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The Functional Founder with Themi Stergianos

The Functional Founder with Themi Stergianos

By: Themi Sterginaos
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This is the weekly podcast for founders who want to build high-performing teams, handle growth with confidence & scale without burning out hosted by award-winning business coach, Themi Stergianos.

© 2026 The Functional Founder with Themi Stergianos
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Episodes
  • The Quotes That Changed My Life (And Will Change Yours)
    Jan 20 2026

    If you are looking for a sign to change your path, this is it. In this video, I break down the specific quotes and wisdom that completely rewired my mindset for success.

    These aren't just clichés; these are the powerful lessons passed down from my father and my toughest mentors that helped me navigate leadership, failure, and personal growth.

    Whether you feel stuck or just need a spark of inspiration, these words have the power to shift your perspective instantly.

    Motivation, Personal Growth, Mindset, Success Habits, Leadership Skills, Life Lessons, Wisdom, Inspirational Quotes, Self Improvement.

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    16 mins
  • I sold my Land Rover for an entrepreneurship MBA. I’m still deciding if it was worth it.
    Jan 13 2026

    This episode is my unfiltered take on what really happens when a founder chooses formal education over pure experience.

    I break down why I sold my Land Rover to fund my MBA, what the degree genuinely gave me that real-world experience hadn’t — and where structured learning can quietly work against founders if you’re not paying attention.

    This isn’t about credentials or status. It’s about confidence, instinct, risk, and how education can both sharpen and dull the very traits founders rely on most.

    What’s inside

    • Why I chose an MBA over keeping the car I built and loved
    • What formal business education gave me that experience alone didn’t
    • How an MBA changes the way you think — for better and for worse
    • The hidden danger of over-analysing as a founder
    • Why speed, intuition, and discomfort still matter more than frameworks

    Who this is for
    Founders and operators who are weighing education against experience — or questioning whether they’re already thinking too much and acting too little.

    If you’re considering further study, or wondering whether experience alone is enough, this episode will help you slow down, zoom out, and make a clearer decision before committing your time, money, and energy.

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    16 mins
  • The Exact Simple AI Stack I Use In My Business
    Jan 7 2026

    In this podcast, I share my personal journey and insights on using AI tools like Chat GPT and Grok to enhance creativity and business efficiency. I discuss how these tools help me organise thoughts, generate ideas, and improve communication, while emphasising the importance of balancing technology with traditional methods. I also explore the potential of AI in business growth and the need for founders to remain resourceful and adaptable.

    Keywords:
    AI tools, Chat GPT, Grok, creativity, business efficiency, technology balance, founders, resourcefulness, adaptability, business growth

    Takeaways:

    * Don't rely too much on AI; balance it with traditional methods.
    * Use AI tools like Chat GPT and Grok to enhance creativity.
    * AI can help organise thoughts and generate ideas.
    * Balance technology with moments of quiet reflection.
    * AI tools can improve communication and correspondence.
    * Founders should remain resourceful and adaptable.
    * AI can spearhead creativity rather than hinder it.
    * Use AI to cross-reference and challenge your thinking.
    * AI tools can assist in structuring emails and correspondence.
    * Explore new AI platforms to stay ahead in business.

    Sound Bites:

    * AI enhances creativity
    * Balance tech with tradition
    * AI organises thoughts
    * Founders need resourcefulness
    * AI improves communication
    * AI spearheads creativity
    * Cross-reference with AI
    * AI structures emails
    * Explore new AI platforms
    * Stay ahead with AI

    Chapters

    * 00:00:00Introduction to AI Tools
    * 00:03:00Balancing AI and Traditional Methods
    * 00:06:00Using AI for Business Growth
    * 00:09:00Resourcefulness and Adaptability

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    9 mins
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