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Explore guests and episodes of Outliers wtih Daniel Scrivner. Listen to interviews with Oscar winners, New York Times bestselling authors, and the brightest minds from around the world.

#146 Ezra: Bringing Fast and Affordable Early Cancer Detection to Everyone | Emi Gal, Founder & CEO

Learn how Ezra has built the world’s first fast, accurate, and affordable way to screen for cancer everywhere in the body. All by harnessing the power of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) along with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to drive the cost of screening down by 80% and the time required to get screened by 66%.

#145 Emi Gal, Founder & CEO of Ezra | Tracking 150 Biomarkers, Annual Challenges, Peak Health by 40, Becoming More Disciplined, and More

Listen as we decode how Emi Gal tracks more than 150 different biomarkers, what he’s learned doing an Annual Challenge for the last 14 years, why he’s focused on achieving peak health by 40, how to become more disciplined, and more. Emi Gal is the Founder & CEO of Ezra, which is bringing fast and affordable cancer screening to everyone.

#144 Kettle & Fire, Perfect Keto, and Surely Wine: Spotting Trends and Building D2C Brands to Own Them | Justin Mares, Serial Entrepreneur

Kettle & Fire, Perfect Keto, and Surely Wine all have something in common. They were founded by Justin Mares and built-to-own an emerging health and wellness trend—from drinking more bone broth to making the move to a keto diet, or to deciding to drink only non-alcoholic beverages.

#143 Kettle & Fire's Justin Mares | Identifying Trends, 5-Minute Mini Workouts, 6 To Dos Per Day, Favorite Books, and More

Justin Mares has a knack for identifying trends and building D2C businesses to own them—including Kettle & Fire, Perfect Keto, and Surely Wine. Learn how he identifies trends, why he focuses on just 6 tasks each day, how he gets in 25+ minutes of exercise with tiny 5-minute mini workouts during the day, and more.

#142 The Laws of Creativity: How to Unlock Your Originality and Awaken Your Creative Genius | Joey Cofone, Author & Founder of Baronfig

Learn how to unlock your originality and awaken your creative genius as we break down The Laws of Creativity by Joey Cofone, award-winning designer and Founder & CEO of the much loved “Tools for Thinkers” brand Baronfig.

#141 Joey Cofone, Founder & CEO of Baronfig | Favorite Baronfig Products, Skill vs Renown, Daily Disciplines, Favorite Books, and More

Listen as we decode daily disciplines, favorite books, favorite Baronfig products, and more with Joey Cofone, Founder & CEO of Baronfig and author of The Laws of Creativity. We also cover the best advice he’s been given by mentors as both a founder and author.

#140 Snow Leopard: How Legendary Writers Create a Category Of One | Nicolas Cole, Author and Co-Founder of Category Pirates

Learn the art of category creation and why it’s your key to avoiding infinite competition as we break down Snow Leopard by Category Pirates.

#139 Nicolas Cole, Co-Founder of Category Pirates and Ship 30 for 30 | Favorite Books and Writing Tools, Enduring Boring Things, and Why Great Writing Changes the Reader

Listen as we decode favorite books, writing tools, and the advice he’d give his younger self with Nicolas Cole, Co-Founder of Ship 30 for 30 and Category Pirates. We also cover why all great writing changes the reader and how to endure the boring things that are required for success in anything.

#138 ShipBob: Building and Scaling a Fulfillment Business with Handcrafted Algorithms | Jivko Bojinov, Co-Founder

In Episode #138, we explore building and scaling a fulfillment business with handcrafted algorithms. We’re joined by Jivko Bojinov, ShipBob’s Co-Founder. We cover the challenges of a fulfillment business, ShipBob’s custom warehouse algorithms, and the importance of transparency with staff and customers alike.

#137 Jivko Bojinov, Co-Founder and SVP of Strategic Projects at ShipBob: On Playing Professional Tennis, Putting in the Work, Resilience, and Taking Things from Zero to One | 20 Minute Playbook

In Episode #137, we deconstruct Jivko Bojinov's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on his life. Jivko Bojinov is the Co-Founder of ShipBob. We cover falling in love with the problem, inspiration from pro tennis, and maximizing learning early in your career.

