

#034 - Xavier Helgesen on Holding Companies, The Publishing Industry, & Building Things That Last
4 snips Sep 13, 2023
Xavier Helgesen, Co-founder of Enduring Ventures and founding CEO of Zola Electric, discusses holding companies, the publishing industry, capital allocation, focus, reinventing ourselves, building things that last, parenting, and more.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Game of Capital Allocation
02:43 • 28min
Reinventing oneself: Fear and sacrifices
30:54 • 7min
The Power of Self-Publishing
38:02 • 14min
Exploring the Future of Books in the Digital Age
52:29 • 4min
The Potential for a Strong US-Africa Partnership
56:06 • 4min
Discussion on Building a City in West Africa and Parenting
01:00:16 • 3min
Reconnecting with Timeless Human Experiences
01:02:56 • 3min