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The Founder Spirit

Jennifer Wu
Artificial Intelligence
Bezos Earth Fund
Sharks
No-End Philosophy
Ocean Conservation
Sea Legacy
30 By 30
Colombia
Biodiversity
Anthropocene
Water Sanitation
Interbeing
Frontier Markets
Women Empowerment
Rural India
Ladakh
Eric Genuis
Music
Our Moment
Data Sovereignty

Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you! In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they m... more

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Join us on The Founder Spirit podcast with Michael Clark, a visionary strategist and author of Our Moment, who reveals the deep, philosophical questions we must ask about the future of human intelligence, purpose, and technology.

His book follows th... more

Join us on The Founder Spirit podcast with Eric Genuis, a composer, virtuoso pianist and compassionate storyteller, who has dedicated the past three decades to playing for society’s most broken: death row prisoners, traumatized youth, the elderly, th... more

Join us on The Founder Spirit podcast with Stanzin Gya, whose films are a testament to the power of storytelling rooted in truth and authenticity—giving voice to the High Himalayan communities and their urgent ecological concerns. His journey from sh... more

Join us on The Founder Spirit podcast with Ajaita Shah as we unlock the transformative power of entrepreneurship and impact in rural India through the remarkable story of Frontier Markets.

Discover how one woman’s journey from New York City as an ei... more

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Michael Clark
Strategist, author, and advisor focused on AI, data, and emerging technologies
Author of Our Moment; advisor to leaders and governments
Episode: Michael Clark: Unlocking Human Potential in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Eric Genuis
Acclaimed composer, virtuoso pianist and founder of Concerts for Hope
Concerts for Hope
Episode: From Concert Halls to Prison Cells: Playing for the Forgotten with Eric Genuis
Stanzin Gya
Industrious storyteller and award-winning documentary filmmaker from Ladakh, founder of the Himalayan Film House
Himalayan Film House
Episode: Stanzin Gya: Living with Change in the High Himalayas
Ajaita Shah
Founder and CEO of Frontier Markets
Frontier Markets
Episode: Ajaita Shah: Advancing Opportunity and Dignity for Rural Women in India
Dana Leong
Composer, producer, US Ambassador of Music, technologist, philanthropist, and two-time Grammy-winning musician
Tectonic Music / independent artist
Episode: From Sound to Spirit: Healing Through Music with Dana Leong
Shoukei Matsumoto
Buddhist monk, futurist, author, founder/CEO of Interbeing
Interbeing; Higanji Temple; Japan Fellowship of Buddhist
Episode: Interbeing with Shoukei Matsumoto, The Monk Entrepreneur, On Becoming Good Ancestors
Diana Yousef
Founder and CEO of Change Water Labs, climate tech entrepreneur
Change Water Labs
Episode: Breaking Barriers with Diana Yousef: From Molecules to Impact - The Story of change:WATER Labs
Jay Cziraky
Serial entrepreneur, impact investor and humanitarian operator with over 25 years in conflict zones and developing economies
Move One, North Degrees, No-End Philosophy
Episode: A Journey to No-End, the Philosophy: Beyond Shareholder Maximization with Jay Cziraky
SongHa Choi
Violinist and guest on the show
Violinist
Episode: SongHa Choi: A Solo Violinist's Path to Artistic Freedom

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Jennifer Wu
Host of The Founder Spirit; interviewer; seasoned guide through guest journeys.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Thoughtful conversations!

    Interesting, inspiring guests & fascinating conversations!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SophieGilbert
    United States2 years ago
  • Earnest conversations with diverse range of guests

    This podcast is for the more “academic” type of listener - I really enjoy these candid and in-depth conversations as Jennifer asks great questions. Please keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Byhzhang
    Australia3 years ago
  • Deep, sincere & touching

    I almost cried…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SophieGilbert
    Switzerland3 years ago

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Deep and sincere discussions that feel meaningful and human.
Questions are great; the host illuminates diverse guests with clarity.
Thoughtful conversations that are inspiring and insightful.

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Shark Tales: Marine Conservation with Zuzu Askin
Q: What were some formative experiences that shaped you?
Growing up across cultures, navigating languages and identities, plus a deep love for the water from a young age, pushed me to combine policy, geography, and science to protect marine ecosystems and coastal communities.
Cristina Mittermeier: Hope for a Beautiful Planet
Q: What inspired you to shift from science to photography as a vehicle for conservation?
I realized that science data alone wasn't moving people; photographs could engage the public emotionally and democratically, removing the barrier of elitism and inviting questions about the planet's health.
Ajaita Shah: Advancing Opportunity and Dignity for Rural Women in India
Q: What was the decisive moment you felt called to build your own venture?
Ajaita describes a vivid moment in Karnataka where disparities in access and violence against privacy and safety in villages convinced her to launch Frontier Markets, convinced that she could address these gaps with technology and women-led solutions.
From Concert Halls to Prison Cells: Playing for the Forgotten with Eric Genuis
Q: What was your first prison performance like and how did it alter your path?
He recalls a shocking, dehumanizing experience at first, which gradually revealed the capacity of music to uplift and connect with people who are often overlooked, leading to a lifelong mission of performing for the marginalized.
From Concert Halls to Prison Cells: Playing for the Forgotten with Eric Genuis
Q: How did you find your way back to music after teaching math in an inner-city school?
Eric explains that composing kept him connected to music, recognizing that music could move people deeply, which inspired him to pursue performing and composing as a vocation rather than entertainment alone.

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The series centers on founders, leaders, and social impact visionaries who navigate entrepreneurship, technology, and human-centered leadership. Episodes spotlight AI, sustainable investing, conservation, rural empowerment, arts-driven social change, and spiritual-informed management, often weaving personal origin stories with practical lessons for building mission-driven ventures. A notable strength is the blend of rigorous ideas with accessible narratives, making complex topics like data sovereignty, climate philanthropy, and humane leadership engaging for founders, operators, and impact-minded professionals. The show tends to attract guests who fuse business-building with social purpose, and it often features cross-disciplinary insights ... more

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1. Michael Clark
2. Eric Genuis
3. Stanzin Gya
4. Ajaita Shah
5. Dana Leong
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7. Diana Yousef
8. Jay Cziraky

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