#136 Primetime Partners: AgeTech, The Ripple Effects of Living Longer, and Investing in the Future of How We Age | Abby Miller Levy, Co-Founder & Managing Partner

In Episode #136, we explore AgeTech and investing in the future of how we age. We’re joined by Abby Miller Levy, Primetime Partners’s Managing Partner and Co-Founder. We cover becoming an accidental investor, the compelling white space in the senior market, and ending ageism.

#135 Abby Miller Levy, Co-Founder of Primetime Partners and Thrive Global | On Living to 100, Getting to the Key Issue, and Choosing What to Major and Minor In

In Episode #135, we deconstruct Abby Miller Levy's peak performance playbook—from her favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on her life. Abby Miller Levy is the Managing Partner & Co-Founder of Primetime Partners. We cover the hundred year life, lessons from Alan Patricof, and the nonlinear career path.

#133 Experiment Without Limits: Achieving Peak Performance Through Experimentation | Chris Sparks, Author & Founder of Forcing Function

In Episode #133, we explore achieving peak performance through experimentation. We’re joined by Chris Sparks, author of Experiment Without Limits and Founder of Forcing Function. We cover productivity vs. peak performance, eliminating dissonance between goals and reality, and writing your personal vision statement.

#134 Chris Sparks, Author of Experiment Without Limits: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits and More | 20 Minute Playbook

In Episode #134, we deconstruct Chris Sparks's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on his life. Chris Sparks is the author of Experiment Without Limits. We cover applying game theory to life, maintaining systems, and the self-signaling effect.

#132 Ben Blumenrose of Designer Fund: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits and More | 20 Minute Playbook

In Episode #132, we deconstruct Ben Blumenrose's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on his life. Ben Blumenrose is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Designer Fund. We cover how AI might affect designers, the business value of design, and learning from science fiction.

#131 Designer Fund: Building the World’s First Design Centric Venture Capital Firm | Ben Blumenrose, Co-Founder & Managing Partner

In Episode #131, we explore building the world’s first design centric venture capital firm. We’re joined by Ben Blumenrose, Designer Fund’s Co-Founder and Managing Partner. We cover the Designer Fund algorithm, the core qualities of great startups, and how designers can add value as investors.

#130 Robert Cantwell of Compound Kings: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits and More | 20 Minute Playbook

In Episode #130, we deconstruct Robert Cantwell's peak performance playbook—from their favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on their life. Robert is the Founder of Upholdings and Portfolio Manager of Compound Kings. We cover longevity in investing, source documents, and learning from fintwit.

#129 Compound Kings: Lessons Learned as an Investor and Emerging Manager | Robert Cantwell, Portfolio Manager

In Episode #129, Robert Cantwell, Founder & Portfolio Manager of Compound Kings joins us as part of our Outlier Investors series. We discuss the biggest lessons that Robert has learned as an investor and portfolio manager, the top positions in the fund today, and the future of active management.

#128 Fount’s Andrew Herr: How the Brain Works Under Stress, The Commonalities of Peak Performance, Working with Navy SEALs, and More | 20 Minute Playbook

In Episode #128, we deconstruct Andrew Herr's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on his life. Andrew is the Founder and CEO of Fount. We cover how the brain acts under stress, commonalities of peak performance, and simple health experiments anyone can try.

#127 Fount: Bringing the Performance Secrets of the U.S. Navy SEALs to Everyone | Andrew Herr, Founder & CEO

In Episode #127, we explore bringing performance secrets from Navy SEALs to the public. We’re joined by Andrew Herr, Fount’s Founder and CEO. We cover human performance and biotech strategy, the limitations of military power for political goals, and using experiments to improve performance.

#126 Saad Alam of Hone: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits and More | 20 Minute Playbook

In Episode #126, we deconstruct Saad Alam's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on his life. Saad is the Founder and CEO of Hone. We cover radical transparency, daily gratitude, and constructing a purposeful life.

