The Reality of Entrepreneurship | Justin Fortier

In this conversation, Anthony Amunategui and Justin Fortier delve into the complexities of entrepreneurship, discussing the emotional and financial sacrifices entrepreneurs make, the burdens of leadership, and the impact of regulations on business. They explore the challenges posed by the woke culture and the importance of maintaining open dialogue in society. The discussion emphasizes the need for critical thinking in the face of political manipulation and the creation of safe spaces for honest conversations. Ultimately, they celebrate the joy of entrepreneurship as a creative and fulfilling endeavor. SPECIAL GUEST: Justin Fortier is a visionary tech entrepreneur and founder of Fractal Group, a leader in innovation, software startups, and angel investing. Recognized as a “40 Under 40” business leader and 2024 Mentor of the Year, Justin has a proven track record of scaling successful companies and driving industry disruption. With experience advising top startups and leading groundbreaking projects, he brings unmatched expertise and passion for innovation. TAKEAWAY'S: •Entrepreneurs often feel like villains in their roles. •The emotional sacrifices of leadership are profound. •Regulations can hinder innovation and progress. •Woke culture can be weaponized against businesses. •Open dialogue is essential for progress and understanding. •Critical thinking is being suppressed in society. •Creating safe spaces for conversation is vital. •Entrepreneurship is a creative and fulfilling journey. •The importance of grace in conversations about sensitive topics. •Most entrepreneurs genuinely want to improve their communities. CHAPTERS: 00:00:The Reality of Entrepreneurship 03:03:The Burden of Leadership 05:56:Regulatory Challenges and Their Impact 08:48:The Woke Culture Debate 12:12:The Importance of Dialogue 15:03:Critical Thinking and Political Manipulation 17:57:Creating Safe Spaces for Conversations 21:12:The Joy of Entrepreneurship JUSTIN'S INFO: Website: https://fractalgroup.io/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fyclabs/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinffortier/ PODCAST INFO: Website: https://FutureFactory.live Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0SsZRdrvWTUs1QY6Zu1sU6 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-factory/id1659895549 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/207e04aa-11a1-4b28-964a-148608422a49/future-factory   FUTURE FACTORY SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futurefactorypodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FutureFactoryFF Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/futurefactorypodcast LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/futurefactorypodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@futurefactorypodcast?_t=8ZIxAf4Orra&_r=1 ANTHONY'S SOCIAL: Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/anthonyamunategui/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anthony.amunategui.3