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#101 20 Minute 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 B2B markets. In this episode, Alex and Daniel discuss advice for founders and investors.

#148 Public: How They’re Building the Future of Investing from Fractional Shares to Alternative Assets and Social Investing

Learn Public’s playbook for finding product market fit, achieving viral growth, building a multi-sided product, as well as their unique approach for driving accountability and ownership across their team.

#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.

#109 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.

#53 How They Built It: Zigg Capital - Investing in the Future of Retail and Real Estate Technology | Dave Eisenberg, Founding Partner

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

#22 How They Built It: Levels - A Masterclass in Metabolic Health and Real-Time Optimization | Josh Clemente, Co-Founder

Josh Clemente is Founder & President of Levels. In this episode, we 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.

#18 Book Summary: Several Short Sentences About Writing - A Masterclass on Becoming a Better Writer | Verlyn Klinkenborg, Author & Yale Professor

Join me as I sit down with Verlyn Klinkenborg, who teaches creative writing at Yale. We explore his book Several Short Sentences About Writing, his approach to reading, and why everything we’ve been taught about writing is wrong.

#92 Willing to Fail (WTF): How Failure Can Be Your Key to Success | Brian Scudamore, Author & Founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK

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.

#81 20 Minute Playbook: Luke Gromen, The Forest for the Trees - My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits, and More

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

#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.

#33 How They Built It: Clocktower Ventures - On Macro Thinkers, Investing in Human Capital, and Why Finacial Innovation Will Save the World | Ben Savage, Partner

Ben Savage is Partner at Clocktower Technology Ventures, a leading fintech venture capital firm. In this episode, Ben and Daniel discuss investing in human capital, macro investing, and how fintech will save the world.

#94 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.

#4 Jessica Hansen, NPR's In-House Voice Coach: On Finding, Owning, and Loving Your Voice

In this episode of Outliers, I sit down with Jessica Hansen, NPR's in-house voice coach, to discuss how to find, own, and love your voice.

#155 Michael Sheetz, Space Reporter at CNBC: Favorite Books, Lessons Learned as a Reporter, Superpowers, and More

On the latest episode of 20 Minute Playbook, we interview Michael Sheetz, Space Reporter at CNBC.

#5 How They Built It: Voyager Space Holdings - Building the Berkshire Hathaway of Outer Space | Dylan Taylor, Founder & CEO

In this episode of Outliers, I sit down with Dylan Taylor, CEO of Voyager Space Holdings and one of Pitchbook's Top 10 Investors in Space Technology, to discuss the past, present, and future of outer space.

#85 20 Minute Playbook: Robbie Bent of Othership: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits, and More

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 inspiratio

#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 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 non-alcoholic wine.

#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.

#11 Book Summary: Called Out - Fear, Faith, and Finding Your Calling | Paula Faris, Author & Emmy-Nominated Journalist

I sit down with Paula Faris, formerly an anchor on Good Morning America, co-host on The View, and now the author of "Called Out". We discuss leadership, journalism, facing your fears, and finding your calling.

#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 distributed farming and how Smallhold is aiming to revamp the food industry.

#66 20 Minute Playbook: Marshall Haas of Peel and Shepherd - My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits, and More

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

#7 Book Summary: Deep Survival - The Incredible Neuroscience of Survival, Who Lives, and Who Dies | Laurence Gonzales, Author

In this episode of Outliers, I sit down with I sit down with Laurence Gonzales, the best-selling and multiple award winning author of Deep Survival, to hear some incredible survival stories and find out why smart people do dumb things.

#65 How They Built It: Peel and Shepherd - Solving Simple Problems and Building Profitable Businesses | Marshall Haas, Founder & CEO

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.

#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 and the prepared mind vs. open mind.

#78 Luke Gromen of The Forest for the Trees: On Inflation, Retail Investors, Precious Metals, and Bitcoin

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.