E31: The Founder’s Reality: Rockstart CEO Rune Theill on Resilience, Network, and Sustainable Impact

Is the startup life all sunshine and unicorns? Join Perception Paradox host Zivile Einikyte as she chats with Rune Theill, CEO of Rockstart accelerator. Rune pulls back the curtain on the realities of being a founder, the importance of resilience, and how to build a sustainable impact. He also shares his passion for kitesurfing (and how it keeps him sane!).

Learn valuable founder tips, the mission behind Rockstart's impactful investments, and why building a strong network is key. This episode is packed with insights for entrepreneurs at any stage.

This Episode was recorded at Matrikel1 co-working space in Copenhagen.

Connect with Rune: https://www.linkedin.com/in/runetheill/

Follow Rockstart:

https://rockstart.com

🎙️ Hosted by Zivile Einikyte:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.perceptionparadox.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/zivileeinikyte/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

🎵 Music by Luca Nioi: 

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:08 Finding Balance and Relaxation

05:56 The Challenges and Misconceptions of Being a Founder

09:15 Investing in Sustainability and Regenerative Solutions

12:01 The Importance of Resilience and Patience

14:51 Learning from Failures and Embracing the Journey

18:12 Building a Strong Network and Asking for Help