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For everyone from Superbowl-winning coaches to CEOs, Ryan Holiday's writing has made the timeless wisdom of ancient Stoic philosophers accessible and relevant in a modern age. He joins host Jeff Berman to reveal how he scaled his audience at The Daily Stoic and why the four Stoic virtues (courage, discipline, justice and wisdom) feel more important than ever.Wisdom Takes Work: https://store.dailystoic.com/products/wisdom-takes-work-learn-apply-repeatRyan also recommends: https://www.thepaintedporch.com/products/biography17See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Right before the biggest breakthrough is where the resistance gets the loudest. Today, we talk about how to build and own unshakeable belief in yourself & your dreams with Hayley Segar, Founder of OneWith Swim! She shares her expansive journey from light bulb moment to facing her biggest limiting beliefs in order to show up on Shark Tank. She also pulls back the curtain on the inner work it takes to prepare your mind & nervous system for massive expansion, deepen trust in your own knowing, and cultivate your beliefs to get them to the next stage. If you're navigating self-doubt or uncertainty, this is your episode to finally become the version of you that's ready for your wildest dreams and MORE. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Meet Hayley Segar, the Founder of OneWith Swim and Shark Tank alum! 03:25 What did the process of taping for Shark Tank look like? 06:30 The work to prepare your mind + nervous system for major expansion. 09:15 How to balance trust in yourself vs. trust in advice. 14:15 What was the biggest limiting belief you had to shed in order to show up on Shark Tank? 18:10 How to overwrite old beliefs with new beliefs. 24:20 What happened on the Tank and how did it transform you? 32:50 How our emotions turn into our biggest motivators. 35:30 The challenges of entrepreneurship, before and after Shark Tank. 37:40 Three hacks to build unshakeable belief in yourself. 43:20 How do you lessen cycles of self-doubt? 48:10 How to develop an internal sense of validation you can anchor into. 51:05 Who do you need to become to embody your next version? 57:25 Why OneWith Swim was so needed on the market. 1:02:05 Celebrating Hayley's Powerhouse Moment for shooting her shot. RESOURCES + LINKS Shop OneWith Swim HERE! Join the waitlist for the 2026 Powerhouse Women Event HERE FOLLOW Powerhouse Women: @powerhouse_women Lindsey: @lindseymarieofficial Visit the Powerhouse Women website: powerhousewomen.co Join the PW Community Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/powerhousewomencommunity

The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 412 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden GUEST: Cassie Kellner DESCRIPTION In this conversation, Peter Boulden and Cassie Kellner discuss the importance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in dental practices. They explore how SOPs can enhance efficiency, improve onboarding, and create a better work environment. Cassie shares insights on using Trainual to develop and manage SOPs effectively, emphasizing the need for team involvement and the integration of technology. The discussion also includes success stories and practical tips for implementing SOPs in dental practices. TAKEAWAYS SOPs are essential for creating structure in dental practices. Digital SOPs are more effective than paper manuals. Micro learning is key to engaging team members. Start with the most frequently asked questions to create SOPs. Team involvement in SOP development increases buy-in. Technology can streamline SOP management and training. Creating a playbook is crucial for onboarding new staff. Regular updates to SOPs are necessary for ongoing relevance. AI can assist in creating and managing SOPs. A well-structured playbook enhances patient experience and team clarity. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to SOPs in Dentistry 04:29 The Importance of Digital SOPs 07:29 Understanding SOPs and Micro Learning 10:44 Onboarding and Employee Retention 13:30 Overcoming the Daunting Task of SOP Creation 16:26 Building a Foundation for Your Practice 19:27 Creating Team Buy-In for SOPs 22:33 Templates and Tools for Startups 23:53 Embracing Growth in Dentistry 29:18 The Importance of a Playbook 29:38 Success Stories: Transforming Practices 34:55 Leveraging AI for Efficiency 41:21 Finding Clarity and Support 43:03 Outro REFERENCES Bulletproof Summit Bulletproof Mastermind BPTRAINUAL.com

Today, we'll talk about the big question - should you start with a focused niche? There are pros and cons to the approach, but the perceived cons - "what if I get tired of the niche in a few years?" , "what if the niche doesn't lead to a bigger market?" , "isn't a niche just hiding from the bigger problem I want to solve?" have gotten louder lately. So, we'll address them. We'll go over what a good niche looks like, how to get one, and how to grow. Podcast Insider Sign UpTackleboxKurt Vonnegut Shape of StoriesSlice Podcast - How to Get Your First 1,000 Customers1:00 Kurt Vonnegut - The Shape of Stories2:38 The Niche Question4:15 The Jiro Problem5:20 Act 1 - A Chef's Startup7:48 Smooth Jazz8:15 Act 2 - What's a Niche For? 8:44 A Niche is a Shortcut to Trust11:49 A Niche to Seed Future Growth13:40 What a Good Niche Looks Like14:25 The Cook By Smelling Niche16:38 Act 3 - How to Grow From a Niche17:29 Grow Vertically or Horizontally?19:20 Grow through Influential Customers20:00 Spice Smelling Niche21:14 Act 4 - The Real Villain, and the Real Hero22:11 Trust in Future You

Jack Canfield is the coauthor of more than two hundred books, including, The Success Principles™: How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be and the Chicken Soup for the Soul® series, which includes forty New York Times bestsellers and which has sold more than 600 million copies in 50-plus languages around the world.This episode is brought to you by:Monarch track, budget, plan, and do more with your money: https://www.monarch.com/timAG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://drinkag1.com/timHelix Sleep premium mattresses: https://helixsleep.com/timTimestamps:[00:00:00] Who is Jack?[00:01:57] How a single “yes” from Jack shaped my career.[00:04:55] A contract lesson: How Chicken Soup for the Soul sold millions in China with zero royalties.[00:06:45] Jack's background: From poverty to Harvard.[00:09:43] Discovering Chinese history and the “easy A” that changed everything.[00:11:07] Winning “Teacher of the Year” teaching Black history.[00:14:35] High praise from Sammy Davis Jr.[00:17:37] W. Clement Stone: The $600 million mentor who turned motivation into a science (and insurance).[00:21:35] Stone's challenge: Take 100% responsibility and stop watching TV (a 14-month year hack).[00:22:40] From visualizing $100,000 to a million.[00:25:42] Chicken Soup origins.[00:27:35] Mark Victor Hansen joins.[00:29:15] 144 rejections later.[00:31:28] The ABA miracle.[00:34:05] The Rule of Five.[00:36:05] Selling The Soul and splurging on sweaters.[00:37:27] The Soup sourced from the universe.[00:39:33] The big break.[00:41:22] Word-of-mouth magic.[00:45:37] Lessons from live feedback.[00:47:27] The burnout years.[00:49:25] Life after Chicken Soup.[00:51:05] Late-night typing marathons and pun-laden chapter transitions that led to The Success Principles.[00:54:02] How Jack's love of transformation beats any royalty check.[00:55:07] Retirement reflections.[00:59:32] Jack's longevity formula: Laughter, organic food, love, and letting go.[01:02:10] An ayahuasca awakening.[01:03:39] The story of Rythmia Life Advancement Center and how it's affected Jack.[01:06:43] Breaking belief loops and understanding community as medicine.[01:10:06] E + R = O and strategies for taking 100% responsibility of one's life.[01:22:27] Why “clean up your messes” is first in Jack's list of productivity tips.[01:29:27] Where to begin if you're unfamiliar with Jack's work.[01:31:08] Ken Blanchard: “Feedback is the breakfast of champions.”[01:32:13] Parting thoughts.Show notes for this episode: https://tim.blog/2025/10/29/jack-canfield/*For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Want to turn your knowledge and creativity into a scalable online business? Most aspiring creator-entrepreneurs dream of doing it, but only a few know how to make it happen. In this first episode of the Creator's Playbook, presented by Teachable, Hala Taha reveals the secret to building multiple revenue streams in the creator economy. You'll hear insights from entrepreneurs like Jenna Kutcher, Alex Hormozi, and Amy Porterfield, who have built multi-million-dollar businesses by turning their expertise into digital products. In this episode, Hala will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (01:51) The Power of Personal Branding for Creators (05:43) Why Now Is the Creator Economy Goldmine (07:19) Building Your Audience Before Your Product (09:32) How to Build Multiple Revenue Streams (13:18) Turning Your Expertise into a Profitable Course (18:47) The Modern Course Creator Framework (21:31) Testing and Validating Your Course Idea Teachable is the leading platform empowering entrepreneurs, creators, and coaches to build lasting businesses through education. Whether you're launching your signature course, selling digital downloads, offering coaching, or creating a membership, Teachable provides multiple ways to turn your knowledge into a reliable and scalable income. Download the free modern course creator playbook at youngandprofiting.co/modern  Sponsored By: Teachable: Download the free modern course creator playbook at youngandprofiting.co/modern  Resources Mentioned: Teachable's Modern Course Creator Playbook: http://youngandprofiting.co/modern  YAP E278 with Sean Cannell: youngandprofiting.co/ProfChannel  YAP E252 with Harley Finkelstein: youngandprofiting.co/4i2IYN5  YAP E244 with Amy Porterfield: youngandprofiting.co/BusinessOnline  YAP E295 with Jenna Kutcher: youngandprofiting.co/SideHustle  YAP E199 with Alex Hormozi: youngandprofiting.co/ValueEquation  YAP E229 with Jason Fladlien: youngandprofiting.co/SalesSecrets  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Disclaimer: This episode is a paid partnership with Teachable. Sponsored content helps support our podcast and continue bringing valuable insights to our audience. Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Side Hustle, Startup, Passive Income, Solopreneur, Founder, Networking

