Best Quilt Codes Podcasts (2025)

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#096 Cal Riley: Special Ops, Grief, and Why Your Business Needs a Heart 1:05:50

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:07) - Cal's military background (00:13:59) - Transitioning into a family business (00:19:35) - Implementing EOS (00:25:08) - The journey to compassionate leadership (00:36:16) - Prioritizing self-care and meditation (00:37:19) - Journaling techniques and prompts (00:39:02) - Mental health stigma and therapy (00:40:…

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My Conversation with Naval on Building Judgement 36:12

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It's been five years since the Almanack of Naval Ravikant was published. I spent the day with Naval expanding on key ideas from the book. We recorded hours of that conversation to share with you. This episode is a portion of that long conversation that talks about Building Judgement You can purchase the new expanded edition with nearly 4 hours of n…

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My Conversation with Naval on Saving Yourself 36:33

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It's been five years since the Almanack of Naval Ravikant was published. I spent the day with Naval expanding on key ideas from the book. We recorded hours of that conversation to share with you. This episode is a portion of that long conversation that talks about Saving Yourself You can purchase the new expanded edition with nearly 4 hours of new …

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My Conversation with Naval on Learning Happiness 1:04:20

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It's been five years since the Almanack of Naval Ravikant was published. I spent the day with Naval expanding on key ideas from the book. We recorded hours of that conversation to share with you. This episode is a portion of that long conversation that talks about Learning Happiness You can purchase the new expanded edition with nearly 4 hours of n…

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My Conversation with Naval on Philosophy 46:03

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It's been five years since the Almanack of Naval Ravikant was published. I spent the day with Naval expanding on key ideas from the book. We recorded hours of that conversation to share with you. This episode is a portion of that long conversation that talks about Philosophy You can purchase the new expanded edition with nearly 4 hours of new mater…

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My Conversation with Naval on Building Wealth 38:40

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Naval Ravikant on Building Wealth It's been five years since the Almanack of Naval Ravikant was published. I spent the day with Naval expanding on key ideas from the book. We recorded hours of that conversation to share with you. This episode is a portion of that long conversation that talks about Building Wealth You can purchase the new expanded e…

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#095 Rolling Fun #10: Capitalism is Hard, Natural Gas From Sunshine, and "Blimps" (That Work This Time) 1:12:54

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro(00:03:26) - Marathon misadventures(00:06:15) - The failed acquisition(00:13:47) - Lessons from the deal(00:29:31) - The future of retail(00:33:44) - Empathy for founders(00:35:23) - The grind of capitalism(00:35:37) - Challenges for young founders(00:36:10) - The importance of peer support(00:37:17) - Scaling and growth p…

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#094 Rolling Fun #9: Basketball, Asteroid Mining, Child Labor (Not Really Tho) 1:05:53

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:46) - Personal updates and new ventures (00:04:06) - The youth sports complex project (00:05:21) - Challenges and strategies in youth sports business (00:09:09) - Community impact and future vision (00:19:00) - Reflections on education and parenting (00:34:05) - The magic of holding a newborn (00:34:32) - The joys …

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#093 Behind the Scenes of a Nuclear Microreactor Startup with Matt Loszak, Founder CEO of Aalo Atomics [Replay] 1:08:01

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***This is a Replay Episode*** Links for Matt’s stuff: ⁠Aalo.com⁠ ⁠Matt on Twitter⁠ ⁠Aalo on Twitter⁠ ⁠Aalo Job Board⁠ Link to invest alongside Eric in deals like Aalo: rolling.fun Links to stuff mentioned: ⁠Decouple Podcast⁠ ⁠Titans of Nuclear Podcast⁠ ⁠Nuclear Barbarian Substack⁠ ⁠Atomic Awakening by James Mahaffey⁠ ⁠Why Nuclear Power Has Been a …

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#092 Sarma Melngailis: Bad Vegan, Memoir as Recovery, and Reclaiming Your Story 1:08:08

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:37) - The Netflix documentary: Misrepresentation and struggles (00:03:19) - Writing the memoir (00:08:47) - The challenges of independent publishing (00:12:40) - The creative process and future plans (00:35:23) - Impact of the book on readers (00:36:04) - Scripted series and unused content (00:36:36) - New docuseri…

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#091 The Magic of Code, History of Computing, and the Future of AI Interfaces [Sam Arbesman #2] 1:15:47

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:14) - The magic of code (00:05:30) - The wonder of early computing (00:11:13) - The evolution of computing: From analog to digital (00:18:45) - The personal computer revolution (00:32:36) - The future of computing: Beyond silicon (00:36:59) - The importance of computing history (00:40:53) - AI and human uniqueness …

