Learn from history's greatest innovators, founders, and investors with a mix of interviews and summaries of the best books, essays, and lectures.... more
Steve Jobs made an incredible impact on the world by creating two of today's most important companies in Apple and... more
Steve Jobs made an incredible impact on the world by creating two of today's most important companies in Apple and... more
My favorite lessons from "To Pixar and Beyond" by Lawrence Levy. Who joined Pixar in 1995, helped Steve Jobs take... more
My favorite lessons from "To Pixar and Beyond" by Lawrence Levy. Who joined Pixar in 1995, helped Steve Jobs take... more
After he was dismissed from Apple in the early 1990s, Steve Jobs turned his attention to a little-known graphics company... more
After he was dismissed from Apple in the early 1990s, Steve Jobs turned his attention to a little-known graphics company... more
In 2016, Apple published a limited edition anthology, chronicling the last 20 years of Apple's designs simply titled Designed by... more
In 2016, Apple published a limited edition anthology, chronicling the last 20 years of Apple's designs simply titled Designed by... more
“At this point in my career, I have art directed over 100 products from a rough idea into consumer’s hands.... more
“At this point in my career, I have art directed over 100 products from a rough idea into consumer’s hands.... more
Get Friday 5 delivered to your inbox every Friday at 8 AM Pacific In this episode of Friday Five, Daniel Scrivner... more
Get Friday 5 delivered to your inbox every Friday at 8 AM Pacific In this episode of Friday Five, Daniel Scrivner... more
"Simple can be harder than complex. You have to work hard to get your thinking clean, to make it simple.... more
"Simple can be harder than complex. You have to work hard to get your thinking clean, to make it simple.... more
"Simple can be harder than complex. You have to work hard to get your thinking clean, to make it simple.... more
"Simple can be harder than complex. You have to work hard to get your thinking clean, to make it simple.... more
"It is easy to forget that, when he was a student, the man who brought us the Macintosh, iPhone and... more
"It is easy to forget that, when he was a student, the man who brought us the Macintosh, iPhone and... more
“The investment management business actually looks a lot more like every other business, where there's products, there's marketing, and there's... more
“The investment management business actually looks a lot more like every other business, where there's products, there's marketing, and there's... more
Get Friday 5 delivered to your inbox every Friday at 8 AM Pacific Watch and listen. Watch this episode on YouTube Find this... more
Get Friday 5 delivered to your inbox every Friday at 8 AM Pacific Watch and listen. Watch this episode on YouTube Find this... more
No matter what your walk in life, no matter how big or small your enterprise, no matter whether it's for-profit... more
No matter what your walk in life, no matter how big or small your enterprise, no matter whether it's for-profit... more
In 1985, Warren Buffett had to make an incredibly difficult decision. Which was whether to shut down the textile business... more
In 1985, Warren Buffett had to make an incredibly difficult decision. Which was whether to shut down the textile business... more
Paul Graham's essay on "How To Do Great Work" begins with the following words: If you collected lists of techniques for... more
Paul Graham's essay on "How To Do Great Work" begins with the following words: If you collected lists of techniques for... more
In this conversation, Daniel Scrivner shares his favorite quotes and wisdom from Charlie Munger, the vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway.... more
In this conversation, Daniel Scrivner shares his favorite quotes and wisdom from Charlie Munger, the vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway.... more
This conversation provides an overview of Charlie Munger's life, career, and investment philosophy. It explores Munger's role in shaping Berkshire... more
This conversation provides an overview of Charlie Munger's life, career, and investment philosophy. It explores Munger's role in shaping Berkshire... more
“What you need to do, I think, is constantly update your thesis as you go, which can allow for longer... more
My favorite lessons on investing from Berkshire Hathaway's shareholder letters. All taken from "The Essays of Warren Buffett" by Lawrence... more
My favorite lessons on investing from Berkshire Hathaway's shareholder letters. All taken from "The Essays of Warren Buffett" by Lawrence... more
The Essays of Warren Buffett by Lawrence Cunningham For over 50 years, Warren Buffett has written an annual letter to Berkshire... more
The Essays of Warren Buffett by Lawrence Cunningham For over 50 years, Warren Buffett has written an annual letter to Berkshire... more
