Transcripts

Rich text transcripts for every episode of Outliers.

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

Please enjoy this transcript of my conversation with Steve Vassallo, General Partner of Foundation Capital. We cover translating non-human languages, enlightened procrastination, and his insatiable curiosity.

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

Please enjoy this transcript of my conversation with Andrew Carter, Co-Founder & CEO of Smallhold. We cover eliminating the ego, building around community, and creating lasting relationships.

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

Please enjoy this transcript of my conversation with Andrew Carter, Co-Founder & CEO of Smallhold. We cover the science and complexities of mushrooms, distributed farming, and how Smallhold is aiming to revamp the food industry.

Transcript – #121 Adrian Aoun of Forward: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits and More | 20 Minute Playbook

Please enjoy this transcript of my conversation with Adrian Aoun, CEO and Founder of Forward. We cover why medical wearables don’t work, focusing on impact, and creating companies that can change the world.

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

Please enjoy this transcript of my conversation with Steve Vassallo, General Partner at Foundation Capital. We cover Minimum Awesome Product, prepared mind vs. open mind, and learnings from tearing down and rebuilding an investment firm.

Transcript – #119 Michael Brandt of HVMN and Ketone-IQ: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits and More | 20 Minute Playbook

Please enjoy this transcript of my conversation with Michael Brandt, Co-Founder and CEO of HVMN. We cover barefoot running, creating brand synesthesia, and the magic of walking.

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

Please enjoy this transcript of my conversation with Adrian Aoun, CEO and Founder of Forward. We cover why healthcare should be a product, not a service, being problem-oriented, and why the health insurance industry is destined to fall.

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

Please enjoy this transcript of my conversation with Adam Nash, 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.

Transcript – #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

Please enjoy this transcript of my conversation with Michael Brandt, Co-Founder and CEO of HVMN. We cover the basics of ketones, iterating on product, and the company’s $6 million contract with Navy SEALs.

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

Please enjoy this transcript of my conversation with Milind Mehere, 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.