<p>Join us as Agustin Linenberg, Co-founder and CEO of AeroLab, shares how he turned a small design studio in Buenos Aires into a global product agency trusted by top startups and venture-backed teams. From Dribbble-fueled serendipity to landing Silicon Valley clients, Agustin breaks down the reality of scaling a service business, staying relevant in a rapidly changing industry, and rebuilding his role as a co-founder across continents.In this episode, Agustin opens up about timing, design fundamentals, AI’s impact on agency work, and how he keeps his energy, creativity, and leadership sharp after 13 years in the game. He also reveals the immigrant journey behind his move to New York, the mentor who changed his trajectory, and why founders must learn to design, think, iterate, and measure β€” not just execute.<strong>πŸ”‘ KEY HIGHLIGHTS</strong><strong>THE AEROLAB ORIGIN</strong>How Agustin grew a boutique design studio from his room in Buenos Aires into a global agency.<strong>THE POWER OF SERENDIPITY</strong>How living in NYC and SF opened doors to founders, investors, and opportunities he could never plan for.<strong>DRIBBBLE AS A CATALYST</strong>Why early exposure on Dribbble led to U.S. clients, referrals, and a career-defining relationship with Wences Casares.<strong>CRAFTSMANSHIP OVER EVERYTHING</strong>Why AeroLab stood out by over-delivering in design quality, obsessing over details, and creating work that felt truly custom.<strong>THE SHIFT TO CEO β€” AND BACK</strong>Agustin shares why he stepped away from the CEO role, why he returned, and how it redefined his leadership.<strong>A NEW ERA FOR AGENCIES</strong>His take on AI, no-code, the decline of junior-heavy teams, and why the future belongs to small, senior, strategic groups.<strong>MENTORSHIP, NETWORKING &amp; THE IMMIGRANT WAVE</strong>How saying yes in his 20s continues to pay dividends a decade later.<strong>🌐 RESOURCES &amp; LINKS</strong>Learn More About AeroLab: aerolab.coConnect with Agustin on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/agustinlinenbergPodcast Website: foundersecretspod.com<strong>πŸ”— CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA</strong>Instagram: /foundersecretspodLinkedIn: /founder-secrets-podcast<strong>🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST</strong>Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/4h59tyerSpotify: tinyurl.com/4wjb26v8<strong>πŸ”” DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!</strong>Enjoyed this episode? LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more raw founder stories, global perspectives, and behind-the-scenes lessons from builders around the world.</p>

Founder Secrets with Taylor and Flaviu

Flaviu Simihaian & Taylor Trusty

EP 116: Agustin Linenberg | Building AeroLab from Argentina to NYC

DEC 18, 202545 MIN
Founder Secrets with Taylor and Flaviu

EP 116: Agustin Linenberg | Building AeroLab from Argentina to NYC

DEC 18, 202545 MIN

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<p>Join us as Agustin Linenberg, Co-founder and CEO of AeroLab, shares how he turned a small design studio in Buenos Aires into a global product agency trusted by top startups and venture-backed teams. From Dribbble-fueled serendipity to landing Silicon Valley clients, Agustin breaks down the reality of scaling a service business, staying relevant in a rapidly changing industry, and rebuilding his role as a co-founder across continents.In this episode, Agustin opens up about timing, design fundamentals, AI’s impact on agency work, and how he keeps his energy, creativity, and leadership sharp after 13 years in the game. He also reveals the immigrant journey behind his move to New York, the mentor who changed his trajectory, and why founders must learn to design, think, iterate, and measure β€” not just execute.<strong>πŸ”‘ KEY HIGHLIGHTS</strong><strong>THE AEROLAB ORIGIN</strong>How Agustin grew a boutique design studio from his room in Buenos Aires into a global agency.<strong>THE POWER OF SERENDIPITY</strong>How living in NYC and SF opened doors to founders, investors, and opportunities he could never plan for.<strong>DRIBBBLE AS A CATALYST</strong>Why early exposure on Dribbble led to U.S. clients, referrals, and a career-defining relationship with Wences Casares.<strong>CRAFTSMANSHIP OVER EVERYTHING</strong>Why AeroLab stood out by over-delivering in design quality, obsessing over details, and creating work that felt truly custom.<strong>THE SHIFT TO CEO β€” AND BACK</strong>Agustin shares why he stepped away from the CEO role, why he returned, and how it redefined his leadership.<strong>A NEW ERA FOR AGENCIES</strong>His take on AI, no-code, the decline of junior-heavy teams, and why the future belongs to small, senior, strategic groups.<strong>MENTORSHIP, NETWORKING &amp; THE IMMIGRANT WAVE</strong>How saying yes in his 20s continues to pay dividends a decade later.<strong>🌐 RESOURCES &amp; LINKS</strong>Learn More About AeroLab: aerolab.coConnect with Agustin on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/agustinlinenbergPodcast Website: foundersecretspod.com<strong>πŸ”— CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA</strong>Instagram: /foundersecretspodLinkedIn: /founder-secrets-podcast<strong>🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST</strong>Apple Podcasts: tinyurl.com/4h59tyerSpotify: tinyurl.com/4wjb26v8<strong>πŸ”” DON’T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE!</strong>Enjoyed this episode? LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more raw founder stories, global perspectives, and behind-the-scenes lessons from builders around the world.</p>