The #1 Startup Killer No One Talks About | Orr Vinegold - Unrest
Description
Why do most startups fail?
Harvard's largest startup study reveals this as the #1 cause of failure, yet most founders don't realise.
Orr Vinegold, CEO of Unrest, has built an entire programme around solving this hidden crisis.
💡 What You'll Learn:
▪️ Why interpersonal issues kill more startups than any other factor
▪️ How to separate your ego from your business before it becomes toxic to your team
▪️ The trauma-to-fuel framework that turns personal pain into authentic brand messaging
▪️ A practical 4-pillar resilience system to "fix the roof when the sun is shining"
▪️ Why most founders confuse their identity with their company (and how to break free)
▪️ The neuroscience behind founder burnout and the salience network that controls motivation
📖 Chapters
00:00 - Intro
00:44 - From Israeli Politics to Startup Psychology
02:16 - The Four Dimensions of Self-Development
04:10 - What Kills More Startups Than Anything Else
11:22 - The Circle of Connection: Self vs Others
14:13 - Creating Challenging Relationships That Push You Forward
22:02 - Dangers of Building a Business to Heal Yourself
26:06 - The Trinity - I Am, I Will, I Must
31:45 - Four Pillars Framework
39:29 - The Three Arenas: Personal, Community, or World Impact
43:06 - From Aberdeen to Israel: A Founder's Origin Story
58:23 - The Rooms We Haven't Entered: Unprocessed Trauma
01:09:02 - The Energy Cost of Carrying Unresolved Pain
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