Sonal Sheth Zawahri

Joshua Bach and I would like to introduce you to the incredible Sonal Sheth Zawahri. Listen in as we talk about growing up Indian in Ohio, personal strength, and true happiness. ABOUT SONAL: Sonal Sheth Zawahri is a professional speaker and trainer for Fortune 500 companies and organizations such as Eli Lilly, Kar Auction, Fervent Prayer Church, Audacity, and more. She is an expert covering many topics like 'soft'​ skills, emotional intelligence, communication, leadership skills that help people find ways to succeed. Please visit www.sonalshethzawahri.com for more info.

Joshua Bach and I would like to introduce you to the incredible Sonal Sheth Zawahri. Listen in as we talk about growing up Indian in Ohio, personal strength, and true happiness. ABOUT SONAL: Sonal Sheth Zawahri is a professional speaker and trainer for Fortune 500 companies and organizations such as Eli Lilly, Kar Auction, Fervent Prayer Church, Audacity, and more. She is an expert covering many topics like 'soft'​ skills, emotional intelligence, communication, leadership skills that help people find ways to succeed. Please visit <a href="http://www.sonalshethzawahri.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.sonalshethzawahri.com</a> for more info.

Amplify Indy: Sonal Sheth Zawahri - Have You Stretched Today?

On this episode of the Amplify Indy Podcast LIVE! State of Race in America Series we talk about Jesse Smullet, Chris Rock, light skin, dark skin, shedding labels, creating a #RaceNeutral movement, and so much more! Thank you to our special guest Renita Hills (founder of Voice of the Victim), and a huge THANK YOU to cohosts George Middletonand Joshua Bach for being part of making Indy awesome for ALL people!

On this episode of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AmplifyIndy/?eid=ARAN-5TGLnC0KHEryfTde2pp496UNyPaTpjppd6RprPKLK9CH3CBnBO-mbkREJ4bnYikIchhYhfVrSEd&amp;fref=tag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amplify Indy</a> Podcast LIVE! State of Race in America Series we talk about Jesse Smullet, Chris Rock, light skin, dark skin, shedding labels, creating a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/raceneutral?source=feed_text&amp;epa=HASHTAG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#RaceNeutral</a> movement, and so much more!  Thank you to our special guest <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rjhills?eid=ARDtPnH0Tb9FUWd9G9-11FutcMXLwUhpyx4c9sUMaObeIOMkkqUjWVcYA9cDUdAjZnMLbpL5Kav1Y_Zv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Renita Hills</a> (founder of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Voice-of-the-Victim-239948292706645/?eid=ARDcW-oukZqigiNoRk0N4LSGK0veoP-VsFxpoBYji_DJasiivHg-mHyf8JWFmul3a0z_5xk832byOvTa&amp;fref=tag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Voice of the Victim</a>), and a huge THANK YOU to cohosts <a href="https://www.facebook.com/george.middleton.589?eid=ARBqPWpP8q775YxOGV22ES-3yuPAE5hQ9z8SqL_i0HRCEvd0_X89U4Mws_CdtCTUFNqFNFN7j6Z68A4T" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">George Middleton</a>and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/joshuabach1?eid=ARAHuomxeodO3iotlJhGRrmuLwsNKc9WoYW-wIccQk-5pTkIYABKbnnF6ireDPxrYAS6Kbkm1KSAwIAE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joshua Bach</a> for being part of making Indy awesome for ALL people!

Amplify Indy: State of Race in America - Convo 6

On this episode of the Amplify Indy Podcast LIVE! we talk with Anthony L. Speziale and Dianna Speziale about their work with the Jesus Film Project and creating different translations to reach people around the globe. DeColores!

On this episode of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AmplifyIndy/?eid=ARAFlsZR-Sjd_JAqZW9hpJ2E-lKSKi9NiVpY1y1VLIz8J_AmFxxnDpgznVZnBjNdQfgylt1Pn8WfavgS&amp;fref=tag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amplify Indy</a> Podcast LIVE! we talk with <a href="https://www.facebook.com/anthony.l.speziale?eid=ARCO5lCZDLVyRKX8gxktHCTL7_wJEirsdHg3SUzWex4NQfhpjRYap-YjgU6zq1ZniECWkV_WNLRc3eV9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Anthony L. Speziale</a> and Dianna Speziale about their work with the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jesusfilm/?eid=ARDJfvSOtmr0UPr-Jeu25AoIhPhmdyPG7lvLvoG52-bxH2kkUvJXf9MLVRQPmLKOnkZg62Fk8BIrwB4V&amp;fref=tag" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jesus Film Project</a> and creating different translations to reach people around the globe. DeColores!

