Outliers with Daniel Scrivner: Explore the Greatest Innovators, Founders, and Investors
827 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -Learn from history's greatest innovators, founders, and investors with a mix of interviews and summaries of the best books, essays, and lectures. Each week, Daniel Scrivner decodes the ideas, strategies, and frameworks used by the best innovators, founders, and investors. Past guests include Scott Belsky (Adobe), Gokul Rajaram (DoorDash), Kevin Kelly (WIRED), Sir Ronald Cohen (IMPACT), Erling Kagge (Everest Explorer), along with the founders of Wealthfront, Public.com, Primal Kitchen, 1-800-GOT-JUNK, Levels, and Eight Sleep. Visit OutlierAcademy.com for episode notes, searchable transcripts, videos, and more.
Outliers with Daniel Scrivner is a mix of Founders Podcast, How I Built This, Business Breakdowns, Invest Like The Best, Founder's Field Guide, 20VC (20 Minute VC), The Knowledge Project, What It Takes, and The Tim Ferriss Show.
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#122 Smallhold: Growing the World’s Best Mushrooms in High-Tech Mini Farms Right in Restaurants and Grocery Stores | Andrew Carter, Co-Founder & CEO
July 20, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourIn Episode #122, we explore growing the world’s best mushrooms in high-tech mini-farms. We’re joined by Andrew Carter, Smallhold’s Co-Founder & CEO. We cover the science and complexities of mushrooms, distributed farming, and how Smallhold is aiming to revamp the food industry. “Smallhold wants people to eat more mushrooms. We are mainly just trying to get mushrooms on people's plates in any sort of way possible. We want them to be grown locally, so they're fresh and enjoyable.” – Andrew Cart...
Trailer – #122 Smallhold: Growing the World’s Best Mushrooms in High-Tech Mini Farms Right in Restaurants and Grocery Stores
July 19, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutesListen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s Spotlight episode featuring Smallhold with Andrew Carter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trailer – #122 Smallhold: Growing the World’s Best Mushrooms in High-Tech Mini Farms Right in Restaurants and Grocery Stores | Andrew Carter, Co-Founder & CEO
July 19, 2022 08:00 - 8 minutesListen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s Spotlight episode featuring Smallhold with Andrew Carter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#121 Forward’s Adrian Aoun: Being Stubborn and Persuasive, Fiction and Factfulness, Cycling as Meditation, Being Problem Focused, and More | 20 Minute Playbook
July 15, 2022 08:00 - 25 minutesIn Episode #121, we deconstruct Adrian Aoun's peak performance playbook—from their favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on their life. Adrian Aoun is the CEO and Founder of Forward. We cover why medical wearables don’t work, focusing on impact, and creating companies that can change the world. “Care deeply about the problem, not about your idea.” – Adrian Aoun EPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTES, NOTES, AND BOOKS MENTIONED) https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/adrian-aoun-pl...
#121 Adrian Aoun of Forward: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits and More | 20 Minute Playbook
July 15, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutesIn Episode #121, we deconstruct Adrian Aoun's peak performance playbook—from their favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on their life. Adrian Aoun is the CEO and Founder of Forward. We cover why medical wearables don’t work, focusing on impact, and creating companies that can change the world. “Care deeply about the problem, not about your idea.” – Adrian Aoun EPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTES, NOTES, AND BOOKS MENTIONED) https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/adrian-aoun-pl...