#125 Hone Health: On Testosterone, Telehealth, and Building a Modern Men’s Health Platform | Saad Alam, Founder & CEO

In Episode #125, we explore testosterone replacement therapy and building a telehealth company. We’re joined by Saad Alam, Hone Health’s Founder and CEO. We cover the basics of testosterone, the future of health management, and learnings from building a telehealth company.

#124 Andrew Carter of Smallhold: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits and More | 20 Minute Playbook

In Episode #124, we deconstruct Andrew Carter's peak performance playbook—from their favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on their life. Andrew is the Co-Founder & CEO of Smallhold. We cover eliminating the ego, building around community, and creating lasting relationships.

#123 Steve Vassallo of Foundation Capital: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits and More | 20 Minute Playbook

In Episode #123, we deconstruct Steve Vassallo's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on his life. Steve is General Partner at Foundation Capital. We cover translating non-human languages, enlightened procrastination, and his insatiable curiosity.

#122 Smallhold: Growing the World’s Best Mushrooms in High-Tech Mini Farms Right in Restaurants and Grocery Stores | Andrew Carter, Co-Founder & CEO

In Episode #122, we explore growing the world’s best mushrooms in high-tech mini-farms. We’re joined by Andrew Carter, Smallhold’s Co-Founder & CEO. We cover the science and complexities of mushrooms, the concept of distributed farming, and how Smallhold is aiming to revamp the food industry.

#121 Forward’s Adrian Aoun: Being Stubborn and Persuasive, Fiction and Factfulness, Cycling as Meditation, Being Problem Focused, and More

In Episode #121, we deconstruct Adrian Aoun's peak performance playbook—from their favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on their life. Adrian Aoun is the CEO and Founder of Forward. We cover why medical wearables don’t work, focusing on impact, and creating companies that can change the world.

#120 Foundation Capital: Reinventing a 27 Year Old Venture Capital Firm | Steve Vassallo, General Partner

In Episode #120, we explore reinventing a well-established venture capital firm. We’re joined by Steve Vassallo, General Partner at Foundation Capital. We cover Minimum Awesome Product, the prepared mind vs. open mind, and learnings from tearing down and rebuilding an investment firm.

#119 Trailer: HVMN’s Michael Brandt: Barefoot Running, Synesthesia in Branding, Finding More Mentors, Favorite Books, and More | 20 Minute Playbook

In Episode #119, we deconstruct Michael Brandt's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on his life. Michael is the Co-Founder and CEO of HVMN and Ketone IQ. We cover barefoot running, creating brand synesthesia, and the magic of walking.

#118 Forward: Bringing Healthcare as a Product to a Billion People | Adrian Aoun, CEO and Founder

In Episode #118, we explore healthcare as a product rather than a service. We’re joined by Adrian Aoun, Forward’s CEO and Founder, and we cover why healthcare should be a product, not a service, being problem-oriented as a founder, and why the health insurance industry is destined to fall.

#117 Adam Nash of Daffy: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits and More | 20 Minute Playbook

In Episode #117, we deconstruct Adam Nash's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on his life. Adam is the Co-Founder and CEO of Daffy. We cover the importance of brutal prioritization, lessons from mentors and books, and being a leader as an engineer.

#116 HVMN and Ketone-IQ: Next-Level Metabolic Health with Ketones for the U.S. Navy SEALs and The Rest of Us | Michael Brandt, Co-Founder & CEO

In Episode #116, we explore metabolic health with ketones. We’re joined by Michael Brandt, HVMN and Ketone-IQ’s Co-Founder and CEO. We cover the basics of ketones, iterating on product, and the company’s $6 million contract with Navy SEALs.

#115 Milind Mehere of Yieldstreet: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits and More | 20 Minute Playbook

In Episode #115, we deconstruct Milind Mehere's peak performance playbook—from their favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on their life. Milind Mehere is the Founder and CEO of Yieldstreet. We cover the ABCDE of building a company, the importance of gratitude, and the impact of blockchain on private markets.

