Turning Point: Founder Journeys from Grit to Glory
Turning Point dives into the moments that define the entrepreneurial journey. Each episode features candid conversations with founders who share the real stories behind building their businesses—from early struggles and setbacks to breakthroughs and success.
Hosted by Blaine Bertsch, the show uncovers the raw, behind-the-scenes experiences that rarely make the headlines. Guests reflect on the hard lessons, tough decisions, and pivotal moments that shaped their paths as entrepreneurs.
Whether you're a seasoned founder or just starting out, Turning Point offers honest insight, shared struggles, and inspiration from those who’ve lived it—so you can navigate your own journey with perspective and grit.
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Turning Point: Founder Journeys from Grit to Glory
Eli Portnoy of BackEngine
In this episode of Turning Point, Blaine Bertsch sits down with Eli Portnoy to explore his candid and compelling journey through multiple startups. From launching his first venture in college to leading companies like Sense360 and BackEngine, Eli shares hard-won lessons on the importance of timing, resilience, and the power of customer insight.
He opens up about the emotional toll of entrepreneurship, the challenge of burnout, and how learning to gather and act on customer feedback systematically became a turning point in his success. This conversation is a masterclass in navigating the highs and lows of startup life with humility, clarity, and grit.
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Learn more about BackEngine at BackEngine.ai
Connect withEli at linkedin.com/in/eliportnoy
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/M6H_52YOTDM
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