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What happens when a technical founder realizes that building software is easy but building a business is not?
In this episode, Vova Feldman, Founder & CEO of Freemius, shares how turning a side project into a SaaS company revealed the hidden complexity of selling software globally. We talk about burnout, family, health, prioritization, and why calm, balance, and intuition matter more than constant hustle.
What you’ll learn:
• Why overworking eventually backfires
• How Freemius was born from a founder’s pain point
• The impact of family on focus and prioritization
• Health, fitness, and mental clarity as a founder
• Lessons from Techstars and early startup mistakes
⏱️ CHAPTERS (5 total, accurate)
0:00 – Burnout, Balance & the Cost of Overworking
1:09 – From Developer to SaaS Founder (Freemius Origin)
3:34 – Family, Kids & Reprioritizing Life
6:14 – Health, Fitness & Mental Clarity
13:22 – Pivotal Lessons, Stoicism & Advice for Founders
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