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Founders

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

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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My friend Eric Jorgenson spent years—and thousands of hours—studying Elon Musk. Eric read everything Elon has written, read everything written about Elon, and watched every interview Elon's given. He distilled all of Elon's insights into his new book... more

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Recent Guests

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Founder and CEO of Dell Technologies
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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
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 of Founders (Founders Podcast) with multiple appearances across episodes.
David Senra
Host of Founders (Founders Podcast); lead host, known for deep biographical storytelling and synthesis.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 8.4k ratings
  • Realest Coach review

    I am a gym owner and have found that listening and reading business biographies. These have kept me focused when I’m struggling in business and know that the downs and trials are part of the process. Love what you’re doing and listen almost daily.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Realest Coach
    United States15 days ago
  • More content

    Kinda slacking on the weekly updates. Overall great content but for the false advertising with posting I have to knock some stars

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Cal_R
    United Statesa month ago
  • Springsteen

    I had listened to the podcast on Bruce Springsteen‘s autobiography and I found it fascinating. Then I watched the movie on a flight to Boston. I found it amazing that I thought the podcast was more accurate and informative about the life of Bruce Springsteen than the movie. I’m so happy I listened first! Great podcast I’m so glad I found it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JJPower19
    United Statesa month ago
  • Critical Thought Needed

    I used to enjoy this podcast but David’s uncritical admiration for slave owners, misogynists and other miscreants just became a bit wearisome. Some more balanced review could be introduced.

    Apple Podcasts
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    oz doc
    Australiaa month ago
  • Gut hitting wisdom!

    I’m so grateful for this podcast and the incredible gift of learning I receive from each perfectly crafted episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Supaguruh
    United Statesa month ago

Listeners Say

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Thoughtful, research-driven storytelling with practical takeaways for entrepreneurs.
A few episodes occasionally feel overly host-centric or ad-heavy, but overall high quality and consistent value.
Strong inspiration and motivation from founder biographies.

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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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A biography-driven show that distills lessons from history's founders and top entrepreneurs into practical signals for modern work. Each episode analyzes a standout figure or era, pulling actionable patterns—craft, mentorship, preparation, and decision-making—that listeners can apply to building startups, growing teams, or pursuing ambitious career goals. Notable strengths include rigorous research, a clear through-line from past successes to present-day entrepreneurship, and a steady cadence that makes complex histories accessible for ambitious professionals and founders. A distinctive angle is weaving lessons from diverse fields—from sports to tech to arts—into universal principles for execution and resilience.

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1. David Senra
2. Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy
3. My First Million
4. Business Breakdowns
5. All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

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1. Todd Graves
2. Michael Dell
3. Daniel Ek
4. Michael Ovitz
5. Jimmy Donaldson
6. Bob Kierlin
7. John Mackey
8. Brad Jacobs

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