#114 Daffy: Reinventing Charitable Giving and Building a Modern Platform for Giving | Adam Nash, Co-Founder & CEO

In Episode #114, we explore building a modern charitable giving platform. We’re joined by Adam Nash, Daffy’s Co-Founder and CEO, and we cover donor-advised funds, getting kids involved in charity, and philosophies on angel investing.

#113 Mo Islam: On Learning from the Apollo Era, Killing Them with Kindness, and How Humility Saves Startups | Co-Founder of Payload

In Episode #113, we’re joined by Mo Islam, Payload’s Co-Founder. We cover lessons we can learn from the Apollo space era, why killing them with kindness is the best option, and why founders should stay focused on what they love.

#112 Yieldstreet: Building the Alternative Investment Platform of the Future Across Income, Equity, and Real Estate | Milind Mehere, Co-Founder & CEO

In Episode #112, we explore building an alternative investment platform across income, equity, and real estate. We’re joined by Milind Mehere, Yieldstreet’s Founder and CEO. We cover the entrepreneurial spirit, building a portfolio of liquidity, and why you should invest in private markets.

#111 – 20 Minute Playbook: Illia Polosukhin of NEAR Protocol and Unchain Fund

In Episode #111, we deconstruct Illia Polosukhin's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on his life. Illia is the co-founder of NEAR Protocol and Unchain Fund. We cover why context switching is a necessary skill for founders, Illia’s recommended books, and the nuance of the Russian language in writing.

#110 Payload – Building a Media Brand to Cover the Business and Policy of Space | Mo Islam, Co-Founder

In Episode #110, we explore building a media brand to cover the business and policy of space. We’re joined by Mo Islam, Payload’s Co-Founder, who talks with us about becoming the number one resource for space industry news. We cover everything from lowering the costs of space travel to why we are in the middle of the next space race.

20 Minute Playbook: Alex Simon – Co-Founder and CEO of Elude

Alex Simon is CEO and Co-Founder of Elude, a travel app that allows users to discover new destinations based on timing and budget. In this episode, Alex and Daniel discuss mentors, favorite books, and daily meditation.

#108 NEAR Protocol – Building a High Speed, Climate Neutral, Low Fee Blockchain with Illia Polosukhin, Co-Founder

In Episode #108, we explore building NEAR, a layer-one blockchain that’s incredibly fast, has very low transaction fees, and is climate neutral. We’re joined by Illia Polosukhin, NEAR’s Co-Founder, who discusses why proof of stake beats proof of work, how NEAR approached scaling, and the process of moving from a centralized team to a decentralized community.

Founder Spotlight: Elude – Building a New Search Engine and Brand for Global Travel with Alex Simon, Co-Founder and CEO

Alex Simon is CEO and Co-Founder of Elude, a travel app that allows users to discover new destinations based on timing and budget. In this episode, Alex and Daniel dive deep into building and scaling a business in the notoriously difficult travel industry.

20 Minute Playbook: Howie Schwab – Lead Portfolio Manager for Emerging Markets Growth at Driehaus Capital

Howie Schwab is Lead Portfolio Manager for Emerging Markets Growth at Driehaus Capital. In this episode, Howie and Daniel discuss regime shifts in the market and obsessing over failures.

20 Minute Playbook: Gokul Rajaram – Prolific Angel Investor and Product and Business Helper at DoorDash

Gokul Rajaram is an angel investor and Product and Business Helper at DoorDash. In this episode, Gokul and Daniel discuss crypto, international investing, and habits and routines.

Investor Spotlight: Driehaus Capital – Investing in Emerging Markets and The Great Pendulum Shift with Howie Schwab, Lead Portfolio Manager for Emerging Markets Growth

Howie Schwab is Lead Portfolio Manager for Emerging Markets Growth at Driehaus Capital. In this episode, Howie and Daniel discuss the lure of emerging markets and investing with a behavioral focus in mind.

Investor Spotlight: Gokul Rajaram – The Prolific Angel Investor on Speed, Small Teams, Product Management, and Decision Making

Gokul Rajaram is an angel investor and Product and Business Helper at DoorDash. In this episode, Gokul and Daniel discuss product management and decision making.

