Paper Napkin Wisdom - Podcast And Blog For Entrepreneurs, Leaders And Difference-makers

On this episode of Paper Napkin Wisdom, I sat down with Juan DeAngulo, a veteran investor, entrepreneur, and systems thinker whose work bridges discipline and heart. Juan has scaled billion-dollar investment platforms, co-founded Inselligence—a fast-growing tech startup—and, just as importantly, learned to balance leadership with wellness after battling through years of personal struggle.  But his napkin is deceptively simple:  “I am true to myself and I release the outcome.”  Written on December 21, 2023, this phrase captures the essence of a leader who has lived both the cost and the gift of authenticity.    The Power of Truth to Self  Juan shares in the conversation that too often, leaders bend themselves to fit expectations—investors, clients, even their own self-imposed standards. The napkin reminds us that real clarity starts with aligning choices to who we are, not who we think others want us to be.  When you’re true to yourself, decisions become less about approval and more about alignm