Episode 88. How do you put yourself in the position as a founder to solve a really big and complex problem—while building a great company along the way?

In this episode of the Lifetime at Work podcast, host Greg Martin interviews Frank Rohde, founder and CEO of Ownify, about his diverse career in financial services and his mission to make homeownership more accessible for first-time buyers.

Frank discusses his early life in Germany, his transition from banking and consulting to launching financial startups, and the challenges he faced during the .com bust. He explains the impetus behind Ownify and how the company aims to reduce barriers to homeownership through innovative financing solutions.

The conversation also covers the broader economic factors affecting housing affordability and the balance of creating impactful work that also yields financial returns.