
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
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 439 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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When I was younger I used to listen to this to go to bed. But now that I am older, The podcast is so interesting that it keeps me up. it is one of the best podcasts I have ever listened to. The kids, adults and elderly need to listen to this. I recommend it to any young or old entrepreneur.
Since I listened to David’s interview with Tim Ferriss, I have not listened to another podcast except Founders. The amount of knowledge I have learnt so far in building my next startup up is immense. Thank you David for creating this podcast.
This is the only podcast you need.
Exceptional. You will not find a better place to learn about history’s most notable figures and founders. It’s impossible to listen to this podcast and not walk away having learned something. The stories you will hear on this podcast will stay with you a lifetime. David’s passion and pursuit of excellence shines through every episode.
Love the countless extremely valuable snippets from prior founders. I've founded around 4 businesses so far and I wish I would have listened before I started my first one!
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Focusing on the stories and lessons from the lives of history's great entrepreneurs, this podcast provides deep insights into the principles that drive successful business practices and innovation. Each episode highlights a different entrepreneur, exploring their motivations, challenges, and the unique philosophies that led to their achievements. The host's engaging narrative style, coupled with a commitment to distilling complex ideas into actionable insights, makes it an invaluable resource for aspiring entrepreneurs and established business leaders alike. Notably, this podcast emphasizes learning from historical figures, encouraging listeners to draw lessons from the past and apply them to contemporary challenges in business.
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