Trailer – #121 Adrian Aoun of Forward: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits and More | 20 Minute Playbook
July 14, 2022 08:00 - 4 minutesListen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring Adrian Aoun of Forward. In it, Adrian shares his favorite books, tools, habits, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trailer – #121 Adrian Aoun of Forward | 20 Minute Playbook
July 14, 2022 08:00 - 4 minutesListen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring Adrian Aoun of Forward. In it, Adrian shares his favorite books, tools, habits, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trailer – #121 Forward’s Adrian Aoun: Being Stubborn and Persuasive, Fiction and Factfulness, Cycling as Meditation, Being Problem Focused, and More | 20 Minute Playbook
July 14, 2022 08:00 - 4 minutesListen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring Adrian Aoun of Forward. In it, Adrian shares his favorite books, tools, habits, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#120 Foundation Capital: Reinventing a 27 Year Old Venture Capital Firm | Steve Vassallo, General Partner
July 13, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourIn Episode #120, we explore reinventing a well-established venture capital firm. We’re joined by Steve Vassallo, General Partner at Foundation Capital. We cover Minimum Awesome Product, the prepared mind vs. open mind, and learnings from tearing down and rebuilding an investment firm. “The best product matters, but it is not what defines a generationally important company.” – Steve Vassallo EPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTES, NOTES, AND BOOKS MENTIONED) https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/foundati...
Trailer – #120 Foundation Capital: Reinventing a 27 Year Old Venture Capital Firm | Steve Vassallo, General Partner
July 12, 2022 08:00 - 4 minutesListen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s Spotlight episode featuring Foundation Capital with Steve Vassallo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trailer – #120 Foundation Capital: Reinventing a 27 Year Old Venture Capital Firm
July 12, 2022 08:00 - 4 minutesListen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s Spotlight episode featuring Foundation Capital with Steve Vassallo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#119 Michael Brandt of HVMN and Ketone IQ: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits and More | 20 Minute Playbook
July 08, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutesIn Episode #119, we deconstruct Michael Brandt's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on his life. Michael is the Co-Founder and CEO of HVMN and Ketone IQ. We cover barefoot running, creating brand synesthesia, and the magic of walking. “Do not reinvent the wheel for 80% of what you're doing. Because the 20% of what you're doing that's really special and interesting, that's going to take a 100% of your time. It could and should.” – M...
#119 HVMN’s Michael Brandt: Barefoot Running, Synesthesia in Branding, Finding More Mentors, Favorite Books, and More
July 08, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutesIn Episode #119, we deconstruct Michael Brandt's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on his life. Michael is the Co-Founder and CEO of HVMN and Ketone IQ. We cover barefoot running, creating brand synesthesia, and the magic of walking. “Do not reinvent the wheel for 80% of what you're doing. Because the 20% of what you're doing that's really special and interesting, that's going to take a 100% of your time. It could and should.” – M...
Trailer – #119 Michael Brandt of HVMN and Ketone IQ | 20 Minute Playbook
July 07, 2022 08:00 - 3 minutesListen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring Michael Brandt of HVMN and Ketone IQ. In it, Michael shares his favorite books, tools, habits, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trailer – #119 Michael Brandt of HVMN and Ketone IQ: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits and More | 20 Minute Playbook
July 07, 2022 08:00 - 3 minutesListen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring Michael Brandt of HVMN and Ketone IQ. In it, Michael shares his favorite books, tools, habits, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trailer: #119 HVMN’s Michael Brandt: Barefoot Running, Synesthesia in Branding, Finding More Mentors, Favorite Books, and More | 20 Minute Playbook
July 07, 2022 08:00 - 3 minutesListen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring Michael Brandt of HVMN and Ketone IQ. In it, Michael shares his favorite books, tools, habits, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#118 Forward: Bringing Healthcare as a Product to a Billion People | Adrian Aoun, CEO and Founder
July 06, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourIn Episode #118, we explore healthcare as a product rather than a service. We’re joined by Adrian Aoun, Forward’s CEO and Founder, and we cover why healthcare should be a product, not a service, being problem-oriented as a founder, and why the health insurance industry is destined to fall. “Solutions don't really matter. Problems matter.” – Adrian Aoun EPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTES, NOTES, AND BOOKS MENTIONED) https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/forward-adrian-aoun FULL TEXT TRANSCRIPT htt...
