In this power-packed episode of the CEO Mastermind Podcast, we dive deep with Troy Helming—serial entrepreneur, clean tech visionary, and 2x unicorn founder who's raised over $53 million and built seven companies (including two billion-dollar giants).

Troy doesn't just talk theory—he's lived the startup battlefield.

From eating ramen during the early days to revolutionizing clean energy infrastructure with EarthGrid, this is the behind-the-scenes masterclass every founder, executive, and high-level entrepreneur needs to hear.

🎯 Here’s what you’ll discover in this must-listen episode:

• Why 90% of founders fail—and how to be in the elite 10% who thrive

• The #1 non-negotiable trait of every successful leader (it's not what you think)

• How Troy pitched investors over 2,000 times—and raised $53M in the process

• How to bulletproof your cash flow and avoid early-stage starvation

• Why most entrepreneurs chase shiny objects (and how to avoid “opportunity creep”)

• The surprising secret to building high-performance teams that stay aligned

• What billion-dollar founders know about purpose-driven leadership and balance

• Why sleep, health, and family time aren’t luxuries—but business accelerants

• How EarthGrid is using plasma lightsaber tech (yes, really!) to tunnel the future of energy

• How to build, scale, and exit high-impact companies—without burning out

💡 Whether you're in the trenches of a startup or leading a fast-scaling enterprise, this conversation is a tactical, vulnerable, and inspiring playbook to elevate your mindset, leadership, and impact.

Troy’s story proves that building unicorns doesn’t have to come at the cost of your health, family, or purpose.

From the oil crisis of the '70s to AI-powered grid solutions in the 2020s, his journey is one of vision, resilience, and relentless belief in a better future.

🎧 Grab your notepad—this one’s filled with golden insights you won’t want to miss.

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