Founders Across Borders

Episode Summary (Short & Sharp)In this episode of Founders Across Borders, Yukta sits down with Alex T. Steffen, a management consultant turned founder of StageHero. Alex shares how spending years on stage helped him build authority, trust, and a strong personal brand — and how that turned into a full company helping founders and professionals become confident speakers.He talks about:Why intuition + data is the real formula for decision-makingHow clarity is an entrepreneurial superpowerWhy most people are stuck in shiny object syndromeHis system of “Meeting With Me” — a weekly journaling ritual he has done for 8 yearsHow founders should think about positioning, product ideas, and pivotsWhy speaking on stage is one of the fastest ways to build trustHow he organically transitioned from consulting → speaking → coaching → building StageHeroIt’s a deep conversation on mindset, clarity, and building something meaningful with intention.