Founders Fireside by The Dune, the Entrepreneurs' Venture Space
Somewhere along the journey, many entrepreneurs lose the spark that first lit the way. What once felt exciting becomes mechanical — overtaken by client demands, team drama, chasing growth for growth’s sake, or simply saying yes too often.
We get stuck running a version of the business that no longer reflects our original joy or values. Momentum slows not because we’re lazy, but because we’re misaligned.
To get back on track, we must pause. Revisit the “why” behind our first brave decision. Audit what still excites us — and what quietly drains us. Then: simplify. Say no more often. Rebuild from what feels energizing, not just what’s profitable. A business can scale and stay soulful — but only if we dare to design it that way.
This week, we’re joined by two founders who know what it’s like to build something meaningful — and still ask, “Is this really mine?”
Emily Chin, founder of Medalized and co-founder of Female Founders, has carried the weight of legacy, navigating burnout and identity shifts behind the scenes of a business that looked “successful” on the surface.
Richard Ker, founder of RK Digital, is a viral storyteller and ecosystem builder with over 20 years in tech and content creation — yet he’s also rebuilt from scratch to realign with what lights him up.
Together, they’ll share how they've redefined success, let go of external pressure, and found ways to grow without losing themselves in the process.
About Founders Fireside by The Dune
Founders Fireside is a weekly pause to breathe, reflect, and hear the stories that don’t make it into pitch decks. Just honest conversations around the real stuff - the burnout, the pivots, the quiet wins. When we hear others speak their truth, we often find our own again.
Agenda
2.30pm- Registration of Guests
3.05pm- Introduction to The Dune
3.10pm- Two founders share their stories
3.45pm- New guests introduce themselves
4.00pm- Open Discussion about the Fireside topic
4.15pm- Networking Tea sponsored by The Dune
5.00pm- End