In this inspiring episode of A Founder’s Life, host Leo Gestetner sits down with Lauren Kaplan, founder of GrowthOps Advisory, to explore the truth behind one of her core beliefs: all business problems are people problems.
Lauren shares her journey from operations leader to founder, revealing how a surprising health diagnosis and years in startups shaped her approach to leadership, resilience, and performance through people. She opens up about the challenges of managing teams, the importance of detaching emotions to make better decisions, and how personal health struggles can reshape your business philosophy.
Whether you’re leading a fast-growing startup, managing a small team, or navigating your own health challenges, Lauren’s story offers powerful lessons on building sustainable businesses and lives.
What You’ll Learn:
⏱ Timestamps:
0:00 – Welcome & Introduction
0:35 – Lauren’s founder journey
3:09 – Why all business problems are people problems
5:02 – The meaning of family
6:41 – Health journey & lessons learned
15:12 – Fun, creativity, and joy
18:59 – Defining balance
19:58 – Pivotal career moments
22:45 – Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
24:07 – Where to find Lauren
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Learn more about Growth Ops Advisory:
https://growthopsadvisory.com/
Connect with Lauren:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenakaplan/
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