<p>Burnout doesn't happen because people work too hard. It happens because half their work is invisible.</p><p>In this episode of Women Disrupting Tech, I talk with Jamie Albaum, co-founder of Kellotime, a platform that helps organizations understand how their teams actually spend their time. </p><p>We explore how invisible labor — the operational work, coordination, and care tasks that keep companies running — quietly builds up inside teams and contributes to burnout and structural bias.</p><p>Jamie explains how unmeasured workload distorts promotions, recognition, and retention, and why founders who want to build sustainable companies need to understand the gap between assumed workload and real workload.</p><p>This episode is for female founders, startup leaders, and women in tech who want to understand how invisible labor creates burnout before it's too late.</p><p><strong>What you'll learn in this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Why burnout often starts in the gap between assumed workload and real workload</li><li>How time tracking helps founders identify overload before it becomes a crisis</li><li>What data reveals about gendered labor patterns inside teams</li><li>Why invisible labor shapes promotions, recognition, and retention</li><li>How workload visibility improves pricing, fundraising, and project planning</li></ul><p><strong>Chapters:</strong></p><p>02:10 The Birth of Kello Time: Addressing Burnout in Organizations</p><p>05:03 Understanding the Importance of Timekeeping</p><p>07:55 Cultural Implications of Invisible Labor</p><p>10:54 The Impact of Burnout on Employee Engagement</p><p>13:49 Identifying Patterns of Burnout Across Organizations</p><p>16:55 The Role of Data in Shaping Workplace Culture</p><p>19:51 Kello Time's Unique Approach to Timekeeping</p><p>22:45 The Gender Dynamics of Invisible Labor</p><p>25:35 Kello Time's Functionality and Benefits </p><p>28:27 Strategic Resource Management with Kello Time</p><p>31:19 Building Trust and Avoiding Micromanagement</p><p>34:25 Cultural Shifts and Employee Wellbeing</p><p>37:33 Recognizing Signs of Employee Disengagement</p><p>40:24 The Importance of Open Communication</p><p>43:22 Encouraging Time Off for Better Productivity</p><p>46:31 Implementing Sabbatical Policies for Employee Retention</p><p>49:35 Advice for Founders on Managing Workloads</p><p>52:16 The Invisible Labor of Fundraising</p><p>55:14 Practicing Public Speaking as a Founder</p><p>58:17 Connecting with Jamie and Kello Time</p><p><strong>Connect with Jamie Albaum and Kellotime:</strong></p><p>Jamie Albaum on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiealbaum/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamiealbaum/</a><br /></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.kellotime.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.kellotime.com</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/kellotime" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/company/kellotime</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kello_time/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/kello_time/</a></p><p>🎧 Listen to Women Disrupting Tech on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.</p><p>👉 Subscribe for more conversations with women building sustainable tech companies.</p>