Transition from development to tech startups, importance of primary flow activities and achieving entrepreneurial success, connection between the language of flow and entrepreneurship, frugality and resourcefulness in flow state, constraints and well-being, unlocking measurement of flow and technological operationalization.
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Garrett's Entrepreneurial Origin Story
Garrett shares his entrepreneurial journey beginning in graduate school with sustainability consulting till launching Kula, a venture-backed tech startup.
He moved from development work to tech startup world seeking impactful, real-time change.
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Mountains Spark Deep Flow Quest
After selling his company, Garrett retreated to the mountains to reclaim his life and experienced deep flow via whitewater kayaking.
This profound flow experience inspired his deeper exploration into flow in entrepreneurial contexts.
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From Startup Builder to Flow Researcher
Garrett founded another company in Europe helping build a startup ecosystem and connecting engineers with founders.
He sold this venture to pursue flow research full-time, influenced especially by Steven Kotler's "Rise of Superman."
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ABOUT THE GUEST:
Join Rian Doris, CEO and Co-Founder of the Flow Research Collective and globally-recognized startup expert Gerrit McGowan as he shares his transition from development to the tech startup world. Gain valuable insights into the delicate balance between meaningful work and personal satisfaction, and how this interplay shapes one's impact.
Explore the nuances of entrepreneurial journeys, optimizing team dynamics, and fostering an ideal organizational environment.
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ABOUT THE EPISODE:
In this episode, you will learn about:
00:00 - Intro
00:44 - Start of the Entrepreneurial Journey
08:20 - From Development to Tech Startup
15:01 - Flow Experiences on the Mountains
19:10 - Starting Another Company and Diving Deeper into Flow
23:46 - Research on Founders and Flow
34:40 - Flow from an Entrepreneurial Context
52:22 - Cultural Diversity Fueling Team Flow
58:57 - Balancing Flow and Performance
01:03:30 - Constraints as Drivers for Flow
01:13:42 - Bridging the Gap From Academia to Action
RESOURCES
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Steven Kotler, the founder and executive director of the Flow Research Collective, is one of the world’s leading experts on human peak performance. He is an award-winning journalist and an author with over ten bestselling books.
Some of his works include: The Art of Impossible, The Future is Faster Than You Think, The Rise of Superman, Stealing Fire, and so much more! Look out for his latest upcoming book, Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad, where he debunks the old myths about aging and how you can boost your longevity through flow!
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