20 Minute Playbook: Andrew Jamison – CEO and Co-Founder of Extend

Andrew Jamison is CEO and Co-Founder of Extend, a virtual credit card platform. In this episode, Andrew and Daniel discuss building diverse and cohesive teams and the definition of success.

Playbook: Alex Rubalcava – Partner at Stage Venture Partners

Alex Rubalcava is Partner of Stage Venture Partners, a pre-Seed and Seed stage venture capital firm that invests in emerging software technology for business-to-business markets. In this episode, Alex and Daniel discuss the coming energy transition and advice for founders and investors.

Founder Spotlight: Extend – The Power of Virtual Cards with Andrew Jamison, Cofounder and CEO

Andrew Jamison is CEO and Co-Founder of Extend, a virtual credit card platform. In this episode, Andrew and Daniel discuss the importance of frictionless onboarding and the evolution of the embedded payments space.

Eric Markowitz, Worm Capital’s Head of Research | Conviction vs Opinions, Two-Step Research Process, Favorite Books, and More

Listen as we decode conviction vs opinions, Worm’s two-step research process, favorite books, and more with Eric Markowitz, Worm Capital’s Head of Research. We also cover why it’s essential to slow down the research process and decouple research from making investment decisions.

Investor Spotlight: Stage Venture Partners – Investing Where Others Aren’t Looking with Alex Rubalcava

Alex Rubalcava is Partner of Stage Venture Partners, a pre-Seed and Seed stage venture capital firm that invests in emerging software technology for business-to-business markets. In this episode, Alex and Daniel discuss deep tech investing and the importance of patience and long-term ownership.

Playbook: Ben Boyer – Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of R-Zero

Ben Boyer is Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of R-Zero and Managing Director at Tenaya Capital. In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss investing through market cycles and how to be a great board member.

Worm Capital: Value Investors Focused on the Future with Eric Markowitz, Head of Research | Outlier Investors

Eric Markowitz is Director of Research of Worm Capital, an investment firm focused on technology innovation and disruption. In this episode, Eric and Daniel discuss Worm’s investing algorithm and maintaining optimism and open-mindedness in investing.

Playbook: Brian Scudamore – Founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK? and Author of WTF?!

Brian Scudamore is Founder and CEO of O2E Brands, which focuses on home services such as 1-800-GOT-JUNK? And Wow 1 Day Painting. In this episode, Brian and Daniel discuss the power of branding and systematic approaches to business.

Founder Spotlight: R-Zero – Pioneering with 100+ Year Old Technology with Co-Founder and Executive Chairman Ben Boyer

Ben Boyer is Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of R-Zero and Managing Director at Tenaya Capital. In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss slowing the spread of pathogens and utilizing the Internet of Things.

Playbook: Edward Sullivan – CEO and Managing Partner of Velocity Coaching

Edward Sullivan is CEO and Managing Partner of Velocity Coaching, an executive coaching firm that helps founders scale their businesses. In this episode, Edward and Daniel discuss routines, successes, and failures.

Book Club: 1-800-GOT-JUNK? - How Failure Can Be Your Key to Success with Brian Scudamore

Brian Scudamore is Founder and CEO of O2E Brands, which focuses on home services such as 1-800-GOT-JUNK? And Wow 1 Day Painting. In this episode, Brian and Daniel discuss creating a franchise and the power of a strong brand.

Playbook: Alexandra Zatarain – Co-Founder and VP of Brand and Marketing at Eight Sleep

Alexandra Zatarain is Co-Founder and VP of Brand and Marketing at Eight Sleep, a sleep fitness brand. In this episode, Alexandra and Daniel discuss the sleep routines, advice for founders, and recommended resources.

Spotlight: Velocity Coaching – Helping Hyper-Growth Founders Scale with Edward Sullivan

Edward Sullivan is CEO and Managing Partner of Velocity Coaching, an executive coaching firm that helps founders scale their businesses. In this episode, Edward and Daniel discuss the journey of leadership coaching and how to lead with heart.

