Flying With Founders

Some of the most meaningful founder conversations happen away from the boardroom—where leaders can step back, reflect, and connect on a deeper level.
Megan Alexander and Reuben Levinsohn discuss the value of founder retreats—creating space to step away from the day-to-day demands of running a business and have honest conversations about the counterpoints of life. From balancing ambition with well-being to navigating both personal and professional challenges, these moments often lead to the greatest perspective.
Building a company isn’t just about strategy and ex*****on. It’s also about surrounding yourself with people who challenge your thinking, offer support, and remind you that success is about more than business alone.
Flying with Megan Alexander and Reuben Levinsohn was a great opportunity to explore why these founder retreats matter and how meaningful conversations can help leaders grow both as entrepreneurs and as people.
What conversations have had the biggest impact on your journey as a leader?

Every founder has a story, and every journey starts somewhere.

This episode of Flying With Founders introduces Max Albert, CEO of Adrenaline Interactive, and Ben Freiband, Senior Software Engineer at Adrenaline Interactive, as they share a look into their backgrounds and the experiences that shaped their careers.

One of the highlights is hearing Max talk about where it all began. Before leading Adrenaline Interactive, he started his career at Ford Motor Company while also pursuing his passion for creating games. That combination of technical expertise and entrepreneurial ambition ultimately helped shape the company he leads today.

We also hear from Reuben Levinsohn’s son, who introduces himself as a professional gamer, adding a fun perspective and a reminder of how gaming connects people across generations—from playing games to building the businesses behind them.

Flying with Max Albert and Ben Freiband was a great opportunity to learn how passion, curiosity, and taking chances can lead to unexpected opportunities.

Where did your career journey begin, and what passion has stayed with you along the way?