Trailer – #118 Forward: Bringing Healthcare as a Product to a Billion People | Adrian Aoun, CEO and Founder
July 05, 2022 23:10 - 4 minutesListen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s Spotlight episode featuring Forward with Adrian Aoun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trailer – #118 Forward: Bringing Healthcare as a Product to a Billion People
July 05, 2022 23:10 - 4 minutesListen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s Spotlight episode featuring Forward with Adrian Aoun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#117 Adam Nash of Daffy: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits and More | 20 Minute Playbook
July 01, 2022 08:00 - 19 minutesIn Episode #117, we deconstruct Adam Nash's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on his life. Adam is the Co-Founder and CEO of Daffy. We cover the importance of brutal prioritization, lessons from mentors and books, and being a leader as an engineer. “For many people who come from an engineering background, it can be difficult separating building the product you want to build from actually building the company itself, which is going...
Trailer – #117 Adam Nash of Daffy | 20 Minute Playbook
June 30, 2022 08:00 - 2 minutesListen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring Adam Nash of Daffy. In it, Adam shares his favorite books, tools, habits, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trailer – #117 Adam Nash of Daffy: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits and More | 20 Minute Playbook
June 30, 2022 08:00 - 2 minutesListen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring Adam Nash of Daffy. In it, Adam shares his favorite books, tools, habits, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#116 HVMN: Next-Level Metabolic Health with Ketones for the U.S. Navy SEALs and The Rest of Us | Michael Brandt, Co-Founder & CEO
June 29, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourIn Episode #116, we explore metabolic health with ketones. We’re joined by Michael Brandt, HVMN’s Co-Founder and CEO. We cover the basics of ketones, iterating on product, and the company’s $6 million contract with Navy SEALs. “Your human body is the most advanced piece of technology you'll ever own.” – Michael Brandt EPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTES, NOTES, AND BOOKS MENTIONED) https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/hvmn-michael-brandt FULL TEXT TRANSCRIPT https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/hvm...
#116 HVMN and Ketone IQ: Next-Level Metabolic Health with Ketones for the U.S. Navy SEALs and The Rest of Us | Michael Brandt, Co-Founder & CEO
June 29, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourIn Episode #116, we explore metabolic health with ketones. We’re joined by Michael Brandt, HVMN and Ketone IQ’s Co-Founder and CEO. We cover the basics of ketones, iterating on product, and the company’s $6 million contract with Navy SEALs. “Your human body is the most advanced piece of technology you'll ever own.” – Michael Brandt EPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTES, NOTES, AND BOOKS MENTIONED) https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/hvmn-michael-brandt FULL TEXT TRANSCRIPT https://www.danielscrivner...
Trailer – #116 HVMN and Ketone IQ: Next-Level Metabolic Health with Ketones for the U.S. Navy SEALs and The Rest of Us
June 28, 2022 08:00 - 3 minutesListen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s Spotlight episode featuring HVMN and Ketone IQ with Michael Brandt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trailer – #116 HVMN and Ketone IQ: Next-Level Metabolic Health with Ketones for the U.S. Navy SEALs and The Rest of Us | Michael Brandt, Co-Founder & CEO
June 28, 2022 08:00 - 3 minutesListen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s Spotlight episode featuring HVMN and Ketone IQ with Michael Brandt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trailer – #116 HVMN: Next-Level Metabolic Health with Ketones for the U.S. Navy SEALs and The Rest of Us | Michael Brandt, Co-Founder & CEO
June 28, 2022 08:00 - 3 minutesListen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s Spotlight episode featuring HVMN with Michael Brandt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#115 Milind Mehere of Yieldstreet: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits and More | 20 Minute Playbook
June 24, 2022 08:00 - 20 minutesIn Episode #115, we deconstruct Milind Mehere's peak performance playbook—from their favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on their life. Milind Mehere is the Founder and CEO of Yieldstreet. We cover the ABCDE of building a company, the importance of gratitude, and the impact of blockchain on private markets. “Be bright, be brief, be gone.” – Milind Mehere EPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTES, NOTES, AND BOOKS MENTIONED) https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/milind-mehere-playb...
