Join us in Las Vegas as we talk to under-the-radar polymath Krish Menon. Krish is a PhD, serial entrepreneur (with a recent $1 billion exit), and high stakes poker player. He’s also one of the top brand strategists in the world. Krish shares some powerful strategies for success in business and life.   Kevin on Twitter Krish Menon: Krish on Twitter Angry Gods   Mentioned in this episode: High Stakes Poker Series Culture.co Rounders Movie The Cluetrain Manifesto by Rick Levine   Topics: (2:58) - Catching up with Krish (4:15) - Introducing Krish (7:37) - Krish’s upbringing and career (12:32) - Studying physics, moving to the United States & entering the world of advertising (22:14) - Krish on founding his advertising agency & how to think about branding (31:40) - Making a Billion-Dollar Exit (38:40) - Moving into the home-fitness market (40:16) - Struggles and Failures (45:39) - What does success mean to you? (54:55) - Poker  (1:07:31) - Wrap up and final thoughts

Krish Menon, the Founder and CEO of Angry Gods, has played a pivotal role in crafting iconic brands like the iMac and Vitaminwater. He discusses how powerful storytelling fosters emotional connections with consumers and the crucial differences between building a business and a brand. Krish reveals the '1-9-90' framework in influencer marketing, emphasizing the importance of personal branding seen in figures like Elon Musk and Warren Buffett. He also shares insights on common branding mistakes and how strategic decisions can elevate a brand beyond the competition.