What does it really take to survive as a startup founder? Ryan Smith, Forbes 30 Under 30 and founder of Recyclops, joins us to share the raw, behind-the-scenes story of how he built a sustainable company — and almost lost it all.In this episode, Ryan opens up about:- The truth behind making Forbes 30 Under 30-How he handled laying off 80% of his team-Why resilience—not funding—is a founder’s most valuable trait-The power of radical candor in leadershipHow a $500K lifeline (from an unexpected source) saved his businessIf you’re building a company, leading a team, or dreaming of launching your first startup — this episode is for you.Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and leave a review if this inspired you.#Entrepreneurship #StartupLife #FounderStory #Recyclops #Leadership #ElevateUtahPodcast#ElevateUtah #Podcast #BusinessPodcast