Amplify Indy Podcast: Jesus Film Project

On this edition of the Amplify Indy Podcast "State of Race in America" we talk about a concept of looking at labels from the top down, instead of bottom up via residency vs. citizenship. We also talk about masculinity, welfare, and genocide. "The real journey begins when the false self fails." Thank you to cohosts George Middleton and Joshua Bach for making Indy awesome.

On this edition of the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AmplifyIndy/?__tn__=KH-R&amp;eid=ARAOYMtR0xv-468QeaKIBdSmBS1V_YMgnWVEk66khRO4IOjLFPgd9Uja4Tg3J8xj_WTlIaX6CxU1JHS2&amp;fref=mentions&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARA4xSHBnLspoOIrbTaLUHNHcEV5uerNIXlN_E3ragOk0ZX9pdp75_XlhHN_Zbi1fN9ukOMEF2H10jNDSpOopKQi7CmtbRkYK92-8QAMSSrSHWQFcNrmWtFHB71GgPQGeG2JehwUiF8mwAXHJlBWfLdkHJ84m47QX-BdGTod_hmaTMi9q3srNbwV3OWsqSFG3lhLd6QcgR3rMWHRQFYulucLER7YEECfCm5TRcXN-1zBh9MxyLcn8Heqhb57K2HR-G-iZkmGzS0p5_-GvMPIB8BFbbqpGQIMHq4gHQ-xxg2Ic1Z3WIO-tWryOf18JBhqBGN1NtlFdbncmQ5esYe8DKJ-3Aeb0uefqSSY0Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amplify Indy</a> Podcast "State of Race in America" we talk about a concept of looking at labels from the top down, instead of bottom up via residency vs. citizenship. We also talk about masculinity, welfare, and genocide. "The real journey begins when the false self fails." Thank you to cohosts <a href="https://www.facebook.com/george.middleton.589?__tn__=KH-R&amp;eid=ARCqbRCEl1Jte_cDMlnxpyLrRNux9MqC2hkgzgk4faKy6WAza8w5v5OuW-T3Klgu_034TUT52LJ_YmgI&amp;fref=mentions&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARA4xSHBnLspoOIrbTaLUHNHcEV5uerNIXlN_E3ragOk0ZX9pdp75_XlhHN_Zbi1fN9ukOMEF2H10jNDSpOopKQi7CmtbRkYK92-8QAMSSrSHWQFcNrmWtFHB71GgPQGeG2JehwUiF8mwAXHJlBWfLdkHJ84m47QX-BdGTod_hmaTMi9q3srNbwV3OWsqSFG3lhLd6QcgR3rMWHRQFYulucLER7YEECfCm5TRcXN-1zBh9MxyLcn8Heqhb57K2HR-G-iZkmGzS0p5_-GvMPIB8BFbbqpGQIMHq4gHQ-xxg2Ic1Z3WIO-tWryOf18JBhqBGN1NtlFdbncmQ5esYe8DKJ-3Aeb0uefqSSY0Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">George Middleton</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/joshuabach1?__tn__=KH-R&amp;eid=ARDnvZ6wKSLzMHQGQs1uNo6qcErHyeMSb8cbo0k2g-A-gXzBtOjaWZ1WTOdokgtSUeJ-nJewrw-JDK6J&amp;fref=mentions&amp;__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARA4xSHBnLspoOIrbTaLUHNHcEV5uerNIXlN_E3ragOk0ZX9pdp75_XlhHN_Zbi1fN9ukOMEF2H10jNDSpOopKQi7CmtbRkYK92-8QAMSSrSHWQFcNrmWtFHB71GgPQGeG2JehwUiF8mwAXHJlBWfLdkHJ84m47QX-BdGTod_hmaTMi9q3srNbwV3OWsqSFG3lhLd6QcgR3rMWHRQFYulucLER7YEECfCm5TRcXN-1zBh9MxyLcn8Heqhb57K2HR-G-iZkmGzS0p5_-GvMPIB8BFbbqpGQIMHq4gHQ-xxg2Ic1Z3WIO-tWryOf18JBhqBGN1NtlFdbncmQ5esYe8DKJ-3Aeb0uefqSSY0Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joshua Bach</a> for making Indy awesome.

