Podcast
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Ron Green has built 9 startups. But what he shares in this episode isn’t just about business — it’s about building a life that works.
As the CTO of Kung Fu AI, Ron is deep in the AI space. But behind his professional success lies a story of personal evolution: from burnout to balance, from overwork to intentional living.
Ron Green is a serial entrepreneur and deep tech leader who has built and scaled nine companies across industries—from biotech to artificial intelligence. As the co-founder of Kung Fu AI, one of the top AI services firms in the country, Ron works at the intersection of cutting-edge machine learning and real-world business application.
With a background in engineering and a relentless drive for innovation, Ron has spent his career helping companies harness emerging technologies to solve complex problems. But his path hasn’t been linear. After years of chasing hustle culture and ignoring personal limits, Ron faced the toll of burnout head-on—and rebuilt his life with clarity, health, and intention.
Today, Ron is not just building high-growth ventures—he’s redefining what it means to lead. Through Kung Fu AI and beyond, he champions values-driven entrepreneurship, long-term thinking, and purposeful living.
Ron Green has built 9 startups. But what he shares in this episode isn’t just about business — it’s about building a life that works.
As the CTO of Kung Fu AI, Ron is deep in the AI space. But behind his professional success lies a story of personal evolution: from burnout to balance, from overwork to intentional living.
From Engineer to Entrepreneur: Ron’s journey from deep biotech work to building nine companies across multiple industries—including AI.
Burnout & Wake-Up Call: Years of overwork left Ron drained. He shares how rediscovering health, sleep, and strength training changed the trajectory of his life and work.
Reframing Balance: Why “balance” isn’t about equal time—it’s about knowing what matters most right now and showing up for it fully.
Building Kung Fu AI: How Ron co-founded a leading AI services company and what he’s learned from being at the forefront of machine learning and artificial intelligence.
Life Beyond Hustle: His philosophy on leading with intention, avoiding glorified burnout, and creating space for family, health, and fun—without losing momentum.
Real Advice for Founders: Don’t chase the startup fantasy. Learn from failure, invest in rest, and focus on solving meaningful problems—that’s where the real ROI is.
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