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Here's a problem that'll tie you in knots: You've got a killer software solution that saves companies massive money on employee benefits. You know exactly who needs it. Fortune 1000 companies with self-insured health plans. But you can't get a single meeting with the people who matter. That's the situation Peter Kleinman from Provo, Utah, found himself in. As the sales and marketing guy for his dad's startup, he was tasked with landing enterprise clients while juggling full-time classes at BYU. He had LinkedIn, Sales Navigator, and a burning desire to make it work. He also had virtually no chance of success using his current approach. If you're nodding your head right now, keep reading. Because Peter's problem is your problem if you're trying to sell into enterprise accounts without the business acumen, social proof, or strategy to break through. The 100-Foot Wall Problem Let me be brutally honest: Fortune 1000 CHROs and C-suite executives have built a wall around themselves that's about 100 feet high. Their entire job is keeping people like you from wasting their time. And if you're young, inexperienced, or new to enterprise sales? That wall might as well be 1,000 feet high. Peter was doing everything the sales books tell you to do. He was going straight to the top. He was messaging decision makers on LinkedIn. He was targeting the right titles. He was also getting absolutely nowhere. Here's why: It has nothing to do with age and everything to do with business acumen. You can't speak the language of enterprise buyers if you've never lived in their world. You don't understand their buying process, their risk aversion, or the organizational politics that determine whether your deal lives or dies. Most critically, you're trying to sell something they don't even know they need. And you have zero social proof to back up your claims. That's not a recipe for success. That's a recipe for frustration, burnout, and a pipeline full of nothing. The Bottom-Up, Top-Down Strategy If you can't get to the top, start at the bottom. I'm not talking about giving up on enterprise accounts. I'm talking about running a multi-threading strategy that builds your business acumen while creating pathways into those massive organizations. Here's how it works: Find the amplifiers. These are the people in the trenches who actually deal with the problem your solution solves every single day. They're not directors or VPs. They're managers, analysts, and coordinators who feel the pain but lack the authority to fix it. These people are 100 times easier to talk to than C-suite executives. They'll take your call. They'll teach you. They'll tell you exactly what's broken in their organization and how decisions actually get made. Compress your experience. When you talk to these amplifiers, you're not selling. You're learning. You're asking questions like, "Help me understand how you make these decisions," and "What problems are you running into?" Every conversation compresses years of experience into hours. You learn the language. You understand the pain points. You gather insights that become ammunition for conversations with decision makers. Surface the insights upward. Now when you finally get in front of that CHRO or VP of Benefits, you're not some kid with a PowerPoint. You're someone who understands their organization better than they do. You can tell them stories about what their own people are experiencing and how you can close the gap. That's how you get meetings. That's how you build credibility. That's how you win deals when you have no business acumen and no social proof. The Insurance Broker Shortcut Here's another path Peter needed to explore: Insurance brokers. If you can't talk to the self-insured companies directly, talk to the people who advise them. Insurance brokers work with these organizations every day. They understand the buying process. They know the pain points.

Chase Lochmiller is the CEO and co-founder of Crusoe. If you're a regular listener, Crusoe isn't new to the pod. This summer, Cody sat down with Chase's Co-founder and COO, Cully Cavness, during our live event in Austin.This latest episode was recorded live at the inaugural MCJ Summit in San Francisco at the beautiful Autodesk Gallery. Cody and Chase dive into how Crusoe is building data centers at the intersection of AI and energy. Chase traces his path from MIT soccer captain and mountaineer to climate-focused entrepreneur, and how those experiences shaped Crusoe's core values of preparation, curiosity, and speed.He shares the story behind the company's 1.2-gigawatt Abilene, TX project, its energy-first approach to powering AI infrastructure, and his vision for an era of abundant energy and intelligence. The discussion also explores the future of AI labor, grid integration, and what digital abundance could mean for society at large.Special thanks to our MCJ Summit attendees and our kind sponsors: Autodesk Foundation, Borusan, Cedar Grove, CSC Leasing, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Obayashi, Palantir, and Safire Partners.Episode recorded on Oct 15, 2025 (Published on Oct 29, 2025)In this episode, we cover: ⁠ [01:14] ⁠Chase's early love of math, science, and soccer⁠ [02:42] ⁠Realizing academia moved too slow for his energy⁠ [04:32] ⁠How his entrepreneurial father shaped his path⁠ [05:05] ⁠Climbing Everest and the origins of “Think Like a Mountaineer”⁠ [09:32] ⁠Defining Crusoe as a clean AI infrastructure company⁠ [10:47] ⁠Building vertically integrated “AI factories”⁠ [16:24] ⁠Inside the 1.2 GW Abilene project for OpenAI and Oracle⁠ [20:52] ⁠Crusoe's energy-first approach to compute build-outs⁠ [25:36] ⁠Using AI demand to accelerate next-gen energy solutions⁠ [30:24] ⁠When AI becomes a power orchestrator⁠ [33:31] ⁠Digital labor and AI's impact on GDP and society⁠ [38:41] ⁠How Chase hopes Crusoe is remembered in 30 years Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Guillermo Rauch, CEO of Vercel and creator of Next.js, reveals exactly how he uses V0 to build products, pitch ideas, and ship features at startup speed. In this episode, he opens his personal V0 workflow, walks through the creation of his viral AI camera app (built in one afternoon), and shares a vault of free startup ideas you can build today, including conversational forms, AI opinion tracking, and multi-model research tools. This is a rare look inside how one of the most successful founders thinks about taste, execution, and turning ideas into reality. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro 02:01 – Inside Guillermo's V0 Workflow 10:56 – Startup Idea 1: The AI camera App 19:33 – Advice for building taste and generating ideas 22:56 – Visualizing products in your head before prompting 28:21 – Startup Idea 2: AI Forms 37:34 – v0's AI SDK 41:55 – Startup Idea 3: Notion-style document tool with promptable blocks 43:53 – Startup Idea 4: LLM Vibes Radar 46:26 – Startup Idea 5: Deepest research Key Points Guillermo uses V0 to prototype, pitch, and refine products—often building functional demos in 15-30 minutes The viral AI camera app was built during a lunch break as proof that Nano Banana is a "GPT-4 moment for image models" Forms are underrated primitives of the internet and ripe for AI disruption through conversational interfaces Always work backwards from the ideal interface, not from technical constraints Fewer pixels are always better—delete until only the essential remains Dedicated tools with their own URL and interface can outcompete "modes" in larger products Links & Resources V0 — https://v0.app V0 Community Templates — https://v0.app/templates AI Camera Demo — https://v0bananacam.vercel.app Vercel AI SDK — https://ai-sdk.dev AI Gateway — https://vercel.com/ai Vercel Template Marketplace — https://vercel.com/templates Next.js — https://nextjs.org The #1 tool to find startup ideas/trends - https://www.ideabrowser.com LCA helps Fortune 500s and fast-growing startups build their future - from Warner Music to Fortnite to Dropbox. We turn 'what if' into reality with AI, apps, and next-gen products https://latecheckout.agency/ Boringmarketing - Vibe Marketing for Companies: boringmarketing.com The Vibe Marketer - Join the Community and Learn: thevibemarketer.com Startup Empire - get your free builders toolkit to build cashflowing business - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire-toolkit Become a member - https://startup-ideas-pod.link/startup-empire FIND ME ON SOCIAL X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gisenberg/ FIND GUILLERMO ON SOCIAL v0: https://v0.app X/Twitter: https://x.com/rauchg