Amplify Indy: State of Race in America - Convo 5

On this episode of the Amplify Indy Podcast Live! State of Race edition we talk about the Immigration during the Irish Potato Famine, white privilege, and so much more. Thank you to my cohosts George Middleton and Joshua Bach for being part of this very challenging conversation.

On this episode of the <a href="https://amplifyindy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amplify Indy</a> Podcast Live! State of Race edition we talk about the Immigration during the Irish Potato Famine, white privilege, and so much more. Thank you to my cohosts George Middleton and Joshua Bach for being part of this very challenging conversation.

Amplify Indy: State of Race in America - Convo 4

Conversation #3 of our Amplify Indy Podcast "State of Race in America" series. Today we continue with the "Is everybody racist?" question. We are honored to have Pastor Kenneth M. Johnson of New Heights Church as our special guest! Thank you to co-hosts George Middleton and Joshua Bach for helping to make Indy awesome by tackling this tough conversation!

Conversation #3 of our <a href="https://amplifyindy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Amplify Indy</a> Podcast "State of Race in America" series. Today we continue with the "Is everybody racist?" question. We are honored to have Pastor Kenneth M. Johnson of New Heights Church as our special guest! Thank you to co-hosts George Middleton and Joshua Bach for helping to make Indy awesome by tackling this tough conversation!

Amplify Indy: State of Race in America - Convo 3

John Schmitz

On this edition of the Amplify Indy Podcast LIVE! we enjoy a conversation with John P. Schmitz, Co-founder of Mars Hill Arts Center, supporter of Hearts In Hand Homeless Outreach and Refuge Place Indy, and he is even running for Mayor of Indianapolis! Enjoy!!!

On this edition of the Amplify Indy Podcast LIVE! we enjoy a conversation with John P. Schmitz, Co-founder of Mars Hill Arts Center, supporter of Hearts In Hand Homeless Outreach and Refuge Place Indy, and he is even running for Mayor of Indianapolis! Enjoy!!!

Amplify Indy: John Schmitz - Mars Hill Arts Center 

The Amplify Indy Podcast special series of tough conversations around the "State of Race in America". Today we ask "Is Everyone Racist?" with our special guest co-host, the great George Middleton. Enjoy!

The Amplify Indy Podcast special series of tough conversations around the "State of Race in America". Today we ask "Is Everyone Racist?" with our special guest co-host, the great George Middleton. Enjoy!

Amplify Indy: State of Race in America - Convo 2

The Amplify Indy team kicks of a special series of conversations around the "State of Race in America". We have a very special guest co-host, the great George Middleton, coming in to help us navigate these treacherous waters. Enjoy!

The Amplify Indy team kicks of a special series of conversations around the "State of Race in America". We have a very special guest co-host, the great George Middleton, coming in to help us navigate these treacherous waters. Enjoy!

Amplify Indy: State of Race in America - Convo 1

Sean Kurker

A great conversation with Sean Kurker, the founder of "Voices Live On". This is an innovative company that guides people, families, veterans, seniors, non-profits, &amp; the race car industry to save life stories, share appreciation, &amp; inspires others by listening to people tell what happened! Now THAT is how you amplify awesome! LOVE IT!

A great conversation with Sean Kurker, the founder of "Voices Live On". This is an innovative company that guides people, families, veterans, seniors, non-profits, &amp; the race car industry to save life stories, share appreciation, &amp; inspires others by listening to people tell what happened! Now THAT is how you amplify awesome! LOVE IT!

Amplify Indy: Sean Kurker - Voices Live On

Harrison Painter spotlights the top business leaders, startup innovators, and purpose-driven entrepreneurs who are moving Indiana forward!

Nathan "Tiny" Miller comes into the House of Amplify to share his newest project; Fountain Square Kickback Wrestling. This is a wrestling organization in the spirit of the old school wrestlers like Dick the Bruiser. They are launching this organization with an event that supports the URBAN ACT Academy, a wonderful school in downtown Indianapolis that works with kids that the traditional system has left behind.

