Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast

BONUS: Leadership Lessons Learned from Successful and not so Successful startups, with Martin Gonzales In this BONUS episode, Martin Gonzales, co-author of The Bonfire Moment, shares his insights on how leadership affects startup success. Drawing from his extensive experience with Google's Effective Founders Project, Martin reveals the key lessons that can help startup founders—and teams in any industry—navigate the complexities of organizational culture, leadership, and personal growth. The Bonfire Moment: Origins and Meaning "The bonfire moment is an intense opportunity for reflection—an essential pause for founders under constant pressure." Martin explains the concept behind "The Bonfire Moment," a workshop originally created within Google's accelerator program. Since its inception in 2015, this workshop has expanded globally, helping startup founders build strong teams by addressing the personal challenges and insecurities they bring into their ventures. The bonfire moment represents a c