In this deeply moving and insightful episode, we sit down with Todd Pedersen, the founder of Vivint, to discuss his incredible journey through personal and professional challenges. Todd opens up about a tragic accident that changed his life forever, the struggles of dealing with his wife's postpartum depression, and how these experiences have shaped his perspective on life, success, and legacy.

00:00 - Tragic Accident and Its Impact
01:26 - Physical Recovery and Surgeries
01:57 - Fishing Trip to Argentina
02:50 - Legacy and Personal Values
05:02 - Current Daily Routine
07:03 - Decision Against Starting a New Company
08:41 - Deploy Surveillance and Business Ventures
10:56 - Joy of Being a Grandparent
12:07 - Staying Grounded and Humble
15:06 - Wife's Postpartum Depression
16:19 - Vivint's Growth and Rebranding
16:30 - Off-Road Racing Accident
19:00 - Forgiveness and Personal Growth
21:12 - Faith and Coping with Tragedy
26:22 - Experience in Mexican Jail
30:00 - Forgiveness from the Victim's Family
32:44 - Perspective on Forgiveness
35:22 - Mental Health in the Entrepreneurial Community
37:26 - Avoiding Social Media
38:26 - Observations on Modern Startups
40:59 - Lack of Venture Capital in the Early 90s
42:04 - Financial Prudence and Business Resilience

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Vivint Smart Home Founder Todd Pedersen