What a treat we have for you today. We’re thrilled to welcome Yuval Yarden, a connector at heart and Founder of Pollinate, to the show.

She’s a champion in building spaces where founders can thrive, crafting programming across VCs, corporates, government initiatives, and her own non-profit. She created Pollinate because she deeply believes in the magic that happens when CEOs step out of the day-to-day chaos and see their challenges through fresh eyes.

In this episode, Yuval shares how she’s reshaped her work to stay close to what she loves: real, honest connection.

We talk about:

• How she rebuilt her business from the ground up in a new country
• The cultural shifts between building community in the U.S. vs. Israel
• Why founders & CEOs need each other more than they need another expert
• What not to do when trying to help someone (& why listening is the most underrated skill in business)

We also get personal and cover what happens when you lose touch with the work you love and how to get it back. Whether you build communities, lead a team, or just believe in the power of people helping people, this one’s for you. Enjoy!

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👉 Learn more about Pollinate: https://pollinate.lovable.app/

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