Trailer – #115 Milind Mehere of Yieldstreet | 20 Minute Playbook
June 23, 2022 08:00 - 4 minutesListen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring Milind Mehere of Yieldstreet. In it, Milind shares his favorite books, tools, habits, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trailer – #115 Milind Mehere of Yieldstreet: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits and More | 20 Minute Playbook
June 23, 2022 08:00 - 4 minutesListen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring Milind Mehere of Yieldstreet. In it, Milind shares his favorite books, tools, habits, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#114 Daffy: Reinventing Charitable Giving and Building a Modern Platform for Giving | Adam Nash, Co-Founder & CEO
June 22, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourIn Episode #114, we explore building a modern charitable giving platform. We’re joined by Adam Nash, Daffy’s Co-Founder and CEO, and we cover donor-advised funds, getting kids involved in charity, and philosophies on angel investing. “I think the center of solving problems with products and software is to just always remember that people are the heart of everything. You're solving a problem for a person.” – Adam Nash EPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTES, NOTES, AND BOOKS MENTIONED) https://www.daniel...
Trailer – #114 Daffy: Reinventing Charitable Giving and Building a Modern Platform for Giving
June 21, 2022 08:00 - 5 minutesListen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s Spotlight episode featuring Daffy with Adam Nash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trailer – #114 Daffy: Reinventing Charitable Giving and Building a Modern Platform for Giving | Adam Nash, Co-Founder & CEO
June 21, 2022 08:00 - 5 minutesListen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s Spotlight episode featuring Daffy with Adam Nash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#113 Mo Islam: On Learning from the Apollo Era, Killing Them with Kindness, and How Humility Saves Startups | Co-Founder of Payload
June 17, 2022 08:00 - 21 minutes“Hubris kills startups and humility saves them. No matter what your success level is or may not be, it's really important to always be humble about what you're building and what you're doing because it can change at the drop of a hat.” – Mo Islam Mo Islam is co-founder of Payload, which is building a media empire dedicated to covering the business and policy of space, as in outer space. We discovered Payload and immediately subscribed to their daily newsletter after it was recommended by Deli...
#113 Mo Islam of Payload Space: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits, and More | 20 Minute Playbook
June 17, 2022 08:00 - 22 minutesIn Episode #113, we’re joined by Mo Islam, Payload’s Co-Founder. We cover lessons we can learn from the Apollo space era, why killing them with kindness is the best option, and why founders should stay focused on what they love. “Hubris kills startups and humility saves them. No matter what your success level is or may not be, it's really important to always be humble about what you're building and what you're doing because it can change at the drop of a hat.” – Mo Islam EPISODE GUIDE (LINKS,...
Trailer – #113 Mo Islam: On Learning from the Apollo Era, Killing Them with Kindness, and How Humility Saves Startups | Co-Founder of Payload
June 16, 2022 08:00 - 4 minutesListen to a trailer for our next 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring Mo Islam of Payload. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trailer – #113 Mo Islam of Payload Space | 20 Minute Playbook
June 16, 2022 08:00 - 4 minutesListen to a trailer for our next 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring Mo Islam of Payload. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trailer – #113 Mo Islam of Payload Space: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits, and More | 20 Minute Playbook
June 16, 2022 08:00 - 4 minutesListen to a trailer for our next 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring Mo Islam of Payload. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#112 Yieldstreet: Building the Alternative Investment Platform of the Future Across Income, Equity, and Real Estate | Milind Mehere, Co-Founder & CEO
June 15, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourIn Episode #112, we explore building an alternative investment platform across income, equity, and real estate. We’re joined by Milind Mehere, Yieldstreet’s Founder and CEO. We cover the entrepreneurial spirit, building a portfolio of liquidity, and why you should invest in private markets. “I think we talk a lot about spending; we should talk an equal amount about earning.” – Milind Mehere EPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTES, NOTES, AND BOOKS MENTIONED) https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/yieldst...
