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Jesse Bouman: Stubborn entrepreneurship
The founder at Slice Group talks about what drives him.
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Ritika Strauss
Hiten Shah: Founder egos
The entrepreneur and advisor reflects on decades of building, breaking, and beginning again.
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Kathryn Aragon: One step at a time
The founder, disability advocate, and marketing leader shares how she built a business while paralyzed.
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Adam Bradley: Literature and the long game
The literary critic, educator, and author talks about finding belonging through words—and helping others do the same.
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Ritika Strauss
DHH: The decisions in our control
The Basecamp and HEY co-founder, Le Mans champion, and Shopify board member explores craft, clarity, and contrarian thinking
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Amy Nelson: American entrepreneurship
The venture capitalist and former Venture for America CEO shares what she’s learned about hope, leadership, and hard truths.
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Taj Eldridge: No fear, just legacy
The venture capitalist and innovation educator, and trusted advisor discusses the decisions that made him.
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Dan Martell: Compound courage
The entrepreneur and investor shares how he healed from addiction and transformed his life to pursue purpose and clarity.
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Dorie Clark: Why not me?
The WSJ bestselling author, business strategist, and Columbia professor explores identity, visibility, and making your own luck.
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Sunshine Mugrabi: Disability real-talk
The author, entrepreneur, and disability advocate shares her journey making meaning in hard times
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Brad Feld: The detour
The investor, tech leader, and writer talks about legacy, leadership, and learning to live with emotional honesty.
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