Nathan "Tiny" Miller comes into the House of Amplify to share his newest project; Fountain Square Kickback Wrestling. This is a wrestling organization in the spirit of the old school wrestlers like Dick the Bruiser. They are launching this organization with an event that supports the URBAN ACT Academy, a wonderful school in downtown Indianapolis that works with kids that the traditional system has left behind.

Amplify Indy: Nathan "Tiny" Miller - The Voice of Fountain Square Kickback Wrestling

Ron Ewing

Enjoy our conversation with Truth at Work Chapter President Ron Ewing as we talk about living your faith with God in the workplace. 

Enjoy our conversation with <a href="https://truthatwork.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Truth at Work</a> Chapter President Ron Ewing as we talk about living your faith with God in the workplace.

Amplify Indy: Ron Ewing - Truth at Work

Charles Guynn

Dr. Charles Guynn, Executive Director of COFFE (Community Outreach for Financial Education), shares stories on what it was like to work with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 

Dr. Charles Guynn, Executive Director of COFFE (Community Outreach for Financial Education), shares stories on what it was like to work with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Amplify Indy: Charles Guynn - Working with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Richard Samuels

Daniel Poynter

In this episode of the Amplify Indy Podcast hosts Harrison Painter and Josh Bach enjoy a conversation with Daniel Poynter about the power or RADICAL LISTENING, and Richard Samuels the launch of a felon re-entry initiative called the interfaith commission on re-entry. 

In this episode of the Amplify Indy Podcast hosts Harrison Painter and Josh Bach enjoy a conversation with Daniel Poynter about the power or RADICAL LISTENING, and Richard Samuels the launch of a felon re-entry initiative called the interfaith commission on re-entry.

Amplify Indy: Daniel Poynter and Richard Samuels

Aaron Wilson

Ken Johnson

We open up season 3 of the Amplify Indy Podcast talking about how Str8up is helping urban Indianapolis teens reach their God-given potential with Ken Johnson, the former Chaplain of the Indianapolis Colts, and Str8up Co-Founder Aaron Wilson.

We open up season 3 of the Amplify Indy Podcast talking about how Str8up is helping urban Indianapolis teens reach their God-given potential with Ken Johnson, the former Chaplain of the Indianapolis Colts, and Str8up Co-Founder Aaron Wilson.

Amplify Indy: Str8up with Ken Johnson and Aaron Wilson

Miller LLP

On this edition of the Amplify Indy Podcast we are speaking with Conner Miller and Andrew Albertson. Two Marian University Indianapolis students who are part of SHALOM (Students Helping and Loving Outreach Ministries. They create hygiene kits for the homeless. In our second segment we enjoy a conversation with Sterling Shown, an Indy attorney with Ice Miller LLP who specializes in nonprofit law. 

On this edition of the Amplify Indy Podcast we are speaking with Conner Miller and Andrew Albertson. Two Marian University Indianapolis students who are part of SHALOM (Students Helping and Loving Outreach Ministries. They create hygiene kits for the homeless. In our second segment we enjoy a conversation with Sterling Shown, an Indy attorney with Ice Miller LLP who specializes in nonprofit law.

Amplify Indy: Marian University's SHALOM & Sterling Shown of Ice Miller LLP

Suzanne Schafer

Join us as we celebrate the Empowered Women in Indy by enjoying a wonderful conversaton with Suzanne Schafer. She is a veteran in entrepreneurship, and has founded mulitple successful businesses in central Indiana. 

Join us as we celebrate the Empowered Women in Indy by enjoying a wonderful conversaton with Suzanne Schafer. She is a veteran in entrepreneurship, and has founded mulitple successful businesses in central Indiana.

Amplify Indy: Empowered Women of Indy - Suzanne Schafer

Kristen Olsen

Enjoy our Amplify Indy LIVE podcast conversation with Kristen Olsen as we spotlight some of Indy's Most Empowered Women over the next few weeks. Kristen shares how her life changed from a pregnant cross country car ride to becoming a successful Real Estate Broker/Owner of The Infinity Group Realtors. She is a loving mom, strong community leader, and shares a passion for Indy's east side.