Brett Queener is Partner at Bonfire Ventures, a $1B AUM seed-stage fund writing $3-4M checks into application software companies. He was employee #70 at Salesforce.com, where he built go-to-market, launched the AppExchange, and helped scale the company from its earliest days. Previously, he worked at Siebel Systems (the fastest-growing software company of its era) and ran a B2B startup (SmartRecruiters) from pre-revenue to $100M ARR. He writes about the changing software industry in real-time at his Substack. He came to SaaStr Annual + AI Summit for a deep dive on AI and Product. This episode explores the evolution of application software, the increasing pace of product innovation, and the new challenges and opportunities faced by founders. Key topics include the commoditization of tech stacks, the impact of AI on software development, and the importance of rapid product iteration. Learn how to build differentiated products that stand out in a fast-changing landscape, the critical role of onboarding in customer success, and why staying nimble is more essential than ever. Whether you're an entrepreneur or an investor, this discussion offers valuable insights for thriving in today's tech-driven market. --------------------- This episode is Sponsored in part by Salesforce: Connect data, automate busywork and empower teams like nobody's business with the one platform that grows with you, every step of the way. Learn how Salesforce works for Startups at salesforce.com/smb. --------------------- This episode is Sponsored in part by Intercom: Fin is the #1 AI Agent for resolving complex queries like refunds, transaction disputes, and technical troubleshooting—all with speed and reliability. See how Fin can deliver the highest resolution rates and highest-quality customer experience at fin.ai/saastr. --------------------- If you're serious about B2B and AI, you need to be in London this December. SaaStr AI London is bringing together more than 2,000 leaders and founders for two days of practical advice on scaling into the new year. We'll have speakers flying in from OpenAI, Wiz, Clay, Intercom, and all your favorite SaaS companies, including yours truly with Harry Stebbings for a live 20VC podcast. It'll be fun, and it's all in the heart of London. Don't miss out: get your tickets with my exclusive discount by going to podcast.saastrlondon.com --------------------- Hey everybody, the biggest B2B + AI event of the year will be back - SaaStr AI in the SF Bay Area, aka the SaaStr Annual, will be back in May 2026. With 68% VP-level and above, 36% CEOs and founders and a growing 25% AI-first professional, this is the very best of the best S-tier attendees and decision makers that come to SaaStr each year. But here's the reality, folks: the longer you wait, the higher ticket prices can get. Early bird tickets are available now, but once they're gone, you'll pay hundreds more so don't wait. Lock in your spot today by going to podcast.saastrannual.com to get my exclusive discount SaaStr AI SF 2026. We'll see you there.

Retrouvez l'épisode en version française ici : https://www.gdiy.fr/podcast/reid-hoffman-vf/“There is no if. There is only when.”That's how Reid Hoffman answers when asked whether AI will revolutionize business, help govern nations, or cure cancer.And he's earned the right to say it. In the six months between his first appearance on GDIY and this one, we've witnessed some of the biggest breakthroughs in AI history.But those same six months have also deepened the rift between the U.S. and Europe.While most of Silicon Valley's leaders are bowing to President Trump's politics of fear, Reid remains one of the few willing to challenge it — defending freedom of speech in its purest form, not the version sanctioned by power.After co-founding PayPal and LinkedIn, he went on to serve on the boards of dozens of companies including OpenAI until 2023, and Microsoft, where he still sits today.He also advises several governments seeking to understand how AI can be deployed responsibly across society — and even in governance itself.In this episode, Reid shares how to unlock AI's full potential, and how he personally uses it every day : to write, to think, and to challenge his own ideas.A brilliant, grounded mind — far from the radical “tech bros” — driven not by hype, but by a genuine belief in progress.TIMELINE:00:00:00 : “AI is a fantastic enablement of human connection”00:10:05 : Reid's best hacks for daily uses of AI00:20:13 : How to help governments deploy AI in society00:31:24 : What Trump's fear-based government is changing in the US00:49:48 : The vibe-coding revolution and why you should pay attention01:01:53 : Curing cancers with AI?01:06:55 : Why everybody should use AI, even retired people01:13:23 : Start a company with $0 in 2025: what would Reid do01:20:14 : Amazon, Microsoft, Google: who's winning the AI race01:28:17 : “Don't be anxious. Be aware and keep pushing.”We referred to previous GDIY episodes : #452 - VO - Reid Hoffman - LinkedIn, Paypal - L'humanité 2.0 : Homo technicus plus qu'Homo sapiens#452 - VF - Reid Hoffman - LinkedIn, Paypal - “We are more Homo technicus than Homo sapiens”#487 - VF - Anton Osika - Lovable - Internet, Business et IA : rien ne sera jamais plus comme avant#487 - VO - Anton Osika - Lovable - Internet, Business, and AI: Nothing Will Ever Be the Same Again#426 - Thomas Clozel - Owkin - Comment casser Big Pharma grâce à l'IA#473 - VO - Brian Chesky - Airbnb - « We're just getting started »#473 - VF - Brian Chesky - Airbnb - « Après 17 ans, nous ne sommes qu'au début de notre histoire »A few recent episodes in English : #437 - James Dyson - Dyson - “Failure is more exciting than success”#431 - Sean Rad - Tinder - How the swipe fever took over the world#475 - VO - Shane Parrish - Farnam Street - Clear Thinking: The Decision-Making ExpertWe spoke about :Possible Podcast - Reid HoffmanEleven Labs7 magic products of GoogleManas AIThe Lafayette FellowshipSquarespaceOpenAI Jobs PlatformReading Recommendations :Superagency - Reid HoffmanThe Emperor of All Maladies - Siddhartha MukherjeeA Brief History of Intelligence - Max BennettThe Road Less Traveled - Scott PeckCheck out Reid's YouTube channel and his podcast Possible.You can also follow Reid on LinkedIn (of course) and on Instagram.Interested in sponsoring Generation Do It Yourself or proposing a partnership ? Contact my label Orso Media through this form.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

To listen to the full episode, type "#500 - Reid Hoffman - LinkedIn, Paypal - How to master humanity's most powerful invention" on your listening platform.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Check out the episode in its original version here : https://www.gdiy.fr/podcast/reid-hoffman-vo/“Il n'y a pas de si. Il n'y a que des quand.”C'est ce que Reid Hoffman répond quand on lui demande si le fonctionnement des entreprises va profondément être révolutionné par l'IA, si elle pourra aider à gouverner un pays ou même si elle permettra de soigner les cancers.Et pour cause, les 6 mois qui séparent le premier épisode GDIY avec Reid et celui-ci, ont été le théâtre de percées historiques de l'IA.Mais ces 6 mois ont également marqué une fracture de plus en plus importante entre les États-Unis et l'Europe.Alors qu'une bonne partie des patrons de la tech américaine courbent un à un l'échine devant Donald Trump, Reid fait partie de ceux qui osent remettre en cause la politique de la peur et se battent pour la liberté d'expression, quitte à devenir persona non grata des figures de la tech.Après avoir cofondé Paypal puis LinkedIn, Reid Hoffman est devenu administrateur de dizaines d'entreprises dont OpenAI jusqu'en 2023 et Microsoft où il siège toujours.Il conseille aussi différents gouvernements — dont la France — qui le sollicitent pour comprendre comment mieux déployer l'IA dans la société et s'en servir pour gouverner.Dans cet épisode il donne ses meilleurs conseils et clés ultra concrètes pour utiliser le plein potentiel de l'IA et dévoile son utilisation quotidienne : pour écrire, pour penser, pour critiquer ses propres idées.Un homme brillant et mesuré, loin des “techs bros” radicaux, qui œuvre avant tout pour contribuer au progrès de l'humanité.TIMELINE:00:00:00 : « L'IA améliore grandement la connexion humaine. »00:10:05 : Les meilleurs hacks de Reid pour l'IA au quotidien00:20:13 : Comment aider les États à déployer l'IA dans la société00:31:24 : Ce que la politique de la peur de Trump change aux États-Unis00:49:48 : La révolution du “vibe coding” et pourquoi tout le monde doit s'y intéresser01:01:53 : Guérir les cancers grâce à l'IA ?01:06:55 : Pourquoi tout le monde devrait utiliser l'IA, même les retraités01:13:23 : Lancer une boîte avec 0 € en 2025 : ce que ferait Reid01:20:14 : Amazon, Microsoft, Google : qui surfe le mieux sur la vague de l'IA01:28:17 : « Ne sois pas anxieux. Sois lucide, et continue d'avancer. »Les anciens épisodes de GDIY mentionnés : #452 - Reid Hoffman - LinkedIn, Paypal - L'humanité 2.0 : Homo technicus plus qu'Homo sapiens#452 - Reid Hoffman - LinkedIn, Paypal - “We are more Homo technicus than Homo sapiens”#487 - VF - Anton Osika - Lovable - Internet, Business et IA : rien ne sera jamais plus comme avant#487 - VO - Anton Osika - Lovable - Internet, Business, and AI: Nothing Will Ever Be the Same Again#426 - Thomas Clozel - Owkin - Comment casser Big Pharma grâce à l'IA#473 - VO - Brian Chesky - Airbnb - « We're just getting started »#473 - VF - Brian Chesky - Airbnb - « Après 17 ans, nous ne sommes qu'au début de notre histoire »Nous avons parlé de :Possible Podcast - Reid HoffmanEleven LabsLes 7 produits de Google qui ont plus d'un milliard d'utilisateurs par jourManas AI, la startup cofondée par Reid Hoffman pour accélérer la création de traitements contre le cancerThe Lafayette FellowshipSquarespaceOpenAI Jobs PlatformLes recommandations de lecture :Superagency - Reid HoffmanThe Emperor of All Maladies - Siddhartha MukherjeeA Brief History of Intelligence - Max BennettThe Road Less Traveled - Scott PeckJetez un oeil à la chaine YouTube de Reid et au podcast “Possible”.Vous pouvez aussi suivre Reid sur Linkedin (évidemment) et sur Instagram.Vous souhaitez sponsoriser Génération Do It Yourself ou nous proposer un partenariat ?Contactez mon label Orso Media via ce formulaire.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

