The Greatness Machine 346 | Naveen Jain (Part 2) | How to Raise Moonshot Kids
How do you raise children to think beyond limits and create meaningful change? Visionary entrepreneur Naveen Jain joins Darius on The Greatness Machine for a fascinating conversation on leadership, innovation, and the power of exponential thinking. He shares how a simple promise led to a $5 billion stock surge, the importance of resilience in entrepreneurship, and why curiosity is the key to solving the world’s biggest challenges. Naveen also reveals his unique approach to parenting—raising children to be problem-solvers rather than rule-followers—and how this mindset has shaped his own success.
In this episode, Darius and Naveen will discuss:
(00:00) Introduction to Purposeful Living
(02:59) Naveen Jain's Journey and Philosophy
(06:13) Personalized Health and Nutrition Insights
(09:08) Parenting and Raising Entrepreneurial Children
(12:00) The Role of Exposure in Child Development
(15:00) Fostering Curiosity and Critical Thinking
(18:09) Redefining Success and Self-Worth
(20:50) The Nature vs. Nurture Debate in Success
(33:07) Wealth and Parenting: The Balance of Privilege
(35:59) Teaching Kids the Value of Money and Contribution
(38:51) Instilling a Sense of Purpose and Service
(41:57) Fostering Intellectual Curiosity and Creativity
(44:07) The Role of Unconditional Love in Parenting
(49:02) Navigating Work-Life Integration as a Parent
(51:59) Lessons on Partnerships and Decision-Making
(55:04) Final Thoughts: The Importance of Intellectual Curiosity
Naveen Jain is an Indian-American entrepreneur and business executive known for founding InfoSpace, which was once one of the largest internet companies in the American Northwest. Following the dot-com bubble crash, he shifted his focus to groundbreaking ventures in space exploration and health technology. He co-founded Moon Express in 2010, where he serves as Executive Chairman, and later founded Viome in 2016, where he is currently the CEO.
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Connect with Naveen:
Website: https://naveenjain.com/
Website: https://www.viome.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveenjainintelius
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naveenjainceo/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naveen_Jain_CEO
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Website: https://therealdarius.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/
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