Playback speed×Share postShare post at current timeShare from 0:000:00/How do you spot the difference between a real pain point and a polite brush-off? Sep 12, 2025ShareTranscriptSee the rest of my conversation with founder Karen Houghton as we peel back the layers of startup assumptions. Watch now.Discussion about this videoCommentsRestacksPaparelli PodcastA Compass for Founders and Achievers Charting Their Course in Business and Life.A Compass for Founders and Achievers Charting Their Course in Business and Life.SubscribeListen onSubstack AppRSS FeedRecent EpisodesThe Words That Made Me Argue, Rewrite, and Get BetterAug 14Never Let Anyone Get Between You and Your Wife. Not Even Your Kids.Jul 31I proposed after knowing her for 30 days.Jul 24When You Can Win the Fight — But Winning Isn't the PointMar 13Why the Best Deals Come to YouMar 6The Remote Work Secret Nobody Wants to AdmitFeb 27Three Words That Will Save Your Investor Pitch — and Your ReputationFeb 20Walking Networks and the Art of the Smart AskFeb 13