two mics. Unfiltered conversations. Follow our journeys from behind the scenes and join our Happy Hour on topics that most people don't talk about out loud. We do.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HOSTED BY

Anna Ratala Lina Hagström

Produced by Anna Ratala

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Founders at Five currently has 12 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.

What is Founders at Five about?

New York City. Two founders. Two drinks. Two mics. Unfiltered conversations. Follow our journeys from behind the scenes and join our Happy Hour on topics that most people don't talk about out loud. We do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Founders at Five is created and hosted by Anna Ratala Lina Hagström.
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