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#090 Building a Venture Firm From Zero to One, and AI-driven VC Thesis Research [Arkady Kulik #2] 1:10:58

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:04:19) - Entering the VC space (00:08:38) - Pilot-fund theories (00:12:50) - Risk tracking (00:19:56) - Finding LP alignment (00:22:39) - Arkady’s fund thesis (00:47:12) - Creating the index of solutions to problems (00:57:18) - The TAM for VC in 2025 (01:00:29) - How founders can increase the odds of being funded by …

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#089 David Senra + Mitchell Baldridge #6 : Writing the Founders’ Book, Building Natural-fit Businesses, and Craft 1:31:16

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:52) - The Founder's book project (00:04:06) - Effort and building relationships (00:11:20) - The value of self-publishing (00:24:00) - Bootstrapping a HoldCo (00:46:05) - Finding natural fit in business (00:47:48) - The role of trust in business (00:49:07) - AI and changing perspectives (00:50:26) - Daily use of AI…

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#088 Toby Rush: $100M Exits, Splitting Companies, Timing Startups, and Ideem Killing 2FA 1:02:52

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:45) - Who are your heroes? (00:05:16) - What is something you’ve had to teach yourself that’s become a core part of your identity? (00:07:34) - Taking a sabbatical post-exit (00:09:30) - Going back into entrepreneurship (00:12:52) - How to kill two-factor auth (00:14:34) - When to split a company into two companies…

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#087 Nat Eliason: From Blogging to Sci-Fi Novels, Writing Books That Last, and Owning Your Audience 1:20:14

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:00:45) - Introducing Nat Eliason (00:01:27) - Nat's Diverse Career and Writing Journey (00:01:47) - The Transition from Nonfiction to Fiction (00:02:13) - The Seven Act Structure and Writing Process (00:02:44) - Publishing with Scribe and Launching Husk (00:03:24) - The Rewards and Challenges of Writing (00:04:29) - B…

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The Beale Ciphers & Virginia's Hidden Treasure 5:46

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In this episode of History Unleashed, we crack open one of America's greatest unsolved mysteries-The Beale Ciphers. Hidden in the heart of Virginia lies the tale of a buried treasure worth millions, protected by encrypted messages that have baffled cryptographers for over two centuries. Join us as we explore the legend, the codes, and the countless…

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The Bell Witch: A Terrifying Haunting 7:06

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Join in on our mini series of Haunted Histories of America. This Episode is about the Bell Witch Of Adams, Tennessee. Who wasn't really a witch at all, but more of a haunted entity. It's a short episode so take a listen I don't want to spoil this frightening tale! Remember to “Like", on Instagram and Facebook, and to subscribe and/or share this sto…

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Shamrocks, Saints, and Celebrations: The Story of St. Patrick's Day 23:11

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Join us as we explore how St. Patrick's Day grew from a solemn religious feast into a global celebration of parades, green beer, and Irish pride. Discover the truth about St. Patrick, the myth of the snakes, leprechaun legends, and why the first parade wasn't even in Ireland. We wrap up it all up with fun facts and a trivia challenge to test your S…

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The House That Never Sleeps: The Peyton Randolph House 36:16

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In this chilling episode we step inside the walls of one of the most haunted houses in America- the Peyton Randolph House of Williamsburg, Virginia. Known as the House That Never Sleeps, this colonial mansion holds centuries of secrets, from tragic fates of its earliest inhabitants to eerie legends of ghostly soldiers, restless children, and an une…

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The Infamous Life of Blackbeard 20:30

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Set Sail with History Unleashed as we dive deep into the legendary life of Edward Teach (Thatch)- Blackbeard! From his early days to his reign of terror along the Carolina coast, this episode uncovers the real story behind the most feared pirate of the Golden Age. Discover his daring raids, hidden treasures, infamous marriage, and the dramatic batt…

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An Historic Adventure to Bath, North Carolina 10:39

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Come with me on my visit to Bath, North Carolina the oldest incorporated town in the state of North Carolina. Visit the historic places there and feel the nostalgia that was in the air as I explain what I saw and did. Hear about Blackbeard, once a resident of this town. A short and unique experience into the past you won't want to miss! Remember to…

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Heart-Shaped History; The Complete History of Valentine's Day 20:14

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Have you ever wondered why we celebrate Valentine's Day? Do you wonder if we are the only country that celebrates the beloved holiday? Who invented Valentine's Day anyway? All of the answers to these questions and more in this SPECIAL episode of Heart-Shaped History; The Complete History of Valentine's Day. Remember to “Like", on Instagram and Face…