Spotlight: Eight Sleep – Sleep Fitness and Category Creation with Alexandra Zatarain

Alexandra Zatarain is Co-Founder and VP of Brand and Marketing at Eight Sleep, a sleep fitness brand. In this episode, Alexandra and Daniel discuss the benefits and pitfalls of working on a physical product, category creation, and sleep fitness as a brand and movement.

20 Minute Playbook – Jessica Schaefer of Bevel and Acorns

Jessica Schaefer is CEO and Founder of Bevel, a strategic communications firm with a portfolio in fintech and venture capital, as well as CCO of Acorns. In this episode, Jessica and Daniel discuss habits, routines, and inspirations.

20 Minute Playbook – Mike Clare of Mood Health

Mike Clare is Founder and CEO of Mood Health, an online platform providing psychiatry, talk therapy, and medication management for depression and anxiety. In this episode, Mike and Daniel discuss Mike’s work at Juxtapose and his habits and routines.

Infinite Games – Rethinking Mental Health Care with Mike Clare of Mood Health

Mike Clare is Founder and CEO of Mood Health, an online platform providing psychiatry, talk therapy, and medication management for depression and anxiety. In this episode, Mike and Daniel discuss the pain points of traditional mental health care and how Mood aims to alleviate them.

20 Minute Playbook – Robbie Bent of Othership

Robbie Bent is CEO and Co-Founder of Othership, a platform for breathwork, connection, and mental wellness. In this episode, Robbie and Daniel discuss habits, routines, and inspirations.

Infinite Games – Crafting a Business Narrative with Jessica Schaefer of Bevel and Acorns

Jessica Schaefer is Founder of Bevel, a strategic communications firm with a portfolio in fintech and venture capital, as well as CCO of Acorns. In this episode, Jessica and Daniel discuss building executive profiles, crafting a company narrative, and why PR is a smart investment.

20 Minute Playbook – Brett Goldstein of Launch House

Brett Goldstein is Co-Founder of Launch House, a private community focused on connecting and supporting top entrepreneurs. In this episode, Brett and Daniel discuss habits, routines, and inspirations.

Infinite Games – Curating Peak Experiences of Belonging with Robbie Bent of Othership

Robbie Bent is CEO and Co-Founder of Othership, a platform for breathwork, connection, and mental wellness. In this episode, Robbie and Daniel discuss creating and scaling a physical business, advice for high achievers, and the pitfalls of comparison.

20 Minute Playbook – Luke Gromen of The Forest for the Trees

Luke Gromen is CEO and Founder of FFTT, a macroeconomic research firm. In this episode, Luke and Daniel discuss habits, routines, and inspirations.

Infinite Games – Building the Next Y Combinator with Brett Goldstein of Launch House

Brett Goldstein is Co-Founder of Launch House, a private community focused on connecting and supporting top entrepreneurs. In this episode, Brett and Daniel discuss innovation, the future of education, and vibes as a moat.

20 Minute Playbook – Mike Sall of Goldfinch

Mike Sall is Co-Founder of Goldfinch, a decentralized credit platform for crypto loans without collateral. In this episode, Mike and Daniel discuss habits, routines, and inspirations.

O.A. Book Club – Perspectives on Data Analysis and Inflation with Luke Gromen of The Forest for the Trees

Luke Gromen is CEO and Founder of FFTT, a macroeconomic research firm. In this episode, Luke and Daniel discuss interpreting investment data, the current financial climate, and perspectives on inflation.

Infinite Games – Crypto Loans in Emerging Markets with Mike Sall of Goldfinch

Mike Sall is Co-Founder of Goldfinch, a decentralized credit platform for crypto loans without collateral. In this episode, Mike and Daniel discuss borrowing in crypto, learnings from Coinbase, and why raising capital in emerging markets is so difficult.

20 Minute Playbook – Joey Krug of Pantera Capital

Joey Krug is Co-CIO at Pantera Capital and Cofounder at Augur and Eco. In this episode, Joey and Daniel discuss habits, routines, and inspirations.