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My desire to run a sustainable software business started somewhere near 2003 in the Business of Software forum. I've built, sold, and acquired a dozen of products since that time, with I have to admit the majority of failures.I've seen three distincts era for software companies, we're definitably in the 3rd one, one that still has to be identified as good or bad.Software companies, especially calm company is excruciably hard to be successful at. But when you're honest and define what is success to you and set out realistic goals, there's ways to succeed even without have $2m in ARR.Go is of course a great choice to build a SaaS, but software product has almost zero to do with technology, especially at first and you'll most certainly end up rewriting to a v2 at some point after learning what the product really need to be. So the good old advice of use what you're most proficent in to write code is most often than not the correct answer.I talk about my experiences trying to run a sustainable software company for the last 17 years.Links:My last course Zero to Gopher with a discount for listenersSupport the show on PatreonAs always if you can talk about the show it helps spread the words. If you'd like to talk about something you're passionate about related to Go please reach out. If you'd like to support the show you can purchase my courses and/or take a Patron subscription.

In dieser Folge spricht Tim mit dem Solo-GP Robin Haak. Im Jahr 2014 hat er die Jobmatching-Plattform Jobspotting gegründet und 2017 an SmartRecruiters verkauft. Mittlerweile arbeitet Robin als Solo-GP und investiert in vielversprechende Startups. Im Podcast verrät er, warum sein Track Record als erfolgreicher Gründer ihm dabei erstmal keine große Hilfe ist und worauf er bei möglichen Investment Cases schaut. Jetzt anhören!

L'ensemble des liens utiles : Besoin de former vos managers via notre Yaniro Leadership Program ? Prenez rendez-vous iciEnvie d'envoyer à vos managers la version auto-administrée de notre formation au management ? C'est ici : https://yanirowiki.co/kitEt pour retrouver les meilleures pratiques RH directement dans notre Yaniro Wiki c'est ici : https://yanirowiki.co/Bienvenue dans le podcast du HUMAN FACTOR by YANIRO, je m'appelle Alexis Eve et tous les mercredis je vais à la rencontre des Startups les plus véloces pour rentrer en détails dans les bonnes pratiques RH qui leur permet de faire du Facteur Humain un levier de croissance plutôt qu'un risque ! Le Human Factor ce n'est pas qu'un Buzzword, c'est aussi le nom de notre premier livre !Les clés de l'alignement entre associé.e.s, d'une organisation adaptée ou encore de la bonne relation à son travail, The Human Factor c'est 100 pages de retours terrain des plus belles startups et de bonnes pratiques actionnables.Vous pouvez contacter Franck sur LinkedInRessource recommandée par Franck :Le livre No Rules Rules de Reed Hastings (fondateur de Netflix) sur l'importance de l'autonomie et de l'initiative en entreprise

Chcesz zrozumieć, jak wygląda rzeczywistość liderek w IT i skąd czerpią one siłę do tworzenia zmian? Wysłuchaj naszej rozmowy z Anitą Kijanką (twórczynią raportu Strong Women in IT 2025), Barbarą Mierzwińską (GdziePoLek.pl) oraz Oleną Kolikhovą (Campus AI) rozmawiamy na temat trendów, wyzwań i siły kobiet w sektorze technologicznym.Dyskutujemy o tym, co zaskoczyło w tegorocznym raporcie – przede wszystkim ogromna miłość kobiet do technologii i ich zaangażowanie w zmiany, które ona wprowadza. Choć kobiety są beneficjentkami i zarazem kreatorkami technologii, wciąż borykają się z poważnym problemem niewystarczającej reprezentacji (kobiety zajmują ok. 16% stanowisk specjalistycznych w IT).Ważnym i kontrowersyjnym wątkiem jest luka płacowa. Czy kobiety same rezygnują z wyższych zarobków na rzecz "naprawiania świata"? Gościnie stanowczo odrzucają tę tezę, podkreślając, że poczucie misji i chęć wpływu społecznego nie powinny wykluczać równego wynagrodzenia. Co więcej, raport wskazuje, że ten problem jest bardziej nasilony w startupach niż w korporacjach.Rozmówczynie:Anita Kijanka - właścicielka Come Creations Group z wykształcenia doktor nauk społecznych. Na co dzień wkłada swoje serce w komunikację medialną firm zajmujących się najnowszymi technologiami. O rzeczach skomplikowanych mówi przystępnie w kreatywny sposób. Fitness oraz wspinaczka górska to sporty w których zatraca się bez reszty. W wolnym czasie pasjonatka życia, rozmów z ludźmi i sztuki.Barbara Mierzwińska - wiceprezeska platformy oferującej produkty dla zdrowia i urody GdziePoLek.pl oraz mentorką. Absolwentka SGH na kierunkach Finanse i Bankowość oraz Zarządzanie i Marketing, a także programu CEMS Master's in International Management, posiada międzynarodową kwalifikację ACCA. Ma kilkunastoletnie doświadczenie na stanowiskach C-level w e-commerce, sprzedaży, marketingu i doradztwie strategicznym, w międzynarodowych korporacjach i start-upach. Olena Kolikhova - entuzjastka technologii, pasjonatka innowacji i przedsiębiorczości, ekspertka w dziedzinie nowych technologii dla biznesu. Na co dzień Olena działa w Campus AI. Przez ponad 7 lat Olena pracowała w Microsoft jako Head of Startups w Polsce, gdzie doradzała firmom technologicznym w obszarach związanych z nowymi technologiami i rozwojem biznesu, a także współpracowała z kadrą zarządzającą polskich i międzynarodowych korporacji, wspierając je w transformacji cyfrowej.

In these volatile times, how do we navigate the intersection between values and commerce? Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert and Chobani CEO Hamdi Ulukaya join the New York Times' David Gelles on stage at Masters of Scale Summit to reveal their different strategies for dealing with an activist White House, the pressure for what David calls "anticipatory compliance," and how they grow their businesses while also prioritizing causes like environmental conservation and immigration. The pair also share personal stories that mark key inflection points for their companies, and what most gives them hope for the future.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Dr. Peter Kim sits down with Dr. Manju Dawkins, a dermatologist and co-founder of Thimble Health, to share the inspiring story behind her mission to make needle procedures less painful and more compassionate. What began as a personal moment with her daughter during a routine vaccination grew into a full-scale innovation serving thousands of patients and healthcare professionals. Dr. Dawkins opens up about her journey from physician to entrepreneur, the challenges of balancing a startup with clinical work, and what it truly takes to turn an idea into impact. Her story reminds every doctor listening that they have the power to innovate, create, and lead meaningful change in healthcare. Tune in! Are you looking for a community to encourage you as you begin, or want to accelerate your business to the next level? Then join thousands of physicians who share the same journey of creating their ideal lives through multiple streams of income by joining us in our Facebook communities such as Passive Income Docs and Passive Income MD.

In this Diving Deep episode of Fixing Healthcare, cohosts Dr. Robert Pearl and Jeremy Corr examine two pressing topics: the hidden causes of patient mistrust in doctors and the top ... The post FHC #193: What's fueling medical mistrust & why startups fail appeared first on Fixing Healthcare.