Trailer – #112 Yieldstreet: Building the Alternative Investment Platform of the Future Across Income, Equity, and Real Estate
June 14, 2022 08:00 - 5 minutesListen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s Spotlight episode featuring Yieldstreet with Milind Mehere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trailer – #112 Yieldstreet: Building the Alternative Investment Platform of the Future Across Income, Equity, and Real Estate | Milind Mehere, Co-Founder & CEO
June 14, 2022 08:00 - 5 minutesListen to one of our favorite moments from tomorrow’s Spotlight episode featuring Yieldstreet with Milind Mehere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#111 Illia Polosukhin of NEAR: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits, and More | 20 Minute Playbook
June 10, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutesIn Episode #111, we deconstruct Illia Polosukhin's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on his life. Illia is the co-founder of NEAR Protocol and Unchain Fund. We cover why context switching is a necessary skill for founders, Illia’s recommended books, and the nuance of the Russian language in writing. “Find a mentor who's a few years ahead of you, like not too far, but like two, three years ahead of you, because those are people who...
#111 – 20 Minute Playbook: Illia Polosukhin of NEAR Protocol and Unchain Fund
June 10, 2022 08:00 - 23 minutes“Find a mentor who's a few years ahead of you, like not too far, but like two, three years ahead of you, because those are people who still remember what they were doing in your position. And so they will be able to give you the most useful advice.” – Illia Polosukhin Illia Polosukhin is Co-Founder of NEAR Protocol. NEAR is a layer-one blockchain that’s incredibly fast, has very low transaction fees, and is climate neutral—in part because of its Proof of Stake model. It’s traded on crypto exc...
Trailer – #111 Illia Polosukhin of NEAR | 20 Minute Playbook
June 09, 2022 08:00 - 2 minutesListen to a trailer for our next 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring Illia Polosukhin of NEAR Protocol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trailer – #111 Illia Polosukhin of NEAR: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits, and More | 20 Minute Playbook
June 09, 2022 08:00 - 2 minutesListen to a trailer for our next 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring Illia Polosukhin of NEAR Protocol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trailer: 20 Minute Playbook: Illia Polosukhin of NEAR Protocol and Unchain Fund
June 09, 2022 08:00 - 2 minutesListen to a trailer for our next 20 Minute Playbook episode featuring Illia Polosukhin of NEAR Protocol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#110 Payload: Building a Media Brand to Cover the Business and Policy of Space | Mo Islam, Co-Founder
June 08, 2022 08:00 - 1 hourIn Episode #110, we explore building a media brand to cover the business and policy of space. We’re joined by Mo Islam, Payload’s Co-Founder, who talks with us about becoming the number one resource for space industry news. We cover everything from lowering the costs of space travel to why we are in the middle of the next space race. “Very simply, we are living in the next space race, and it's going to have huge implications for the way we built technology, the way we spend dollars in militar...
Trailer – #110 Payload: Building a Media Brand to Cover the Business and Policy of Space
June 07, 2022 08:00 - 5 minutesListen to a trailer for our next Spotlight episode featuring Payload with Mo Islam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Trailer – #110 Payload: Building a Media Brand to Cover the Business and Policy of Space | Mo Islam, Co-Founder
June 07, 2022 08:00 - 5 minutesListen to a trailer for our next Spotlight episode featuring Payload with Mo Islam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#109 Alex Simon of Elude: My Favorite Books, Tools, Habits, and More | 20 Minute Playbook
June 03, 2022 08:00 - 24 minutesIn Episode #109, we deconstruct Alex Simon's peak performance playbook—from his favorite book to the tiny habit that's had the biggest impact on his life. Alex is the CEO and Co-Founder of Elude. We cover mentors, favorite books, and daily meditation. “You don't need to be doing something every single moment or every single day to feel accomplished. Actually, the best times of creativity come when you have nothing going on.” – Alex Simon EPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTES, NOTES, AND BOOKS MENTIONE...