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Jason interviews Alex Shieh of The Antifraud Company, who uses AI and investigative techniques to uncover government fraud and collect bounties under the False Claims Act, with the potential to expose billions in fraudulent spending.
Ben Horowitz discusses how AI is transforming venture capital by accelerating decision-making, forcing firms to evaluate investors at the point of investment, and creating opportunities across multiple verticals while reflecting unprecedented market demand.
Jason interviews Sho Takei, co-founder of HyreSearch, about startup recruiting in Japan and the US, discussing AI's impact on hiring, talent acquisition strategies, and cultural differences in the recruitment process.
In this episode, M.G. Siegler and Alex discuss the current state of AI, exploring whether the technology needs a Steve Jobs-like figure, analyzing the AI chaos among big tech companies, and making predictions about the tech landscape in 2026.
A deep dive into venture capital with Alex Rampell, exploring investment strategies, the changing startup landscape, AI's impact on labor and technology, and the critical importance of finding high-agency founders who can materialize labor, capital, and customers.
A Stanford-trained scientist explores the cutting-edge world of magnetogenetics, developing a new technology at Nonfiction Labs that could revolutionize cancer therapies by using magnets to precisely control drug targeting in the body.
Alex Rampell discusses Andreessen Horowitz's $15B fundraise, venture capital strategies, and the evolving landscape of technology investment, emphasizing the importance of finding high-agency founders who can materialize labor, capital, and customers.
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev discusses the company's record year, expanding to 11 business lines generating over $100M in annual revenue, innovative earnings calls, prediction markets, tokenization efforts, and long-term vision for global financial domination.
Ben Horowitz discusses how Andreessen Horowitz has scaled venture capital by building a platform that provides real support for entrepreneurs, focusing on network, operating experience, and helping founders navigate complex challenges across multiple technology sectors.
Shaan Puri shares his journey of strategically choosing to be broke for a year, focusing on learning and personal growth, and discusses the importance of project selection, network, and doing work you genuinely enjoy.
Ben Horowitz discusses the evolution of Andreessen Horowitz, explaining how they built a venture capital firm focused on providing entrepreneurs with network, advice, and platform services by scaling strategically and hiring experienced founders and CEOs.
Shuo Wang shares her journey of building Deel from a crypto payments platform to a global HR and payroll solution, highlighting the company's rapid growth, focus on global talent hiring, and commitment to solving complex compliance challenges across 150+ countries.
A deep tech venture capitalist shares his journey from PhD engineer to investor, emphasizing that people matter more than technology and success is about recruiting great talent, building relationships, and finding founders who can adapt and execute.
Joshua Browder, founder of DoNotPay, shares insights on investing in early-stage founders by prioritizing grit, personal connection to the problem, and creating momentum, emphasizing that making one truly great decision each year can be more impactful than constant incremental optimization.
Sam and Shaan answer listener questions about business, personal experiences, and potential career paths, offering insights on hiring, investing, and life strategies while sharing personal anecdotes and advice.
Kevin Hartz discusses his journey investing in and building technology companies, from early successes like PayPal and Eventbrite to his current venture capital firm A*, which focuses on backing young founders and investing heavily in AI and early-stage companies.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang discusses the transformative potential of AI in 2025, highlighting advancements in reasoning, robotics, and productivity across industries while refuting doomsday narratives and emphasizing the importance of open source and nuanced technological development.
Guy Raz and Jack Conte provide advice to three entrepreneurs: a coffee shop owner looking to create a honeymoon-themed subscription service, a food kit company wanting to expand to adult audiences, and a handwriting program founder seeking to market her product to schools.
A wide-ranging discussion of recent tech industry developments, including NVIDIA's $20B acquisition of Groq, Meta's $2B purchase of Manus, OpenAI's stock-based compensation strategy, Navan's IPO challenges, and the emerging trend of "invisible unemployment" driven by AI's impact on the labor market.
In this a16z podcast episode, Marc Andreessen shares his insights on AI's transformative potential, discussing the technology's rapid development, its impact across industries, the ongoing race between open and closed source models, and the complex geopolitical dynamics of AI innovation between the US and China.
Dr. Benjamin Hardy explores how scaling a business requires setting impossible goals, raising your floor, finding super who's, and letting go of paths that no longer serve your future growth.
Reed Hastings discusses the founding and growth of Netflix, focusing on key strategies like talent density, content portfolio approach, and long-term vision from DVD rental to streaming, while also sharing insights on leadership, board roles, and his current interests in education and AI.
Jason and Alex discuss major tech and startup news, including Nvidia's $20B Groq acquisition, Yann LeCun leaving Meta, and the potential IPOs of companies like OpenAI and Discord in 2026.
In a wide-ranging conversation, Marc Andreessen argues that AI will dramatically amplify human potential, challenge fears of existential risk, and serve as a democratizing force that can help solve global challenges while empowering individuals across every domain of human activity.
Michael Dubin transforms a chance encounter with a warehouse full of razors into Dollar Shave Club, creating a viral marketing video that disrupts the razor market and leads to a billion-dollar Unilever acquisition in just five years.
Spenser Skates shares the story of Amplitude's early struggles, how persistence and a focus on understanding user behavior through data analytics helped the company survive and ultimately become a successful publicly traded company.
Alan Chang, former Revolut executive and CEO of Fuse Energy, shares his journey from scaling Revolut to $75 billion to building Fuse Energy from $2M to $400M in revenue in just three years, emphasizing extreme work ethic, no excuses, and ambitious expansion.
Ryan Kidd discusses the AI safety research landscape, MATS' mission to develop talent across diverse research tracks, and the program's approach to identifying and supporting promising researchers working on critical AI alignment challenges.
John Mackey, the co-founder of Whole Foods Market, shares his entrepreneurial journey from a small natural foods store in Austin to building a Fortune 500 company, driven by a missionary zeal to change the way America eats and a belief in conscious capitalism.
Clay Finck discusses his 2025 portfolio additions, investment philosophy focused on quality businesses and exceptional founder-operators, and how he evaluates stocks beyond short-term market narratives.
A panel of AI investment experts discuss the massive capital influx into AI, highlighting the insatiable demand for compute infrastructure, applications, and the potential risks of unequal wealth creation and energy constraints.
Ben Horowitz discusses leadership, culture, and innovation through stories about the internet's development, wartime vs. peacetime CEOs, and the critical importance of individual actions in shaping the world, drawing insights from historical figures like Toussaint Louverture and highlighting the unique challenges in bio and healthcare innovation.
Chris Van Dusen shares insights on building successful businesses, navigating venture capital, and helping founders create long-term value through disciplined investing, strategic partnerships, and operational excellence.
Guy Kawasaki shares his journey from a jewelry factory salesman to Apple's Chief Evangelist, breaking down timeless sales principles, the importance of evangelism, and how to pitch and demo like a pro while emphasizing preparation, likability, and the power of showing up.
A deep dive into five emerging business opportunities in 2026, including AI workflow solutions, digital sports betting, homesteading and preparation, religious-focused brands, and lifespan optimization, highlighting how entrepreneurs can capitalize on technological and societal shifts.
Jimmy Soni discusses the broken traditional publishing system, the potential for digital distribution, and Infinite Books' mission to revolutionize publishing by prioritizing authors' success, leveraging technology, and marketing books more effectively over longer time horizons.
Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz discuss Andreessen's Techno-Optimist Manifesto, exploring how technological innovation can drive progress, overcome pessimism, and create opportunities for marginalized communities through free markets and technological advancement.
Alex Hormozi delivers a brutally honest guide to achieving success in your twenties and thirties, emphasizing the importance of taking asymmetric bets, focusing intensely on one thing, working hard and smart, and being willing to make sacrifices to achieve your goals.
In this Advice Line episode, entrepreneurs seek guidance on leveraging AI, social media strategies, and reigniting business growth, with insights from successful founders Randy Hetrick, Todd Graves, and Mei Xu.
Citrini unveils his "26 Trades for 2026" thematic watchlist, focusing on the emerging "phase two" of the AI trade, which emphasizes utilizing AI to streamline bureaucracies, reduce headcounts, and improve corporate margins across various sectors.
David Senra discusses his new podcast, focusing on conversations with long-term, successful founders who have built durable businesses, aiming to provide an alternative narrative to the typical startup, scale, and sell approach while highlighting the importance of longevity and continuous learning in entrepreneurship.
Russell Brunson reveals the hidden psychological techniques of persuasion used by Freud, Bernays, and Kennedy, showing how entrepreneurs can ethically harness these powerful mind-control strategies to move crowds and generate sales through one-to-many presentations.
In this episode, Alex Hormozi shares 26 hard-earned lessons from 2025, including insights on mental toughness, business scaling, talent acquisition, delegation, and maintaining motivation, all while reflecting on personal challenges like losing his mother and breaking a Guinness World Record for book sales.
Jason, Lon, and Alex recap the most memorable moments from This Week in Startups in 2025, handing out "Twisty Awards" for categories like best name drops, biggest trends, most controversial moments, and top dad jokes.
Martin Casado discusses the AI boom, comparing it to the 1990s tech wave, and explains why he believes we're still in the early stages of the cycle, with significant opportunities for innovation and value creation in areas like AI coding and infrastructure.
Mark Cuban explores the potential and challenges of AI, discussing his investment strategies, the importance of vertical AI solutions, and why he believes AI won't replace human creativity and sentience.
Nick Kokonas discusses transforming the restaurant and hospitality industry through innovative business strategies, focusing on understanding what you're selling, knowing your customers, and creating unique experiences that can be efficiently marketed and delivered.
Jason discusses his dream mega-purchases like private aviation and expensive Corvettes, while sharing insights on startup investing, AI's future in SaaS, and taking founder questions during a holiday episode of This Week in Startups.
David Royce shares his journey from a struggling college salesman to building a $500 million pest control empire by focusing on sales training, culture, and creating systems that allow businesses to scale beyond the founder's direct involvement.
Jonathan Lacoste, founder of Space VC, shares insights on investing in frontier tech startups, emphasizing the importance of tracking founder talent migration, understanding the distinction between deep and frontier tech, and the critical role of grit and mission-driven entrepreneurship in emerging technological sectors.
A mother-daughter team transforms chocolate-covered almonds by creating a thinly coated, lower-sugar snack that grows from a home kitchen experiment to a $100 million brand through relentless work, nearly failing financially, and ultimately becoming profitable.
Matt MacInnis, CPO of Rippling, shares contrarian leadership insights around maintaining intensity, fighting organizational entropy, providing direct feedback, and the importance of extraordinary efforts in building successful businesses.
Brian Halligan reflects on his entrepreneurial journey at HubSpot, discussing the challenges and joys of building a billion-dollar company, the evolution of startup culture, and his insights on leadership, happiness, and the future of technology.