The Essays of Warren Buffett by Lawrence Cunningham For over 50 years, Warren Buffett has written an annual letter to Berkshire... more
The Essays of Warren Buffett by Lawrence Cunningham For over 50 years, Warren Buffett has written an annual letter to Berkshire... more
The Playing Field by Graham Duncan is BY FAR the best piece of writing I've read on the journey we... more
The Playing Field by Graham Duncan is BY FAR the best piece of writing I've read on the journey we... more
In 2016, Apple published a limited edition anthology, chronicling the last 20 years of Apple's designs simply titled Designed by... more
Subscribe to newsletter: https://newsletter.outlieracademy.com Subscribe to podcast: https://pod.link/outlieracademy In 2016, Apple published a limited edition anthology, chronicling the last 20 years of... more
In Episode #118, we explore healthcare as a product rather than a service. We’re joined by Adrian Aoun, Forward’s CEO... more
In Episode #118, we explore healthcare as a product rather than a service. We’re joined by Adrian Aoun, Forward’s CEO... more
Summary In this episode of Friday Five, Daniel Scrivner shares his five favorite ideas from the book 'Insanely Simple: The Obsession... more
"Simple can be harder than complex. You have to work hard to get your thinking clean, to make it simple.... more
"Simple can be harder than complex. You have to work hard to get your thinking clean, to make it simple.... more
"Simple can be harder than complex. You have to work hard to get your thinking clean, to make it simple.... more
"Simple can be harder than complex. You have to work hard to get your thinking clean, to make it simple.... more
"It is easy to forget that, when he was a student, the man who brought us the Macintosh, iPhone and... more
"It is easy to forget that, when he was a student, the man who brought us the Macintosh, iPhone and... more
Steve Jobs made an incredible impact on the world by creating two of today's most important companies in Apple and... more
Steve Jobs made an incredible impact on the world by creating two of today's most important companies in Apple and... more
“The best product leaders coach people across the company, not just in their team, and help develop them into the... more
“The best product leaders coach people across the company, not just in their team, and help develop them into the... more
YouTube & Substack Watch this episode on YouTube or get new episodes in your inbox with Substack. Join Outliers Club Listen to episodes... more
The Essays of Warren Buffett by Lawrence Cunningham For over 50 years, Warren Buffett has written an annual letter to Berkshire... more
The Essays of Warren Buffett by Lawrence Cunningham For over 50 years, Warren Buffett has written an annual letter to Berkshire... more
The Essays of Warren Buffett by Lawrence Cunningham For over 50 years, Warren Buffett has written an annual letter to Berkshire... more
The Essays of Warren Buffett by Lawrence Cunningham For over 50 years, Warren Buffett has written an annual letter to Berkshire... more
In 1985, Warren Buffett had to make an incredibly difficult decision. Which was whether to shut down the textile business... more
In 1985, Warren Buffett had to make an incredibly difficult decision. Which was whether to shut down the textile business... more
“Writers without niches are starving artists. Because again, they’re just competing in these massive competitions. Writers with niches are category... more
Episode Guide Explore the big ideas, takeaways, and transcript for this episode: outlieracademy.com/170. YouTube & Substack Watch this episode on YouTube or get... more
No matter what your walk in life, no matter how big or small your enterprise, no matter whether it's for-profit... more
No matter what your walk in life, no matter how big or small your enterprise, no matter whether it's for-profit... more
Episode Guide Explore the big ideas, takeaways, and transcript for this episode: outlieracademy.com/168. Paul Graham's essay on "How To Do Great Work"... more
Paul Graham's essay on "How To Do Great Work" begins with the following words: If you collected lists of techniques for... more
On the latest episode of How They Built It, we decode how Elo Health has created an entirely new Smart... more
On the latest episode, we decode how Public is building the investment platform of the future — from their initial... more
YouTube & Substack Watch this episode on YouTube or get new episodes in your inbox with Substack. Join Outliers Club Listen to episodes... more
The Essays of Warren Buffett by Lawrence Cunningham For over 50 years, Warren Buffett has written an annual letter to Berkshire... more
The Essays of Warren Buffett by Lawrence Cunningham For over 50 years, Warren Buffett has written an annual letter to Berkshire... more
The Essays of Warren Buffett by Lawrence Cunningham For over 50 years, Warren Buffett has written an annual letter to Berkshire... more