In this episode, Erica welcomes Julie Maison, a Chief Communications Officer for nonprofits and churches. This episode is an open Q&A session where Erica answers questions many new business owners have, including accounting concepts like cash and accrual basis accounting, the differences between an LLC and S-Corp, and the importance of accurate bookkeeping. 00:00 Introduction 00:54 Meet Julie Maison: Communications Expert 02:08 Julie's Journey to Entrepreneurship 04:20 Navigating the Challenges of a New Business 09:55 Understanding Accounting Basics 10:58 Cash vs. Accrual Accounting Explained 17:32 Planning for Financial Success 19:35 Example of Setting Aside Money for Taxes 20:11 Owner's Distribution vs. Salary 23:51 Owner's Distribution Framework 25:43 Sole Proprietorship vs. S Corp 30:05 Strategic Cash Flow Planning 32:43 Common Financial Mistakes 37:28 Retirement Savings for Entrepreneurs EricaGoode.com ____________________ Resources Referenced: Ep4 - Ep7 Consultants & Money: Business Money 101 series Ep86 - Retirement Plans for Consultants ____________________ Connect with Julie | LinkedIn | Website Connect with Erica | LinkedIn | Website | Newsletter

In these volatile times, how do we navigate the intersection between values and commerce? Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert and Chobani CEO Hamdi Ulukaya join the New York Times' David Gelles on stage at Masters of Scale Summit to reveal their different strategies for dealing with an activist White House, the pressure for what David calls "anticipatory compliance," and how they grow their businesses while also prioritizing causes like environmental conservation and immigration. The pair also share personal stories that mark key inflection points for their companies, and what most gives them hope for the future.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, in episode 268, Jay Goltz, Lena McGuire, and Liz Picarazzi discuss a common concern: When does it make sense to buy a building for your business? Under the right circumstances—say, with an SBA loan, a good location, and a little luck—the real estate could end up being worth more than the business itself. But what if the business is just getting started? Or what if the owner is nearing retirement age and may not be around to reap decades of appreciation? Is buying the business still a good idea? Meanwhile, Liz and Lena also compare notes on their ever-evolving tariff challenges. One thing Lena has observed is that some owners in her industry have just had it. They don't want to deal with the uncertainty, and they're just packing it in: “We're going to see who survives all this,” she says, “and I want to be a survivor.” Plus: Liz has her first “aha” moment with an AI tool her team built, one that's already helping convert sales.

Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?David: Unlocking potential.Biotech startups face daunting challenges, but David Kiewlich, Founder and CEO of Tomorrow Biotech Corporation, has created a model that flips the odds. While most startups face a 90% failure rate, David's incubator, Badass Labs, boasts an astounding 95% success rate.The secret? David's incubator takes on time-consuming tasks and provides founders with the tools and support they need to focus on high-value activities. “We take what I call low-value, high-risk tasks off of the responsibility of these early founders,” David explained. By handling procurement, accounting, and regulatory compliance, the incubator saves startups time, money, and frustration.For example, David shared how the incubator's full-service procurement system saves companies more than 70 hours of work while also cutting costs. “Because it's a pooled spend model, it allows us to be one giant customer instead of many little ones,” he said. This approach not only improves efficiency but also doubles the runway for many startups.David's focus goes beyond logistics—he's also deeply invested in coaching founders to grow. He emphasized the importance of coachability, saying, “If they are open to guidance and comfortable with being vulnerable, they'll grow.” This hands-on support ensures founders avoid rookie mistakes, expand their skill sets, and present their companies as professional and investor-ready.The work being done at Badass Labs and Tomorrow Biotech isn't just about improving success rates—it's about saving lives. By accelerating the development of biotech innovations, David's incubator is paving the way for groundbreaking ideas to reach the market faster.If you're inspired by David's approach and want to learn more about his incubator, visit badasslabs.org. With multiple locations across the U.S. and plans to expand, the program is open to biotech, climate tech, and other transformative startups. By helping founders focus on what matters most, David is proving that with the right support, startups can defy the odds and change the world.tl;dr:David Kiewlich's incubator flips the biotech startup success rate from 10% to 95% with unique support.The program removes tedious tasks, saving founders time and enabling them to focus on execution.Coachability is critical—David helps founders grow by fostering their confidence and guiding their development.David shared a superpower: unlocking potential by building up others and inspiring action.Tomorrow Biotech and Badass Labs accelerate innovation, empowering founders to bring life-saving ideas to market.How to Develop Unlocking Potential As a SuperpowerDavid Kiewlich's superpower is his ability to unlock the potential in others by fostering their confidence and helping them grow into their best selves. Reflecting on his life, David shared how he developed this skill early on, saying, “You become sort of focused on how you can lift up and protect everyone around you.” He uses this mindset to empower biotech founders, helping them become “superhumans” who think bigger, execute better, and achieve more.One inspiring story David shared highlights his superpower in action. Years ago, he organized a grassroots effort to rescue surplus food from wholesalers and deliver it to nonprofits across the San Francisco Bay Area. Over the course of a year, he single-handedly moved nearly 600,000 pounds of produce, ensuring it reached those in need instead of ending up in landfills. By showing what's possible, David inspired others to replicate his efforts, amplifying his impact.To develop this superpower, David suggests:Focus on building up others rather than seeking credit for yourself.Encourage people by expressing belief in their abilities.Help others see what's possible by setting an example.Support people in a way that allows them to focus on their strengths.By following David's example and advice, you can make unlocking potential a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileDavid Kiewlich (he/him):Founder and CEO, Tomorrow Biotech CorporationAbout Tomorrow Biotech Corporation: Tomorrow Biotech Corporation consists of an accelerator fund, an early stage fund and includes the Bay Area Disruptor and Startup Support Labs (BADASS Labs) a 501c3, non-profit series of biotech incubators. While the funds are new, the incubator has been in operation for 6 years, supporting dozens of pre-seed through series B (and beyond) companies. With a track record of 50 of 55 company successes for members of the incubator, this ecosystem has a uniquely successful approach to founder support, which has substantially changed the concept and expectations for early stage incubators. BADASS Labs is more than a 501c3, non-profit biotech incubator that rents lab space to small businesses. It is a strategic ally that empowers biotech entrepreneurs to achieve their full potential. By offering a comprehensive suite of services, such as purchasing, waste management, operations and even health insurance plans for its members, BADASS Labs enables its clients to focus on their core competencies and substantially reduce their operational costs. BADASS Labs bridges the gap between research and commercialization, by facilitating novel technologies from academic, national lab or self-generated sources into viable products that can enhance the domestic supply chain and generate regional employment. While we can incubate companies at any stage, we have a particular focus on the earlier side, from Pre-Seed through Series B stages.Website: badasslabs.org, TomorrowBiotech.com, MissionBoosterProcurement.comBiographical Information: Dr. David Kiewlich (Ph.D. in Cell and Developmental Biology) is a serial founder and entrepreneur in biotech. With over 35 years' experience working for industry, as well as 6 startups of his own (in Oncology, Cell Based Therapies and Synthetic Biology), his background is excellently aligned with the needs and struggles of pre-commercialization startups. He founded and runs Tomorrow Biotech, which includes the Bay Area Disruptor and Startup Support Labs (BADASS Labs) a 501c3, non-profit series of biotech incubators, which has supported dozens of pre-seed through series B (and beyond) companies, as well as a startup and early-stage fund. In addition to Tomorrow Biotech, David is also the CSO of a cell based therapy company, focused on autoimmune disease, advisor for several biotech startups and frequent public speaker advocating for increased sustainability and greater Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the sciences.LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/davidkiewlichSupport Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include FundingHope, and Rancho Affordable Housing (Proactive). Learn more about advertising with us here to help us Power Up October.Max-Impact Members(We're grateful for every one of these community champions who make this work possible.)Brian Christie, Brainsy | Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Hiten Sonpal, RISE Robotics | John Berlet, CORE Tax Deeds, LLC. | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Mark Grimes, Networked Enterprise Development | Matthew Mead, Hempitecture | Michael Pratt, Qnetic | Dr. Nicole Paulk, Siren Biotechnology | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Scott Thorpe, Philanthropist | Sharon Samjitsingh, Health Care Originals | Add Your Name HereUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.Impact Cherub Club Meeting hosted by The Super Crowd, Inc., a public benefit corporation, on October 28, 2025, at 1:30 PM Eastern. Each month, the Club meets to review new offerings for investment consideration and to conduct due diligence on previously screened deals. To join the Impact Cherub Club, become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd.SuperCrowdHour, November 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern — Devin Thorpe, CEO and Founder of The Super Crowd, Inc., will lead a session on “Investing with a Self-Directed IRA.” In this session, Devin will explain how investors can use self-directed IRAs to participate in regulated investment crowdfunding while managing taxes and optimizing returns. He'll break down when this strategy makes sense, how to choose the right custodian, and what fees, rules, and risks to watch for. With his trademark clarity and real-world experience, Devin will help you understand how to balance simplicity with smart tax planning—so you can invest confidently, align your portfolio with your values, and make your money work harder for both impact and income.SuperGreen Live, January 22–24, 2026, livestreaming globally. Organized by Green2Gold and The Super Crowd, Inc., this three-day event will spotlight the intersection of impact crowdfunding, sustainable innovation, and climate solutions. Featuring expert-led panels, interactive workshops, and live pitch sessions, SuperGreen Live brings together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and activists to explore how capital and climate action can work hand in hand. With global livestreaming, VIP networking opportunities, and exclusive content, this event will empower participants to turn bold ideas into real impact. Don't miss your chance to join tens of thousands of changemakers at the largest virtual sustainability event of the year.Community Event CalendarSuccessful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events.Impact Accelerator Summit is a live, in-person event taking place in Austin, Texas, from October 23–25, 2025. This exclusive gathering brings together 100 heart-centered, conscious entrepreneurs generating $1M+ in revenue with 20–30 family offices and venture funds actively seeking to invest in world-changing businesses. Referred by Michael Dash, participants can expect an inspiring, high-impact experience focused on capital connection, growth, and global impact.If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 10,000+ changemakers, investors and entrepreneurs who are members of the SuperCrowd, click here.We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

Can your retirement account buy real estate? Startups? Alpaca farms?! Yes. And in this episode, Dana Udumulla from Madison Trust breaks down how self-directed IRAs actually work, what they can (and can't) invest in, and why more commercial real estate investors should be using them to raise capital.Whether you're an accredited investor or a confused podcast co-host (cough Timmy), this conversation is packed with practical takeaways, tax strategies, and jaw-dropping scenarios (like turning $7K/year into $4.75M tax-free).We also get into:Roth vs Traditional IRA pros & consCommon mistakes investors make (and how to avoid getting disqualified)How to structure deals to receive retirement dollarsReal estate, bonus depreciation, and... Brazilian sugar?Don't invest another dollar until you listen. Your future self will thank you.

