Most startup CEOs think they’re the visionary.

But in today’s episode, you’ll learn why the CEO is often the single biggest threat to team productivity — and how to avoid becoming one.

Based on a real conversation with a seasoned CTO and a sales leader who’ve scaled startups to exit, this episode dives into the blind spots that trip up even well-meaning founders.

Whether you’re a CEO, part of a startup team, or investing in one — this lesson will help you lead smarter, build better, and waste less time.

Listen to learn:

• Why startup CEOs are more dangerous than corporate CEOs (and it’s not about ego)

• What “Seagull CEO Syndrome” does to your roadmap and morale

• How developer paralysis destroys velocity — and how to fix it

• What smart founders, teams, and investors can do to keep priorities on track

Lesson mentioned in this episode:

Why MVPs are Always Late, Why That's Okay, and What to do About It

Chapters

00:00 — The Real Threat: Why Startup CEOs Kill Productivity

02:10 — Power Without Process: How CEO Impulses Go Unchecked

04:30 — Seagull Syndrome: How CEOs Derail Roadmaps

09:15 — Nothing to Do? Why Bored CEOs Delay MVPs

14:10 — Bottlenecks in Human Form: When CEOs Bypass Their Own Leaders

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