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Techstars Co-Founder, Brad Feld: How to Find Meaning While Achieving Success | E126

Despite outward success, Brad Feld struggled with depression, exhaustion, and feelings of emptiness. For years, he hid these challenges while relentlessly pushing forward as an entrepreneur. It wasn’t until his 40s, after seeking therapy and confronting his mental health, that Brad realized success wasn’t just about building companies, but about managing the emotional toll of entrepreneurship. Today, as the co-founder of Techstars and Foundry Group, he leads with a harmonious approach to work and life. In this episode, Brad joins Ilana to share the lessons he learned from early failures, why every successful founder faces ‘near-death moments’, and the mental health practices that helped him find joy again. Brad Feld is a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Techstars, one of the world’s leading startup accelerators. He is also the co-founder of two venture capital firms, Foundry Group and Mobius Venture Capital. In this episode, Ilana and Brad discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:07) Growing Up in Dallas and Discovering Computers (07:29) MIT Years and Early Startup Failures (14:17) Why Every Startup Faces a Near-Death Experience (16:54) Battling Fear, Shame, and Depression in His Twenties (26:52) Breaking Down at 47 Despite “Having It All” (29:05) Brad’s Practical Steps for Rediscovering Joy (41:54) The Random Day Experiment and Birth of Techstars (52:47) Writing Venture Deals, Startup Communities, and Give First (59:26) Coming Out of “Hibernation” to Write His Last Non-Fiction (1:13:39) Work-Life Balance vs. Work-Life Harmony Brad Feld is a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Techstars, one of the world’s leading startup accelerators. He is also the co-founder of two venture capital firms, Foundry Group and Mobius Venture Capital. Brad is the author of nine books, including Venture Deals, Startup Communities, and Give First. Through his books, investments, and philosophy of “give first,” Brad has become a mentor to thousands of entrepreneurs navigating the brutal highs and lows of building a business. Connect with Brad:  Brad’s Website: ⁠feld.com⁠ Brad’s LinkedIn: ⁠linkedin.com/in/bfeld⁠  Resources Mentioned: Brad’s Book, Give First: The Power of Mentorship: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/1646871324⁠  Brad’s Book, Startup Communities: Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Your City: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/1118441540⁠  Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist by Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/1118443616⁠  Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up by Jerry Colonna: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/0062749536⁠ 📈 Ready to reinvent your career and leap into your next big chapter? Leap Academy helps professionals transition into portfolio careers, land board seats, grow executive leadership skills, and unlock multiple income streams through expert coaching, personal branding, and career development strategies. Whether you want to land high-level roles, build a portfolio career, or grow your executive presence—Leap Academy with Ilana Golan is where bold professionals come to grow. 🎯 Start with a free strategy call: https://www.leapacademy.com/yt-schedule 🎓 Watch our free masterclass on building multiple income streams: https://bit.ly/leap--free-training 👇 Like what you see? Comment below and let us know what resonated! 📌 Subscribe for weekly insights, career strategy, and behind-the-scenes mentorship from Ilana:    / @ilanagolan-leap-academy   ⭐⭐ Hear how others made their leap: https://www.leapacademy.com/reviews 🧠 Explore actionable tips on our blog: https://www.leapacademy.com/blog-1 --------------- 🎧 *PODCAST | Leap Academy with Ilana Golan* Inspiring, unfiltered conversations with top thinkers, leaders, and professionals who broke the mold. Learn how to build your reputation, impact, and income—on your terms. ▶️ https://leapacademy.com/podcast --------------- 🔔 Hit the bell so you never miss a strategy-packed episode. 📲 Connect with Ilana: Facebook ▶️   / ilanagolanleapacademy   LinkedIn ▶️   / ilanagolan   Instagram ▶️   / ilanagolanleap   Website ▶️ https://www.leapacademy.com/ #IlanaGolan #LeapAcademy #PortfolioCareers #CareerStrategy #LeadershipDevelopment #CareerReinvention