{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Founded On Purpose","title":"Writing Your Own Playbook as an Entrepreneur with Walter Ley of Branch","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2975,"description":"Entrepreneurship is rarely a straight path. Walter Ley breaks down how he forged his own, built his own playbook, and learned to trust his instincts as he celebrates his company, Branch, hitting the 1 million user milestone. \nEpisode Summary: \nWalter Ley didn’t follow a prewritten script — he built his own playbook for success with his company, Branch. In this episode, we dive into his journey as a founder, the pivotal moments that shaped his career, and how he navigates the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship. From embracing uncertainty to making bold decisions, Walter shares insights that can help any entrepreneur carve their own path. \nWalter and host Kt McBratney discuss bootstrapping and VC funding, the joy and challenges in growing a team, learning from failures, and the different ways we can define success for ourselves. His approach to building a company without a fixed framework provides valuable lessons for anyone looking to break conventional molds and build something truly unique and impactful. \n\nKey Themes & Takeaways: \nHow Walter developed his own entrepreneurial framework \nThe power of adaptability and trusting your instincts \nLessons from building a company without a set playbook \nStrategies for navigating uncertainty and making tough decisions \nWhat hills would Walter and Kt die on? (Hint: they involve alternative milks and punctuation)\n\nLinks & Resources Mentioned: \nLearn more about Branch, including upcoming elections near you\nConnect with Walter Ley and follow Branch on LinkedIn\nConnect with Kt McBratney on LinkedIn and Bluesky\nSubscribe to Founded on Purpose\nExplore other initiatives from Renew VC","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/C1tKHTCJjJx9-O48-JU-35SerWaK6jk_Q9Olb9O__M0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82Yjdi/NmViNWI1NzA2OWEx/OWYwYWZlNjY4M2M3/YWY0NS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}