Gary Vaynerchuk shares insights into VaynerMedia's unique approach to marketing, emphasizing the importance of social creative, trends, authenticity, and building brands through digital platforms while maintaining a culture of kindness and accountability.
A real estate agent in Hawaii discusses scaling her business by consistently creating engaging Facebook Live videos showcasing luxury homes, potentially quadrupling her monthly revenue by doing five house tours per week.
Josh Meier and Jack Dent from Chai Discovery discuss how their AI models are revolutionizing drug discovery by rapidly designing novel antibodies with promising drug-like properties, potentially transforming the biotech industry's approach to developing new therapies.
In this classic episode, Ric Elias shares insights on building Red Ventures, the power of cultural values, and his transformative experience surviving the Hudson River plane crash, ultimately revealing a philosophy centered on purpose, well-being, and personal growth.
Ian Brooke, founder of Astro Mechanica, discusses his mission to enable low-cost, long-range supersonic flight by developing a comprehensive approach to aircraft design, manufacturing, and operations.
YC partners reflect on 2025's AI landscape, highlighting stabilization, shifting model dominance with Anthropic and Gemini gaining ground, and the promising potential for AI startups in the deployment phase of technological innovation.
Former Wall Street investment banker Tan Gera shares his transformative journey from losing millions in the 2018 crypto crash to building a 9-figure global crypto education company by strategically reinvesting, targeting overlooked market segments, and creating high-value educational offerings.
James Cadwallader discusses how his company Profound helps brands maintain visibility and control their narrative in the emerging AI-driven search landscape, where ChatGPT and other AI models are becoming the primary discovery platforms for consumers.
In this annual ask-me-anything episode, Scott Galloway, Ed Elson, and Claire Miller answer listener questions about everything from Scott's investment in a professional soccer team to their personal splurges, and whether Scott plans to run for public office.
A hilarious card game concept born in Hawaii transforms from a $10,000 Kickstarter goal into a $9 million crowdfunding phenomenon and a gaming company that has sold over 60 million card and board games.
A lively end-of-year podcast episode reviewing 2025's top founders, funds, companies, and making predictions for 2026, including potential tech IPOs, stock performance, and the potential impact of AI on employment.
Peter Thiel discusses how to build innovative startups by creating unique technologies, finding small winnable markets, and developing differentiated approaches that can become monopolies, emphasizing the importance of doing something genuinely new rather than incrementally improving existing solutions.
A thoughtful exploration of investing wisdom with Nima Shaye, focusing on the importance of understanding a business's qualitative roots, embracing long-term thinking, and surrendering to market uncertainty while maintaining a disciplined, patient approach.
Eddie Hartman, co-founder of LegalZoom, shares insights on why 72% of businesses fail and provides practical strategies for entrepreneurs to build sustainable, scalable companies by understanding value, pricing, customer retention, and the importance of evolving with market needs.
Sam Parr shares insights on copywriting, emphasizing long-form content, writing simply at a fourth-grade reading level, and the importance of understanding your audience's emotions while telling a compelling story.
A live podcast episode featuring conversations with Alex Boris, Dean Ball, and Peter Wildeford exploring AI developments, policy challenges, and forecasts for 2026, covering topics like the RAISE Act, chip sales to China, AI agent capabilities, and potential technological paradigm shifts.
Gary Vee discusses content creation strategies, the importance of consistent reps, leveraging AI, and providing value to audiences across different social media platforms while focusing on business performance over vanity metrics.
After losing her father to COVID-19, Hala Taha transformed her grief into entrepreneurial success by launching YAP Media, growing her podcast network, and building a personal brand that now reaches millions of entrepreneurs.
Gerald Marolf, Chief Product Officer at On Running, discusses the art of creating emotionally resonant products, the challenges of physical versus digital product development, and the importance of brand personality and innovation in the athletic and lifestyle market.
Brazilian tech entrepreneur Fabricio Bloisi discusses his journey from founding mobile content company Movile to becoming CEO of Prosus, sharing insights on building successful tech companies across emerging markets through innovative culture, strategic investments, and global technology scaling.
In this episode, Elena Verna discusses how Lovable, an AI-powered app builder, hit $200M ARR in under a year by reimagining growth strategies, focusing on innovation over optimization, building a lovable product, and giving away credits to drive word-of-mouth and user adoption.
Jason Calacanis shares insights on his media journey, investing strategy at Launch, lessons from the All-In Podcast, and personal experiences with Elon Musk and Tesla while discussing his approach to podcasting, venture capital, and startup investing.
A candid conversation with David George from a16z about AI investment strategies, the changing landscape of venture capital, and why finding founders with exceptional strengths matters more than worrying about theoretical competition.
Helen Hastings founded Quanta, an AI-powered accounting software for software and services companies, by first having humans do the work of analyzing financial data, which helped her raise $20 million and develop a more efficient, AI-driven accounting platform that provides real-time financial insights.
Bill Gurley explores the journey of pursuing a dream career, sharing insights from successful entrepreneurs like Bob Dylan and Danny Meyer, while discussing the importance of passion, learning, and adaptability in navigating career transitions, particularly in the context of emerging technologies like AI.
Jamie Lee from Tamarack Global shares insights on generating venture capital alpha through founder referrals, asymmetric information, and deep diligence, while exploring emerging technologies like humanoid robotics and the future of labor automation.
In this episode, Mike Cessario discusses how he founded Liquid Death, a beverage brand that uses humor and irreverent marketing to make healthy water and sparkling drinks appealing to a broad audience by transforming traditional advertising into entertainment.
An engaging fireside chat about marketing, branding, and the critical importance of having a great product, featuring insights from Gary Vee and Poppi founder Allison Ellsworth on how to build a brand that resonates with consumers.
Rob explores listener questions about freemium retention rates, delegating core SaaS skills at different company stages, whether great founders can succeed with any product, and the risks of building on third-party or no-code platforms.
A deep dive into Greylock Partners' approach to venture capital, focusing on their core values of service to entrepreneurs, their unique talent model, and insights into current venture strategies across early-stage initiations, horizontal software, and the evolving AI landscape.
Henry Ellenbogen discusses his investment philosophy of identifying and backing the rare 1% of companies that drive long-term returns, focusing on understanding people, change, and the potential for durable growth across various industries.
Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank transform home improvement retail by founding Home Depot, creating a revolutionary business model focused on customer service, everyday low pricing, empowered employees, and a culture that prioritizes helping customers over corporate bureaucracy.
A deep dive into iRobot's bankruptcy, exploring how the failed Amazon acquisition and regulatory challenges led to the company's downfall and eventual sale to a Chinese robotics manufacturer.
Real estate entrepreneur John Gafford shares insights on vertical integration, personal responsibility, investing in real estate, and the importance of giving back, drawing from his experiences building Simply Vegas and writing his book "Escaping the Drift."
Evan Spiegel discusses Snap's journey as a middle-child tech company, its focus on AR glasses powered by AI, and the importance of maintaining an independent, user-centric platform while navigating the competitive tech landscape.
Three tech entrepreneurs transform the funding landscape by creating an open, democratic crowdfunding platform that challenges traditional gatekeepers and helps creators bring their projects to life during the 2008 financial crisis.
David George, a General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, discusses the firm's investment strategy, the evolving landscape of venture capital, the potential of AI startups, and the importance of backing founders with exceptional strengths across various market opportunities.
Alex Smerczniak shares how Franzy.com is revolutionizing franchise ownership by providing a comprehensive platform that helps entrepreneurs find, evaluate, and invest in franchises across various industries, with a focus on democratizing business ownership and creating multiple income streams.
A deep dive into Colzen Capital's innovative pre-exit liquidity strategy that provides founders and executives with structured equity financing, enabling them to unlock liquidity while maintaining upside potential in late-stage venture companies.
A deep dive into SpaceX's $800 billion valuation, potential IPOs for Anthropic and Databricks in 2026, Netflix's acquisition of Warner Brothers, and discussions on AI model dynamics, Chinese open-source models, and the evolving venture capital landscape.
A venture capital roundtable featuring Bryan Kim and David Clark explores the AI landscape, discussing startup valuations, growth potential, and whether the current AI market constitutes a bubble, while highlighting innovative strategies for founders and emerging technological opportunities.
Dr. Fei-Fei Li discusses her journey from a curious child in China to a leading AI researcher, exploring the development of ImageNet, her views on AI's civilizational impact, and her current work at World Labs developing spatial intelligence technology to help humans create, learn, and interact with digital worlds.
Ryan Serhant discusses how he transformed his real estate career by leveraging social media, building a media company that sells real estate, and creating an authentic, vulnerable brand that helps agents and clients move faster and better.
An in-depth exploration of the AI race between the US and China, highlighting technological advancements, geopolitical strategies, and the potential implications of AI development across robotics, computing, and space technologies.
A deep dive into Sequoia's partnership model, exploring how they find and partner with outlier founders, their approach to venture investing, and the importance of conviction, courage, and continuous improvement in selecting the most important companies of tomorrow.
Kara Swisher offers a sharp-witted critique of big tech leaders and emerging technologies, highlighting the potential of AI in healthcare, the importance of friction in innovation, and the need for creative solutions to technological disruption.
In this episode, Kieran Flanagan and Logan Kilpatrick from Google explore the transformative capabilities of Gemini 3, demonstrating how AI can revolutionize marketing workflows through interactive landing pages, rapid prototyping, data visualization, and image generation with Nano Banana Pro.
Jack Zhang, the co-founder of Airwallex, shares his journey from a small town in China to building a global fintech company, turning down a billion-dollar Stripe acquisition offer and transforming the way businesses move money internationally.
Big Tech podcast discusses the AI device wars, with Meta poaching Apple talent, the potential end of the Metaverse, OpenAI's Code Red response to Gemini, and Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Brothers Discovery.
Joubin Mirzadegan shares how his career-long frustration with broken sales infrastructure led him to co-found Roadrunner, a startup using AI to streamline configure-price-quote (CPQ) processes and put revenue back in motion.
Willem Avé, Square's head of product, discusses the company's evolution from a simple payment reader to a comprehensive commerce platform, focusing on how AI and a new functional organizational structure will help small businesses make better decisions and grow.
Gregg Renfrew returns to discuss her entrepreneurial journey, detailing how she bought back her clean beauty company Beautycounter out of foreclosure, shut it down to save it, and relaunched as Counter with a renewed mission to empower women and continue fighting for clean, safe consumer products.
In this episode, Dave Gerhardt and Josh Lowman discuss the nuances of category creation in B2B marketing, emphasizing the importance of becoming "irreplaceable" by developing a unique position in customers' minds that goes beyond simply naming a new category.
