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Is obsession the secret weapon of every great entrepreneur — or a ticking time bomb? In this episode of the Untraditional Entrepreneur Podcast, host Juming Delmas goes head-to-head with tech entrepreneur and mentor Sylvester Thompson in one of the most unfiltered, no-BS conversations about what it really takes to build a business from nothing.

They dig deep into the difference between healthy obsession and addiction, why most startup founders fail before year five, and what authentic representation really means for Black entrepreneurs in the tech space. Sylvester challenges Juming on tunnel vision, people skills, and whether obsession can coexist with healthy relationships — and Juming fires back with case studies from Kobe Bryant to Michael Jordan.

If you've ever been told you work too hard, care too much, or don't know how to switch off — this episode is for you.

Topics covered:
- Healthy obsession vs. addiction: what's the real difference?
- Why Black entrepreneurs are underrepresented in tech startups
- Authentic representation vs. performative representation in business
- The #1 people skill most entrepreneurs lack
- Consistency as the silent killer of small business growth
- Building a business legacy that outlives you
- How to integrate entrepreneurship with relationships and personal life

Whether you're a first-gen entrepreneur, a creative building a brand, or someone who's been told your obsession is a problem — tune in. This is the conversation nobody else is having.

The Un-Traditional Entrepreneur Podcast. Real talk. No filter.

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