Show SummaryOn today's episode, we're featuring a conversation with Army Combat Veteran Jaymes Poling and Modern Warrior LIVE — a powerful blend of personal storytelling and music that explores the emotional weight of war and the journey toward healing.Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health. About Today's GuestJaymes Poling is a former infantry leader in the 82nd Airborne Division who served three years in Afghanistan. After coming home, he turned to writing to make sense of his experience, which led to the creation of Modern Warrior LIVE — a powerful blend of personal storytelling and music that explores the emotional weight of war and the journey toward healing.He's since become a speaker and mental health advocate, working with veterans, first responders, and trauma survivors across the country. Through hundreds of engagements nationwide, Jaymes brings a raw, honest voice to conversations about leadership, community, and post-traumatic growth. Links Mentioned During the EpisodeModern Warrior Live Web SitePsychArmor Resource of the WeekThis week's PsychArmor Resource of the Week is the PsychArmor course Supporting Someone with Invisible Wounds. Not all wounds can be seen, and invisible wounds are just as serious as visible ones. This course introduces the four main types of invisible wounds - Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury, Substance Use Disorder, and Depression.   You can find the resource here:  https://learn.psycharmor.org/courses/supporting-someone-with-invisible-wounds    Episode Partner: Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on XPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

Today, we're talking with Curtis Stevens, who, until recently, was Tinder's Director of Product Consumer Insights, and prior to that held product leadership roles at Qualtrics, Amazon, and more. In this episode, Curtis shares: How AI can actually be a tool for human connection His process behind Tinder's transformation into customer-centricity, with real, measurable results How to balance short-term user joy with long-term product innovation and future features And how AI is driving customer experience changes faster than research can follow, and what you can do to keep up Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/curtis-b-stevens/ Chapters 00:00: Intro 03:03: Curtis Stevens' product journey 7:40: Challenges and strategies in customer experience 14:54: Curtis' journey workshops 20:41: AI's role in customer research 27:41: Conclusion Follow LaunchPod on YouTube We have a new YouTube page (https://www.youtube.com/@LaunchPodPodcast)! Watch full episodes of our interviews with PM leaders and subscribe! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket's Galileo AI watches user sessions for you and surfaces the technical and usability issues holding back your web and mobile apps. Understand where your users are struggling by trying it for free at LogRocket.com (https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr). Special Guest: Curtis Stevens.

In this episode, Jess and Jeremy catch up on life and work, and have a chat about the everyone's favorite topic these days.

As a psychology professor at Yale University, Dr. Laurie Santos witnessed a severe mental health crisis among her students. One in four were too depressed to function on most days, and over 60% felt overwhelmingly anxious. This experience inspired her to create Yale's most popular course, Psychology and the Good Life, which teaches evidence-based strategies to rewire one's mindset and find true fulfillment. In this episode, Dr. Laurie dives into the science of happiness and shares practical, research-based techniques to break free from common happiness myths and mental traps that keep us from experiencing true joy.  In this episode, Hala and Dr. Laurie will discuss: (00:00) Introduction (02:10) The College Mental Health Crisis (05:37) The Scientific Definitions of Happiness (07:34) How Culture and Mindset Shape Happiness (12:13) Debunking Common Happiness Myths (25:25) Savoring Relationships and Valuing Health (29:08) Turning What We Know Into Everyday Positivity (38:20) Overcoming the Social Comparison Bias Trap (41:43) Rewiring Your Mindset for Lasting Fulfillment (49:24) Expert Takes on Modern Happiness Concepts Dr. Laurie Santos is a cognitive scientist, psychology professor at Yale University, and host of The Happiness Lab podcast. Her Yale course, Psychology and the Good Life, became the most popular class in the university's history and has reached millions worldwide. As a leading expert in the science of happiness, Dr. Laurie helps people understand why our brains mislead us and how to rewire our minds for overall wellness and genuine joy. Sponsored By: Indeed - Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/PROFITING  Shopify - Start your $1/month trial at Shopify.com/profiting.  Mercury streamlines your banking and finances in one place. Learn more at mercury.com/profiting. Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC. Quo - Get 20% off your first 6 months at Quo.com/PROFITING  Revolve - Head to REVOLVE.com/PROFITING and take 15% off your first order with code PROFITING  Framer- Go to Framer.com and use code PROFITING to launch your site for free.  Merit Beauty - Go to meritbeauty.com to get your free signature makeup bag with your first order.  Pipedrive - Get a 30-day free trial at pipedrive.com/profiting  Airbnb - Find yourself a cohost at airbnb.com/host  Resources Mentioned: Dr. Laurie's Podcast, The Happiness Lab: bit.ly/THL-apple  Dr. Laurie's Website: drlauriesantos.com/  YAP E197 with Scott Galloway: youngandprofiting.co/StrugglngGen   YAP E247 with Arthur Brooks: youngandprofiting.co/Happiness  YAP E342 with Mark Manson: youngandprofiting.co/HardTruth  YAP E29 with Gretchen Rubin: youngandprofiting.co/Secret  Active Deals - youngandprofiting.com/deals  Key YAP Links Reviews - ratethispodcast.com/yap YouTube - youtube.com/c/YoungandProfiting Newsletter - youngandprofiting.co/newsletter  LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/htaha/ Instagram - instagram.com/yapwithhala/ Social + Podcast Services: yapmedia.com Transcripts - youngandprofiting.com/episodes-new  Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Podcast, Business, Business Podcast, Self Improvement, Self-Improvement, Personal Development, Starting a Business, Strategy, Investing, Sales, Selling, Psychology, Productivity, Entrepreneurs, AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Marketing, Negotiation, Money, Finance, Side Hustle, Startup, Mental Health, Career, Leadership, Mindset, Health, Growth Mindset, Biohacking, Motivation, Manifestation, Brain Health, Life Balance, Self-Healing, Sleep, Diet

Trader Joe's breaks every rule of modern retail. They don't do e-commerce. They don't do delivery. No sales, coupons, or loyalty programs. They only stock 4,000 SKUs versus 50,000+ at normal supermarkets. Their parking lots are famously terrible and they're constantly out of your favorite items. Shoppers brave long lines and cramped aisles while overly-friendly employees in Hawaiian shirts try to chat them up. Everything about the Trader Joe's experience seems designed to drive modern consumers away. And yet they generate $2,000+ per square foot in sales — double their nearest competitor in Whole Foods and nearly 4x the industry average — and Americans are obsessed with them. How on earth did a company that so steadfastly refuses to participate in the 21st century build the most beloved grocery chain in America?Today we tell the full story: how “Trader” Joe Coulombe started out cloning 7-Elevens in 1960s Los Angeles, pivoted to slinging hard liquor, discovered the enormous market opportunities for California wine and health food before anyone else, and ultimately built perhaps the most counter-positioned business we've ever studied on Acquired by doing almost everything differently than the supermarket-CPG industrial complex. Tune in for a wild voyage on the high seas of grocery retail!Sponsors:Many thanks to our fantastic Fall ‘25 Season partners:J.P. Morgan PaymentsSentryWorkOSShopifyLinks:Sign up for email updates and vote on future episodes!Worldly Partners' Multi-Decade Trader Joe's StudyBecoming Trader JoeThe Secret Life of GroceriesBuild a Brand Like Trader Joe'sAll episode sourcesCarve Outs:AirPods Pro 3Mario Kart 8More Acquired:Get email updates and vote on future episodes!Join the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Check out the latest swag in the ACQ Merch Store!‍Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.

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In this episode, David Friedman, Chief Information Officer at Abstrax Tech, shares insights on building tech-forward infrastructure, leveraging AI for immediate business impact, and guiding founders on using data effectively to create solutions with real commercial value.

