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Founders

David Senra
Entrepreneurship
Steve Jobs
Cost Control
Innovation
Ramp
Elon Musk
Bill Gates
Warren Buffett
Walmart
Dietrich Mateschitz
Great Depression
Jeff Bezos
Apple
Disneyland
Walt Disney
Charlie Munger
Jesus
Larry Ellison
Sam Walton
Bruce Springsteen

Learn from history's greatest entrepreneurs. Every week I read a biography of an entrepreneur and find ideas you can use in your work. This quote explains why: "There are thousands of years of history in which lots and lots of very smart people worked very hard and ran all types of experiments on how to create new businesses, invent new technology, new ways to manage etc. They ran these experiment... more

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What I learned from reading Sam Walton: The Inside Story of America's Richest Man by Vance Trimble.

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Michael Dell
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Episode: My Conversation with Michael Dell
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Founder of Spotify and a prominent figure in the tech industry.
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Michael Ovitz
Former talent agent, co-founder of Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
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Episode: #381 I Had Dinner With Michael Ovitz
Jimmy Donaldson
Famous YouTuber and founder of Mr. Beast Productions
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Episode: #366 Mr. Beast Leaked Memo
Bob Kierlin
Founder of Fastenal
Fastenal
Episode: #360 Robert Kierlin: Founder of Fastenal
John Mackey
Founder and former CEO of Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market
Episode: #358 I had dinner with John Mackey, Founder of Whole Foods
Brad Jacobs
A serial entrepreneur and CEO who has founded several billion-dollar companies.
Episode: #335 How To Make A Few Billion Dollars: Brad Jacobs
John Collison
Co-founder of Stripe, engaged in conversation with Charlie Munger
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Episode: #329 Charlie Munger (the NEW Poor Charlie's Almanack)

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 8.8k ratings
  • Content and ad all flow together

    Good podcast but I wish there was a chime that signals an ad or a tone change in the host’s voice when he goes from reading his content script to reading ad copy.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Abc&283!2&
    United States25 days ago
  • Entertaining and educational

    Great depth and variety of the content, very interesting listening. I deduct one star for the narration which feels a little forced and unnatural.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Toooore74400
    Francea month ago
  • My new favorite podcast

    Over the last year, I've become obsessed with reading autobiographies of entrepreneurs, engineers, and thinkers who I admire. I accidentally stumbled across this podcast when I was recommended an episode on Jensen Huang in my Spotify feed. I can't believe this gem has been hiding from me for so long. Since discovering this, all I want to do is tell all of my friends about this treasure trove of knowledge, wisdom and inspiration.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Theelementgreen
    United States2 months ago
  • Highest value podcast on Apple

    This is the single highest value podcast on apple.David has an unmatched skill in creating informative and inspiring content and jampacks so much information into a no nonsense life changing podcast. If I had to pick one podcast to listen to for the rest of my life it is Founders. Listening to this podcast will absolutely change your perspective on life. After listening you will feel more capable more i spired and more optimistic about life. David has a unique gift and skill and life calling. Th... more

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    orchestra groupee
    United States2 months ago
  • Good podcast

    I helps you learn. :)

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    Pet727
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Listeners praise rigorous storytelling and practical takeaways for founders.
Audience feedback highlights curiosity and long-term value over quick wins.
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#411 Tortured Into Greatness: The Life of Andre Agassi
Q: How does Brad Gilbert impact Agassi's tennis career?
Brad helps Agassi to rediscover his passion for the game, emphasizing the importance of playing on his own terms and overcoming perfectionism.
#411 Tortured Into Greatness: The Life of Andre Agassi
Q: What does Andre Agassi mean when he says "I hate tennis"?
He expresses that despite being a successful tennis player, he has a deep disdain for the sport due to the pressures imposed by his father and his feelings of isolation.
#406 Christian von Koenigsegg
Q: What makes a great leader in your opinion?
I probably more of an inspiring persona who runs fast, in the direction I want to go and pave the way.
My conversation with Todd Graves
Q: What is the advice that these so-called experts gave you when you were trying to start the very first Raising Cane's?
Todd shared that heavy skepticism and the prevailing belief at the time was that a single product menu would fail in a landscape dominated by varied offerings.
My Conversation with Michael Dell
Q: What made you decide to write the book?
I wanted to document everything that had happened, especially for our team inside the company.

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What is Founders about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A history- and biography-driven show that centers on reading and extracting lessons from entrepreneurs who changed industries. Across episodes, the host digs into founders' journeys, the decisions that scaled small ideas into lasting companies, and the practical takeaways listeners can apply to their own ventures. Expect deep dives into strategy, culture, experimentation, and first-principles thinking, often anchored by biographical books and historical context. Sponsor segments are woven into narratives to illustrate timeless business themes, and the host frequently translates past founders' trials into actionable guidance for modern builders. A standout aspect is the focus on human nature, long-term thinking, and the craft of building dur... more

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8. Brad Jacobs

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