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Episode · May 1, 2025 · 36 min

How to End a Startup and What Comes After – Tobias Gunzenhauser, Co-Founder and former CEO of Yamo

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Tobias Gunzenhauser co-founded Yamo with a mission to bring fresh, healthy baby food to families across Europe. After years of growth and recognition, the startup ultimately had to shut down. In this conversation, Tobias shares the rarely discussed realities of ending a company–from team communication to emotional processing, legal steps, and what he wishes he’d known. It’s a thoughtful, practical episode for any founder navigating uncertainty–and proof that endings can also lead to beginnings.

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