Zero to Something
Zero to Something is about the real journey of startup founders — not just the milestones, but also everything in between. Hosted by Polina Lenskaia, a founder in tech with a background in psychology, the show blends practical insight with emotional honesty through a mix of interviews and solo episodes. Each episode explores the mindset, decisions, and messy moments that shape the founder experience — from pivots and pressure to progress that actually sticks. Whether you're scaling up, starting over, or figuring it out as you go — this one's for you.
Episodes
Kendra Caruth didn’t plan to be a founder, but when constant no-shows kept derailing her schedule, she and her co-founder built Sure Attend, a tool that sets clear expectations for online meetings.
Just a few months into building, Kendra opens up about leading without a roadmap, navigating decision overload, finding confidence in a male-dominated space, and staying grounded through early-stage chaos. This one’s about courage, clarit...
You spent weeks on that one feature… but does anyone actually need it?
In this episode, I break down the sunk cost fallacy — the psychological trap that keeps founders clinging to ideas, features, and even entire directions long past their expiration date. I’ll share our own pivot story, how we finally let go, and why moving on helped us grow.
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If you’ve ever felt pulled toward the next shiny idea instead of sticking with what’s working, this one’s for you. Shiny object syndrome is one of the most common startup traps — especially when things get hard. In this episode, I unpack how this shows up for founders, why it feels productive, and why it often isn’t. I also I share how it’s shown up in my own startup journey and tools and mindset shifts that have helped me stay foc...
In this episode, we dive into the toxic myths of hustle culture and what it really costs startup founders. You’ll hear a personal story from launch week chaos, explore how overworking can backfire, and learn how to spot the early signs of burnout in yourself and your team.
Plus: practical tools, mindset shifts, and reflection questions.
Why do capable founders still feel like they don’t belong?
In this solo kickoff episode, Polina breaks down the psychology of imposter syndrome in startup life, why even successful founders feel it, and how to move forward without faking it. Expect mindset tools, real stories, and a new way to look at self-doubt.
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