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From Burnout to Breakthrough: The Playlab Story
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In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Steve Rix, founder and CEO of Playlab, a company revolutionizing workplace culture through the power of play. Steve shares his deeply personal journey—from battling depression after business failures and divorce to a life-changing moment on a Hawaiian beach where two children asked, "Hey mister, do you want to play?"—which sparked his mission to integrate play into corporate environments. He explains how Playlab helps companies boost engagement, innovation, and well-being through immersive, data-driven "play experiments" that uncover employee insights while fostering joy.
Steve dives into the neuroscience behind play, revealing how curiosity and dopamine-driven engagement can transform workplaces. He discusses Playlab’s unique approach, from virtual murder-mystery team-building exercises to helping leaders create psychologically safe, high-performance cultures. With clients like Virgin and a focus on companies prioritizing employee well-being, Steve’s vision is clear: "Until you’re as excited to show up on Monday as you are to leave on Friday, Playlab hasn’t done its job."
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