Enjoy our Amplify Indy LIVE podcast conversation with Kristen Olsen as we spotlight some of Indy's Most Empowered Women over the next few weeks. Kristen shares how her life changed from a pregnant cross country car ride to becoming a successful Real Estate Broker/Owner of The Infinity Group Realtors. She is a loving mom, strong community leader, and shares a passion for Indy's east side.

Amplify Indy: Empowered Women of Indy - Kristen Olsen

Enjoy our LIVE podcast conversation with April Yvette, and of Indy's Empowered Women! She shares her powerful story of being a broke single mom who had enough, worked hard to change mindset, and is now a huge success and helps others achieve their goals!

Enjoy our LIVE podcast conversation with April Yvette, and of Indy's Empowered Women! She shares her powerful story of being a broke single mom who had enough, worked hard to change mindset, and is now a huge success and helps others achieve their goals!

Amplify Indy: Empowered Women of Indy - April Yvette

Demetrice Bruno

Josh Falcón

This week's Amplfy Indy Podcast features the great Josh Falcón ( Founder of Liveish), Demetrice Bruno (Founder of Redemption Outreach Services), and Dr. Pingnan Shi (Founder of Poema Entrepreneurship Academy). 

This week's Amplfy Indy Podcast features the great Josh Falcón ( Founder of Liveish), Demetrice Bruno (Founder of Redemption Outreach Services), and Dr. Pingnan Shi (Founder of Poema Entrepreneurship Academy).

Amplify Indy: Josh Falcón, Demetrice Bruno, and Dr. Ping

Amplify Indy Podcast

Charles Guyn is the eldest of 22 children, his father survived the USS Indianapolis disaster, and he worked directly with Dr. Martin Luther King and Andrew J. Brown.

Charles Guyn is the eldest of 22 children, his father survived the USS Indianapolis disaster, and he worked directly with Dr. Martin Luther King and Andrew J. Brown.

Amplify Indy: Charles Guynn

Ryan Eldridge

ESLO harnesses 50+ years of authentic shoe crafting experience to provide your children with shoes and boots that support and nurture their growing feet while simultaneously being modern, sleek, and stylish.

ESLO harnesses 50+ years of authentic shoe crafting experience to provide your children with shoes and boots that support and nurture their growing feet while simultaneously being modern, sleek, and stylish.

Amplify Indy: ESLO Shoes Founder Ryan Eldridge

Stephan Vincent

A discussion with eX Summit Indy founder Stephan Vincent about what the employee experience is, how it can benefit your company, and the 3 types of employee you might have.

A discussion with eX Summit Indy founder Stephan Vincent about what the employee experience is, how it can benefit your company, and the 3 types of employee you might have.

Amplify Indy: eX Summit Founder Stephan Vincent

Lisa Mitchell

Harrison Painter talks with local body language expert Lisa Mitchell about the perfect handshake, when hugging is acceptable in a business setting, and a whole lot more.

Harrison Painter talks with local body language expert Lisa Mitchell about the perfect handshake, when hugging is acceptable in a business setting, and a whole lot more.

Amplify Indy: Lisa Mitchell - The People Reader

Kristian Aleixo

Broad Ripple artist Lauren Ditchley talks about the Harrison Center for the Arts and race car driver Kristian Aleixo talks about overcoming being homeless, a type 1 diabetic, and serving 2 tours in Iraq to pursue his passion of racing Indy Cars. 

Broad Ripple artist Lauren Ditchley talks about the Harrison Center for the Arts and race car driver Kristian Aleixo talks about overcoming being homeless, a type 1 diabetic, and serving 2 tours in Iraq to pursue his passion of racing Indy Cars.

Amplify Indy: Lauren Ditchley and Kristian Aleixo

Max Yoder

Lessonly co-founder Max Yoder talks about his leadership style, the hard work it takes to create corporate culture, being engaged, buying a house, and what he loves about Indianapolis. 

Lessonly co-founder Max Yoder talks about his leadership style, the hard work it takes to create corporate culture, being engaged, buying a house, and what he loves about Indianapolis.

Amplify Indy: Max Yoder - Lessonly

A great conversation with Indianapolis based magician Daniel Lusk. He talks about his love of magic, a passion to help kids put an end to bullying, and his faith.

A great conversation with Indianapolis based magician Daniel Lusk. He talks about his love of magic, a passion to help kids put an end to bullying, and his faith.

