The speaker talks about the naive and curious perspective she had as a child, and how that same perspective has benefited her in her entrepreneurial journey years later.
The host discusses the possibility of partnering with Facebook to grow his company and talks about the challenges that come with making big decisions, including a $1 billion deal with Mark Zuckerberg. He also reflects on the benefits of learning about machine learning.
The key to achieving optimal results in entrepreneurship is to focus on becoming a full stack entrepreneur rather than specializing in just one area such as SEO or Facebook ads. It’s important to have synergy across all aspects of running a business for the best outcomes.
In this podcast, the host discusses the unique heart of cuttlefish as well as his Instagram post soliciting questions about personal and work topics.
The overuse of mass layoffs in modern corporations makes it risky to work in them, as they are not run based on meritocracy. Successful entrepreneurs do not view themselves as taking risks, but there is a distinction between social entrepreneurs and business entrepreneurs, with the former aiming to contribute to a cause while the latter aims for profit.
The speaker recounts how meeting an entrepreneur who used his book as a tool to turn a like into a love inspired them to pursue a path of entrepreneurship.
The speaker shares personal experience in setting up businesses and outlines the importance of adopting a practical mindset as opposed to relying solely on good intentions. They provide tips on how to navigate the process and avoid incurring losses.
The speaker recalls meeting someone with an idea called 'Hurt Burt' and discusses his own future ideas, but is currently workshopping them.
The speaker talks about the struggle to balance work and personal life as an entrepreneur, with a particular story about the pressure to work while on vacation.
In this podcast, the speaker talks about the importance of gross margin dollars and cash flow to pay bills in a business plan, and how some investors might not understand this concept. The speaker also praises investors who want to invest in good ideas and give entrepreneurs a chance.
The speaker talks about being attacked by Jason and his crew of bullies for years, but also discusses the foresight and planning put into building legacy weapons systems for a situation like today which has been war gamed out to the nth degree. Jason has refused to have the speaker on his show because he claims the speaker is too thin-skinned and disagrees with him on some things about Oculus.
The United States applauds entrepreneurs and believes in second chances without punishing people for the rest of their lives for failure or past mistakes. The last 20 years saw anemic growth in the country and left behind too many people.
The speaker discusses the challenges of running a business while also juggling family responsibilities such as birthday parties, volunteer work and sick children. They also express their desire for their company to set a new standard for modern enterprise software.
The speaker expresses the difficulty of running a successful business and references the struggles that other entrepreneurs have faced.
Will Ahmed, founder of Whoop, shares his insights on the importance of balancing gratitude with ambition, and how challenges can ultimately help you find your identity as an entrepreneur.
The founder of Spanx, Sara Blakely, explains how she came up with the name for her company and the struggle she went through to get her product patented.
The speaker shares a technique for managing overwhelming feelings of productivity pressure: draw a line down the center of a page and write down things you hate and things you love. He believes that this will make it easier for entrepreneurs to focus on what they truly want to accomplish.
Former hockey player, Wayne Powers, started a shoe company with the help of Derek Jeter that focuses on providing comfortable and stylish shoes for everyday wear. Powers attributes his success in hockey to his sixth sense on the ice.
A group of entrepreneurs plan to use a beached cruise ship, the Pacific Dawn, to start selling sea pods and form a sea town around it. They intend to fund the project through the creation and sale of more sea pods.
The speaker shares his experience in scaling his business by working hard, networking, and standing out in a sea of mediocrity. He also shares his journey of taking his business model to the classroom and learning how to scale it efficiently.
This podcast episode explores the business and entrepreneurial insights of Bob Noyce, a pioneer in the technology industry who paved the way for future generations of entrepreneurs.
The hosts discuss their plans to start a printing business for local businesses in order to make more profit and avoid having to store a surplus of t-shirts in their house. They also discuss the idea that being angry is a choice, and therefore, no one else can truly make you happy.
Entrepreneurship should not be solely pursued for monetary gain, as the richest people in the world did not become wealthy by focusing solely on making money. Sticking to your zone of genius is essential for success as an entrepreneur.
This podcast episode explores the success of entrepreneur, Jihan Thompson, who runs two companies while also being a mommy blogger and novelist. The conversation touches upon topics such as the entertainment industry's underestimation of women and the privilege required to pursue entrepreneurial endeavors.
When turning a hobby into a business, it can be difficult to handle unsupportive relatives and the challenges of dealing with regulations like HOA. It's important to stay focused on your goals and believe in yourself.
The speaker discusses curation of ideas and entrepreneurs, funding profitable companies, and the importance of finding the right timing and market for success in entrepreneurship.
The speaker discusses various entrepreneurial ideas they have had for opening businesses in their neighborhood, including a cupcake shop and a hot dog cart.