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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
Marcel Boussac
World War II
Balenciaga
LVMH
Coco Chanel
Fortune Tellers
Paul Graham
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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Your dad dies before you’re born. Your mom can’t afford to take care of you. You grow up without a family and in an institution. You learn a trade and start working full time at the age of 14. You work all day and go to school at night. You’re precis... more

Your family asks you to take over a failing factory in a remote part of France. This “family business” comes with a stack of unpaid bills, a small team of workers who haven’t been paid in months, and a banker refusing to extend any more credit. You c... more

You take over the family pastry shop and transform it into one of the most valuable privately held businesses in the world. Your father dies young. Your uncle does too. Everyone is relying on you and this keeps you up at night. You insist on differen... more

You grow up in a rough neighborhood in Brooklyn. You drop out of college. Your dad is your best friend but you don’t want to work the docks like him. You’re determined to “do something special.” You get a job sweeping the floor at recording studio. Y... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Ovitz
Former talent agent, co-founder of Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
Episode: #381 I Had Dinner With Michael Ovitz
John Mackey
Founder of Whole Foods
Whole Foods
Episode: #378 The Last Oil Baron: Leon Hess
Jimmy Donaldson
Famous YouTuber and founder of Mr. Beast Productions
Mr. Beast
Episode: #366 Mr. Beast Leaked Memo
Bob Kierlin
Founder of Fastenal
Fastenal
Episode: #360 Robert Kierlin: Founder of Fastenal
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
Stripe
Episode: #329 Charlie Munger (the NEW Poor Charlie's Almanack)

Host

David Senra
Host of the series, guiding listeners through the stories of impactful entrepreneurs and distilling valuable lessons from their biographies.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 6.1k ratings
  • While being unaware, this is what I’ve needed.

    I’m not too sure how to articulate the living of this man’s podcast. I would love to speak with him at least one time. I love the emphasis on doing compared to hearing. The continual triumph over an entrepreneur’s challenge can’t be sufficiently stated in a review.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr. Anwanwan
    United States11 days ago
  • If you could define this podcast with one word, it would be: Excellence.

    David Senra is totally committed to studying the biographys of history greatest founders, gathering the most important lessons from their lifes and putting them on an episode.

    The lessons from one life can be seen in another one, but this is only achievable when you've studied hundreds of biographies. Just like David.

    So don't doubt it, and just hit play, you won't regret it!!!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Folkwine
    12 days ago
  • Awesome Podcast!

    This is an incredible podcast and a masterclass on great leaders.

    I’m constantly learning about influential people, hearing how they think, and applying their ideas to both my business and my life. David does a fantastic job bringing these stories to life, and this has become my absolute favorite podcast to listen to. Highly recommend it to anyone building something meaningful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jay7780
    United States19 days ago
  • Highly recommend

    Here because of Mohnish Pabrai, stayed because of you. Great job keep going!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mr W1ck
    Canada22 days ago
  • Love it but sick of hearing Ramp

    I love this podcast. This is a goldmine. But I am sick of hearing about ramp now 😅 I would be happy to learn about other companies in ads section. But man ramp 😭😭😭

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    torayeff
    United Kingdom25 days ago

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Listeners appreciate the wealth of knowledge shared, often describing it as life-changing and a great resource for entrepreneurs.
Many find the host's insights and ability to summarize complex biographies into actionable advice particularly valuable.
There are requests for more diverse founder representations, highlighting a desire for broader perspectives in entrepreneurship.

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#374 Rare Jeff Bezos Interview
Q: What do you think your confidence comes from to create a business that requires such scale?
Bezos explained that it's human nature to overestimate risks while underestimating opportunities, encouraging entrepreneurs to challenge that bias.
#374 Rare Jeff Bezos Interview
Q: What did it feel like to step away from Amazon?
Even when he stepped away, Bezos thought about building a company that would last long after him, showcasing his deep connection to Amazon.
#373 Breakfast with Brad Jacobs + How To Make A Few Billion Dollars
Q: What are some key takeaways you learned from your breakfast with Brad Jacobs?
The importance of hiring exceptional talent, embracing problems as opportunities, and investing in technology were key takeaways. Jacobs also highlighted clarity of thought as crucial in business leadership.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Founders

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

Focused on providing insights into the lives of history's greatest entrepreneurs, this series combines biography with practical lessons that can be applied to modern business challenges. Each episode features a detailed exploration of individual founders, their journeys, struggles, and innovative approaches to entrepreneurship. The format typically involves reading and summarizing key themes from prominent biographies, revealing timeless principles that remain relevant in today's dynamic business landscape. This educational approach is tailored for anyone interested in entrepreneurship, offering a unique blend of historical context with actionable insights, making it especially valuable for aspiring business leaders and professionals alike.... more

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1. Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy
2. My First Million
3. Business Breakdowns
4. Joys of Compounding
5. Moneywise

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Founders launched 9 years ago and published 412 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Michael Ovitz
2. John Mackey
3. Jimmy Donaldson
4. Bob Kierlin
5. Brad Jacobs
6. John Collison

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