This Kind of Project Changes Everything

This Kind of Project Changes Everything

July 2, 2026 · 19 min

About this episode

Nia transitions from freelancing to leading her first big team project, exploring the essentials of effective team leadership.

Nia has been freelancing solo for years and just landed the kind of project that changes everything—her first big team project. She's excited, but the reality is setting in fast: she can't do this one alone. Preston and Vijay Rajendran, founder coach at Startup System and partner at GAI Ventures, walk through what it really takes to go from lone freelancer to effective team leader. From identifying your zone of genius to knowing exactly what to look for in your first collaborators, this episode is a practical guide for anyone approaching that pivotal moment when the work gets bigger than one person. Support our show sponsors -> ⁠⁠https://freelancetofounder.com/sponsors⁠⁠ Submit your own question -> ⁠⁠https://freelancetofounder.com/ask⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Host: Preston

Guest: Vijay Rajendran

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Organizations: Startup System, GAI Ventures

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