Steve Rhodes is the co-founder of elasticStage, a music tech startup that has developed a platform for making and distributing high-quality vinyl records on-demand.
In this week’s Founder in Five Q&A, Rhodes discusses embracing naivety, playing to one’s own strengths and another life as a signed recording artist.
What advice would you give to a first-time founder?
Dream big and embrace a little naivety—it can be your superpower early on. If you’re truly passionate and skilled, others will be drawn to your energy. But prepare for failure and rejection—they’re part of the journey. When opportunity knocks, grab it like it won’t come again. And if you miss it? Don’t worry. It’s never too late to start something new. The key is to stay curious, be resilient, and build something that energises both you and the people around you….
