Episodes

Serial entrepreneur and professor Dr. Greg Watson reveals the three strategic power plays that separate successful founders from traditional CEOs, giving you the insider playbook to outmaneuver corporate executives and accelerate your business growth. Whether you’re launching your first venture or scaling an existing company, you’ll discover the counterintuitive leadership tactics that smart founders use […]

Discover why your “Founder” title might be sabotaging critical business deals and costing you money without you even realizing it. In this focused episode, serial entrepreneur and professor Dr. Greg Watson reveals the three specific types of deals that founders commonly lose due to title perception, plus actionable strategies to position yourself for maximum credibility

**Discover why having too many co-founders might be sabotaging your startup’s success before it even begins.** In this eye-opening episode of Entrepreneur Q&A, serial entrepreneur and professor Dr. Greg Watson reveals the hidden pitfalls of founder bloat and shares proven strategies for building the right leadership structure—whether you’re assembling your first team or restructuring an

Discover why the title you choose as a business leader—Founder or CEO—can be the deciding factor in securing critical deals, attracting investors, and commanding respect in the boardroom. Serial entrepreneur and professor Dr. Greg Watson breaks down the psychology behind executive titles and reveals when each designation works for or against you in negotiations, fundraising,

Join serial entrepreneur and professor Dr. Greg Watson as he dissects the costly mistakes of seven founders who lost control of their companies due to inadequate knowledge of ownership rights and equity structures. In this eye-opening episode, you’ll discover the critical legal and financial blind spots that can destroy even the most promising ventures, plus

In this eye-opening episode, serial entrepreneur and professor Dr. Greg Watson reveals the harsh reality behind why 90% of founder-CEOs crash and burn, and explores whether the visionary skills that launch a company can successfully scale it. You’ll discover the critical transition points where founders typically stumble, the specific leadership competencies needed at each growth

Ever wondered if the person who started a company can actually get the boot? Serial entrepreneur and professor Dr. Greg Watson breaks down the shocking reality of founder firings by examining seven real cases where visionary leaders were shown the door by their own boards. You’ll discover the critical legal, financial, and governance mistakes that

In this power-packed episode of Entrepreneur Q&A, serial entrepreneur and professor Dr. Greg Watson breaks down the exact 90-day roadmap for transitioning from employee to company founder, sharing the critical steps, mindset shifts, and strategic moves that separate successful launches from costly failures. Whether you’re stuck in corporate limbo dreaming of entrepreneurship or ready to

Join serial entrepreneur and professor Dr. Greg Watson as he reveals the critical runway miscalculations that cause 73% of startups to crash within their first 90 days—and the proven strategies to avoid becoming another statistic. In this essential episode, you’ll discover the three hidden cash flow killers that even experienced founders miss, plus Dr. Watson’s

In this essential episode of Entrepreneur Q&A, serial entrepreneur and professor Dr. Greg Watson breaks down the critical pre-seed funding round that could determine your startup’s entire trajectory. Whether you’re a first-time founder preparing to raise capital or an experienced entrepreneur looking to optimize your funding strategy, you’ll discover the key differences between pre-seed and