Ethan Agarwal is the youngest and strangest candidate running for Governor.
Ethan’s not a politician, he’s a founder. And a very successful one. He grew his first company to $100M in revenue, and then sold it. He then raised $50M for a second company — which he then also sold in 2025
Within months of that exit, he launched a run for governor as a proud capitalist and meritocrat (his words) to restore the entrepreneurial dream of California.
Join us for a freewheelin’ conversation about how what went wrong in CA, Katie Porter’s mashed potato controversy, how Ethan raised millions, and what it takes to succeed as a founder.

Warm Intro
A conversation, not an interview. Warm, sometimes weird, conversations with interesting people doing big things.

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Hosted by Chai Mishra
Chai is the Founder of The Essential, an ethical commerce company funded by the leading lights of Silicon Valley.
Chai served on the board of UNICEF, and has advised cities, universities, national sports teams and Fortune 500 corporations. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Chai’s work has also been covered in publications ranging from the SF Chronicle to Business Insider.
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