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Dave Hersh built Jive Software from scratch to a $200M IPO.
Backed by Sequoia. Listed on NASDAQ. On paper, he won the startup game.
But what came after? Identity collapse. Burnout. Depression.
And eventually - a complete reinvention of what it means to lead.In this conversation, Dave opens up about:
The hidden trauma behind startup success
Grieving the “old self” after an exit
The real reason most founders feel empty, even when they win
And how to build from your soul and not your ego
👉 If you're building a company, chasing a dream, or questioning what it’s costing you - this one’s for you.
🎧 Subscribe for more real conversations with founders who’ve been through it.
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What really happened in DocuSign’s early years—and how close did it come to failing?
In this episode, I sit down with Court Lorenzini, the founding CEO of DocuSign, for a raw and revealing conversation about the early days of one of the world’s most iconic SaaS companies.
We talk about:
Growing up around the original builders of Silicon Valley
Starting out as a janitor in his father's company
The emotional toll of early-stage entrepreneurship
Why he turned down Adobe
Firing customers to stay alive
The Microsoft moment that changed everything
And his mission now with Founder Nexus
This is not a story about overnight success—it’s about risk, belief, and the quiet decisions that shape billion-dollar companies.
Whether you're building your first startup or scaling your next venture, this episode will hit home._________________________________________________________
🎙️ Hosted by Shamil MalachiyevFounder of FluidLabs and creator of The Founder’s Code
📩 Connect with Court Lorenzini: [email protected]
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