20 Minute Playbook – Jason Crawford of Roots of Progress

Jason Crawford is Founder and CEO of The Roots of Progress, a nonprofit dedicated to establishing a new philosophy of progress for the 21st century. In this episode, Jason and Daniel discuss habits, routines, and inspirations.

Infinite Games – Building a $6B Hedge Fund in Crypto with Joey Krug of Pantera Capital

Joey Krug is Co-CIO at Pantera Capital and Cofounder at Augur and Eco. In this episode, Joey and Daniel discuss investing in volatile markets, perspectives on risk, and the future of prediction markets.

20 Minute Playbook – Mercedes Bent of Lightspeed Venture Partners

Mercedes Bent is a Partner at Lightspeed Venture Partners. In this episode, Mercedes and Daniel discuss learning cycles, cultivating happiness, and the definition of success.

Infinite Games – Progress Studies with Jason Crawford of Roots of Progress

Jason Crawford is Founder and CEO of The Roots of Progress, a nonprofit dedicated to establishing a new philosophy of progress for the 21st century. In this episode, Jason and Daniel discuss the great stagnation, the speed of innovation, and progress studies.

Infinite Games: Delian Asparouhov of Varda Space Industries on Problem Solving with Space Manufacturing

Delian Asparouhov is Co-Founder of Varda Space Industries and Principal at Founders Fund. In this episode, Delian and Daniel discuss optimism in investing and problem solving with space manufacturing.

Infinite Games – Chris Zarou of Visionary Music Group on Finding Multi-Platinum Rapper Logic, Spotting Talent, and Investing at the Intersection of Culture and Music

Chris Zarou is Founder and CEO of Visionary Music Group. In this episode, Chris and Daniel discuss serendipity, bootstrapping, and the similarities between music and investing.

20 Minute Playbook – Chris Zarou of Visionary Music Group

Chris Zarou is Founder and CEO of Visionary Music Group. In this episode, First and Daniel discuss emotional intelligence, morning exercise, and the definition of success.

O.A. Book Club – The Fight for the Future of the Internet with Jacob Helberg, Author of Wires of War

Jacob Helberg is the author of The Wires of War: Technology and the Global Struggle for Power. In this episode, Jacob and Daniel discuss geopolitics, the physical infrastructure of the internet, and how the US can work to preserve democracy.

20 Minute Playbook – Jacob Helberg, Author of The Wires of War

Jacob Helberg is the author of The Wires of War: Technology and the Global Struggle for Power. In this episode, Jacob and Daniel discuss investing in tech, habits and routines, and the definition of success.

Infinite Games – Solving Simple Problems and Building Profitable Businesses with Marshall Haas of Peel and Shepherd

Marshall Haas is co-founder of Peel, Shepherd, and Need/Want. In this episode, Marshall and Daniel discuss running a physical product business and solving long-term problems.

20 Minute Playbook – Marshall Haas of Peel and Shepherd

Marshall Haas is co-founder of Peel, Shepherd, and Need/Want. In this episode, Marshall and Daniel discuss habits, routines, and inspirations.

Infinite Games – Building the Rental Management Platform of the Future with Dana Dunford of Hemlane

Dana Dunford is CEO and Cofounder of Hemlane, an online property management platform. In this episode, Dana and Daniel discuss property management technology, the co-founder dynamic, and advice for founders.

20 Minute Playbook – Dana Dunford of Hemlane

Dana Dunford is CEO and Cofounder of Hemlane, an online property management platform. In this episode, Dana and Daniel discuss habits, influences, and life lessons.

Infinite Games – Inventing the Future of Vitamins and Data Driven Health with Rachel Sanders of Rootine

Rachel Sanders is CEO and Co-founder of Rootine, a personalized micronutrient subscription service. In part one of this episode, Rachel and Daniel discuss data-driven health, how the vitamin and supplement industry is broken, and advice for founders.

20 Minute Playbook – Rachel Sanders of Rootine

Rachel Sanders is CEO and Co-founder of Rootine, a personalized micronutrient subscription service. In this episode, Rachel and Daniel discuss data-driven health, recommended books and tools, and the definition of success.