Amplify Indy: Magician Daniel Lusk

The best philosophy podcast episodes. Asking questions about how to live a better life, what it means to be and do good, to the idea of God. This topic includes episodes that bring about important questions that everyone should be asking themselves. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

OwlTail

Michael Sandel explores the philosophical justifications made for national borders. Using a pioneering state-of-the-art studio at the Harvard Business School, Professor Sandel is joined by 60 participants from over 30 countries in a truly global digital space. Is there any moral distinction between a political refugee and an economic migrant? If people have the right to exit a country, why not a right to enter? Do nations have the right to protect the affluence of their citizens? And is there such a thing as a 'national identity'? These are just some of the questions addressed by Professor Sandel in this first edition of The Global Philosopher.Audience producer: Louise ColettaProducer: David EdmondsEditor: Richard Knight(Image taken by Rose Lincoln)

The Public Philosopher

Michael Sandel explores the philosophical justifications made for national borders. Using a pioneering state-of-the-art studio at the Harvard Business School, Professor Sandel is joined by 60 participants from over 30 countries in a truly global digital space. Is there any moral distinction between a political refugee and an economic migrant? If people have the right to exit a country, why not a right to enter? Do nations have the right to protect the affluence of their citizens? And is there such a thing as a 'national identity'? These are just some of the questions addressed by Professor Sandel in this first edition of The Global Philosopher. Audience producer: Louise Coletta Producer: David Edmonds Editor: Richard Knight (Image taken by Rose Lincoln)

The Global Philosopher: Should Borders Matter?

In this episode of the Making Sense podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Yuval Noah Harari about his new book “21 Lessons for the 21st Century.” They discuss the importance of meditation for his intellectual life, the primacy of stories, the need to revise our fundamental assumptions about human civilization, the threats to liberal democracy, a world without work, universal basic income, the virtues of nationalism, the implications of AI and automation, and other topics. SUBSCRIBE to continue listening and gain access to all content on samharris.org/subscribe.

Making Sense with Sam Harris

In this episode of the Making Sense podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Yuval Noah Harari about his new book “21 Lessons for the 21st Century.” They discuss the importance of meditation for his intellectual life, the primacy of stories, the need to revise our fundamental assumptions about human civilization, the threats to liberal democracy, a world without work, universal basic income, the virtues of nationalism, the implications of AI and automation, and other topics. SUBSCRIBE to continue listening and gain access to all content on <a href="https://samharris.org/subscribe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">samharris.org/subscribe</a>.

#138 — The Edge of Humanity

Best Episodes on Practical Philosophy & How To Live

The best podcast episodes on Startups. For anyone working in a startup, or anyone interested in the incredible stories behind how people built companies like Instagram, and Facebook. Offering both practical advice and insights, as well as the stories for how many of the biggest startups got to where they are today. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Mel Liu

On this episode of the Knowledge Project Podcast, I chat with Patrick Collison, co-founder and CEO of the leading online payment processing company, Stripe. If you’ve purchased anything online recently, there’s a good chance that Stripe facilitated the transaction. What is now an organization with over a thousand employees and handling tens of billions of dollars of online purchases every year, began as a small side experiment while Patrick and his brother John were going to college.   During our conversation, Patrick shares the details of their unlikely journey and some of the hard-earned wisdom he picked up along the way. I hope you have something handy to write with because the nuggets per minute in this episode are off the charts. Patrick was so open and generous with his responses that I’m really excited for you to hear what he has to say. Here are just a few of the things we cover:  The biggest (and most valuable) mistakes Patrick made in the early days of Stripe and how they helped him get better The characteristics that Patrick looks for in a new hire to fit and contribute to the Stripe company culture What compelled he and his brother to move forward with the early concept of Stripe, even though on paper it was doomed to fail from the start The gaps Patrick saw in the market that dozens of other processing companies were missing — and how he capitalized on them The lessons Patrick learned from scaling Stripe from two employees (he and his brother) to nearly 1,000 today How he evaluates the upsides and potential dangers of speculative positions within the company How his Irish upbringing influenced his ability to argue and disagree without taking offense (and how we can all be a little more “Irish”) The power of finding the right peer group in your social and professional circles and how impactful and influential it can be in determining where you end up. The 4 ways Patrick has modified his decision making process over the last 5 years and how it’s helped him develop as a person and as a business leader (this part alone is worth the listen) Patrick’s unique approach to books and how he chooses what he’s going to spend his time reading  ...life in Silicon Valley, Baumol’s cost disease, and so, so much more. Patrick truly is one of the warmest, humblest and down to earth people I’ve had the pleasure to speak with and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation together. I hope you will too! GO PREMIUM: Support the podcast, get ad-free episodes, transcripts, and so much more: https://fs.blog/knowledge-project-premium/

