A Founder's Life
Join me as I explore the powerful intersection of entrepreneurship, health & wellness, and parenthood. In each episode, I’ll be interviewing inspiring individuals who excel in one or more of these areas, sharing their stories, insights, and lessons. My goal is to provide valuable takeaways that can help you thrive both personally and professionally.
A Founder's Life
Work-Life Balance Is Real—This Founder Proves It - Lee Roquet - Ep #20
What if the real key to entrepreneurial success was a morning hike, a cup of coffee with your partner, and 400 hours of movement a year?
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Leo Gestetner sits down with Lee Roquet—a 25-year tech and startup veteran who traded hustle culture for purpose, nature, and a balanced life. From scaling SaaS companies and building a physical product business from scratch, to tracking outdoor hours like P&L spreadsheets, Lee shares what it really means to live well while leading.
If you’re a founder, exec, or high-performer seeking a more sustainable way to work and live—this episode is for you.
🎯 In this episode, you’ll learn:
• How Lee shifted from burnout to balance
• Why 400 hours of outdoor activity keeps him focused and healthy
• How he led multiple startups through growth and exits
• The role of journaling and executive coaching in mental clarity
• How to redefine your identity beyond work
• How to show up for both your team and your family
⏱️ Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
01:28 - From ski bum to software executive
04:04 - Founding DECT and scaling physical products
05:48 - The family coffee business
06:06 - Health as a non-negotiable
08:55 - What Lee does for fun
09:57 - Pivotal career moments and transitions
11:47 - What balance looks like in real life
13:45 - The role of partnership and mental fitness
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