The Essays of Warren Buffett by Lawrence Cunningham For over 50 years, Warren Buffett has written an annual letter to Berkshire... more
The Playing Field by Graham Duncan is BY FAR the best piece of writing I've read on the journey we... more
The Playing Field by Graham Duncan YouTube & Substack Watch this episode on YouTube or get new episodes in your inbox with... more
YouTube & Substack Watch this episode on YouTube or get new episodes in your inbox with Substack. Join Outliers Club Listen to episodes... more
On the latest episode of 20 Minute Playbook, we interview one of the world’s leading design thinkers, Clearleft founder Andy... more
On the latest episode of Outlier Founders, we sit down with iconic design studio Clearleft’s Founder Andy Budd to learn... more
On the latest episode of 20 Minute Playbook, we interview Bill Moses, Founder & CEO of Kevita and Flying Embers.... more
On the latest episode of Outlier Founders, we profile Kevita and Flying Embers—two innovative beverage companies that have built big... more
On the latest episode of 20 Minute Playbook, we interview Eric Tarczynski, Founder & Managing Partner of Contrary. We decode... more
On the latest episode of Outlier Investors, we decode how Contrary is building an entirely new type of VC firm... more
On the latest episode of 20 Minute Playbook, we interview Ari Tulla, Founder & CEO of Elo Health. We decode... more
On the latest episode of Outlier Founders, we decode how Elo Health has created an entirely new Smart Nutrition category.... more
On the latest episode of 20 Minute Playbook, we interview Michael Sheetz, Space Reporter at CNBC. We decode what he’s... more
On the latest episode of Outlier Founders we sit down with Michael Sheetz, CNBC’s Space Reporter, to explore the Cambrian... more
On the latest episode of 20 Minute Playbook, we interview the bestselling author and former Huffington Post Managing Editor Jimmy... more
On the latest episode of Great Books Distilled, we explore Jimmy Soni’s bestselling book, The Founders. The Founders tells the... more
On the latest episode of 20 Minute Playbook, we interview Leo Polovets, who is a Founder & General Partner at... more
On the latest episode of Outlier Investors, we decode how Susa Ventures is building the next great seed-stage venture capital... more
On the latest episode of 20 Minute Playbook, we interview Jannick Malling, Public’s Cofounder & Co-CEO. We decode what he’s... more
On the latest episode, we decode how Public is building the investment platform of the future — from their initial... more
Joey Cofone shares the lessons he’s learned as an award-winning designer, the Founder & CEO of Baronfig, and the author... more
Listen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring Joey Cofone, Founder & CEO of... more
Joey Cofone, Founder & CEO of the much loved “tools for thinkers” company Baronfig, joins me on Outlier Book Club... more
Listen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s episode featuring Joey Cofone, author of The Laws of Creativity Learn more... more
This week we’re profiling Adrian Aoun, who founded Forward into 2017 to turn healthcare from a service into a product and reach 1B+... more
This week we’re profiling Adrian Aoun, who founded Forward into 2017 to turn healthcare from a service into a product and reach 1B+... more
In Episode #121, we deconstruct Adrian Aoun's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the... more
Listen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring Adrian Aoun of Forward. In it,... more
In Episode #118, we explore healthcare as a product rather than a service. We’re joined by Adrian Aoun, Forward’s CEO... more
In Episode #118, we explore healthcare as a product rather than a service. We’re joined by Adrian Aoun, Forward’s CEO... more
In Episode #130, we deconstruct Robert Cantwell's peak performance playbook—from their favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the... more
Listen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring Robert Cantwell. In it, Robert shares... more
In Episode #129, Robert Cantwell, Founder & Portfolio Manager of Compound Kings joins us as part of our Outlier Investors... more
Listen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s Spotlight episode featuring Compound Kings with Robert Cantwell. Learn more about your... more
Emi Gal shares the lessons he’s learned building Ezra, why he tracks 150 different biomarkers, what he’s learned doing a... more
Listen as we decode how Emi Gal tracks more than 150 different biomarkers, what he’s learned doing an Annual Challenge... more
Learn how Ezra has brought down the cost of early cancer detection by 80% and the time required to get... more
Listen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s Spotlight episode featuring Ezra with Emi Gal. Learn how Ezra has... more
In Episode #128, we deconstruct Andrew Herr's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the... more
Listen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring Andrew Herr of Fount. In it,... more
