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Smart Friends

Eric Jorgenson
Entrepreneurship
Systems Thinking
Leverage
Nuclear Energy
Nanotechnology
Publishing Industry
Founders Only
Prosthetics
Investment Strategies
Convertkit
Disney
Self-Publishing
Flywheels
Rolling Fund
Investment
Artificial Intelligence
Nuclear Fusion
AI For Kids
AI Manufacturing
Incentive Compensation

Casual conversations with founders, technologists, investors, and artists about building a brighter future, together. Welcome to our digital living room. With science, technology and entrepreneurship we can *continue* to create unfathomable leaps in quality of life. We show you how to find, apply, build, and invest in technologies to change your life and the world. When we have smart friends, we d... more

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It's been five years since the Almanack of Naval Ravikant was published.

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It's been five years since the Almanack of Naval Ravikant was published.

I spent the day with Naval expanding on key ideas from the book. We recorded hours of that conversation to share with you.

This episode is a portion of that long conversation ... more

It's been five years since the Almanack of Naval Ravikant was published.

I spent the day with Naval expanding on key ideas from the book. We recorded hours of that conversation to share with you.

This episode is a portion of that long conversation ... more

It's been five years since the Almanack of Naval Ravikant was published.

I spent the day with Naval expanding on key ideas from the book. We recorded hours of that conversation to share with you.

This episode is a portion of that long conversation ... more

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Matt Loszak
Founder CEO of Aalo Atomics
Aalo Atomics
Episode: #093 Behind the Scenes of a Nuclear Microreactor Startup with Matt Loszak, Founder CEO of Aalo Atomics [Replay]
Sarma Melngailis
Former high-profile restaurateur, author of 'The Girl with the Duck Tattoo', and subject of the 'Bad Vegan' documentary.
Episode: #092 Sarma Melngailis: Bad Vegan, Memoir as Recovery, and Reclaiming Your Story
Nat Eliason
Author of Crypto Confidential and the sci-fi novel Husk, an internet entrepreneur with a knack for storytelling.
Episode: #087 Nat Eliason: From Blogging to Sci-Fi Novels, Writing Books That Last, and Owning Your Audience
Ben Reinhardt
Founder of Speculative Technologies and expert in industrial research
Speculative Technologies
Episode: #085 Ben Reinhardt: How to Discover New Technology, Playing the Longest Game, and Philanthropy in Technology
Augustus Doricko
CEO of Rainmaker, a cloud seeding and geoengineering startup.
Rainmaker
Episode: #084 Augustus Doricko: How to Terraform Earth, The History of Weather Control, and The Mandate of Heaven
Klaus Kleinfeld
Former CEO of Siemens and Alcoa, author of 'Leading To Thrive'
K2 Elevation
Episode: #083 Klaus Kleinfeld: How to Lead Fortune 500 Companies, Manage Energy, Inspire Teams
Andrew Wilkinson
Founder of Tiny, a company that acquires and grows internet businesses.
Tiny
Episode: #079 Andrew Wilkinson: De-risking Leverage, Investing vs. Operating, and the Best Part About Business [Replay]
Kevin Espiritu
The Gardening God, known for his success in e-commerce and gardening
Episode: #74 Rolling Fun #8: New LPs, Mark-ups, Giant Guns for Space Cargo, How to Find a Lead Investor, Software for Manufacturing, AI for Ecomm.
Jim O'Shaughnessy
Dynamic and hilarious investor known for his work in venture capital
O'Shaughnessy Adventures
Episode: #74 Rolling Fun #8: New LPs, Mark-ups, Giant Guns for Space Cargo, How to Find a Lead Investor, Software for Manufacturing, AI for Ecomm.

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Eric Jorgensen
Host of Smart Friends, E.J. Jorgensen has a background in entrepreneurship and investing, featuring insightful discussions with technology innovators and business leaders. He emphasizes building meaningful relationships and explores the potentials of technology to shape a better future.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 234 ratings
  • Engaging and impactful!

    Eric's deep-dive conversations with tech visionaries offer practical insights for a brighter, tech-powered world. Engaging and impactful are just a couple of the words I'd use to describe the time you'll spend with them. Thanks so much for putting out such a gem, Eric - keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kjb0514
    United States2 years ago
  • Abundant futures without the hot air

    New listener, 6 episodes in. Digging the dialogues around how we can build businesses that can prepare to way for an abundant future. While so many investment podcasts spin into the abstract of computing and finance. Smart Friends stays rooted in the physical world, connecting the dots between today and the Second Industrial Revolution.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ryan A Pickering
    United States2 years ago
  • This Show is Amazing

    Eric is a fantastic interviewer who lets guests continue on. The show wanders through tech, life, crypto, and hard things to build. Each episode is a must listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sky1248583
    United States2 years ago
  • Worth a listen

    A bit much "rah rah" advocacy but both host and guests are passionate

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    FP reviewer
    Canada3 years ago
  • This Show is Must Listen for Entrepreneurs, Tech Investors, and Futurists of all Types

    Eric is a rockstar investor, teacher, educator, writer, and now podcaster. His podcast is an epic view into the Mindsets, habits, and routines of builders/doers working on the fridges of technology and entrepreneurship. Eric asks great questions and does a great job of digging deep - while adding value to your day. Check it out: you won’t be disappointed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike OC
    United States3 years ago

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Many reviews highlight the practical applicability of the discussions in the realms of technology, investment, and entrepreneurship.

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#092 Sarma Melngailis: Bad Vegan, Memoir as Recovery, and Reclaiming Your Story
Q: What was the experience like working through this book with Scribe as a partner?
Sarma reflects that her experience was great every step of the way, stating that she felt very supported and pleased with the quality of the people and process.
#093 Behind the Scenes of a Nuclear Microreactor Startup with Matt Loszak, Founder CEO of Aalo Atomics [Replay]
Q: Can you explain the difference between fission and fusion?
Fission splits heavy atomic nuclei to release energy, while fusion combines light atomic nuclei, typically requiring extreme conditions.
#090 Building a Venture Firm From Zero to One, and AI-driven VC Thesis Research [Arkady Kulik #2]
Q: How do you go about finding that values alignment?
You talk to people, you ask them why they do what they do, and that opens up dialogues about their value systems.
#090 Building a Venture Firm From Zero to One, and AI-driven VC Thesis Research [Arkady Kulik #2]
Q: What were the theories that you came into the pilot fund with?
The thesis was very simple: back scientifically validated breakthroughs at the pre-seed stage.
#086 Jim O’Shaughnessy: Learning to Learn, AI Disruption, and the Future of Publishing
Q: What is the most important thing you think you've ever learned, and how did you learn it?
The most important thing I learned was how to learn and unlearn.

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The content features a rich tapestry of conversations with founders, technologists, investors, and artists who focus on shaping a brighter future through science, technology, and entrepreneurship. A recurring theme is exploring how to harness emerging technologies to create significant improvements in quality of life. Discussions frequently delve into the details of building businesses, fostering relationships, and making impactful investments, all framed within a relaxed and inviting conversational tone. Unique episodes often highlight notable guests who share inspiring insights from their personal journeys in tech and entrepreneurship, making the series particularly engaging for those interested in ongoing innovation and societal improvem... more

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1. Matt Loszak
2. Sarma Melngailis
3. Nat Eliason
4. Ben Reinhardt
5. Augustus Doricko
6. Klaus Kleinfeld
7. Andrew Wilkinson
8. Kevin Espiritu

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