Tarek Mansour, CEO of Kalshi, discusses the prediction market platform's massive $1BN raise, its rivalry with Polymarket, and its mission to democratize financial market participation through innovative trading on events ranging from sports to politics.
A candid exploration of the conservative movement's internal fractures, the challenges facing young Americans, and Brett Cooper's personal journey into motherhood, touching on politics, culture, and the evolving perspectives of Gen Z.
A dynamic discussion of OpenAI's "Code Red" moment, exploring the fierce AI competition, market share shifts, and the strategic challenges faced by Sam Altman and ChatGPT against rivals like Google's Gemini, Anthropic's Claude, and Elon Musk's Grok.
Jesse Cole transforms a struggling college summer baseball team into the Savannah Bananas, a billion-dollar entertainment empire by reimagining baseball as a fan-first, high-energy experience that prioritizes fun over traditional sports norms.
In this episode, Sean Frank, CEO of Ridge, shares insights on e-commerce success, discussing how the company scales through strategic marketing, product expansion, and lean operations while maintaining a focus on profitability and adaptability.
Max Levchin, co-founder and CEO of Affirm, discusses how his Buy Now, Pay Later company differentiates itself from traditional credit cards by offering transparent, no-hidden-fee lending with a focus on responsible borrowing and individual transaction underwriting.
A wide-ranging discussion of AI, robotics, health, and potential alien technologies, covering everything from AGI timelines and job automation to protein folding breakthroughs, humanoid robots, and the possibility of extraterrestrial intelligence.
A deep dive into recruiting the top 0.1% of engineering talent in the AI ecosystem, exploring how talent density, not headcount, is the key predictor of startup success in the current technology landscape.
A comprehensive exploration of business wisdom covering topics like discipline, sales, scaling, team building, branding, and the importance of long-term thinking, with actionable insights drawn from Alex Hormozi's personal entrepreneurial experiences.
April Dunford shares five key insights about product positioning, revealing how to make your product's unique value clear, teach buyers to spot competitors' false claims, and craft a compelling narrative that only your company can tell.
A live podcast discussion exploring the latest tech and venture capital news, including the Thrive and OpenAI partnership, Databricks' massive funding round, the challenges of SaaS growth, and the potential of AI to disrupt traditional industries like wealth management.
In this episode, Grant Lee and Kristin Fracchia from Gamma discuss how AI is revolutionizing company growth, revealing how they built a $2B company with just 50 people by leveraging AI workflows, innovative org design, and integrating AI tools across their business processes.
Jason Calacanis interviews Jonathan Swanson, founder of Athena, about delegating effectively, using AI-enhanced assistants, and how Athena helps founders and executives reclaim their time by matching them with highly trained remote assistants.
Christian von Koenigsegg, driven by a lifelong passion for cars, founded Koenigsegg Automotive at 22 with no engineering experience, embodying an unapologetic pursuit of greatness by creating uniquely innovative hypercars that push the boundaries of performance and design.
A groundbreaking startup called Hertha Metals is revolutionizing steel production in the United States by developing a cleaner, more cost-effective process that uses natural gas instead of coal, potentially reducing emissions by 50% and production costs by up to 30%.
In this episode, Dan Shipper and Paul Ford dive deep into the transformative potential of Claude Opus 4.5, exploring how AI is revolutionizing software development, challenging traditional job roles, and creating a new paradigm of technological interaction.
An insider's deep dive into building a durable venture capital firm by focusing on high-access Series A investments, operational support for founders, and maintaining consistent performance across investment vintages.
Ben Horowitz shares insights on leadership, confrontation, and culture, emphasizing the importance of being honest, making tough decisions, and creating memorable cultural rules that drive specific behaviors.
A deep dive into David Sacks' role as the White House AI czar reveals potential conflicts of interest as he pushes policies that could benefit companies he and his friends have invested in, sparking debate about Silicon Valley's influence in government.
A heartfelt exploration of entrepreneurship as rebellion, with Jeni Britton sharing how her ice cream business was built like a lovingly crafted mixtape - driven by vision, service, and a desire to bring people together through creativity and connection.
Ben Horowitz shares insights on leadership, culture, and entrepreneurship, revealing his approach to tough conversations, the importance of confidence in CEOs, and his passion for supporting pioneers in industries like hip hop through his Paid in Full Foundation.
In this episode, Oren Klaff shares his expertise on negotiation, status control, and deal-making, revealing powerful strategies for entrepreneurs to navigate high-stakes conversations and level the playing field with more powerful counterparts.
Kevin O'Leary shares his entrepreneurial wisdom, revealing critical insights on building successful businesses, managing personal growth, and the importance of focusing on signal over noise while navigating the challenging journey of entrepreneurship.
Jeanne DeWitt Grosser shares insights on transforming go-to-market strategies in the AI era, discussing the rise of the go-to-market engineer, innovative sales tactics, and how companies can leverage AI to create more personalized, efficient sales processes.
Bradley Tusk shares insights from his work with Travis Kalanick at Uber, discussing how he transitioned from political consulting to venture capital, ultimately deciding to close his traditional VC fund in favor of an equity-for-services model focused on helping startups navigate regulatory challenges.
Michael Mignano, co-founder of Anchor and now a partner at Lightspeed Ventures, discusses how AI is transforming consumer startups by making previously "impossible" ideas accessible, with insights on media, distribution, and the future of creative tools.
A deep dive into how OpenAI is shifting from a single general-purpose model to a portfolio of specialized systems, discussing model customization, fine-tuning, agent workflows, and the evolving landscape of AI platforms.
Gary Vee provides entrepreneurs and social media marketers with strategic insights on growing their businesses through organic social media content, emphasizing the importance of creating platform-specific content, building a strong brand, and focusing on views as a key metric for success.
In this episode, Alex Hormozi challenges entrepreneurs' limiting beliefs about market saturation, arguing that most businesses have only tapped into a tiny fraction of their potential market and that skill, not market size, is the real barrier to growth.
Molly Bloom recounts her journey from running high-stakes poker games in LA and NYC to facing mob threats, FBI investigations, and ultimately turning her experiences into a successful book and movie.
In this episode, Pablos Holman, a hacker and inventor, discusses his journey through technology, from early computer hacking to working with Blue Origin and Intellectual Ventures, and shares his vision for deep tech innovation that can solve big global problems.
James Wang discusses the current state of venture capital, highlighting the collision of public and private markets, the dry powder bubble, and the challenges facing VCs as they navigate investments in emerging technologies like AI, while also exploring the potential transformative impacts and limitations of artificial intelligence.
George Heaton, co-founder of Represent, shares how a two-year trademark battle nearly destroyed his brand but ultimately sparked a creative fire that propelled the company to massive success, detailing the brand's growth from a small UK operation to a global fashion powerhouse valued at over $250 million.
Julia DeWahl shares the story of Antares, a startup developing small nuclear micro-reactors for the US military and critical infrastructure, discussing the regulatory shifts, market potential, and vision for resilient, clean energy solutions.
A deep dive into China's economic slowdown reveals a complex picture of declining investment, potential rebalancing, and the challenging realities of the gig economy, while exploring China's ambiguous role as both a climate saint and sinner.
Familify pivots from their meditation app Storybook to Theo, a Bible stories app that quickly overtakes their original product by focusing on faith-based content and discovering a hungry market for Christian storytelling.
John Briseno shares a transformative journey from addiction, jail, and immigration challenges to becoming a multi-millionaire high-ticket sales leader who now helps others achieve life-changing success through sales training and mentorship.
An inspiring conversation with Jamie Siminoff, the inventor of Ring doorbell, who shares his entrepreneurial journey, innovative problem-solving approach, and his passion for revitalizing small towns like La Belle, Missouri.
In this episode, Ben Wilson discusses the qualities of great leaders and founders throughout history, exploring how vision, singular focus, and an ability to create chaos and push through uncertainty are key traits of world-changing individuals like John D. Rockefeller, Napoleon, and Elon Musk.
Max Altman discusses his journey in venture capital, from early investments in companies like Reddit and Rippling to founding Saga Ventures, sharing insights on seed investing, the challenges of the VC landscape, and his strategy for building a boutique early-stage fund.
An in-depth exploration of Google's Gemini 3 AI model, its groundbreaking benchmarks, and potential implications for transforming industries from software development to manufacturing, with insights from leading AI experts.
Rahul Vohra discusses how Superhuman was acquired by Grammarly, rebranded the combined companies, and shares insights into building a successful product, the importance of game design principles, and his vision for an AI-powered productivity suite.
Stewart Butterfield shares insights on product development, leadership, and company culture, discussing mental models like utility curves, the importance of comprehension over friction, generosity in business, and the challenges of building successful products.
Vlad Tenev discusses the evolution of online brokerage platforms, Robinhood's journey from launching during the financial crisis to becoming a multi-product financial platform, and explores emerging trends like prediction markets, tokenization, and AI's impact on financial services.
A deep dive into the venture capital landscape, discussing Cursor's massive $2.3BN raise, the potential for AI coding platforms, market dynamics, potential tech bubble indicators, and the evolving landscape of private and public markets.
Misha Laskin, co-founder of Reflection AI, discusses the company's mission to build frontier open intelligence, arguing that open-source AI models can compete with closed models and that the West needs to counter the rise of Chinese open-source AI technologies.
A deep dive into how Silicon Valley is returning to its Cold War roots, rebuilding America's industrial base through defense, energy, aerospace, and manufacturing technologies, driven by a new generation of founders who understand the urgent need to innovate and compete with China.
Pete Kadens shares his journey of building Green Thumb Industries from scratch into a multibillion-dollar cannabis company by focusing on unsexy strategies, targeting overlooked markets, and creating an ownership culture that prioritizes profitability, employee empowerment, and social impact.
Discover how to generate thousands of leads in any niche by offering strategic, valuable lead magnets that solve a specific problem and create desire for your core product.
Kevin Bartchlett builds a $9M compost toilet company from scratch, only to walk away with nothing after his handshake agreement with his business partner fails to secure his promised equity.
Jason and Alex discuss Jeff Bezos returning as co-CEO of Project Prometheus, a new AI-focused startup raising $6.2 billion to bridge digital and physical worlds, while also covering Ramp's $300M funding, crypto market shifts, and potential impacts of AI on the job market.
A deep dive into emerging AI technologies, covering topics like AI-driven scientific breakthroughs, global economic challenges, energy infrastructure, and the potential for AI to solve major global problems while navigating societal disruption.
Shaun Maguire provides insights into Elon Musk's unique leadership style, describing Elon as not just an individual, but a collective of about 20 highly trusted, competent people who can autonomously execute his vision with precision.
