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The Founder Mindset with Reza Satchu

Harvard Business School
Entrepreneurship
The Founder Mindset
Tim Ferriss
Venture Capital
Harvard Business School
Education
Mentorship
Startup Mindset
Harvard Business School Foundry
Harvard College
Galen Weston
Omio
Global Transport
Travel
General Catalyst
Optionality
Reza Satchu
Judgment
Harvard University
Impact

For more than 20 years, Reza Satchu has been both a serial founder and a leading educator in entrepreneurship. He has built multiple high-profile companies and mentored hundreds of students and founders through the realities of starting and scaling ventures. Now, in this new video podcast from Harvard Business School Foundry, Reza breaks down what it truly takes to be a founder. Reza interviews th... more

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Recent Guests

David Fialkow
Co-founder of General Catalyst, venture capitalist
General Catalyst
Episode: Oscar-Winner, Billionaire, Venture Capitalist: Inside David Fialkow's Mind
Naren Shaam
Founder/CEO of Omio (global transport platform)
Omio
Episode: From India to Harvard and Beyond: Naren Shaam's Unicorn Journey
Galen Weston
Leader of Loblaw Companies Limited and George Weston Limited
Loblaw Companies Limited / George Weston Limited
Episode: Reinventing a Giant: How Galen Weston Employs the Founder Mindset in a Family Empire
David Deming
World-renowned economist on soft skills and the future of work
Harvard College (Dean)
Episode: Dissecting the Founder Mindset: David Deming and Reza Satchu
Kevin O'Leary
Investor and television figure (Shark Tank/Dragon's Den)
Self-directed investments and media ventures
Episode: Shark-Infested Waters: How Kevin O'Leary Built a Brand on Brutal Honesty
Alix Earle
Founder of Reale Actives, skincare brand founder and former influencer
Reale Actives
Episode: From Influencer to Founder: Alix Earle’s Next Chapter
Tim Ferriss
Entrepreneur, author,podcast host, investor
Self-employed entrepreneur
Episode: The Curse of Optionality: Tim Ferriss on Experiments, Risk, and Freedom

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Reza Satchu
Host of The Founder Mindset

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Please Stop Interrupting

    Reza, please stop interrupting guests as they’re talking. There are a ton of situations in your podcast where what the guest is about to say is captivating and you ask a question that redirects their statement.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    OnlyWhenItMatters55
    United Statesa month ago
  • Females?

    Great, however missing the female founders, only one so far…

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    FrkHelena
    Swedena month ago
  • This guy is a total tool

    Sitting on the Acela with this tool, talking loudly on his phone the entire time about his life story and his book and a movie he’s making. “It speaks to my purpose and why my life story is so unique and compelling.” “It sets up the whole Harvard thing.” “No one else has this story that I have.” Gag me.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    On the train with you
    United Statesa month ago
  • World class thinking on founder mindset

    If you want to understand the founder mind, this is the podcast. Reza has lived it, studied it, taught it, and it shows in every conversation. Rare clarity on what actually drives founders.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paul Shenouda
    Canada4 months ago
  • Fabulous Beginning

    When we live in such challenging times, it’s so important to have resources like this to help young people find hope for the future but also hope for themselves. A great and inspiring listen from two great stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Molloy Van Wert
    Canada4 months ago

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Inspiring and educative for founders and students
Clear emphasis on mindset and judgment over mere hustle
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Oscar-Winner, Billionaire, Venture Capitalist: Inside David Fialkow's Mind
Q: What right did you have to win an Academy Award? What right did you have to build one of the largest venture capital firms?
The key was assembling a great team, attracting top talent, and backing people who could execute courageously even without a guaranteed track record. It was about leadership, storytelling, and staying committed to a big, coherent vision that others could join.
The Curse of Optionality: Tim Ferriss on Experiments, Risk, and Freedom
Q: What's the role of judgment in entrepreneurship?
Judgment is a muscle that improves with exponential learning; it's about trusting your gut after testing hypotheses and gathering evidence, not simply following conventional paths or overreaching for perfection.
The Curse of Optionality: Tim Ferriss on Experiments, Risk, and Freedom
Q: How should students approach career decisions at Harvard and beyond?
Don't chase every option; instead test small bets, build a track record of reliability, and use curiosity to guide purposeful experimentation while maintaining a clear through-line or true north.

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A thoughtful exploration of what drives successful founders, with in-depth conversations that unpack mindset, judgment, and risk-taking behind durable impact. Episodes spotlight how entrepreneurs balance ambition with discipline, teachability with conviction, and the wear of leadership in family, academia, and business. Across guests—from builders in tech and media to educators shaping future founders—the show emphasizes practical frameworks, real-world decision making, and the personal journeys that underpin scalable ventures. Noteworthy is the emphasis on public purpose, cross-disciplinary learning, and the alignment between startup impact and broader educational or institutional goals, making it a compelling listen for aspiring founders,... more

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2. Naren Shaam
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4. David Deming
5. Kevin O'Leary
6. Alix Earle
7. Tim Ferriss

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