Ron Green has built 9 startups. But what he shares in this episode isn’t just about business — it’s about building a life that works.

As the CTO of Kung Fu AI, Ron is deep in the AI space. But behind his professional success lies a story of personal evolution: from burnout to balance, from overwork to intentional living.

In this conversation, Ron shares:
• The real cost of “grind culture” and how it backfires
• How he balances intense work with family, health, and fun
• His philosophy on fitness, sleep, and why moderation wins
• Hard-won startup lessons from biotech to AI
• What most people get wrong about AI’s future
• Why failing forward is a strength, not a weakness

Whether you’re a founder, future entrepreneur, or simply someone trying to build a better life — this one is for you.

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Timestamps:
00:00 – Meet Ron Green
01:00 – What Family Means to Ron
03:30 – Remote Work, Gen Z & Quality of Life
05:00 – Burnout & Diminishing Returns
07:00 – Work-Life Balance Tips
10:00 – Ron’s Health Philosophy
13:00 – The Role of Strength Training & Sleep
15:00 – Startup Journey & Biotech Breakthrough
18:00 – The AI Revolution is Faster Than You Think
22:00 – Building Kung Fu AI
24:00 – Best Advice for Founders
27:00 – Why Failure Isn’t a Stain
30:00 – Where to Find Ron

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In this episode of A Founder’s Life, host Leo Gestetner sits down with Andy Zimmerman—CEO of Journey and former head of Frog Design—to explore the rarely told truth behind success. From high-powered corporate roles to a life-altering spiritual awakening, Andy shares the personal and professional pivot that helped him rediscover balance, purpose, and empathy.

🔥 Discover how six million air miles and relentless ambition nearly cost Andy everything—and how one soul reading in Glastonbury reset his life and leadership forever.

🎧 Whether you’re a founder chasing growth or a leader craving alignment, this conversation will challenge what you think success really looks like.

What You’ll Learn:
•The hidden cost of ignoring yourself in the name of growth
•Why vulnerability is a superpower in leadership
•How Andy built “Journey”—a creative agency designing immersive experiences (like The Sphere in Vegas and Empire State Building’s new deck)
•How spiritual practice, family, and writing helped him reset
•What “balance” means when the world doesn’t slow down

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⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro & Andy’s background
02:10 - From corporate to creative
07:20 - Mental health and the power of pause
11:45 - Designing The Sphere & immersive experiences
17:10 - Burnout, family, and reconnection
22:30 - The pivotal moment that changed his life
27:00 - How to build your business without losing yourself
30:00 - Final thoughts & where to find Andy

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Feeling stuck in a business that controls your life instead of supporting it?

In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Andy Root—co-founder of Better Every Day—to explore how founders, especially in high-pressure industries like accounting, can break free from burnout and build a business that aligns with the life they want to live.

Andy shares how working 60+ hour weeks nearly cost him his health and family time—and what changed everything. From losing 40 pounds to redefining work-life integration, this episode is packed with actionable insights for entrepreneurs seeking balance, fulfillment, and sustainable success.

✅ Value You’ll Get:

• The truth about hustle culture and how to escape it

• How to build a business that fits your life—not the other way around

• The importance of daily routines, mindfulness, and health data

• What intentional living actually looks like for busy founders

• How to be present with your family without sacrificing your business

⏱️ Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro

03:30 – Andy’s backstory: Air Force, accounting, and founding Better Every Day

08:00 – Breaking out of hustle culture in the tax industry

12:30 – Work-life integration vs. balance

15:00 – Andy’s journey: losing 40 lbs and prioritizing mental health

18:00 – Meditation, fitness, and health tech

22:00 – Family time, coaching softball, and the power of presence

26:00 – What a balanced day looks like (and how to build it)

31:00 – Andy’s best advice for aspiring entrepreneurs

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