Aidan Gomez, co-founder and CEO of Cohere, discusses the transformative potential of AI in enterprise, reflecting on his journey from Google Brain researcher to building an AI platform focused on deploying large language models across critical industries.
Kyle Grieve explores the remarkable journey of Home Depot's founders Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank, detailing how they transformed a bold entrepreneurial vision into a $300 billion retail powerhouse through innovative strategies, customer-centric culture, and a relentless commitment to empowerment and low prices.
Joshua Browder, founder of DoNotPay, discusses his journey from creating iPhone app themes to building a consumer rights technology company, sharing insights about his anti-authority approach, startup challenges, and commitment to helping people fight unfair fees and systems.
Steven Wang, founder of dub, shares insights on Gen Z investing, copy trading, and building a platform that empowers retail investors to follow successful traders' strategies by leveraging social media and technology.
Dean Graziosi shares how technology and AI have dramatically lowered barriers to entry for entrepreneurs, making it easier than ever to turn personal experiences, skills, and passions into profitable online businesses during this golden age of opportunity.
Grant Lee, CEO of Gamma, shares the inspiring story of building an AI-powered presentation tool that reached $100M ARR in just over two years, driven by a relentless focus on creating a magical first-user experience, leveraging micro-influencer marketing, and maintaining a lean, experimental approach to product development.
Tony Fernandes shares how he bought AirAsia for just 30 cents, transformed it into the fourth-largest airline in Asia, and built a culture-driven company that empowers employees to achieve their dreams.
A wide-ranging conversation with Will Gaybrick, President of Technology and Business at Stripe, covering the company's strategies in stablecoins, AI, payments infrastructure, risk management, and why they haven't gone public yet.
Chet Pipkin joins Guy Raz to offer advice to three early-stage entrepreneurs: Daniel from EarthSuds, Meredith from Sideline Bags, and Ryan from Rolflex, helping them navigate challenges in product design, inventory management, and B2B sales.
A deep dive into Sequoia's leadership transition, Michael Burry's short on Nvidia and Palantir, the fundraising landscape for AI startups, and the evolving dynamics of venture capital in the AI era.
Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella discusses how the company is preparing for AGI by building massive, interconnected data centers, developing its own AI models, and positioning itself as a flexible, trust-worthy hyperscale infrastructure provider for multiple AI models and global markets.
Henrik Werdelin discusses how AI is democratizing entrepreneurship, enabling a new model of "portfolio entrepreneurship" where founders create multiple AI agents to serve a specific customer group and solve their problems.
Dan Martell breaks down a comprehensive six-phase roadmap for scaling a business, guiding entrepreneurs from chaos to empire by systematically buying back time, clarifying strategy, building a predictable growth engine, systematizing delivery, installing leadership, and scaling culture.
A deep dive into the evolving startup landscape, highlighting the importance of distribution, building in public, creating cult-like communities, and finding authentic founder-market fit in an increasingly competitive tech ecosystem.
A deep dive into the complex world of AI compute infrastructure, exploring how data centers, GPU clusters, and financial engineering are shaping the future of technological innovation and global AI competition.
Mike Annunziata, founder of Also Capital, shares insights on identifying exceptional founders in hard tech by focusing on their leadership qualities, risk management, competitive spirit, and ability to attract top talent across ambitious and technically challenging industries.
Gary Vee delivers a passionate talk about the importance of understanding and leveraging attention in marketing, emphasizing the need for businesses to create content across social media platforms, be adaptable to technological changes, and focus on building brand over direct selling.
Wolfgang Hammer shares insights on storytelling, discussing how leaders can communicate their business's purpose by understanding three key narrative layers: external mechanics, personal emotional significance, and philosophical worldview.
Ron Shaich shares his entrepreneurial journey of building Panera and Cava, emphasizing the importance of long-term thinking, creating better competitive alternatives, and focusing on customer experience over short-term profits.
An insightful exploration of AI innovation featuring top investors and founders discussing the transformative potential of AI across infrastructure, applications, open collaboration, and emerging opportunities in various sectors.
Jason and Alex discuss the IPO potential of three Twist 500 companies - Ledger, 1Password, and Mercury - while exploring broader tech industry trends, AI job displacement, and startup funding dynamics.
Max Levchin shares the story of building PayPal, Slide, and Affirm, exploring how his engineering mindset and pursuit of optimization have driven two decades of fintech innovation focused on improving human lives through more transparent and fair lending practices.
Gary Vaynerchuk breaks down the importance of self-awareness, overcoming fear and envy, leveraging AI and emerging technologies, and taking accountability while pursuing entrepreneurial success through joy and passion.
Howard Lerman shares his journey from building Yext to creating Roam, a virtual office platform, detailing his disciplined daily routine, entrepreneurial philosophy, and commitment to building transformative technology with a small, talented team.
Serial entrepreneur Kim Perell shares her journey from a $10,000 kitchen table startup to a $100 million business, revealing her five key execution traits and how to turn entrepreneurial challenges into opportunities for growth.
Natalie Dawson shares her transformative journey from an anxious 20-year-old to a successful entrepreneur, offering insights on goal-setting, communication, skill acquisition, and the importance of being respected over being liked.
Google Labs Product Lead Jed Borovik reveals Jules, an autonomous AI coding agent that runs on its own infrastructure, pushing the boundaries of software development by enabling developers to work on complex projects for days using advanced context management and multimodal capabilities.
Alex Hormozi discusses strategies for business growth, enterprise value, customer acquisition, and scaling across various industries, offering tactical advice to entrepreneurs through listener call-ins about businesses ranging from apparel to robotic cotton candy machines.
Dmitry Shevelenko discusses Perplexity's vision for transforming internet search and information retrieval through AI, focusing on accuracy, trust, and creating a new model for media and technology consumption.
A deep dive into the week's top tech and venture capital stories, including Navan's IPO, Harvey's $8B valuation, Sam Altman's response to Brad Gerstner, the state of big tech stocks like Amazon and Meta, and the critical importance of AI adoption for startups.
A deep dive into the evolving venture capital landscape, featuring discussions on Sequoia's leadership transition, AI startup growth, funding challenges, and the changing expectations for early-stage companies.
A deep dive into how the top AI founders build companies through an intense, monk-like residency that eliminates distractions and helps founders make "two years of progress in 12 weeks" by focusing relentlessly on the most important task.
Ryan Smith, a high school dropout with a 1.9 GPA, builds Qualtrics from his family's basement to an $8 billion company, turns down a $500 million acquisition offer, and eventually becomes the owner of the Utah Jazz NBA team.
Chris Sacca reflects on his journey through venture capital, climate investing, and personal growth, discussing his approach to risk, authenticity, and finding meaningful work that can create significant impact.
Steve Wozniak, the engineer who built Apple, revolutionized personal computing through his open architecture philosophy, generous spirit, and unwavering commitment to engineering excellence, ultimately funding Apple's future while refusing to compromise his principles.
Luca Ferrari discusses Bending Spoons, a unique company that acquires and transforms digital businesses by applying deep functional expertise, focusing on talent density, and building a platform that can rapidly improve and scale acquired companies across product, design, and marketing.
Jason and Alex explore the potential of AI companies like OpenAI, discuss the financial risks and opportunities in the AI sector, and delve into emerging technologies like space-based computing and legal AI startups, all while providing insights into startup management and investor relations.
David Sacks discusses the Trump administration's approach to AI and crypto, emphasizing the importance of innovation, regulatory clarity, and maintaining America's technological leadership while preventing overregulation and preserving the decentralized, permissionless nature of technological development.
Ed interviews Matan Grinberg, co-founder and CEO of Factory, an AI startup focused on autonomous software engineering agents that can handle routine coding tasks like debugging and documentation, challenging the notion that AI will simply assist developers instead of doing the work independently.
Jason and Alex discuss OpenAI's potential IPO, betting on its valuation, and exploring the future of AI models while warning developers about the risks of using OpenAI's API.
Will Shu shares the journey of building Deliveroo from a late-night craving into a global food delivery platform, detailing the challenges of scaling a hyper-local business, navigating regulatory hurdles, and ultimately being acquired by DoorDash for $3.9B.
A deep dive into the future of crypto, stablecoins, and global finance, exploring how decentralized infrastructure could transform financial systems, investment strategies, and economic opportunities over the next two decades.
In this episode, Daksh Gupta, co-founder and CEO of Greptile, discusses the evolution of AI code review, why coding will never be fully autonomous, how engineering teams are adopting AI, and the journey of building a rapidly growing AI startup.
In this episode of Business Breakdowns, Matt Reustle interviews Arthur Olson about Robinhood's evolution from a mobile-first, commission-free trading platform to a comprehensive financial services company targeting younger investors, driven by product innovation, technological efficiency, and a focus on expanding its revenue streams beyond traditional trading.
Natalie Holloway shares the rollercoaster journey of building Bala, a nine-figure fitness brand, from a $5,000 side hustle to near-bankruptcy and back, while working full-time jobs and learning critical lessons about scaling, profitability, and resilience.
A deep dive into how Stripe is building economic infrastructure for AI, focusing on innovative solutions like the Agentic Commerce Protocol, domain-specific foundation models for fraud detection, and helping AI companies manage complex monetization and fraud challenges in the rapidly evolving AI economy.
Ken Langone shares his remarkable journey from a poor kid to a successful businessman, highlighting the power of loyalty, integrity, and the American Dream through his experiences co-founding Home Depot and investing for the long term.
Alfred Lin shares insights on his investment strategy, discussing his experiences with companies like Airbnb, DoorDash, and OpenAI, and explaining how he identifies and supports founders who are creating transformative technologies and reimagining entire market categories.
Wayfair co-founder Niraj Shah joins the show to offer advice to three early-stage entrepreneurs about betting on themselves, defining their brands, and navigating the challenges of growing a business.
A deep dive into the latest venture capital news, including OpenAI's restructuring, Andreessen Horowitz's $10B fund raise, Mercor's $350M round, and discussions on startup valuations, AI investment strategies, and the challenges facing companies like Amazon and Ramp.
Grammarly CEO Shishir Mehrotra explains the company's rebranding to Superhuman, launching a new AI assistant called Superhuman Go, and discussing their strategy of empowering humans through AI-powered tools.
Alex Smereczniak shares his entrepreneurial journey from a college laundry business to building a $100M franchise, stepping down as CEO during personal crises, and now focusing on Franzy, a platform aimed at democratizing franchising and helping people displaced by AI find entrepreneurial paths.
Casey Handmer of Terraform Industries discusses solar maximalism, his vision for producing synthetic natural gas from sunlight and air, his admiration for industrialist Henry Kaiser, desalination technologies, and his ambitious plans to revitalize the Salton Sea through innovative water and energy solutions.
