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How do you build multiple companies without burning out?

In this episode, Brett Martin (venture capitalist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Charge Ventures) reveals the mindset, systems, and strategies that let him manage multiple companies without losing balance.

He’s not just building companies—he’s building them sustainably.

what you’ll learn:

• How Brett structures his time to juggle startups, investing, and personal life

• The mental frameworks that help founders avoid burnout

• Why building a strong network is the secret to scaling faster

• How to spot promising founders and ideas early on

• The real difference between hustling and working smart

👉 Stay until the end for Brett’s #1 piece of advice for founders about building companies that last.

Brett Martin started his career bouncing between startups and early tech projects before eventually co-founding Charge Ventures, a Brooklyn-based pre-seed venture capital firm. Early on, he struggled with balancing his many interests and commitments while trying to scale. Over time, he developed personal systems and frameworks that allowed him to run multiple ventures while staying focused and energized.

Today, Brett runs Charge Ventures, invests in dozens of early-stage startups, and shares insights on founder psychology, fundraising, and scaling companies. His journey shows that it is possible to build multiple businesses while still protecting your time, energy, and creativity.

#Entrepreneurship #Startups #Productivity #VentureCapital #FounderMindset

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TIMESCODES:

00:00 Intro

00:46 Welcome and Guest Intro Brett Martin

00:55 Bretts Background Charge Ventures and Kumospace

01:15 Pre-Seed Venture Capital Investing

02:45 Bretts Journey from Journalism to VC

04:30 Challenges in Early-Stage Funding

07:15 Kumospace Virtual Office Platform

10:02 Remote Work Culture and Tools

13:45 Advice for Entrepreneurs Seeking Funding

17:30 Defining a 1% Life

20:45 Best Advice for Founders

25:10 Connecting with Brett Martin

28:02 Future of Remote Work

32:15 Listener Questions on VC

36:30 Reflections on Entrepreneurship

41:58 Outro