The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

On this episode of the Knowledge Project Podcast, I chat with Patrick Collison, co-founder and CEO of the leading online payment processing company, <a href="https://stripe.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Stripe.</a> If you’ve purchased anything online recently, there’s a good chance that Stripe facilitated the transaction. What is now an organization with over a thousand employees and handling tens of billions of dollars of online purchases every year, began as a small side experiment while Patrick and his brother John were going to college.   During our conversation, Patrick shares the details of their unlikely journey and some of the hard-earned wisdom he picked up along the way. I hope you have something handy to write with because the nuggets per minute in this episode are off the charts. Patrick was so open and generous with his responses that I’m really excited for you to hear what he has to say. Here are just a few of the things we cover: <ul> <li>The biggest (and most valuable) mistakes Patrick made in the early days of Stripe and how they helped him get better</li> <li>The characteristics that Patrick looks for in a new hire to fit and contribute to the Stripe company culture</li> <li>What compelled he and his brother to move forward with the early concept of Stripe, even though on paper it was doomed to fail from the start</li> <li>The gaps Patrick saw in the market that dozens of other processing companies were missing — and how he capitalized on them</li> <li>The lessons Patrick learned from scaling Stripe from two employees (he and his brother) to nearly 1,000 today</li> <li>How he evaluates the upsides and potential dangers of speculative positions within the company</li> <li>How his Irish upbringing influenced his ability to argue and disagree without taking offense (and how we can all be a little more “Irish”)</li> <li>The power of finding the right peer group in your social and professional circles and how impactful and influential it can be in determining where you end up.</li> <li>The 4 ways Patrick has modified his decision making process over the last 5 years and how it’s helped him develop as a person and as a business leader (this part alone is worth the listen)</li> <li>Patrick’s unique approach to books and how he chooses what he’s going to spend his time reading</li> </ul> ...life in Silicon Valley, Baumol’s cost disease, and so, so much more. Patrick truly is one of the warmest, humblest and down to earth people I’ve had the pleasure to speak with and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation together. I hope you will too! GO PREMIUM: Support the podcast, get ad-free episodes, transcripts, and so much more: https://fs.blog/knowledge-project-premium/

#32 Patrick Collison: Earning Your Stripes

If you want your company to truly scale, you first have to do things that don't scale. Handcraft the core experience. Get your hands dirty. Serve your customers one-by-one. And don't stop until you know exactly what they want. That's what Brian Chesky did. As CEO of Airbnb, Brian’s early work was more akin to a traveling salesman. He takes us back to his lean years – when he went door-to-door, meeting Airbnb hosts in person – and shares the imaginative route to crafting what he calls an "11-star experience.”Read Paul Graham: "In order to scale, you have to do things that don't scale."Read a transcript of this interview at: https://mastersofscale.com/brian-chesky-handcrafted/Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter at http://eepurl.com/dlirtX

Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman

If you want your company to truly scale, you first have to do things that don't scale. Handcraft the core experience. Get your hands dirty. Serve your customers one-by-one. And don't stop until you know exactly what they want. That's what Brian Chesky did. As CEO of Airbnb, Brian’s early work was more akin to a traveling salesman. He takes us back to his lean years – when he went door-to-door, meeting Airbnb hosts in person – and shares the imaginative route to crafting what he calls an "11-star experience.”Read Paul Graham: "In order to scale, you have to do <a href="http://paulgraham.com/ds.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">things that don't scale</a>."Read a transcript of this interview at: <a href="https://mastersofscale.com/brian-chesky-handcrafted/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://mastersofscale.com/brian-chesky-handcrafted/</a>Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter at <a href="http://eepurl.com/dlirtX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://eepurl.com/dlirtX</a>

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