Going Big! with Kevin Gentry Going Big with Jeff Rosenthal: No Small Plans, No Limits, and the Power of Bold Vision
Jun 16, 2025
Jeff Rosenthal, co-founder of Summit and co-author of 'Make No Small Plans,' shares his journey of building a global community and acquiring Powder Mountain. He discusses the essential mindset of risk-taking and trust in leadership, highlighting how culture surpasses strategy. Jeff emphasizes the significance of embracing failure as a learning opportunity and explores future megatrends in AI and energy. With a focus on building authentic networks, he inspires listeners to dream boldly and redefine their limits for greater success.
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Power of Bold Vision
- Big visions attract top talent and community enthusiasm.
- Ambition requires focusing on goals beyond your immediate grasp to foster excitement.
From Cold Calls to Big Events
- Jeff Rosenthal and partners cold called entrepreneurs to create a global community.
- Their second event included founders of major companies, scaling quickly with rising star attendees.
Culture Beats Strategy
- Culture is more important than strategy when building a community.
- Inviting kind, open-minded innovators ensures the community thrives.