O.A. Book Club – Self-Reflection and the Socratic Method with Marc Champagne, Author of Personal Socrates

Marc Champagne is author of Personal Socrates: Questions That Will Upgrade Your Life from Legends & World-Class Performers. In part one of this episode, Marc and Daniel discuss the Socratic method, the writing process, and Marc’s self-reflection routine.

20 Minute Playbook – Marc Champagne, Author of Personal Socrates

Marc Champagne is author of Personal Socrates: Questions That Will Upgrade Your Life from Legends & World-Class Performers. In this episode, Marc and Daniel discuss Marc’s favorite books, tools, and self-reflection habits.

Infinite Games – Investing in Network Effects Businesses with James Currier of NFX

James Currier is General Partner of NFX, an early stage venture capital firm with a focus on startups with potential for network effects. In part one of this episode, James and Daniel discuss the difference between virality and network effects, investing in networks effects businesses, and advice for founders.

20 Minute Playbook – James Currier of NFX

James Currier is General Partner of NFX, an early stage venture capital firm with a focus on startups with potential for network effects. In this bonus episode, James and Daniel discuss James’ inspirations and habits.

Infinite Games – Building the Fastest Email Client in the World as a Non-CEO Co-Founder with Vivek Sodera of Superhuman

Vivek Sodera is Co-Founder of Superhuman, which strives to be the fastest email client in the world. In part one of this episode, Vivek and Daniel discuss the role of the non-CEO co-founder, empathy in leadership, and learning from failure.

20 Minute Playbook – Vivek Sodera of Superhuman

Vivek Sodera is Co-Founder of Superhuman, which strives to be the fastest email client in the world. In this bonus episode, Vivek and Daniel discuss strengths, struggles, and recommended books

Infinite Games – Investing in the Future of Real Estate Technology with Dave Eisenberg of Zigg Capital

Dave Eisenberg is Founding Partner at Zigg Capital, a venture capital firm investing in real estate and construction technology. In part one of this episode, Dave and Daniel discuss innovations in real estate technology, investing in talent, and the future of physical retail.

20 Minute Playbook – Dave Eisenberg of Zigg Capital

Dave Eisenberg is Founding Partner at Zigg Capital, a venture capital firm investing in real estate and construction technology. In this bonus episode, Dave and Daniel discuss the habits and routines that help keep Dave focused.

Infinite Games – Building the One Investing Platform to Rule Them All with David McDonough of Commonstock

David McDonough is Founder/CEO of Commonstock, a social platform that amplifies insights from top investors. In part one of this episode, David and Daniel discuss the future of social investing.

20 Minute Playbook – David McDonough of Commonstock

David McDonough is Founder/CEO of Commonstock, a social platform that amplifies insights from top investors. In this bonus episode, David and Daniel discuss habits and tools, from nightly runs to the Eisenhower Matrix.

Infinite Games – Lessons in Risk, Reward, and Entrepreneurship with Ryan Boykin of REACTIV

Ryan Boykin is Cofounder and Partner at Atlas Real Estate and Cofounder of REACTIV. In part one of this episode, Ryan and Daniel discuss risk, reward, and entrepreneurship.

20 Minute Playbook – Ryan Boykin of REACTIV

Ryan Boykin is Cofounder and Partner at Atlas Real Estate and Cofounder of REACTIV. In this bonus episode, Ryan and Daniel discuss the habits, routines, and tools that help Ryan stay focused.

Infinite Games – Increasing Access to Psychedelic Medicine with Jack Swain of Mindbloom

Jack Swain is Head of Clinical Operations at Mindbloom, a mental health and well-being company focused on psychedelic medicine. In part one of this episode, Jack and Daniel discuss mental health, psychedelic therapy, and scaling a telemedicine company.

20 Minute Playbook – Jack Swain of Mindbloom

Jack Swain is Head of Clinical Operations at Mindbloom, a mental health and well-being company focused on psychedelic medicine. In this bonus episode, Jack and Daniel discuss Jack’s favorite habits, tools, and books.