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The Kentucky Meat Shower: A Mystery from the Sky 15:27

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In 1876, raw meat mysteriously rained from the sky over Bath County, Kentucky. Was it a freak weather event, a scientific anomaly, or something stranger? Join History Unleashed as we unleash the bizarre theories behind this unsolved mystery! Remember to “Like", on Instagram and Facebook, and to subscribe and/or share this story with others so they …

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Smallpox: The Deadliest Disease In The World 13:21

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Discover the chilling history of Smallpox, the deadly disease that shaped civilizations and sparked the world's first vaccine. From devastating outbreaks to humanity's triumph over one of history's greatest killers, this episode of History Unleashed dives into the story of resilience, innovation, and hope. Tune in and uncover the fight that changed…

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#086 Jim O’Shaughnessy: Learning to Learn, AI Disruption, and the Future of Publishing 1:07:49

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:30) - What’s the most important thing you’ve ever learned? (00:07:23) - Learning to Learn (00:11:20) - How learning changes as you age (00:18:51) - How do you think about your circle of competence? (00:22:21) - The future of book publishing and how authors adapt (00:35:29) - AI disruption in book publishing (00:47:…

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The Underground Railroad 13:41

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In this episode of History Unleashed, we explore the Underground Railroad, the secret network that guided enslaved people to freedom. Discover the ingenious quilt codes used to signal safe havens and navigate dangerous routes. We also dive into the extraordinary life of Harriet Tubman, from her daring escapes and rescue missions to her pivotal role…

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#085 Ben Reinhardt: How to Discover New Technology, Playing the Longest Game, and Philanthropy in Technology 57:15

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:05:25) - Studying both Medieval History and Engineering (00:09:48) - Founding Speculative Technologies (00:11:25) - Defining “Useful” in Science and Technology (00:13:46) - Building the roadmap of discoveries to unlock futuristic tech (00:17:24) - The need for new institutions (00:25:22) - Why focus on material scienc…

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#084 Augustus Doricko: How to Terraform Earth, The History of Weather Control, and The Mandate of Heaven 1:01:47

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:13) - Catching up (00:13:14) - Making Earth (even more) Habitable by Controlling Weather (00:26:54) - Doug Burgum: Next Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior (00:31:30) - Building Rainmaker (00:44:19) - Are we short on clean water in America today? (00:50:37) - Drones, precipitation, cloud seeding, and the future …

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#083 Klaus Kleinfeld: How to Lead Fortune 500 Companies, Manage Energy, Inspire Teams 1:16:21

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:04:24) - Watching the moon landing (00:07:32) - Klaus’ career (00:10:08) - Why Klaus wrote Leading To Thrive (00:15:13) - Energy management, not time management (00:19:37) - How do you implement these tactics in business? (00:23:46) - Spiritual energy (00:37:36) - Managing energy for life, work, and family & business …

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#082 Paul Millerd: Profits in Publishing, Why Self-Publish, How Authors Make Big Money 1:38:13

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Links: Scribe Media Paul’s website The Pathless Path by Paul Millerd Good Work by Paul Millerd Paul on X Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:15) - Introducing Paul, and the early days of the publishing industry. (00:06:48) - The earliest days of publishing, distribution of profit, and printing methods. (00:17:46) - The 2014 E-book collusion (00:20:27…

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#081 The Next Industrial Revolution w/ J. Storrs Hall [Replay] 1:38:09

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This is a replay of episode 34 of this podcast. Links: Josh’s Bio - Autogeny.org Where is my flying car? By J. Storrs Hall Little Fuzzy by H. Beam Piper The Martian by Andy Weir Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson Beyond AI by J. Storrs Hall Nanofuture: What’s Next For Nanotechnology by J. Storrs Hall Other Episode You’ll Like: Solocast #3: Nuclear, Nano…

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#080 Solocast #3: Nuclear, Nanotech, and the next Industrial Revolution [Replay] 53:59

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This episode is a replay of episode 22 of this podcast. Links: Eric’s Blog Eric’s blog post on digital scarcity Eric’s Blog post on The Cost of Trust Technological revolutions and Financial Capital by Carlota Perez Topics: (0:08) - Introducing the Web3 discussion (4:13) - What is the Blockchain? (6:06) - Lowering transaction costs across Web1, Web2…

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#079 Andrew Wilkinson: De-risking Leverage, Investing vs. Operating, and the Best Part About Business [Replay] 1:07:09

