In this episode of Turning Point, Blaine Bertsch sits down with serial entrepreneur Eli Portnoy to explore the untold realities of startup life. From launching his first venture in college to scaling companies like Sense360 and now BackEngine, Eli shares the highs, lows, and critical lessons every founder needs to hear. He reveals how timing, traction, and customer insights shape business success—and why resilience, focus, and mental health are just as important as growth metrics.
The conversation goes deep into the darker side of entrepreneurship: startup stress, founder anxiety, and the burnout that so often comes with rapid scaling. Eli discusses strategies for maintaining founder wellness, building a sustainable entrepreneur mindset, and creating systematic processes that empower teams through better customer service, support, and CRM tools. Along the way, he highlights the importance of prioritizing mental health, setting goals with clarity, and cultivating resilience in the face of setbacks.
Whether you’re a founder navigating the early grind, an entrepreneur scaling fast, or part of a startup team seeking balance, this episode delivers raw insights, actionable strategies, and the kind of honesty that makes long-term success possible.
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Learn more about BackEngine at BackEngine.ai
Connect with Eli at linkedin.com/in/eliportnoy
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/M6H_52YOTDM
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