In this episode of Walk the Valley, Tomas shares an honest and reflective conversation on what it means to lead a startup when things don’t go as planned.From dealing with the emotional toll of uncertainty to understanding the importance of early scenario planning, Tomas opens up about the unseen challenges that many founders face but rarely talk about.We explore:- How to manage emotions when the pressure mounts- Why acknowledging blind spots and asking questions early can be a strength- The role of founder alignment and scenario planning from day one- The leading causes of startup failure- How leadership must evolve as a company grows- And why the popular “fail fast” narrative may do more harm than goodWhether you’re leading a startup or thinking of launching one, this episode offers practical wisdom, emotional honesty, and valuable takeaways from someone who’s been in the middle of it.The article I mention in this episode:https://hbr.org/2007/01/becoming-the-bossMinc, the startup incubator in Malmo: https://www.minc.se/