Jason discusses Sequoia's new funds strategy, highlighting their disciplined approach of raising a $750 million Series A fund and a $200 million seed fund, while maintaining their permanent capital model and focusing on AI, cybersecurity, and commerce opportunities.
David Senra interviews Brad Jacobs about his entrepreneurial journey, discussing his approach to building businesses, the importance of recruiting top talent, embracing technology, and maintaining a positive mindset while continuously learning and improving.
Alfred Lin, a partner at Sequoia Capital, shares insights on identifying and supporting outlier founders, navigating long-term company building, and understanding the nuanced quality of revenue in today's rapidly changing tech landscape.
Gary Vee passionately argues that creating daily social media content is the number one free tool that can financially transform people's lives by helping them build attention, sell products, and grow their personal brand.
David Cahn, a Sequoia Capital partner and leading AI investor, discusses the current state of AI, including the bubble, compute challenges, investment strategies, talent dynamics, and the transformative potential of AI across various sectors like defense and technology.
Brad Jacobs, a serial entrepreneur who has founded eight separate billion-dollar companies, shares insights on building successful businesses through strategic industry consolidation, recruiting top talent, embracing technology, and maintaining a positive, problem-solving mindset.
Jason and Alex discuss the NBA gambling scandal, the intricacies of poker cheating, the 9-9-6 work culture, Presh Kumar's AI-powered video creation process, and Anthropic's strategic compute purchase from Google.
Justin Fiaschetti discusses how Inversion is building autonomous re-entry vehicles that enable precise cargo delivery from space to any location on Earth in under an hour, primarily focused on military logistics and mission-critical cargo delivery.
A deep dive into early-stage venture capital, exploring how top VCs partner with founders before traction, leverage AI for efficiency, and provide value through thought partnership and intellectual honesty.
Sandy Diao shares insights on growth strategies, discussing channel fit, return on ad spend, user-generated content, brand marketing, and the importance of hiring growth talent early while maintaining a hands-on approach to navigating the evolving marketing landscape.
Suneera Madhani transformed a rejected payment processing idea into a billion-dollar fintech company, Stax, by leveraging digital marketing, white-label solutions, and relentless execution.
Reducto's co-founder and CEO shares how the startup pivoted from building long-term memory for language models to creating the most accurate PDF and document processing infrastructure, growing to $5M ARR with just founder-led sales while raising $108M and only burning $1M in capital.
Lyft co-founder John Zimmer advises three early-stage founders on expanding their products internationally, securing inventory financing, and balancing work-life balance while building purpose-driven businesses.
Elad Gil joins Jason and Alex to discuss Amazon's aggressive automation plans, the implications of AI-driven job displacement, emerging AI wearables, and the regulatory debate surrounding AI development in the US.
Gary Vee addresses real questions about scaling businesses with limited time, finding motivation after setbacks, standing out in crowded markets, and managing self-doubt while navigating the path to entrepreneurial success.
Russell Brunson explores how to build legacy assets through the written word, sharing his journey of collecting rare manuscripts and transforming presentations, courses, and intellectual property into timeless printed books designed to outlive their creators and generate revenue indefinitely.
Two teenage brothers built Junk Teens into a $2.5+ million company by creating an inspiring culture that attracts young workers through purpose-driven leadership, compelling branding, and a fun warehouse environment instead of relying on traditional compensation.
Elad Gil discusses the current AI landscape, drawing parallels to the internet boom of the late 1990s, and explains why most startups fail during major technological shifts while highlighting the potential for innovative companies to emerge.
Alex Bouaziz, the founder of Deel, shares his journey from a young, nerdy French-Tunisian immigrant to building a global payroll and HR services company that has grown to over $800 million in annual recurring revenue, driven by his passion for making work more accessible and supportive for people around the world.
Stacy Madison joins Guy Raz to help entrepreneurs solve their business challenges by offering advice to callers with unique businesses like a pizza steel brand and a Pisco spirits company.
Steve Jurvetson discusses his journey in venture capital, technology trends, Moore's Law, AI development, electric vehicles, nuclear energy, and the importance of entrepreneurship and democracy in driving innovation and societal progress.
Tyler Cowen discusses the emerging world of stablecoins, their potential to transform the financial system, and the regulatory challenges and opportunities they present in the US and globally.
Forrest Li, founder and CEO of Sea, shares the inspiring journey of building Southeast Asia's largest tech company across gaming, e-commerce, and fintech, emphasizing humility, technology, and customer-centric innovation.
Rob provides insights on marketing challenges for a SaaS startup at $65K MRR, discusses ongoing product validation, and cautions against building a media business without a clear monetization strategy.
Eric Glyman, CEO of Ramp, discusses how his company's data reveals insights into AI adoption, startup spending, and the impact of AI on team sizes, while also exploring the potential of AI agents to automate business processes.
A deep dive into how to design standout products by prioritizing quality, brand authenticity, and maintaining a focused approach to solving specific user problems through intentional design choices.
Two straight tech entrepreneurs buy Grindr from Chinese owners, turn around its struggling business, and take it public for $2 billion within two and a half years.
Robert Glazer, founder of Acceleration Partners, discusses how high achievers can use their core values as a compass to make better decisions, unlock fulfillment, and navigate life's challenges with authenticity and long-term perspective.
Mike and Alex Faherty turn their childhood dream of a clothing brand into a $250 million business by blending surf culture with luxury fashion, defying traditional retail strategies by embracing wholesale, brick-and-mortar, and online sales across 80 stores.
Alex Hormozi breaks down his SPCL framework for building influence through content, emphasizing the importance of status, power, credibility, and likeness while highlighting the value of consistency, live interaction, and creating content tailored to a specific audience.
Alexis Rivas discusses how Cover is addressing the US housing crisis by building custom, high-quality homes using a vertically integrated, factory-based approach that aims to revolutionize home construction through standardization, efficiency, and innovative design.
Zach Maureres discusses Base Power's $1B Series C funding, led by Addition, focusing on their mission to revolutionize the energy industry by developing faster, more cost-effective battery storage solutions and building an innovative team.
An inspiring conversation with Eric Ryan, exploring his innovative approach to brand-building, where he shares his methods for identifying and disrupting consumer product categories by finding unique angles, simplifying complexities, and creating brands that balance novelty and familiarity.
A deep dive into Thrive Capital's investment strategy, focusing on making concentrated bets on transformative technology companies like Stripe, OpenAI, and Databricks, with an emphasis on understanding founders, product potential, and long-term market dynamics.
Russell Brunson hosts a Q&A session with entrepreneurs in the One Funnel Away Challenge, providing personalized advice on webinars, funnel design, product positioning, and sales strategies across multiple business models.
Ben Jordan shares his journey from a man in a van to building a $100 million home services company, detailing his entrepreneurial growth, leadership strategies, and personal transformation through dedication, hard work, and a focus on health and culture.
Gary Vee offers advice on personal branding, content creation, and business strategy, emphasizing the importance of being a "thought contributor" and leveraging underpriced platforms like LinkedIn to build a meaningful audience and business.
Kaz Nejatian discusses Opendoor's mission to transform the real estate market by building a marketplace that makes buying and selling homes as seamless as clicking "Buy Now," addressing the inefficiencies and agency problems in the traditional real estate industry.
A couple who built a $745M social media marketing company together shares their journey of working as co-founders while being married, discussing trust, communication, and balancing personal and professional life.
Conrad Chang, a managing partner at Ensemble VC, shares insights on building successful venture funds, emphasizing the importance of trust, long-term thinking, and leveraging data and software to improve investment strategies.
A conversation with Snowflake's former sales and marketing leaders Chris Degnan and Denise Persson reveals their unique partnership, leadership lessons, and insights from building a world-class go-to-market organization.
In this episode, Scott and Ed discuss OpenAI's new SORA technology, AI-generated video platforms, and the potential impact on Hollywood and content creation, while exploring the broader implications of AI "slop" and social media trends.
Jesse Zhang shares insights into building Decagon, an AI customer service company, exploring their systematic approach to finding product-market fit through deep customer conversations and creating AI agents that can efficiently resolve customer issues across different channels and languages.
An intimate exploration of Anthony Scaramucci's entrepreneurial journey from a blue-collar Long Island background to founding Skybridge Capital, navigating political controversies, and learning key lessons about resilience, self-confidence, and continuous personal growth.
A panel of top venture capitalists discuss the current AI investment landscape, trends in startup funding, growth expectations, and the evolving business models in the AI ecosystem.
Jason and Lon discuss the rise of AI-powered browsers, OpenAI's Sora app reaching #1 on the iOS App Store, and explore various startup and tech trends, including a potential new business model for tracking government fraud.
The podcast discusses the take-private deal for Electronic Arts, the rise of open-source AI models from China, state-level AI regulations, and potential challenges in the AI industry.
A deep dive into the AI and venture capital landscape, discussing burn multiples, energy requirements for AI, market valuations, and the challenges facing startups in an AI-driven world.
Tony Hsu, co-founder and CEO of DoorDash, joins Guy Raz to help entrepreneurs solve business challenges by offering advice to callers from diverse industries like chocolate, knives, and grass-fed meat.
Tony Hsu of DoorDash offers advice to three entrepreneurs about business challenges, discussing strategies for product expansion, fundraising, consumer education, and maintaining authentic growth.
When Meta launched AI-generated videos called Vibes, it was mocked, but the release of OpenAI's Sora 2 has generated significant excitement and demand among tech enthusiasts.
Gary Vee interviews Henry Ward, CEO of Carta, about scaling a business, board management, entrepreneurship, and the importance of creating a culture that supports employee growth and ownership.
A deep dive into Ali Rowghani's career at Pixar, Twitter, and Y Combinator, exploring the importance of maintaining high standards, understanding users, and helping founders build successful companies through intimate, personalized support.
A conversation with Blake Scholl from Boom Supersonic about breaking the sound barrier with their innovative supersonic jet technology, discussing their progress, future plans, and vision for faster air travel.
Jacqueline Johnson shares her entrepreneurial journey of building, selling, and then buying back her company Create and Cultivate, discussing her perspectives on financial success, external recognition, and personal growth along the way.
A pre-seed venture capitalist discusses how he evaluates founders through a thirty-day process, focusing on action-oriented self-awareness, coachability, and the ability to create significant value by solving big, meaningful problems.
Sebastian Thrun shares his journey of innovation across multiple groundbreaking projects like self-driving cars, Udacity, and flying cars, highlighting his passion for using technology to meaningfully improve people's lives.
A candid conversation with Daniel Ek explores his journey as an entrepreneur, his philosophy of optimizing for impact over happiness, and his relentless pursuit of solving meaningful problems while maintaining a deep commitment to personal growth and quality.
