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Mentioned in 224 episodes
Zero to One
Notes on Startups, or How to Build the Future
Book • 2014
In 'Zero to One,' Peter Thiel argues that true innovation comes from creating something entirely new, going from 'zero to one,' rather than incrementally improving existing ideas.
He emphasizes the importance of vertical progress through technology and the benefits of monopoly in driving innovation.
Thiel also discusses the need for long-term planning, the importance of finding the right co-founders, and the power law in startup success.
The book challenges conventional wisdom and encourages readers to think critically and aim big to build the future.
He emphasizes the importance of vertical progress through technology and the benefits of monopoly in driving innovation.
Thiel also discusses the need for long-term planning, the importance of finding the right co-founders, and the power law in startup success.
The book challenges conventional wisdom and encourages readers to think critically and aim big to build the future.
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Mentioned in 224 episodes
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in the context of competition and creativity.


Andrew Huberman

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Andrew Huberman: You Must Control Your Dopamine! The Shocking Truth About Cold Showers!
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when discussing the importance of unconventional thinking.


David Senra

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#335 How To Make A Few Billion Dollars: Brad Jacobs
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in relation to the importance of sales and distribution in creating a monopoly.


David Senra

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#275 Paul Graham
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in relation to Peter Thiel's book "Zero to One" and the importance of prioritizing durability over growth in business.


David Senra

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#878 - David Senra - 15 Harsh Truths From History’s Greatest Founders
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in the context of building durable companies and the importance of not prioritizing growth over durability.


David Senra

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A conversation on focus and finding your life's work
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in relation to Peter Thiel's thoughts on thinking from first principles.


David Senra

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#373 Breakfast with Brad Jacobs + How To Make A Few Billion Dollars
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, highlighting Thiel's advice on differentiating company pitches to potential recruits.


David Senra

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#329 Charlie Munger (the NEW Poor Charlie's Almanack)
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, quoting Peter Thiel's definition of technology to explain Steve Jobs' messianic sense of purpose.


David Senra

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#350 How To Sell Like Steve Jobs
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as a classic book.


Brendan Foody

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Why experts writing AI evals is creating the fastest-growing companies in history | Brendan Foody (CEO of Mercor)
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in the context of single-threaded leadership and its impact on company efficiency.


David Senra

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#321 Working with Jeff Bezos
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when referencing Peter Thiel’s idea on creating lasting value by avoiding undifferentiated commodity businesses.


David Senra

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#400 The Stubborn Genius of James Dyson
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for its insights on startups and building the future.


David Senra

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#278 Peter Thiel
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when discussing the importance of focusing on what's within one's control.


Ryan Holiday

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#795 - Ryan Holiday - 11 Harsh Stoic Truths To Improve Your Life
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in relation to business growth and long-term value creation.


David Senra

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#383 Todd Graves and his $10 Billion Chicken Finger Dream
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in the context of Jeff Bezos' decision not to open physical stores until he could find a way to differentiate.


David Senra

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#282 Jeff Bezos Shareholder Letters
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in the context of Peter Thiel's advice on recruiting.


David Senra

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#354 Sam Walton: The Inside Story of America's Richest Man
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in relation to courage and its importance in business, comparing it to Ogilvy's ideas.


David Senra

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#343 The Eternal Pursuit of Unhappiness: David Ogilvy
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to emphasize the importance of differentiation in business.


David Senra

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Mike Bloomberg
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in relation to his book and marketing slogans.


Shaan Puri

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“$100M dollar brands are being built for boring products” - Harley Finkelstein of Shopify
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for his advice on differentiating company pitches to potential recruits.


David Senra

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#330 Les Schwab (Charlie Munger recommended this book)