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[This is a replay of episode #002] Andrew Wilkinson is the co-founder of Tiny, a venture capital firm that has helped to build over 25 profitable internet businesses over the last 15 years. He got his start founding MetaLab, one of the world’s top design agencies. He has gone from working out of his apartment a little over a decade ago, to today ov…

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#078 David Senra + Mitchell Baldridge #5: David’s Private Conference, Writing Books, and Building Networks 2:19:43

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:24) - Recapping FoundersOnly Conference (00:36:36) - Helping others first (00:44:32) - Baldridge updates & the power of working hard (01:03:46) - How do you want to spend your time? (01:10:38) - Great book recs, Scribe, and the knowledge gap (01:44:38) - Unethical founders (02:00:56) - Optimizing for usefulness Lin…

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#077 Alex Komoroske: Systems Thinking, Builders vs Gardeners, and Working In Large Organizations 1:20:53

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:52) - The Gardener of Systems (00:07:43) - Builders vs. Gardeners (00:11:09) - Who are the best farmers of miracles? (00:16:52) - How did you become a “systems” person? (00:23:45) - What does Systems Thinking look like for you? (00:53:09) - Alex’s Slime Mold deck (00:55:12) - The iterative, adjacent possible (00:59…

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#076 The Alliance of Entrepreneurs and Scientists with Arkady Kulik of RPV 1:24:45

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:04:43) - Russian interpretations of friendship (00:09:28) - Thoughts on the state of society and its rate of technological adoption (00:13:22) - Creating alliances between entrepreneurs, capitalists, and scientists (00:17:17) - Rick Rubin on Creativity in Investing (00:20:55) - Does Taste exist in the world of VC? (00…

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#075 Flywheel Masterclass, Flying Planes, and Building For Creators with Nathan Barry of Convertkit 1:31:02

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Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:05:10) - The decision to live in Idaho (00:08:21) - Nathan’s flying hobby (00:15:09) - Building Flywheels (00:46:07) - Incentive compensation and giving people ownership (01:06:39) - Inflection points in building ConverKit (01:14:16) - How to work on a ton of things (01:23:15) - What are the rules of thumb you use the…

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#74 Rolling Fun #8: New LPs, Mark-ups, Giant Guns for Space Cargo, How to Find a Lead Investor, Software for Manufacturing, AI for Ecomm. 56:09

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Links: Join us in Rolling Fun! Hear our other Rolling Fun eps! Rolling Fun GPs: Al Doan - Founder of Creativity Inc., a $100m+ collection of e-commerce brands. Founder of Pretzel. BS from BYU Hawaii, OPM at HBS. Makes one hell of a peach cobbler. (Twitter, LinkedIn) Bo Fishback - Founder of Lightspeed Genomics (acq 2008), Orbis Biosciences (acq 202…

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#073 Rolling Fun #7: Q4 Updates: Nuclear Fusion, AI for Kids, AI Manufacturing — and how founders can find lead investors 50:23

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Links: Join us in Rolling Fun! Hear our other Rolling Fun eps! Rolling Fun GPs: Al Doan - Founder of Creativity Inc., a $100m+ collection of e-commerce brands. Founder of Pretzel. BS from BYU Hawaii, OPM at HBS. Makes one hell of a peach cobbler. (Twitter, LinkedIn) Bo Fishback - Founder of Lightspeed Genomics (acq 2008), Orbis Biosciences (acq 202…

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#072 The First Artificial Human Arm with Tyler Hayes of Atom Limbs 1:08:51

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Links: Atom Limbs Waitlist Crowdfunding Round - Wefunder Tyler on X Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:19) - Inside building Atom Limbs (00:18:37) - The process of researching what knowledge was needed to build this company (00:27:26) - Feedback loops in prosthetics (00:29:23) - Where is Atom Limbs today? (00:40:48) - Wild, irresponsible speculation…

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#071 Robotic Delivery Tunnels with Garrett Scott of Pipedream Labs 1:05:15

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Links: Garrett Scott on X Pipedream Labs Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:00) - Pipedream (00:08:33) - What’s the existing infrastructure for this product? (00:12:55) - Finding geographical partners (00:14:52) - Hyperlogistics, regulations, and long-tail e-commerce (00:30:35) - What are the toughest technical problems? (00:34:32) - The ability to …

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#070 Rolling Fun #6: Investing in Robotic Prosthetics, 10x Batteries. Al meets MrBeast. 52:57

