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
The $6B Market No One Talks About - Zachary Collins - S4 - E18
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👤 Connect with Today’s Guest – Zachary Collins
- Website: ludus.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharycollins/
- X (Twitter): [@ZacharyCollins]
Zachary is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ludus, a fast-growing software company serving over 4,500 performing arts organizations across the United States. What began as a freshman-year idea to simplify ticketing for schools has evolved into a powerful operating platform for theaters, community centers, and performing arts venues nationwide.
In this episode of A Founder’s Life, Zachary opens up about building through the pandemic, setting boundaries with family, and why success starts with small, consistent habits. He also shares his philosophy on balance, creativity, and the simple power of getting started.
🔥 What you’ll learn in this conversation:
- How Ludus grew from a college project to 4,500+ clients
- The unexpected size of the performing arts SMB market
- How to set boundaries between business and family
- Why small, consistent health habits drive long-term success
- How travel and curiosity can “slow down time”
- Why entrepreneurs must stop over-validating ideas and start building
⏱️ Timestamps
0:00 – Intro & sponsor (Thankz)
0:37 – Meet Zachary Collins: Co-Founder & CEO of Ludus
1:16 – How a high school theater director sparked a business idea
3:10 – Turning a class project into a real company
4:30 – Navigating the pandemic and rebuilding the team
5:45 – Growing to 4,500+ clients across the U.S.
6:50 – Family as motivation — and learning to set boundaries
8:00 – Health: consistency, training, and mental balance
9:20 – Finding joy in travel, books, and new experiences
11:40 – How to “slow down time” through novelty and learning
13:05 – Lessons from early coding and entrepreneurship
14:35 – Advice to founders: dream big, but start now
15:20 – Where to find Zachary (LinkedIn + Twitter/X)
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