Before AI became a buzzword, a few true believers were already building.Since early 2022, Mati Staniszewski and his team at ElevenLabs have been among them, working to create voices that “actually represent emotions.”He shares with Joubin Mirzadegan how voice AI is transforming diverse fields, from delivering personalized healthcare for different age groups to amplifying creativity in filmmaking.Guest: Mati Staniszewski, co-founder and CEO of ElevenLabsConnect with Mati StaniszewskiXLinkedIn​Connect with JoubinXLinkedInEmail: grit@kleinerperkins.com​​Learn more about Kleiner Perkins

Chase Gallagher wasn't playing video games at 12. He was knocking on doors to build his lawn care hustle. A year later, he sold his dirt bike for a trailer. That relentless drive paid off: his side hustle has exploded into CMG Landscaping, a $1.5 million-a-year operation, with total ventures approaching $2 million annually.In this interview, Chase details the playbook he used to scale his home service business. He breaks down his crucial pivot: shifting from low-margin lawn mowing to high-ticket, project-based landscaping, like drainage work and hardscaping. Chase reveals his customer acquisition strategies, dominating Google Business Profile and local Facebook groups to generate a steady stream of leads.Chase also shares the sales process and communication tactics he uses to close $15,000 average-ticket jobs, highlighting the consultative approach and using design work to sell six-figure projects. He explains why entrepreneurs must invest in marketing before buying equipment and discusses his plans for a coaching platform and private equity. This is the blueprint for scaling a home service company.Takeaways:- The most critical pivot for high-level growth was shifting from low-margin, high-volume lawn mowing to high-ticket, project-based landscaping services.- Drainage work is the most profitable service, followed by large planting projects, as they are high-margin and leverage equipment efficiently.- A massive competitive advantage in home services is simply being professional: answer the phone consistently, show up on time, and provide clear communication.- To win high-ticket sales, use a consultative approach. Arrive as the expert and tell the client what they need (e.g., "You have a drainage problem here"), rather than asking them what they want.- For six-figure projects, the key is to first sell a professional design service. Clients need to see a visual representation before they will commit to a large budget.- The primary marketing focus is dominating the Google Business Profile. Having the most five-star reviews (270+) in his local area is a key driver of leads.- Local Facebook groups are a powerful and low-cost tool for customer acquisition.1 He suggests joining all local groups and having a network ready to recommend your business on posts.- New entrepreneurs should invest in marketing (like a website and Google profile) before buying expensive equipment. Secure the customers and deposits first, then acquire the tools.- Making the strategic decision to switch to online high school at 16 was a key moment, allowing him to work full-time on the business and rapidly scale revenue.- He relies heavily on high-level, in-person mentors, including entrepreneurs running $35M and $400M companies, to guide his business strategy.Tags: Home Services, Retail Goods, Lawn Care, Startup, Google Business, Side hustle, High Ticket SalesResources:Grow your business today: https://links.upflip.com/the-business-startup-and-growth-blueprint-podcast Connect with Chase: https://www.instagram.com/chase_gallagher_/

What happens when early-stage founders realise their go-to-market strategy just isn't working? Do they double down on outdated advice or take a fresh look at how modern buyers actually engage?  In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Richard Lowry, founder of Springboard IQ, to unpack how he's helping startups rebuild broken GTM strategies in just seven days through a crowdsourced, operator-led model that challenges everything we think we know about growth. Richard explains how Springboard IQ brings together six active operators to co-create a go-to-market blueprint that's fast, focused, and grounded in the realities of today's market. This approach delivers practical strategy and design rather than execution, giving founders clarity on where to focus their time and energy. As Richard puts it, founders should save their passion for the demo because that's where it really matters. The conversation explores why technical founders often mis-hire sales talent, why relying on outdated accelerator advice can derail growth, and why many teams hit a “GTM wall” long before real scale begins. We also discuss why the future of GTM might look very different from the digital-first strategies of the past. As inboxes flood with automated outreach and AI-generated content, Richard believes human-led activation through curated events, community experiences, and even spontaneous moments of connection will define the next era of startup growth. It's a conversation that blends practical lessons, honest stories (including one involving a soup kitchen in Lisbon), and a call to bring the human element back to how we sell, connect, and grow. So, could a crowdsourcing strategy from active operators be the smarter way for startups to go to market? And in an era of AI-saturated noise, will the next big differentiator simply be showing up in person? I'd love to hear your thoughts after you listen.

Take a Network Break! Companies spying on…I mean, monitoring…their employees via software called WorkExaminer should be aware of a login bypass that needs to be locked down. On the news front, we opine on whether it’s worth trying to design your way around AWS outages, and speculate on the prospects of a new Ethernet switch... Read more »

Take a Network Break! Companies spying on…I mean, monitoring…their employees via software called WorkExaminer should be aware of a login bypass that needs to be locked down. On the news front, we opine on whether it’s worth trying to design your way around AWS outages, and speculate on the prospects of a new Ethernet switch... Read more »

Take a Network Break! Companies spying on…I mean, monitoring…their employees via software called WorkExaminer should be aware of a login bypass that needs to be locked down. On the news front, we opine on whether it’s worth trying to design your way around AWS outages, and speculate on the prospects of a new Ethernet switch... Read more »

SummaryEn este inspirador episodio de Querido Emprendedor, Ignacio Balderrama conversa con Diego Angarita, un gerente de producto en Walmart con una trayectoria única que combina emprendimiento, trabajo en organizaciones sin fines de lucro y una profunda conexión con la comunidad latina.  Diego relata su labor en Massachusetts con jóvenes puertorriqueños, donde fomentó el respeto por la cultura y la participación activa en asuntos comunitarios como la mejora del almuerzo escolar, mostrando cómo la voz de los jóvenes puede generar cambios reales y significativos. También reflexiona sobre los retos emocionales que enfrentan los emprendedores, la importancia de rodearse de personas que comparten la misma mentalidad y cómo manejar la autocrítica para mantener la motivación.El episodio ofrece además consejos prácticos sobre la recaudación de fondos, destacando que es más efectivo pedir consejos antes que dinero y la importancia de elegir aliados estratégicos que aporten experiencia y compromiso, no solo capital. Finalmente, Diego comparte sus aprendizajes actuales como product manager y su visión para futuros emprendimientos, invitando a la audiencia a valorar la humildad y el aprendizaje constante en el camino emprendedorUn episodio lleno de sabiduría, experiencia y motivación para todos aquellos que buscan crecer y transformar sus ideas en realidades exitosas.LinksIgnacio BalderramaStartup JunkieKiva Northwest ArkansasDiego Angarita

In this episode, Ben Bajarin and Jay Goldberg discuss Intel's recent earnings report, highlighting a sense of stability in the market compared to previous downturns. They explore the demand for CPUs, particularly in the enterprise sector, and the implications of upcoming product launches. The conversation shifts to Intel's foundry developments, where they express optimism about new manufacturing processes and customer engagement. They also analyze the competitive landscape of AI compute infrastructure, particularly focusing on Amazon's challenges with its Tranium chips and the implications of Anthropic's partnership with Google. Finally, they delve into the future of AI agents, discussing the current limitations and potential advancements needed for these technologies to become viable.

Looking to fund your startup? If you're new to the process, fundraising can be difficult to navigate. Not only are there a myriad of ways to go about it, but it can be hard to tell whether the tips, tricks, and advice floating around are based on any evidence at all.So, what is the truth? And what are the actual, data-backed insights that can help you choose the best method of fundraising for your own business?Enter: Peter Walker. As Head of Insights at Carta, he has access to, and industry knowledge about, the vast sets of funding data that will help you cut through the noise. Today, he joins Chris and Yaniv in discussing the real data behind startup funding trends in 2025 and the key takeaways you can apply to your own startups.In this episode, you will:Discover why Silicon Valley valuations often hurt founders more than they helpUnderstand how AI startups now account for nearly half of all venture funding, and what that means for non-AI foundersLearn how lean AI-driven teams are reshaping early-stage hiring, with Series A companies shrinking from 25 employees to just 15See why most founders misunderstand SAFE notesExplore why 70% of startup employees never exercise their equityUncover the reasons behind why nearly 40% of startups lose a co-founder within seven yearsGet clarity on founder vesting, equity splits, and why a six-year vesting schedule may protect your company better than fourReframe your goals as a founder: why chasing “life-changing money” isn't the right reason to start a companyThe Pact Honor the Startup Podcast Pact! If you have listened to TSP and gotten value from it, please:Follow, rate, and review us in your listening appSubscribe to the TSP Mailing List to gain access to exclusive newsletter-only content and early access to information on upcoming episodes: https://thestartuppodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Secure your official TSP merchandise at https://shop.tsp.show/  Follow us here on YouTube for full-video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNjm1MTdjysRRV07fSf0yGg Give us a public shout-out on LinkedIn or anywhere you have a social media followingKey linksGet your question in for our next Q&A episode: https://forms.gle/NZzgNWVLiFmwvFA2A The Startup Podcast website: https://www.tsp.show/episodes/Learn more about Chris and YanivWork 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/  Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/  Follow Yaniv on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/Producer: Justin McArthur https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-mcarthurIntro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang https://web-strategist.com/