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Links: Join us in Rolling Fun! Hear our other Rolling Fun eps! Ouros AltHQ Zencastr Atom Limbs General Fabrication Company Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:02:57) - Dear Listener (00:09:44) - Eric’s life as a CEO & Scribe (00:17:14) – Rolling Fun Q2 Investments (00:30:21) - Rolling Fun Q3 Investments (00:41:26) - Lessons from playing basketball with …

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#069 David Senra + Mitchell Baldridge #4: Old Books, New Events, and A Surprise CEO Job 2:34:05

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Links: David Senra on X Mitchell on X Founders Podcast Better Bookkeeping Mentioned on the episode: Fiftyyears.com Foundersonly.com Poor Charlie’s Almanac Liar’s Poker Atomic Habits The Pathless Path Morgan Housel books Tren Griffin Blog - 25iq Brent Beshore on meeting Charlie Munger Who is Michael Ovitz? Powerhouse by James Andrew Miller The Etern…

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#068 Behind the Scenes of a Nuclear Microreactor Startup with Matt Loszak, Founder CEO of Aalo Atomics 1:08:01

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Links for Matt’s stuff: Aalo.com Matt on Twitter Aalo on Twitter Aalo Job Board Link to invest alongside Eric in deals like Aalo: rolling.fun Links to stuff mentioned: Decouple Podcast Titans of Nuclear Podcast Nuclear Barbarian Substack Atomic Awakening by James Mahaffey Why Nuclear Power Has Been a Flop by Jack Devanney Topics: (00:03:08) How the…

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#067 Room-Temperature Superconductors and Nuclear Fusion with Andrew Cote 1:33:03

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Links: Andrew on Twitter Andrew’s Substack The AI Salon Technological Revolutions and Financial Capital by Carlota Perez Topics: (00:00:00) Eric welcomes you to the episode (00:03:20) The rocketing popularity of superconductors (00:05:28) The LK-99 Superconductor Breakthrough (00:19:44) How to commercialize room-temp superconductors (00:25:36) The …

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#066 World-Changing Potential of Next-Gen Batteries with Eli Dourado and Ethan Loosbrock (Ouros Energy) 52:46

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Links: Center for Growth and Opportunity Where’s my Flying Car by J. Storrs Hall Eli on Twitter Eli’s Substack Ethan on Twitter Ouros Energy Episode #32 of Smart Friends: book recap of Where’s My Flying Car? Episode #34 of Smart Friends w/ J. Storrs Hall Episode #58 of Smart Friends w/ Brett Kugelmass Timestamps: (00:04:09) Eli Dourado & Ethan Loos…

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#065 David Senra + Mitchell Baldridge #3: Recap Capital Camp, Lunch with Sam Zell 2:17:01

2+ y ago2:17:01

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Links: David on Twitter Mitchell on Twitter Founders Podcast Stuff mentioned: Jocko Go Drink Capital Camp People mentioned: Jeremy Giffon on Twitter Brent Beshore on Twitter Clayton Dorge - CEO of Capital Camp Books mentioned: Setting the Table by Danny Meyer Becoming Trader Joe by Joe Coulombe In-N-Out Burger: A Behind-the-Counter Look at the Fast…

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#064 The Synthesis of Media and Ecommerce with Kevin Espiritu of Epic Gardening 1:09:34

2+ y ago1:09:34

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Links Epic Gardening Kevin Espiritu on YouTube Creator Capitalists post from Eric Kevin’s first appearance on Smart Friends Scribemedia.com/consult Timestamps (00:04:23) Kevin’s career leading to content (00:14:00) What did raising capital unlock for you? (00:20:36) Attaching a dollar value to your niche (00:27:08) What is your high-leverage work t…

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#063 Turning Discoveries Into Companies with Sam Arbesman of Lux Capital 1:14:44

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Topics: (00:04:26) - Who are your influences? (00:08:57) - When Facts Expire: The Half-life of Knowledge (00:22:57) - The Playbook behind Boston Dynamics and DeepMind (00:28:36) - Research Orgs other than Academia, Govt, and Industry (00:31:00) - DARPA and Speculative Technologies (00:39:08) - Ink & Switch (00:41:13) - Challenges of University Tech…

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#062 Meeting Charlie Munger and Starting RE Costseg with David Senra and Mitchell Baldridge 2:00:19

2+ y ago2:00:19

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Links: David on Twitter Mitchell on Twitter Founders Podcast Invest like the best How to Take Over the World Hard Drive: Bill Gates and the Making of the Microsoft Empire Joe Lonsdale - Lessons from Peter Thiel Topics: (5:51) - David’s dinner with Charlie Munger (29:33) - The power of Podcasting, Chris Powers, and innovation (36:21) - How to make a…