The founder's guide to staying sane

Burnout is one of the realities of founder life that doesn't get talked about enough. Join us for a candid conversation with Patrick Thompson on staying sane while building a company — from breaking the "late nights equal progress" trap, to taking real time off without the guilt spiral, to founding with kids at home. Patrick will get into the basics that actually matter (sleep, food, exercise, boundaries), why short sprints beat marathon workdays, and how he protects specific rituals with his family even during crunch time. He'll also talk honestly about how stress moves both directions — work into home, home into work — and why naming it out loud beats pretending you're fine. If you're building a company and trying to figure out how to do that sustainably, this one's for you. Agenda: 3pm to 3:30pm — Networking 3:30pm to 4:30pm — Patrick's talk + Q&A 4:30pm to 5pm — Networking Patrick Thompson is CEO and co-founder of Clarify , an AI-native CRM that automates pipeline management, meeting follow-ups, and record-keeping for sales teams. A three-time founder based in Seattle, he…