A discussion of AI's potential impact across industries, including radiology, coding, and potential monetization strategies for AI companies, with insights on market size, competition, and technological challenges.
A deep dive into Rolex reveals a secretive, nonprofit luxury watch manufacturer committed to exceptional quality, long-term design continuity, and meticulous craftsmanship across four vertically integrated production facilities.
A deep dive into venture capital research reveals surprising insights, including how most startup failures stem from raising too much money too early, and the importance of origination-stage investing in uncovering truly innovative companies.
An inspiring exploration of reimagining K-12 education using AI, personalized learning, and a radically different approach that focuses on engaging students, accelerating learning in just two hours a day, and empowering them to pursue their passions.
Randy Hetrick returns to the advice line to help entrepreneurs solve their business challenges by offering insights and guidance to three founders seeking strategic advice on scaling their businesses.
A thoughtful exploration of communications as a uniquely human skill, storytelling techniques, and how founders can build compelling narratives that attract talent and shape perceptions of their companies.
Bill Gates builds Microsoft through relentless focus, competitive drive, and an obsessive work ethic, transforming software from a free commodity to a billion-dollar industry by being fanatically committed to creating high-quality products.
Jordan Schlepp reflects on his entrepreneurial journey, revealing how he prioritized fun and passion over pure financial gain, leading to a net worth of around $4 million but leaving him feeling like he hasn't fully achieved his potential.
David Guttman candidly discusses the worthlessness of his $500,000 Wharton MBA and advocates for alternative paths to success through entrepreneurship, mentorship, and investing in oneself.
Hemant Taneja discusses General Catalyst's strategy of being a founder-focused platform, the future of venture capital, AI's impact on labor, and the importance of building companies that create value for society while maintaining a long-term, principled approach to investing.
Keith Rabois shares insights from the PayPal Mafia era, discussing how successful individuals find their unique comparative advantage and double down on their specific skills, ultimately building elite cultures and identifying exceptional talent.
David Gardner discusses his book "Rule Breaker Investing," sharing his unique investment approach that focuses on finding and holding exceptional companies across different industries, emphasizing traits like top dog status, sustainable competitive advantage, and the importance of optimism and purpose in investing.
Harris Kenny, founder of Outbound Sync, navigates the challenges of startup growth, contemplating potential funding while hitting $35,000 MRR and strategically expanding through integrations and partnerships.
In an ambitious attempt to revive California's innovative spirit, a group of investors led by Jan Schrammick is planning to build a new 400,000-person city in Solano County, focused on advanced manufacturing, shipbuilding, and creating a walkable, traditional American urban environment.
Russell Brunson explains four ways to make money on OfferLab: being an affiliate marketer, listing your own offers for others to sell, combining both affiliate marketing and offer creation, and becoming a broker by connecting offer creators and affiliates.
A discussion with Stanford professor Melissa Valentine about "flash teams" - dynamic, technology-enabled work groups that can be quickly assembled from global talent pools to solve specific problems more efficiently than traditional organizational structures.
In this episode, Jason and Alex discuss the latest Launch Accelerator cohort, featuring innovative startups across AI, energy, healthcare, and event management, while also diving into conversations about solar energy, Google's recent success, and the emerging trend of prediction markets.
A candid discussion with Yash, founder of FanBases, exploring how young entrepreneurs are making money online by selling digital products, courses, and communities while leveraging technology and social media platforms.
Rob Arnott discusses the current market as a frothy bubble driven by AI hype, drawing parallels to the dot-com era, and offers insights on market valuations, indexing strategies, and investment approaches during speculative periods.
Mike Koenigs discusses how AI is revolutionizing entrepreneurship by enabling founders to rapidly prototype, build, and launch businesses using tools like ChatGPT, with the potential to solve complex problems and create innovative solutions in a fraction of the time and cost of traditional methods.
Jason and his co-hosts discuss the All-In Summit highlights, covering topics like Elon Musk's robotics insights, Palantir's performance, the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk, AI chatbot interactions with children, and the potential of self-driving robotaxis from companies like Zoox and Tesla.
In this episode, Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski discusses the company's remarkable turnaround from billion-dollar losses to profitability, their innovative AI-driven transformation, and their strategy to become a trillion-dollar banking business by disrupting traditional financial services with a customer-centric approach.
Ben Horowitz discusses the challenges of being a CEO, emphasizing the importance of making difficult decisions and not hesitating, even when both choices seem terrible. He shares insights on leadership, startup culture, and the critical role of confidence and managerial leverage, drawing from his experiences as a founder, investor, and author.
Eoghan McCabe discusses Intercom's AI-driven transformation, pivoting from a struggling software company to launching Fin, an AI customer service agent that outperforms competitors by using multiple sophisticated models and a unique outcome-based pricing strategy. He argues that AI will fundamentally disrupt white-collar work and that software companies must reimagine themselves to remain relevant in the emerging AI landscape.
Aahan Menon discusses the current business cycle expansion, highlighting the significant role of technology spending and AI capital expenditures in driving economic growth, while also addressing concerns about labor market weakness and immigration's impact on employment. The episode provides a nuanced view of the economy, suggesting that while growth is moderate, the business cycle remains expansionary with potential opportunities in global equities and commodities.
Ben Horowitz, co-founder of a16z, shares insights on leadership, startup challenges, and the importance of running towards fear rather than away from it. He emphasizes that success is built through a series of small, difficult decisions and that founders must maintain confidence even when facing seemingly impossible choices.
A deep dive into the latest venture capital and tech landscape, featuring discussions on Elon Musk's trillion-dollar pay package, massive secondary sales at OpenAI, and the changing dynamics of startup funding and AI investments. The episode explores the evolving ethics of tech entrepreneurship, the impact of AI on various industries, and the challenges faced by public companies in navigating technological disruption.
Tom Ryan, a food science innovator, invented iconic fast food items like the McFlurry, McGriddle, and stuffed crust pizza while working at major food companies like Pizza Hut and McDonald's. Through creative problem-solving and understanding consumer preferences, he transformed the fast food industry by developing unique and marketable food products.
PsiQuantum, a quantum computing startup, raised $1 billion in its Series E funding round, bringing its total private capital to nearly $2 billion. The company is focused on building a million-qubit quantum computer by 2027, with a strategic approach of developing large-scale systems for commercially impactful applications in materials science, chemistry, and other domains.
Sam Hinkie discusses the importance of finding and nurturing relationships with exceptional people, emphasizing how tracking someone's digital breadcrumbs and understanding their thinking can help identify talent with high potential. He shares insights from his experiences in sports and venture capital, highlighting the value of intellectual curiosity, long-term perspective, and building trust through genuine interest in others.
Howie Liu, CEO of Airtable, discusses the company's transformation into an AI-native platform, emphasizing the need to radically refound the company and break existing ways of working to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving AI landscape. He shares insights on building a successful startup, the importance of maintaining execution intensity, and the philosophical meaning of grit as the texture of life's challenging experiences.
Gary Vee hosts an open Q&A session with VaynerMedia residents, sharing insights on career development, personal growth, and the importance of finding passion and purpose. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the value of self-grace, humility, and staying authentic while pursuing professional goals.
Archer is pioneering the next generation of aviation with electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, aiming to revolutionize urban transportation and defense mobility. The company is developing the Midnight aircraft, which offers enhanced safety through multiple redundant engines, and is positioning itself to become a major player in the emerging air taxi market, with plans to showcase its technology during the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Noor Faith, an executive at FanBasis, shares his entrepreneurial journey from making 300 cold calls a day to becoming a key player in payment processing for online businesses. He discusses how FanBasis is disrupting the payment processing industry by offering innovative solutions like buy now, pay later options and a lead qualifier product that helps businesses target the right customers.
Nathan Blacharsik shares the founding story of Airbnb, from its humble beginnings as an air mattress in a San Francisco apartment to a global travel platform that has welcomed over 2 billion guests. The conversation explores the company's journey through key challenges, including competition, trust issues, and the pandemic, highlighting the founders' resilience, creativity, and belief in people's fundamental goodness.
In this Mastermind Q3 2025 episode, Stig Brodersen, Toby Carlisle, and Hari Ramatandra discuss their stock picks: Uber, Bath and Body Works, and Merck, analyzing their business models, competitive advantages, risks, and potential for future growth. Each presenter provides a detailed pitch highlighting the unique aspects of their chosen company and why they believe it represents an attractive investment opportunity.
Jason Calacanis and Becki DeGraw from Wilson Sonsini discuss the current startup financing landscape, highlighting unique investment terms for high-performing companies such as founder voting proxies, pre-agreed follow-on round investments, and reduced due diligence. They explore the changing dynamics of startup board governance and investor behavior in a competitive funding environment.
A16z podcast hosts Martin Casado and Leo Polovitz explore the nuanced debate around consensus investing in venture capital, discussing whether being non-consensus is overrated or essential for identifying breakthrough companies. They delve into market efficiency, the importance of understanding investor sentiment, and the potential returns from investing in companies that challenge conventional wisdom.
Peter Diamandis and his Moonshot mates discuss groundbreaking AI developments, from Elon Musk's Colossus data center to emerging technologies that are rapidly transforming industries and human potential. The episode explores the accelerating pace of AI innovation, its impact on various sectors, and the potential for sustainable abundance through technological advancement.
Here's a two-sentence description for the episode: Justin Ishbia, founder of Shore Capital, discusses his systematic approach to private equity, focusing on acquiring and improving micro-cap businesses in various industries through a highly structured, replicable process. The conversation explores Shore Capital's unique strategy of building platforms in inefficient markets, emphasizing operational excellence, talent development, and creating value through consolidation and scale.
Based on the transcript, here's a 2-sentence description: In this episode of Office Hours, Scott Galloway provides insights into the inner workings of Prof G Media, discussing how he and his team produce multiple podcasts and build a successful media business. He shares his thoughts on succession planning, content creation, and his journey from being an adjunct professor to a media entrepreneur.
Here's a two-sentence description for the episode: Mohnish Pabrai, a billionaire investor, shares his mental models for entrepreneurial success, emphasizing risk reduction, the power of cloning successful business ideas, and the importance of finding and addressing market gaps. Through compelling stories and insights, Pabrai reveals how aspiring entrepreneurs can minimize risk, leverage existing business models, and create wealth by focusing on delivering value and maintaining a long-term perspective.
Here's a 2-sentence description for the episode: In this podcast episode, Alex Hormozi shares his entrepreneurial journey from leaving a consulting job to building successful businesses like Gym Launch and now Acquisition.com, discussing his strategies for staying focused, identifying valuable business opportunities, and maintaining discipline in pursuing long-term goals. Hormozi provides insights into business growth, investment mindsets, and the importance of being patient yet aggressive in pursuing entrepreneurial success.
