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Zus Health CEO Jonathan Bush on Getting Targeted by Wall Street’s Most Feared Activist Investor
Watch now (47 mins) | “Failure is good for you, but it’s not fun.”
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Polina Pompliano
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Ezra, the Cancer Screening Startup, Is Bringing Bryan Johnson’s Longevity Secrets to the Public
Ezra founder Emi Gal shares his insights on how full-body MRI scans could transform early cancer detection & how Bryan Johnson helped spark the…
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Polina Pompliano
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How CAVA’s Founders Built a $15-Billion Fast-Casual Empire
CAVA co-founder Ted Xenohristos shares his insights on constant iteration, building a brand people love, and knowing when to step aside to let an expert…
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Polina Pompliano
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Meet Evan Mawarire, the Pastor Who Stood Up to a Dictator
Mawarire reflects on the power of ordinary people to drive change, the sacrifices of speaking truth to power, and the courage it takes to challenge…
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Polina Pompliano
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The Immortal Anthony Scaramucci
Scaramucci has never been one to accept defeat, and his latest bet—doubling down on Bitcoin—might just be his boldest yet.
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Polina Pompliano
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How Eight Sleep Co-Founder Alex Zatarain Built a Company That Pioneered the ‘Sleep Fitness’ Category
A practical guide on how to position your brand to build not just a business, but an entire movement.
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Polina Pompliano
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Meet the Relationship Therapist Helping Heal Your ‘Origin Wound’
Vienna Pharaon goes deep on the power of conflict, repair, and connection.
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Polina Pompliano
The Profile Interview: Meet the Behavioral Scientist Who Has Interviewed Serial Killers, Terrorists, Spies, and … Startup Founders
“If you're evaluating a founder, you should be a clinician, too.”
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Polina Pompliano
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New Balance CEO Joe Preston on How the ‘Dad Shoe’ Became a Fashion Statement
New Balance: "Worn by supermodels in London and dads in Ohio."
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Polina Pompliano
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Author Rob Henderson on Why We Hold ‘Luxury Beliefs’ and Develop ‘Status Anxiety’
Author Rob Henderson recounts growing up in foster care, attending elite universities, and pioneering the concept of “luxury beliefs.”
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Polina Pompliano
Meet The Private Equity Investor at the Intersection of Finance and Self-Help
Alpine Investors founder Graham Weaver unpacks his unique investment strategy, what daily habits have transformed his life, and how to live an…
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Polina Pompliano
Meet Laura Dekker, the Youngest Person to Sail Solo Around the World
Dekker began her journey when she was 14 years old and finished when she was 16.
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Polina Pompliano
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