Nearly Died After The Exit - Part 1
About this episode
Lloyed Lobo and Alex Bruyn discuss the hidden challenges and stresses faced by startup founders after achieving success.
Most startup stories focus on the win. Very few talk about what it costs to get there. In this episode, Lloyed Lobo sits down with Alex Bruyn, co-founder of Karak Creative, for a candid conversation about the realities founders rarely say out loud. From taking an unconventional path into tech to building a fast-growing company under constant pressure, Lloyed shares the parts of the journey that don’t show up on pitch decks or LinkedIn posts. They talk about momentum, stress, and the habits that quietly compound over years of building. The conversation explores why things can unravel after success, how founders end up running on empty, and what finally forces a rethink. Lloyed Lobo: https://instagram.com/lloyedlobo Stay tuned for Part 2. Releasing on January 7th, 2026.
People in this episode
Host: Lloyed Lobo
Guest: Alex Bruyn
Topics covered
- startup challenges
- founder realities
- mental health
- business growth
- stress management
Keywords
- startup
- founder
- business pressure
- mental health
- growth challenges
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Karak Creative
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