Here's a two-sentence description for the episode: Bradley Tusk, a political strategist turned venture capitalist, shares his insights on how startups can successfully navigate regulatory challenges by understanding politicians' motivations and mobilizing public support. Through examples like Uber and his work in various industries, Tusk explains the importance of crafting a compelling narrative that demonstrates how a startup's innovation can benefit society and advance public policy.
Here's a 2-sentence description for the episode: Bradley Tusk, a political strategist turned venture capitalist, shares his insights on how startups can effectively navigate regulatory challenges by understanding politicians' motivations and leveraging customer support. Drawing from his experiences with companies like Uber and FanDuel, Tusk discusses the nuanced art of political lobbying, emphasizing the importance of aligning a startup's goals with a politician's electoral interests.
💡 Stop wasting money on ads that don’t convert—start creating campaigns that actually work. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex reveals the three essential elements behind high-converting ads. From deeply understanding your audience to crafting scroll-stopping hooks and clear calls-to-action, Paul shares the exact strategies he’s used to turn ad spend into serious profit. If you’re running Facebook, Google, or any online ads, this episode will help you ditch the guesswork and start producing measurable results. 🔑 Key takeaways: How to understand your audience better than they understand themselves The importance of a bold, attention-grabbing hook Why simplicity in your call-to-action boosts conversions How to move from clicks to actual sales with value-driven follow-through The winning formula for clarity, relevance, and engagement in ads Whether you’re new to advertising or ready to optimize your campaigns, these strategies will help you create ads that not only get noticed but get results. 🎯 Know your audience. Hook their attention. Drive them to take action. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://jo.my/ytpaulalex2024 LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: 🌐 www.CashSwipe.com 📘 FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of The Russell Brunson Show, I’m taking you back to the old-school “marketing in the car” days - recording behind the wheel on my way to a Prime Mover event here in Boise. Before I get into business, I share a recent family adventure - an Alaskan cruise to celebrate my parents’ 50th anniversary - and a surprising rabbit hole I fell into after watching Titanic on the ship. That led to a fascinating question: if you could watch any moment from history as if it were on tape, what would you choose? From there, I shift gears into the core message I’m bringing to the Prime Mover group: the real meaning of the hero’s journey, and why the skills, habits, and patterns that get you to one level in life or business often become the very things holding you back from the next. Whether you’re going from zero to a million, a million to ten, or ten to a hundred, each leap requires you to “burn down” the old way and rebuild yourself from the ground up. Key Highlights: How an Alaskan cruise, Titanic, and a thought experiment led to a powerful question about perspective The “heavenly blockbuster” concept: replaying moments from history - or your own life Why the hero’s journey always starts with being unqualified for the challenge ahead How your subconscious ceiling becomes your subconscious floor - and why that’s both good and bad Wrestling stories that reveal the painful but necessary process of leveling up The dangerous comfort of your “ordinary world” and how to step beyond it Bottom line: Growth is a game of constant reinvention. To win, you have to be willing to let go of what made you great at the last level so you can step into the unknown and become who you need to be for the next one. This episode is both a personal reflection and a roadmap for anyone ready to answer their next call to adventure. https://sellingonline.com/podcast https://clickfunnels.com/podcast Special thanks to our sponsors: NordVPN: EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal https://nordvpn.com/secrets Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Northwest Registered Agent: Go to northwestregisteredagent.com/russell to start your business with Northwest Registered Agent. LinkedIn Marketing Solutions: Get a $100 credit on your next campaign at LinkedIn.com/CLICKS Rocket Money: Cancel unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster at RocketMoney.com/RUSSELL Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job’s visibility at Indeed.com/clicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
⚡ In business, speed wins—and indecision kills momentum. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex shares his proven framework for making faster, smarter decisions that drive results. Drawing from his own journey—leaving 80-hour workweeks in law enforcement to scaling multiple businesses—Paul reveals how clarity, focus, and trust in your instincts can help you avoid analysis paralysis and start executing with confidence. If you’ve ever struggled with overthinking or delaying big moves, this episode will give you the tools to act decisively and learn faster. 🔑 Key takeaways: How defining your desired outcome simplifies decision-making Why the 80/20 rule is a game-changer for prioritizing action The truth about making imperfect decisions quickly How trusting your instincts sharpens your skills over time Why action creates clarity—and clarity leads to better choices Great entrepreneurs don’t wait for perfect conditions—they make the call and adapt along the way. This episode will show you how to do the same. 🎯 Decide faster. Act smarter. Level up your results. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://jo.my/ytpaulalex2024 LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: 🌐 www.CashSwipe.com 📘 FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
<h3 dir="ltr">Right About Now with Ryan Alford</h3> <p dir="ltr">Join media personality and marketing expert Ryan Alford as he dives into dynamic conversations with top entrepreneurs, marketers, and influencers. "Right About Now" brings you actionable insights on business, marketing, and personal branding, helping you stay ahead in today's fast-paced digital world. Whether it's exploring how character and charisma can make millions or unveiling the strategies behind viral success, Ryan delivers a fresh perspective with every episode. Perfect for anyone looking to elevate their business game and unlock their full potential.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <hr> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr">Resources:</p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://bit.ly/4eztNcv">Right About Now Newsletter<br><br></a><a href="https://bit.ly/3BhJzKK">Free Podcast Monetization Course</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://bit.ly/4doxmRH">Join The Network</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/ryanalford">Follow Us On Instagram</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@RightAboutNowwithRyanAlford">Subscribe To Our Youtube Channel<br><br></a><a href="https://vibescience.media">Vibe Science Media</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>SUMMARY</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode of "Right About Now," host Ryan Alford interviews serial entrepreneur Amrinder Kamboj, CEO of Kamboj Ventures, a ventures and acquisition company with operations in 15 countries. They discuss the realities of entrepreneurship, the difference between scaling and scalability, and the importance of building sustainable business models. Amrinder shares insights on decision-making under pressure, the value of mentorship, leveraging technology like AI, and empowering employees through equity. The conversation emphasizes curiosity, continuous learning, and surrounding oneself with the right people to achieve business success and personal growth.</p> <h3 dir="ltr">TAKEAWAYS</h3> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The pressure entrepreneurs face and the importance of decision-making under stress.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The distinction between scaling a business and scalability in terms of expanding operations and entering new markets.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Challenges and limitations in industries like restaurants and hospitality, highlighting the need for sustainable business models.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The significance of mentorship and surrounding oneself with knowledgeable individuals for business success.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The role of curiosity and continuous learning in entrepreneurship.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The impact of employee engagement and loyalty on business growth and scalability.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The importance of adapting business strategies based on market trends and consumer needs.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The influence of technology and AI in streamlining business operations and decision-making.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The necessity of making tough decisions in business, including partnerships and employee management.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The value of networking and building relationships with other entrepreneurs for mutual growth and support.</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p>
<p>In this special live audience episode, Dan Fleyshman sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and marketing icon <strong>Tai Lopez</strong> to unpack the mindset and strategies behind his success. From breaking generational curses and finding millionaire mentors to building $100M funnels and personal brands, Tai shares candid stories, bold marketing lessons, and practical investing advice.</p><p>You’ll hear:</p><ul><li><p>How to escape the “tyranny of your ancestors” and reprogram your money mindset</p></li><li><p>Why courage, not resources, is the real starting point for wealth</p></li><li><p>The marketing risk that turned a Lamborghini video into 1B+ minutes watched</p></li><li><p>How Tai invests his profits across business, real estate, and crypto</p></li><li><p>The role of mentorship, self investment, and personal branding in long term success</p></li></ul><p>Whether you are building your first business, scaling your personal brand, or looking for smart ways to invest, this episode delivers unfiltered and actionable insights from one of the most recognizable names in entrepreneurship.</p>
In this episode of The Russell Brunson Show, I host a live Q&A with the One Funnel Away and Prime Mover communities, and we dive deep into some of the biggest marketing challenges entrepreneurs face. People brought me real, in-the-trenches questions about how to get more traffic to their webinars, what to do when a replay isn’t converting, and how to start scaling high-ticket offers without blowing up their ad spend. I walk through how I approach new offers inside ClickFunnels, why starting small is often the smartest play, and how to quickly create proof and momentum before trying to scale. I also share how to think about sales processes for different price points and when it makes sense to shift from an automated webinar to a sales call for maximum conversions. Key Highlights: Why most webinar replays fail and the simple process change that makes people actually watch and buy How to launch a new offer without paid ads using the Dream 100 and podcast outreach strategy When to sell directly on a webinar versus when to push leads to a sales call for higher price points The fastest way to build proof and testimonials for a brand-new program or course Why positioning yourself as a niche expert beats being a generalist if you want easier sales and higher conversions The conversations in this Q&A are packed with practical takeaways you can apply immediately. Whether you’re in the early stages of building a funnel or trying to scale to the next level, the answers here show how to create traction without relying on luck or huge budgets. If you focus on proof first, build momentum one step at a time, and use your Dream 100 to get in front of the right people, you’ll set yourself up for the kind of growth that lasts. https://sellingonline.com/podcast https://clickfunnels.com/podcast Special thanks to our sponsors: NordVPN: EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal https://nordvpn.com/secrets Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Northwest Registered Agent: Go to northwestregisteredagent.com/russell to start your business with Northwest Registered Agent. LinkedIn Marketing Solutions: Get a $100 credit on your next campaign at LinkedIn.com/CLICKS Rocket Money: Cancel unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster at RocketMoney.com/RUSSELL Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job’s visibility at Indeed.com/clicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From humble beginnings in Puerto Rico to building multi-million dollar businesses, Oscar Moises (@officialoscarmoises) and Jorge “Joe” Lara (@lajaraofficial) are on a mission to teach the Latin community how to achieve financial freedom through business funding, credit optimization, and Section 8 real estate. 🇵🇷💼🏘️ In this episode of The Level Up Podcast w/ Paul Alex, you’ll hear how these two entrepreneurs: ✅ Leveraged personal credit to launch e-commerce stores. ✅ Built relationships with banks to access high-limit business funding. ✅ Turned one Section 8 rental into a portfolio of 54 cash-flowing properties. ✅ Overcame family doubt, setbacks, and near-bankruptcy moments to scale to 7-figures. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this conversation will show you how mentorship, mindset, and networking can change everything — especially for Spanish-speaking communities looking to break into the U.S. market. 📅 Full episode available now — watch and learn how to turn your story into your success. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://jo.my/ytpaulalex2024 LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you:www.CashSwipe.com FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Do you want me to also add Spanish keywords and phrases so this video ranks for Latin America and Puerto Rico audiences? That could help boost reach for their market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Christina Wing is a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School, where she teaches the “Family Enterprise” course—a foundational class for the rising generation of family office leaders. She’s also the founder of Wingspan Legacy Partners, where she advises ultra-high-net-worth families on governance, talent, and legacy. In this episode, I sat down with Christina to unpack why most family offices are structurally flawed—and what to do about it. Christina shares insights from advising dozens of families and training hundreds of HBS students from Gen 1, Gen 2, and beyond. We explore the real reason most family offices fail, how to build a high-functioning investment operation, and why separating investment, concierge, and philanthropic functions is critical. Christina also walks me through what makes MSD Capital, the Koch family office, and others stand out—and how the next generation can step up and lead with clarity.
