Listen to every episode of Outliers.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 two-step research process and the path from journalism to investing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sir Ronald Cohen is Chairman of the Global Steering Group for Impact Investment and The Portland Trust. In this episode, Sir Ronald and Daniel discuss how companies can optimize risk, return, and impact.

Dan Frommer is Founder and Editor in Chief of The New Consumer, a publication about how and why people spend their money. In part one of this episode, Dan and Daniel discuss modern consumers and how brands must embrace technology to serve them.

Dan Frommer is Founder and Editor in Chief of The New Consumer, a publication about how and why people spend their money. In this bonus episode, Dan and Daniel discuss Dan’s tools, inspirations, and routines that lead him to success.

Lopa van der Mersch is Founder and CEO of Rasa, a brand of adaptogenic tonics often used as coffee replacements. In part one of this episode, Rasa and Daniel discuss the challenges and rewards of being a founder, branding and customer love, and energy intelligence

Lopa van der Mersch is Founder and CEO of Rasa, a brand of adaptogenic tonics often used as coffee replacements. In this bonus episode, Rasa and Daniel discuss Lopa’s Kalari practice, the CEO retreat, and secondary attention.

Joe Percoco is Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Titan, an investment firm focused on leveling the playing field across the wealth spectrum. In part one of this episode, Joe and Daniel discuss insights from Goldman Sachs and McKinsey, rethinking the investment platform, and understanding your company’s OS.

Joe Percoco is Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Titan, an investment firm focused on leveling the playing field across the wealth spectrum. In this bonus interview, Joe and Daniel discuss Y intercept vs. slope in hiring, green/yellow/red light calendar auditing, and T-shirt ROI assessments..

Rishi Garg is co-head of the Consumer Investing Practice at the Mayfield Fund, a seed and Series A focused venture capital firm. In this episode, Rishi and Daniel discuss building a “people first” culture, defining business development, and the future of internet investing.

Rishi Garg is co-head of the Consumer Investing Practice at the Mayfield Fund, a seed and Series A focused venture capital firm. In this episode, Rishi and Daniel discuss daily habits and tools that contribute to Rishi’s success.

Addie Lerner is Founder and Managing Partner of Avid Ventures, an early stage venture capital firm investing in fintech, consumer internet, and software companies. In this episode, Addie and Daniel discuss seeing both upsides and downsides to opportunities, the future of fintech, and the privilege of investing.

Addie Lerner is Founder and Managing Partner of Avid Ventures, an early stage venture capital firm investing in fintech, consumer internet, and software companies. In part two of this episode, Addie and Daniel discuss the privilege of investing, the benefits of authenticity and an analytical mindset, and Addie’s favorite learning experience.

Sebastiaan de With is Co-Founder of Lux, the design studio behind the award-winning photography apps, Halide and Spectre. In this episode, Sebastiaan and Daniel discuss following your passion, physicality in digital design, and the definition of success.

Alex Iwanchuk is Co-Founder of Feals, a modern wellness brand of hemp-based CBD products. In this episode, Alex and Daniel discuss data-driven growth, the importance of branding, and how Alex approaches mental health.

Ben Savage is Partner at Clocktower Technology Ventures, a leading venture capital firm focused on investing in financial innovation. In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss everything from what makes a good macro thinker, to why Clocktower focuses on human capital, and why they’ve never invested in a crypto or DeFi project.

Ken Nguyen is Co-Founder and CEO of Republic, an investing platform that makes it easy for anyone to invest as little as $100 into private companies, real estate, and other asset classes like crypto. In this episode, we decode how Republic has helped 1M+ people invest over $350M through their platform to date.

Scott Belsky is a modern polymath. He founded Behance, which he later sold to Adobe. He’s a Venture Partner at Benchmark and has invested in companies like Uber, Pinterest, and sweetgreen, and he’s currently the Chief Product Office at Adobe. We discuss the lessons he’s learned along the way, his investment methodology, and surviving the messy middle in any ambitious endeavor.

Mark Terbeek is a Partner at Greycroft, a leading early stage venture capital firm focused on investments in consumer, enterprise, and media companies. In this episode, Mark and Daniel discuss lessons learned from 20+ years of investing, insights into investing in enterprise companies, and advice for entrepreneurs and investors.

Kevin Kelly is the Founding Executive Editor of WIRED magazine, a best-selling author, and the publisher of Recomendo. In this episode, Kevin and Daniel discuss Kevin’s newest project, a 1,000-page photographic exploration of Asia taken over the last 49 years.

Rob Petrozzo is Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Rally, a marketplace for buying and selling equity shares in collectible assets. In this episode, Rob and Daniel discuss ownership as the new status symbol, building a world-class marketplace, and the future of digital collectibles.

Everett Cook is CEO and Co-Founder of Rho Business Banking, a collaborative banking platform for fast growing companies. In this episode, we discuss Everett’s background in macroeconomics, investing in companies versus building them, building the business bank of the future, and why the fintech revolution is just getting started.

Simon Mikhailovich is the Co-Founder of The Bullion Reserve (TBR), a private vehicle that enables investors to hold physical gold across multiple jurisdictions outside the financial system. In this episode, Simon and Daniel discuss why gold is important in the current economy, how it maintains purchasing power over time, and important lessons from financial history.

Michael Joseph is Founder and CEO of Scratch Kitchen, an entirely new approach to restaurants that offers multiple brands and food types—from salads to sandwiches and burgers—all under one roof. Scratch Kitchen is also takeout and delivery only, and uses proprietary data to inform what foods and brands they offer in each market.

Robert Cantwell is Founder of Upholdings, the first hedge fund in the U.S. to convert into an ETF. In this episode, Robert and Daniel discuss the evolution of ETFs, why operators make the best investors, and the investment process behind Upholdings’ Compound Kings (KNGS) ETF.

Josh Clemente is the Founder and President of Levels, a metabolic fitness company that helps people take control of their health using real-time data on their blood glucose levels. In this episode, Josh and I discuss how metabolism works, the importance of feedback loops, and how your blood glucose levels can shape everything from your energy levels to the quality of your sleep.

Dan Roller is Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Maran Capital, a boutique, value-driven investment manager. In this episode, we discuss the power of buy-and-build companies, investing in special situations, and how becoming a better investor is similar to training for an Ironman competition.

Rennick Palley is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Stratos Technologies. In this second half of our interview, we zoom way out to discuss everything from the recent boom in SPACs to the world of DeFi protocols, and how crypto gets incentive structures right..

Rennick Palley is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Stratos Technologies. In part one of the interview, Rennick and Daniel discuss growth vs. value investing, reflexivity, and investing across the capital structure in early-stage technology companies. To date, Stratos has invested in companies like Rezi, Tala, Dave, Compound Finance, and Clearbanc.

Why is writing simply and clearly so difficult? I sat down with Verlyn Klinkenborg, who teaches creative writing at Yale, to find out. We explore his incredibly popular book Several Short Sentences About Writing, his approach to reading, and why everything we’ve been taught about writing is wrong.

Andrew Dumont is the Founder of Curious Capital and CEO in Residence at Tiny Capital. He was previously the CMO at Bitly, an Entrepreneur in Residence at Betaworks, and one of Forbes’ 30 Innovators Under 30 in Marketing. In this episode, Andrew and Daniel discuss scaling an open source framework, the business of job boards, the 3 steps for turning around any business, and Andrew’s approach to investing.