In Episode #127, we explore bringing performance secrets from Navy SEALs to the public. We’re joined by Andrew Herr, Fount’s... more
Listen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s Spotlight episode featuring Fount with Andrew Herr. Learn more about your ad... more
In Episode #126, we deconstruct Saad Alam's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the... more
Listen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring Saad Alam. In it, Saad shares... more
In Episode #125, we explore testosterone replacement therapy and building a telehealth company. We’re joined by Saad Alam, Hone Health’s... more
Listen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s Spotlight episode featuring Hone Health with Saad Alam. Learn more about your... more
In Episode #123, we deconstruct Steve Vassallo's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the... more
Listen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring Steve Vassallo of Foundation Capital. In... more
In Episode #120, we explore reinventing a well-established venture capital firm. We’re joined by Steve Vassallo, General Partner at Foundation... more
Listen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s Spotlight episode featuring Foundation Capital with Steve Vassallo. Learn more about your... more
In Episode #111, we deconstruct Illia Polosukhin's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the... more
Listen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring Illia Polosukhin of NEAR Protocol. In... more
In Episode #108, we explore building a global blockchain that’s high-speed, climate neutral, and low-fee. We’re joined by Illia Polosukhin,... more
Listen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s Spotlight episode featuring NEAR Protocol with Illia Polosukhin. Learn more about your... more
In Episode #107, we deconstruct Howie Schwab's peak performance playbook—from their favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the... more
Listen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring Howie Schwab of Driehaus. In it,... more
In Episode #104, we explore emerging markets and the great pendulum shift. We’re joined by Howie Schwab, Lead Portfolio Manager... more
Listen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s Spotlight episode featuring Driehaus Capital with Howie Schwab Learn more about your... more
In Episode #105, we deconstruct Gokul Rajaram's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the... more
Listen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring angel investor Gokul Rajaram. In it,... more
“The best product leaders coach people across the company, not just in their team, and help develop them into the... more
Listen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s Spotlight episode featuring Gokul Rajaram. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit... more
We explore inflation, retail investors, precious metals, and Bitcoin. We’re joined by Luke Gromen, Founder of The Forest for the... more
We deconstruct Luke Gromen's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on... more
We explore why and how to invest in gold. We’re joined by Simon Mikhailovich, Co-Founder of The Bullion Reserve. We... more
We explore becoming a better writer. We’re joined by Verlyn Klinkenborg, author and Yale professor. We cover learning from farm... more
We explore investing in buy-and-build compounders in public markets. We’re joined by Dan Roller, Founder and CIO of Maran Capital.... more
We explore the world’s least sexy $500M business. We’re joined by Carey Smith, Founder of Big Ass Fans. We cover... more
We explore Deep Survival: The Incredible Neuroscience of Survival, Who Lives, and Who Dies. We’re joined by Laurence Gonzales, best-selling... more
In Episode #16, we explore The Chemistry of Fire: Essays with the author, Laurence Gonzales. We cover an adventure story... more
We explore building the Apple Design Award-winning apps Halide and Spectre with Sebastiaan de With, Co-Founder and designer at Lux.... more
We explore finding, owning, and loving your voice. We’re joined by Jessica Hansen, In-House Voice Coach at NPR. We cover... more
We explore managing $1.8 billion in wealth, investment philosophy, and teaching kids about money. We’re joined by Brandon Johnson, CEO... more
We explore technology's origins, what technology wants, and advising Steven Spielberg on Minority Report. We’re joined by Kevin Kelly, founding... more
We explore the past, present, and future of Asia with Kevin Kelly, author of Vanishing Asia: A Masterclass on the... more
We explore space manufacturing, microgravity, and building factories in outer space. We’re joined by Delian Asparouhov, Co-Founder of Varda Space... more
We explore building a media brand to cover the business and policy of space. We’re joined by Mo Islam, Payload’s... more