<h3 dir="ltr">SUMMARY</h3> <p data-start="109" data-end="566">In this episode, host Ryan Alford brings together an all-star lineup of influential guests from diverse industries — including creative marketer Kyle Creek, legendary UFC announcer Bruce Buffer, Crumbl Cookies co-founder Sawyer Hemsley, former NFL star Shawne Merriman, and fitness entrepreneur Howard Panes. Each guest opens up with personal stories, hard-earned lessons, and actionable insights on entrepreneurship, branding, creativity, and resilience.</p> <p data-start="568" data-end="1061">Listeners will hear about bold marketing strategies that break the mold, the behind-the-scenes journey of building iconic brands, the mindset shifts required to overcome setbacks, and the power of staying true to your authentic self. Whether it’s scaling a cookie empire, commanding the energy of a sold-out arena, redefining personal branding, or turning passion into profit, this episode delivers a fast-paced, inspiring look at what it really takes to thrive in today’s competitive world.</p> <h3 dir="ltr">TAKEAWAYS</h3> <ul> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Insights on entrepreneurship and business success from various industry leaders.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The role of creativity and innovation in marketing and branding.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Personal stories of overcoming challenges and building unique identities.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The importance of authenticity and pushing boundaries in professional endeavors.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Strategies for effective product development and customer engagement.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The significance of community and word-of-mouth in scaling a business.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Lessons learned from transitioning careers, particularly from sports to entrepreneurship.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">The impact of disciplined work ethic and structured routines on achieving goals.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Emphasis on health, originality, hard work, innovation, and maintaining energy as keys to success.</p> </li> <li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"> <p dir="ltr" role="presentation">Encouragement for listeners to embrace boldness and pursue their passions relentlessly.</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p>
📈 Want to grow your business without chasing every new trend? Focus on what actually works. In this episode of The Level Up Podcast, Paul Alex breaks down three of the most underrated—but highly effective—marketing strategies that consistently drive real results. Forget the hype. These timeless approaches—word-of-mouth, email marketing, and community building—are the foundation behind some of the most successful brands in the game. If you're tired of wasting money on flashy tactics that fizzle out, this episode will show you how to build long-term marketing momentum the smart way. 🔑 Key takeaways: Why word-of-mouth marketing still outperforms digital ads How to leverage email campaigns for higher ROI and stronger customer relationships The secret to turning your audience into a loyal community Why “owning your audience” matters more than ever How to turn your brand into a movement—not just a business The most powerful marketing strategies are the ones that build trust, create value, and keep your audience engaged. Master them—and watch your business scale. 🎯 Stop chasing trends. Start building something that lasts. Your Network is your NETWORTH! Make sure to add me on all SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Instagram: https://jo.my/paulalex2024 Facebook: https://jo.my/fbpaulalex2024 YouTube: https://jo.my/ytpaulalex2024 LinkedIn: https://jo.my/inpaulalex2024 Looking for a secondary source of income or want to become an entrepreneur? Check out one of my companies below to see if we can help you: 🌐 www.CashSwipe.com 📘 FREE Copy of my book “Blue to Digital Gold - The New American Dream”www.officialPaulAlex.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
<p>Welcome to a new episode of Next Level Pros! In this episode, we dive deep into the realities of entrepreneurship and family life. Daryl Kelly is joined by his daughter Evelyn Kelly for an honest conversation about growing up in an entrepreneurial household, balancing ambition with family connection, and the lessons learned along the way. This episode is for parents chasing big goals without losing touch with what matters most, and for kids witnessing the journey up close.</p><p><strong>Highlights:</strong></p><p>"Being an entrepreneur isn't just about building a business. It's about carrying the weight of providing while trying to be present at home."</p><p>"Success isn't just one thing, it's a million things combined."</p><p>"I just want to be able to have whatever, keep my choices open."</p><p>"The reason I want people to be at my house is to see that I'm not chasing money, but I'm building a family."</p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>00:00 – Introduction</p><p>01:33 – Evelyn’s Unique Path: Graduating High School and College Early</p><p>02:37 – Realizing Dad Was Different: The Entrepreneurial Mindset</p><p>05:01 – Quality Over Quantity: Making Family Time Count</p><p>10:31 – The Impact of Absence: When Dad Was Away</p><p>16:10 – Childhood Hardships: Seeing the Ups and Downs</p><p>19:14 – Redefining Success: More Than Money</p><p>22:36 – What Drives Evelyn: Going 100% in Everything</p><p>28:55 – High School Side Hustle: Building a Dance Business</p><p>40:46 – Family as the Why: Building a Legacy Beyond Wealth</p><p>Want me to teach you how to grow your business? Text me! 509-374-7554</p><p>Want access to more of my content? Click the link below for all of our latest updates and events!</p><p>https://linktr.ee/nextlevelpros</p><p>Want to be a guest on our show? Apply here!</p><p>https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YlkVBSluEKMTg4gehyUOHYvBratcxHV5rt3kiWTXNC4/viewform?edit_requested=true</p><p>Watch my latest Podcast</p><p>Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/next-level-pros/id1687030281</p><p>Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/1e0cL2vI1JAtQrojSOA7D2?si=95980cd4e55a437a</p><p>YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@NextLevelPros</p><p><br></p>
Could your first $100K be closer than you think? 3 renowned money making experts reveal the exact blueprint for turning $1,000 into $100K, building passive income, hiring A-players, and scaling fast! This Diary Of A CEO roundtable brings together contrarian investor and private equity dealmaker Codie Sanchez, entrepreneur and investor Alex Hormozi, and serial entrepreneur and business strategist Daniel Priestley. They discuss: The exact 3-step offer formula that can generate $20K/month How to turn any skill into a $10K/month business Why most entrepreneurs stay stuck, and how to break through The pricing secrets behind $100M+ business deals The #1 psychological trait shared by top performers in business How to double your income by hiring A-players You can follow Codie, Alex, and Daniel, here: Codie: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4om6aK6 YouTube - https://bit.ly/4fqsSwO X - https://bit.ly/3HcQick ‘BigDeal’ Podcast - https://bit.ly/3H018T3 You can purchase Codie’s book, ‘Main Street Millionaire: How to Make Extraordinary Wealth Buying Ordinary Businesses’, here: https://amzn.to/4meknHF Alex: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4frlQHZ YouTube - https://bit.ly/3UjUgCS X - https://bit.ly/4m3fe54 Alex Hormozi's newest book, ‘$100M Money Models’, launches at a live virtual event Saturday August 16th. You can register free, here: https://bit.ly/4m594BG Daniel: Instagram - https://bit.ly/4ldmKsY X - https://bit.ly/4lWW54O Website - https://bit.ly/41uNUEu You can purchase Daniel’s book, ‘Scorecard Marketing: The four-step playbook for getting better leads and bigger profits’, here: https://amzn.to/45hoRWM The Diary Of A CEO: ⬜️ Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/ ⬜️ Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook ⬜️ The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt ⬜️ The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb ⬜️ Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt ⬜️ Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb ⬜️ The Culture Test - https://culturetest.com/ Sponsors: Stan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store/ SimpliSafe - https://simplisafe.com/doac to claim 50% off a new system with a professional monitoring plan and get your first month free. KetoneIQ - Visit https://ketone.com/STEVEN for 30% off your subscription order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
<p>In this energetic episode, Charles sits down with Henrik Werdelin—creative entrepreneur and co-founder of BARK, the brand behind BarkBox—to explore how play, empathy, and identity fuel the growth of beloved consumer brands.</p> <p>Henrik unpacks the origin of BARK, revealing how a deep emotional connection with customers (and their dogs) became the foundation of a company that redefined the pet industry. From building a brand with humor and heart to navigating product expansion and retail partnerships, he shares what it takes to scale without losing soul.</p> <p>Together, they dive into the mindset of modern brand-building—why it’s less about product features and more about emotional experience, storytelling, and creating rituals people love.</p> <p>This isn’t just a story about dog toys. It’s a blueprint for building joyful, mission-driven companies that customers don’t just buy from—but belong to.</p> <p>KEY TAKEAWAYS:<br /> -How Henrik Werdelin helped turn a love for dogs into BARK, a brand that connects emotionally with millions of pet owners<br /> -Why building a brand identity with humor, honesty, and humanity creates lasting customer loyalty<br /> -How BARK uses playfulness and purpose—not just product—to deepen customer relationships<br /> -The strategy behind expanding from subscription boxes to food, wellness, and retail without losing brand soul</p> <p>Head over to <a href= "https://provenpodcast.com/">provenpodcast.com</a> to download your exclusive companion guide, designed to guide you step-by-step in implementing the strategies revealed in this episode.</p> <p>KEY POINTS:<br /> 01:05 – From agency life to BarkBox:<br /> Henrik shares his early career journey—from working in creative agencies to launching BARK—and how a deep love for dogs (and branding) led to a subscription box that grew into a global DTC powerhouse.<br /> 04:18 – The emotional core of brand-building:<br /> Henrik explains why the most beloved consumer brands lead with emotion, not just function—while Charles connects this to how BARK turned dog toys into a lifestyle and cultural connection.<br /> 07:45 – Using play as strategy:<br /> Henrik reveals how BARK uses humor, storytelling, and personality in everything—from marketing to product design—while Charles highlights how this playful tone differentiates them in a serious, commoditized space.<br /> 11:10 – The risks and rewards of retail expansion:<br /> Henrik reflects on BARK’s leap from DTC to retail with partners like Target, and how they kept their brand voice intact—while Charles digs into the tension between mass scale and brand intimacy.<br /> 15:02 – Bark Eats and personalized wellness:<br /> Henrik discusses the company’s move into personalized food and health products for dogs, and how listening to customer behavior led to deeper product innovation.<br /> 19:30 – Building a brand with a soul:<br /> Henrik emphasizes that a brand should feel like a friend, not a product—and how BARK’s success came from being obsessively human in a category most treat as transactional.<br /> 24:20 – Advice for future founders:<br /> Henrik delivers closing thoughts on what today’s entrepreneurs get wrong: over-focusing on short-term tactics instead of building emotional equity—and why staying curious and connected always wins in the long run.</p>