Grind Less Flow More with Paul Davidescu

How an Accelerator Helps Founders Turn Uncertainty Into Growth w/ Sanket Mittal (Ep. 86)

Are you building a company but feeling stuck between overthinking and execution… or wondering how to move faster without burning out? Meet Sanket Mittal, [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanket-mittal/] Founder of Althra, a high-conviction platform backing underserved and overlooked founders across Canada. He’s building the accelerator he wished existed, combining early-stage capital with real access to operators who’ve actually scaled venture-backed companies. Here’s what you’ll gain from this conversation: * Success comes from shortening feedback loops, not perfecting strategy  * Consistent experimentation increases the chances of finding what works  * Emotional resilience is required to operate in uncertainty long-term  * Sustainable performance requires both intensity and recovery * Courage is developed through action, not waiting for clarity  One of the most important takeaways? The founders who win aren’t the smartest, they’re the ones who adapt the fastest This episode breaks down what it actually looks like to build in uncertainty, managing pressure, making decisions without perfect information, and developing the courage to move forward anyway. Get present and get ready as we kick off the episode with a defining moment, a burnout experience that forced Sanket to completely rethink how he approaches building, performance, and sustainability. Flow through distractions and get meaningful work done with our community: https://centered.app/g/grind-less-flow-more-group?from=grindlessflowmore [https://centered.app/g/grind-less-flow-more-group?from=grindlessflowmore] Find the links to resources mentioned on our website: https://grindlessflowmore.com/ [https://grindlessflowmore.com/] Follow Grind Less Flow More and its community: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grindlessflowmore/ [https://www.instagram.com/grindlessflowmore/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grind-less-flow-more/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/grind-less-flow-more/]

A Business Accelerator That Optimizes For Sustainable Growth w/ Laura Fortey (Ep. 85)

Are you building a business but questioning if the grind is actually worth it… or if there’s a better way to grow without burning out? Meet ⁠Laura Fortey⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauramariefortey/], Founder of Flow State Founder and Co-Founder & COO of REITIUM, where she’s raised over $4M and built high-performing teams, all while redefining what sustainable success actually looks like. Here’s what you’ll gain from this conversation:  * The 4 pillars of a sustainable business: Money, Wellness, Operations, and Community  * Why burnout is often a sign of misalignment, not lack of effort * How to shift from “growth at all costs” to building something that actually supports your life * Why community is becoming the new competitive advantage in a world where tech is commoditized * Why authenticity is your greatest leverage in business and in life Get present and get ready as we kick off the episode with a defining moment that completely reshaped Laura’s perspective on success, business, and what truly matters. Flow through distractions and get meaningful work done with our community: ⁠https://centered.app/g/grind-less-flow-more-group?from=grindlessflowmore⁠ [https://centered.app/g/grind-less-flow-more-group?from=grindlessflowmore] Find the links to resources mentioned on our website: ⁠https://grindlessflowmore.com/⁠ [https://grindlessflowmore.com/] Follow Grind Less Flow More and its community: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/grindlessflowmore/⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/grindlessflowmore/]  LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/grind-less-flow-more/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/grind-less-flow-more/]

The Flow Cycle Every Founder Should Master w/ Micah Shanser (Ep. 84)

Are you navigating a sudden business crisis, feeling burned out, or wondering how to rebuild when everything you worked for shifts overnight? Meet Micah Shanser [https://www.linkedin.com/in/micah-shanser-816bbb3b/], the Founder & CEO of OPTML, a company focused on brain health and unlocking human performance through flow-based, non-invasive approaches. Micah has worked with clinics, elite athletes, and U.S. Special Forces to improve resilience, decision-making, and peak performance. Here’s what you’ll gain from this conversation: ● The four stages of the Flow Cycle: Struggle → Release → Flow → Recovery ● Why recovery is both the starting point and the end point of sustainable high performance ● How to design weekly “flow triggers” that increase your probability of entering peak states ● Why adaptability can outperform scale when competing against much larger organizations ● How to build businesses that align with energy, family, and long-term vitality, not just revenue Get present and get ready as we kick off the episode with a defining story from Micah’s life. Flow through distractions and get precious work done with our community: https://centered.app/g/grind-less-flow-more-group?from=grindlessflowmore [https://centered.app/g/grind-less-flow-more-group?from=grindlessflowmore]  Find the links to resources mentioned on our website: https://grindlessflowmore.com/ [https://grindlessflowmore.com/] Follow Grind Less Flow More and its community: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grindlessflowmore/ [https://www.instagram.com/grindlessflowmore/]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grind-less-flow-more/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/grind-less-flow-more/]

How to Level Up Your Network and Think Like an Investor w/ August Biniaz (Ep. 83)

Are you looking to pivot careers or get involved in raising capital for Real Estate? Meet August Biniaz, Chief Investment Officer and co-founder of CPI Capital, who leads the firm’s mission to preserve and grow investor capital through strategic real estate investments. What you may find most insightful from our deep conversation are the following: * How to repurpose your contacts and existing skills from a previous career to transition somewhat seamlessly into one that involves raising capital for real estate  * How to break into real estate private equity, especially if you don’t come from money or have big Rolodexes.  * How to balance building a business with your romantic partner. * We also cover how to level up your relationships and speak the language of an investor in order to raise more capital and gain trust, along with the systems behind that Get present and get ready as we kick off the episode with a defining story from August’s life. Flow through distractions and get precious work done with our community: https://centered.app/g/grind-less-flow-more-group?from=grindlessflowmore [https://centered.app/g/grind-less-flow-more-group?from=grindlessflowmore]  Find the links to resources mentioned on our website: https://grindlessflowmore.com/ Follow Grind Less Flow More and its community: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grindlessflowmore/ [https://www.instagram.com/grindlessflowmore/]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grind-less-flow-more/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/grind-less-flow-more/]

How Culture Gets Built: Lessons from a Film Legend w/ Leonard Schein (Ep. 82)

Are you someone in film, not-for-profits, or a leader with an itch to infuse your city with more culture? Meet Leonard Schein, [https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonard-schein-974b4713/] a dear mentor to me and many others. He’s best known for founding the Vancouver International Film Festival and for helping strengthen the sustainability of Toronto International Film Festival during a pivotal time. He entered the film business in Vancouver in 1978 and went on to operate several iconic theatres across the city. What you may find most insightful from our deep conversation are the following: * How creatives can unlock government and donor support * Where media and cities like Vancouver must evolve in an AI-driven world * Why letting go and trusting others helped his businesses thrive * The mindset behind a lifetime of impact and entrepreneurship Get present and get ready as we kick off the episode with a defining story from Leonard’s life. Flow through distractions and get precious work done with our community: https://centered.app/g/grind-less-flow-more-group?from=grindlessflowmore [https://centered.app/g/grind-less-flow-more-group?from=grindlessflowmore]  Find the links to resources mentioned on our website: https://grindlessflowmore.com/ Follow Grind Less Flow More and its community: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grindlessflowmore/ [https://www.instagram.com/grindlessflowmore/]  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/grind-less-flow-more/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/grind-less-flow-more/]