#488 Why Startups Fail: Logan Yonavjak and Niels Brabandt on Founder Readiness, Leadership Capacity and Coachability
The Leadership Podcast by Niels Brabandt EMBA MBA / NB Networks
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Show Notes
In this episode, Niels Brabandt speaks with Logan Yonavjak about why startups fail and how leaders can act better by strengthening leadership capacity and founder readiness. Drawing on experience in impact investing and early-stage capital deployment, Logan Yonavjak explains why internal team dynamics account for the majority of startup failures and how coachability and identity flexibility determine long-term success. Key topics include: • Leadership capacity under pressure and complexity • Founder readiness and executive responsibility • Why two-thirds of startups fail due to internal dynamics • Coachability and identity flexibility in leadership • AI-augmented assessment and quantitative linguistics • Managing stress responses and improving decision quality • Common leadership mistakes in early-stage ventures Logan Yonavjak and Niels Brabandt provide insights designed for founders, venture capital professionals, executives and decision-makers in business navigating high-growth environments. Host: Niels Brabandt / [email protected]
Contact with Niels Brabandt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/
Niels Brabandt's Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/
Niels Brabandt's Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/