We’re joined by Mo Islam, Payload’s Co-Founder. We cover lessons we can learn from the Apollo space era, why killing... more
We explore building the Berkshire Hathaway of outer space. We’re joined by Dylan Taylor, Founder and CEO of Voyager Space... more
Joey Cofone, Founder & CEO of the much loved “tools for thinkers” company Baronfig, joins me on Outlier Book Club... more
Joey Cofone shares the lessons he’s learned as an award-winning designer, the Founder & CEO of Baronfig, and the author... more
We explore self-reflection, self improvement, and the Socratic Method. We’re joined by Marc Champagne, author of Personal Socrates. We cover... more
We deconstruct Marc Champagne's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on... more
We explore how failure can be your key to success. We’re joined byBrian Scudamore, Author & Founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK. We... more
We deconstruct Brian Scudamore's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on... more
We explore the fight between democracy and autocracy for the future of the internet. We’re joined by Jacob Helberg, author... more
We deconstruct Jacob Helberg's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on... more
We explore technological progress and how innovation and invention happens. We’re joined by Jason Crawford, Founder of Roots of Progress.... more
We deconstruct Jason Crawford's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on... more
We explore emerging markets and the great pendulum shift. We’re joined by Howie Schwab, Lead Portfolio Manager for Emerging Markets... more
Listen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s Spotlight episode featuring Driehaus Capital with Howie Schwab. Learn more about your... more
We deconstruct Howie Schwab's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on... more
Listen to a trailer for our next 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring Howie Schwab of Driehaus Capital. Learn more about your... more
Steven Pressfield’s The Warrior Ethos is a deep historical examination of the values and ethics of warriors throughout history—from the... more
Steven Pressfield’s The Warrior Ethos is a deep historical examination of the values and ethics of warriors throughout history—from the... more
“I realized that the main reason why people die of cancer is because they found it too late. And the... more
Listen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s Spotlight episode featuring Ezra with Emi Gal. Learn how Ezra has... more
Welcome to another edition of Cheat Sheet by Outlier Academy. Where each week we compress 6+ hours of research and interviews into 3... more
We explore network effects and investing in network effect businesses. We’re joined by James Currier, co-founder and general partner of... more
In this episode, we deconstruct James Currier's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the... more
Emi Gal shares the lessons he’s learned building Ezra, why he tracks 150 different biomarkers, what he’s learned doing a... more
Listen as we decode how Emi Gal tracks more than 150 different biomarkers, what he’s learned doing an Annual Challenge... more
This week we’re profiling Adrian Aoun, who founded Forward into 2017 to turn healthcare from a service into a product and reach 1B+... more
This week we’re profiling Adrian Aoun, who founded Forward into 2017 to turn healthcare from a service into a product and reach 1B+... more
We explore healthcare as a product rather than a service. We’re joined by Adrian Aoun, Forward’s CEO and Founder, and... more
Listen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s Spotlight episode featuring Forward with Adrian Aoun, where we explore healthcare... more
We deconstruct Adrian Aoun's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on... more
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This week we’re profiling Justin Mares, who has built 3 direct-to-consumer brands in Kettle & Fire, Perfect Keto, and Surely Wine that have all reached... more
This week we’re profiling Justin Mares, who has built 3 direct-to-consumer brands in Kettle & Fire, Perfect Keto, and Surely Wine that have all reached... more
Learn how Justin Mares identifies trends and builds direct-to-consumer businesses (and brands) to own them. Including all of the hard... more
Listen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s Spotlight episode Justin Mares, Serial Entrepreneur and Founder of Kettle &... more
Justin Mares has a knack for identifying trends and building D2C businesses to own them—including Kettle & Fire, Perfect Keto,... more
Listen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring Justin Mares, Founder of Kettle &... more
Welcome to another edition of Cheat Sheet by Outlier Academy. Where each week we compress 6+ hours of research and interviews into 3... more
Learn how Justin Mares identifies trends and builds direct-to-consumer businesses (and brands) to own them. Including all of the hard lessons that... more