What if the biggest threat to your company isn’t competition—but your own fear? On AIBiz, hosted by Yusuf, Patrick Sweeney breaks down how fear silently shapes founder decisions and how to turn it into strategic advantage.
This episode is for entrepreneurs, startup leaders, and high-performers who want to scale without second-guessing themselves. Patrick shares how a life-altering health crisis reshaped his leadership, why vulnerability strengthens teams, and how the B.O.O.D.A. framework helps founders decide faster and smarter under pressure.
About the Guest:
Patrick Sweeney is a material technology founder, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, former Olympic-level athlete, and world record holder. He is the author of Fear is Fuel and the upcoming book The Founder’s Creed, introducing the B.O.O.D.A. decision framework.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 – The real bottleneck in founder growth
03:00 – Near-death experience and leadership shift
07:30 – Fear as fuel vs fear as paralysis
11:45 – The neuroscience of decision-making
15:30 – The B.O.O.D.A. doctrine explained
19:40 – Imposter syndrome at the top
Key Takeaways:
- Fear is data, not a verdict.
- Use box breathing (4x4) to regain clarity.
- Decide from opportunity, not avoidance.
- Vulnerability builds stronger teams.
- Imposter syndrome is common—even at the top.
How to Connect With the Guest:
Website: https://www.thefounderscreed.com/ (free first chapter)
Instagram: The Fear Guru
LinkedIn: The Fear Guru
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