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FOMO Sapiens with Patrick J. McGinnis

Patrick J. McGinnis
Entrepreneurship
FOMO
Creativity
Leadership
Mental Health
Career Development
Generative AI
Social Media
Resilience
Artificial Intelligence
Venture Capital
Innovation
Investment
Climate Change
Mindset
Personal Growth
Self-Awareness
Decision Making
Caroline Adams Miller
Executive Coaching

FOMO Sapiens is the podcast for anyone who wants to make smarter decisions, take action, and thrive in an unpredictable world. Hosted by Patrick J. McGinnis—the guy who coined FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)—this show brings you insights from world-class entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders who’ve mastered the art of navigating uncertainty. Each episode is packed with real-world strategies, powerful s... more

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In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis sits down with Laura L. Rubin, founder of AllSwell Creative and author of The Big Unlock: Liberate Your Creativity Through Mindful Journaling, published by Simon & Schuster. Laura spent over a decade ... more

In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis sits down with Claude Silver, the world's first Chief Heart Officer and #2 executive at VaynerX, to explore what it actually means to show up as yourself at work — and why most people don't. Claude is... more

In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis sits down with Charlie O'Donnell, founder of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures and author of Founder Unfriendly: What Investors Won't Tell You About Getting Funded, for one of the most practical and honest con... more

In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick sits down with Jon McNeill, former President of Tesla, former COO of Lyft, and CEO of DVx Ventures, to unpack the operating system behind one of the most extraordinary growth stories in business history. Durin... more

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Recent Guests

Claude Silver
World's first Chief Heart Officer at CHO, COO at VaynerX; author of Be Yourself at Work
VaynerX / CHO
Episode: Ep 29 S14 - VaynerX’s Claude Silver on Why Being Yourself at Work Is the Most Strategic Thing You Can Do
Charlie O'Donnell
Venture capitalist, founder of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures, author of Founder Unfriendly
Brooklyn Bridge Ventures / Union Square Ventures (former)
Episode: S14 E28 What VC Investors Won't Tell You About Getting Funded, with Charlie O’Donnell
Jon McNeill
Former Tesla and Lyft executive, author of The Algorithm
DVX Ventures; boards of General Motors and Lululemon
Episode: S14 E27 Jon McNeill: The Algorithm Behind Tesla's Hypergrowth
Rob Snyder
Serial B2B founder, Harvard Business School alum, fellow at Harvard's Innovation Labs
Harvard Innovation Labs; Early Stage Venture Funds (entrepreneur in residence/venture partner)
Episode: S14 E26 B2B Sales Guru Rob Snyder on The Real Physics Behind Sales
Liz Tran
Founder of Inner Genius; leadership coach to CEOs and founders; author of AQ
Inner Genius
Episode: S14 E25 Liz Tran on AQ: The New Intelligence for a World That Won't Stop Changing
Tracy Anderson
Iconic fitness entrepreneur and founder of Tracy Anderson Method
Tracy Anderson Health & Fitness
Episode: S14 E24 Tracy Anderson on Why Integrity Outlasts Glamour
Florence Shaffer
CEO and founder of Becoming, a human systems company
Becoming
Episode: S14 E23 How to Remain Human in the Age of AI, with Florence Shaffer
Matt Beall
Chairman and CEO of Bealls Inc; crypto proponent and memecoin participant
Bealls Inc
Episode: S14 E22 Buttcoin, Memecoins, and the Future of FOMO Finance, with Matt Beall
Chris Wharton
Founder and CEO of Wonder Health
Wonder Health
Episode: S14 E21 The Wellness Industry’s Biggest Blind Spot, with Chris Wharton

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Patrick J. McGinnis
Host and creator of the show, known for guiding conversations with world-class entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 301 ratings
  • You don’t want to miss it 😉

    FOMO Sapiens has quickly become a favorite in my feed! I'm consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas. I truly learn something every time I listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ArlieLP
    United States3 years ago
  • Get over yourself

    Your weight loss episode was over the line. So tacky. You don’t know what you’re talking about. Go educate yourself.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mommabear891
    United States3 years ago
  • Burn the Boats: Unleashing Fearless Entrepreneurship with Matt Higgins

    The podcast is a valuable source of wisdom and motivation, and I eagerly await each new episode. In a recent episode, the guest Matt Higgins discussed his latest book "Burn the Boats," which explores the concept of fearless entrepreneurship and the importance of committing to your vision. Additionally, the host adeptly guides the conversation with engaging questions, ensuring that each episode provides valuable insights. I highly recommend tuning in to this podcast for a wealth of knowledge and ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    talvarez7
    Philippines3 years ago
  • 10/10!!

    This show is amazing! I am learning so much from the valuable tips and techniques in here!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Claribelleee
    Philippines3 years ago
  • A fantastic podcast

    Patrick is an incredible host and the guests are great! Love this podcast - a must listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rivers aaaaa
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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High-quality guests and thoughtful questions from the host.
Engaging conversations with actionable insights and practical takeaways.
A few episodes have notable variability in guest focus, but overall strong.
Consistently informative, with a strong mix of business and personal development topics.

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Ep 29 S14 - VaynerX’s Claude Silver on Why Being Yourself at Work Is the Most Strategic Thing You Can Do
Q: How has your life changed in the last couple of years now that Claude is a popular gen AI model?
Claude describes a surprising mix of notoriety and humor from sharing a name with an AI model, noting it's strange but manageable and mostly about people adjusting to the idea rather than redefining her life.
S14 E26 B2B Sales Guru Rob Snyder on The Real Physics Behind Sales
Q: What is the fundamental shift in how sales should be approached in enterprise software?
Sales should focus on understanding the buyer's progress and blockers, offering a small, coherent solution that unblocks them, rather than trying to persuade with a compelling narrative.
S14 E24 Tracy Anderson on Why Integrity Outlasts Glamour
Q: What were the key ingredients to turning Tracy Anderson's passion into a big, enduring business?
She emphasizes starting from a deep problem she personally faced, crafting a method grounded in science and experiential learning, and then building a team and culture that prioritize integrity, education, and authentic results over glamour.
S14 E22 Buttcoin, Memecoins, and the Future of FOMO Finance, with Matt Beall
Q: What do you think the Memecoin space is going to look like in five years?
Beall predicts continued chaos with some coins emerging as winners and others fading, envisioning memecoins becoming more stable and usable as part of everyday payments.
S14 E22 Buttcoin, Memecoins, and the Future of FOMO Finance, with Matt Beall
Q: Number two, what's a belief about crypto or about business that you've changed your mind about in the last five years?
Beall responds with a reflective, humor-tinged answer about not clinging to rigid beliefs and embracing uncertainty, emphasizing a reality-based approach rather than binary thinking.

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The show centers on smart decision-making in an unpredictable world, blending entrepreneurship, leadership, and personal growth. Across episodes, guests range from authors and investors to founders tackling topics like community culture, long-term thinking, clean beauty, and governance, with a recurring emphasis on practical strategies, actionable insights, and candid conversations about risk, fulfillment, and success. A standout trait is Patrick J. McGinnis's ability to pull nuanced lessons from diverse fields—from Wikipedia's trust strategies to nuclear energy advocacy—making complex ideas accessible for listeners who want to apply them in business and life.

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Recent guests on FOMO Sapiens include:

1. Claude Silver
2. Charlie O'Donnell
3. Jon McNeill
4. Rob Snyder
5. Liz Tran
6. Tracy Anderson
7. Florence Shaffer
8. Matt Beall

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