Jim Curry is the co-founder and CEO of BuildGroup, a venture firm based in Austin that has raised $330 million since its founding in 2015 and backed companies like Anaconda, Vidmob, DigniFi, and Benefitfocus. He brings more than two decades of experience in product, strategy, and corporate development from roles at Rackspace and Dell, and he co-founded OpenStack, one of the most widely used open source cloud computing platforms. Jim serves on the boards of Generation Serve and the University of Texas School of Undergraduate Studies. He holds degrees from UT Austin and Harvard Business School.In this conversation, we discuss:Jim's journey from Rackspace to launching BuildGroup and why he believes in “longer, slower capital” to support mission-driven foundersHow his experience co-founding OpenStack shaped his thinking on community-driven innovation and open-source softwareWhat AI startups can learn from the cloud era—and why infrastructure still matters in the age of foundation modelsWhy Jim believes VCs often push startups to scale too fast and what sustainable growth looks like in practiceThe impact of AI on venture capital and how BuildGroup thinks about investing in software companies that solve real problemsHow founders can balance product vision with pragmatism, especially when building in volatile marketsResources:Subscribe to the AI & The Future of Work NewsletterConnect with Jim on LinkedInAI fun fact articleOn How to Develop NLP and AI Data Harvesting Using Games and Blockchains To Earn NFTs

#298 Q&A | OK I asked my team for some questions; a bit of a mailbag type of episode. So I sat down solo for this one and answered 15 questions from the Exit Five team about work, life, marketing, and everything in between. We got into everything from my daily routine and how I think about LinkedIn, to the best career advice I've ever gotten, what I'm reading, and a few personal stories I've never shared before.Watch this episode on YouTube on my channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyagkJf6xHw&t=508sTimestamps(00:00) - – Intro (02:08) - – What's your LinkedIn content creation process? (04:53) - – How often do you check Slack and email? (05:53) - – What are you reading or listening to right now? (09:23) - – What does a perfect day look like for you? (11:23) - – Tell your life story in four minutes. (12:08) - – If you could gain any quality or ability, what would it be? (16:08) - – What's your most embarrassing work moment? (18:43) - – What's your favorite all-time book and why? (19:43) - – What's the best career advice you've ever received? (22:03) - – What motivates you when you're feeling unmotivated? (23:08) - – If you could transform into any animal, what would you choose? (23:43) - – What are your biggest pet peeves? (25:33) - – Which team member would you swap lives with for a day? (26:43) - – What's your go-to karaoke song? (27:18) - – If you weren't running Exit Five, what job would you have? (28:58) - – Wrap-up & closing Join 50,0000 people who get our Exit Five Newsletter here: https://www.exitfive.com/newsletterLearn more about Exit Five's private marketing community: https://www.exitfive.com/ ***Today's episode is brought to you by Knak.Email (in my humble opinion) is the still the greatest marketing channel of all-time.It's the only way you can truly “own” your audience.But when it comes to building the emails - if you've ever tried building an email in an enterprise marketing automation platform, you know how painful it can be. Templates are too rigid, editing code can break things and the whole process just takes forever. That's why we love Knak here at Exit Five. Knak a no-code email platform that makes it easy to create on-brand, high-performing emails - without the bottlenecks.Frustrated by clunky email builders? You need Knak.Tired of ‘hoping' the email you sent looks good across all devices? Just test in Knak first.Big team making it hard to collaborate and get approvals? Definitely Knak.And the best part? Everything takes a fraction of the time.See Knak in action at knak.com/exit-five. Or just let them know you heard about Knak on Exit Five.***Thanks to my friends at hatch.fm for producing this episode and handling all of the Exit Five podcast production.They give you unlimited podcast editing and strategy for your B2B podcast.Get unlimited podcast editing and on-demand strategy for one low monthly cost. Just upload your episode, and they take care of the rest.Visit hatch.fm to learn more

We call out why meetings feel endless and show practical ways to make them shorter, clearer and tied to outcomes. Startup chaos meets enterprise structure as we share tactics for agendas, cadence, and guarding your calendar without burning bridges.• naming the meeting problem and calendar overload• one‑on‑ones versus team syncs and scaling with layers• startup reactivity versus enterprise planning horizons• shifting from task lists to outcome‑based management• demanding agendas and clear objectives for invites• using 15‑ and 25‑minute blocks and off‑hour starts• on‑demand time with pre‑reads and owner accountability• blocking focus time and quarterly pruning of recurrings• recognizing structural interdependencies that fuel meeting loadJoin the Discord, buy a baby onesie from our spreadshop, you can give us money because we pay to put this show out there and you can support us and we'd love you for it. Share this pod with your friends, family, neighbors, and everyone you know.Click/Tap HERE for everything Corporate StrategyElevator Music by Julian Avila Promoted by MrSnoozeDon't forget ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ it helps!

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this podcast episode include -Virgin Atlantic has confirmed that their CEO Shai Weiss is leaving the company. He's been in that role since 2019.Navan sets a valuation of up to $6.45 billion and plans to raise about $960 million in its initial public offering.Revolut acquires AI travel agent startup Swifty.The travel technology publication Travolution.com is acquired by travel tech firm Travelsoft.Shares in easyJet jumped by as much as 12% after reports that MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company was considering a takeover of the airline.The most engaged post of the week goes the one by Erika Armstrong, in which the truth behind the "close door" sign in US elevators is revealed.Extra Stories:Finnair washes plane with water?Enterprise Wins the JD Power SurveyDelta has a great Q3 performance You can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on your favorite podcast player or visiting BusinessTravel360.comThis podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

“It can be difficult for people to know who they can speak to about it,” says Amy Lewin, of entrepreneurs who are unhappy in their own companies.  Amy is the Editor at Sifted, a media platform focused on Europe's startup ecosystem and she joins The Conscious Entrepreneur podcast to discuss a survey Sifted recently posed to a number of entrepreneurs, the vast majority of whom reported experiencing poor mental health, high stress and even a strong desire to leave their businesses within the coming year. Though these figures may seem alarming, they merely shed light on common struggles and pressures felt by entrepreneurs which are so often swept under the rug for fear of looking weak or needing to maintain an ultra positive mindset in order to see their businesses succeed. On today's episode Amy will reveal more of the survey's findings as well as what venture capitalists (VCs) can do to support entrepreneurs, in whom they, after all, have a vested interest.    The survey highlights the importance of a community in an entrepreneur's life. Family and friends share the entrepreneur's burden, while simultaneously being unable to relate. Professional networks of like-minded contemporaries can go a long way toward making isolated individuals feel heard and connected, as well as ease the mental health stigma.    Today, Amy shares the common regret shared among most entrepreneurs and why quitting might be the best thing they could do for their careers.    Quotes “It was just a real sign of the personal toll—and not just even on the founders, but on their family, on their friends, on their colleagues—just another reminder that building startups is really tough.”  (4:48 | Amy Lewin)  “Whenever we publish stories about that personal side of company building at Sifted, we get the most amazing response. People love knowing that they're not the only ones. And I think sometimes, startup culture is so much that you've got to be optimistic. You've got to believe that your company can be the one in 100 that's going to really make it. You hear from so many people that your idea is never going to work and you have to believe in it yourself and I think when times are really hard it can be difficult for people to know who they can speak to about it.” (6:27 | Amy Lewin)  “That attitude that's going to be out there from some corners that if you are struggling in any way then you are weak and that you're not in it for the long term, which I obviously don't believe, but is obviously what some people still think.”  (13:04 | Amy Lewin) “Encourage founders to go on holiday. Encourage them to have a personal life. These things are important. We all need to recharge our batteries and ‘visionaries do,' too. There's that famous saying that comes from the VC world: “I've never seen a company go bust because the founder took a week off, but I have seen plenty of companies go bust because the founder didn't.'”  (18:26 | Amy Lewin and Alex Raymond)   Links Connect with Amy Lewin: https://sifted.eu/articles/founder-mental-health-2024   Connect with Alex Raymond: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/afraymond/ Website: https://consciousentrepreneur.us/ HiveCast.fm is a proud sponsor of The Conscious Entrepreneur Podcast. Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm

My Interview with Sergej Kunz, Co-Founder of 1inch.  - DeFi trading volumes soar amid Bitcoin's all-time highs  - How 1inch is bridging the gap between CeFi and DeFi through aggregation and APIs  - The Coinbase–1inch partnership and what it means for Web3 adoption  - Hyperliquid's rapid rise — and what it reveals about DeFi simplicity  - Decentralization, security, and the evolving role of KYC in trading  - U.S. regulatory shifts that are shaping the next phase of DeFi growth  - Why institutional players are increasingly entering the decentralized space Powered by Phoenix Group The full interview is also available on my YouTube channel: YouTube: http://bit.ly/3LtUO7P      

For the first time, MBAs from three European business schools have raised the most money for their startups