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Founders

David Senra
Entrepreneurship
Christian Dior
Dietrich Mateschitz
Great Depression
Sam Insull
Red Bull
Leadership
Oprah Winfrey
Electric Industry
Napoleon Bonaparte
Charlie Munger
Coco Chanel
Paul Graham
Balenciaga
Fortune Tellers
Marcel Boussac
World War II
LVMH
Jesus
Energy Drinks

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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Recent Guests

Todd Graves
Founder of Raising Cane's, a quick-service restaurant chain specializing in chicken fingers
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Episode: My conversation with Todd Graves
Michael Dell
Founder and CEO of Dell Technologies
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Episode: My Conversation with Michael Dell
Daniel Ek
Founder of Spotify and a prominent figure in the tech industry.
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Episode: My conversation with Daniel Ek: Founder of Spotify
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
Mr. Beast
Episode: #366 Mr. Beast Leaked Memo
Bob Kierlin
Founder of Fastenal
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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)

Hosts

Marc Andreessen
Host and founder sharing insights from biographies of entrepreneurs.
David Senra
Host of Founders, passionately sharing in-depth stories and lessons from historical entrepreneurs' biographies.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 7.8k ratings
  • Love this.

    Love this. Must increase production.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sh.ydv
    Australia18 days ago
  • Bruce

    Boy was that a fantastic surprise. Thank you for digging into "Born to Run". Hopefully Jimmy can put you two together for an interview

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jim Bisson
    United States24 days ago
  • Dont let Senra fool you.

    This podcast isnt about founders. its about the human condition taken to its extremes. beautifully and tragically. Every person has something to learn here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hajb us
    United States25 days ago
  • Thank you David!

    I love how you always try to get into how the founder actually thinks, that is what is the most useful part.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Damian Killough
    United Statesa month ago
  • Listen only if you want to be better

    Easy to follow, inspirational, great lessons of history and much more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChefPoses
    United Statesa month ago

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Some listeners comment on the podcast's inspiring nature, noting how it motivates them to embark on their business journeys.
Listeners praise the show for its rich, meticulously researched content that distills actionable insights from the journeys of well-known entrepreneurs.
Many express admiration for the host's enthusiasm and ability to connect historical lessons to present-day challenges.
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#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.
My Conversation with Michael Dell
Q: What did you realize about yourself?
It's just the desire to understand things, the curiosity.
My Conversation with Michael Dell
Q: What motivates you?
It's all just like fun and interesting, and I want to learn. It's like a big puzzle to solve and understand.

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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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2. Michael Dell
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8. Brad Jacobs

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