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Zero to Something

Zero to Something

Written by: Polina Lenskaia
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 Zero to Something is about the real journey of startup founders — not just the milestones, but also everything in between. Hosted by Polina Lenskaia, a founder in tech with a background in psychology, the show blends practical insight with emotional honesty through a mix of interviews and solo episodes. Each episode explores the mindset, decisions, and messy moments that shape the founder experience — from pivots and pressure to progress that actually sticks. Whether you're scaling up, starting over, or figuring it out as you go — this one's for you.Polina Lenskaia Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Founder Routine Is a Lie (Do This Instead)

    Founder Routine Is a Lie (Do This Instead)
    Mar 31 2026

    Perfect routines don’t survive startup life.

    This episode is about why founders over-optimise their habits, why that doesn’t work, and what actually helps when things get chaotic.

    Instead of chasing the ideal version of a routine, we talk about building a minimum one that keeps you stable through stress, long hours, and unpredictable weeks.
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    7 mins
  • You Need Delusion To Build Something Big

    You Need Delusion To Build Something Big
    Mar 24 2026

    You don’t build anything meaningful without believing in it before it’s real.

    This episode is about that edge. The space between shrinking and blind confidence, and how founders navigate it in practice.

    We talk about what “main character energy” actually means, where it helps, where it breaks things, and how to stay grounded while still moving with conviction.
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    9 mins
  • Busy But Getting Nowhere? This Is Why.

    Busy But Getting Nowhere? This Is Why.
    Mar 17 2026

    If you’re always busy but nothing is really moving, this episode is for you.


    We talk about why founders end up doing too much at once, how that kills momentum, and why this is often less about strategy and more about avoiding commitment.

    If you want to go deeper into structuring your work and setting priorities, I also talk about planning in this episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3FhfLVSHjr8ZhPEg9yABKP?si=SPRT6ZfzSKSa8GulfhrHFQ

    Pick one thing. Let the rest wait.
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    7 mins
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