Former CEO of Skillshare, Michael Karnjanaprakorn, joins the podcast to discuss the biggest startup trends in 2024. Topics include IRL community spaces, AI educational agents, intentional communities, future AI use cases, and building and monetizing personalized characters.

Today, Greg is joined by Michael Karnjanaprakorn, the founder of Skillshare and Otis. He's now taking time off to think and write about life, money and personal holding companies. In this episode, Greg and Mike talk about the thing Mike is *most* uncomfortable talking about: money.  ►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community,creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusiveepisodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free.https://latecheckout.substack.comFIND ME ON SOCIAL:Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenbergInstagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gregisenbergLINKS FOR THIS EPISODE:Production Team: https://www.bigoceanpodcasting.comMichael Karnjanaprakorn: https://twitter.com/mikekarnjSHOW NOTES:0:00 - Intro1:12 - How much money does it take to be wealthy?17:43 - The business of being a content creator19:51 - How to choose a niche31:00 - An argument for Personal Holding Companies45:38 - Michael Karnjanaprakorn peers into the crystal ball

Michael Karnjanaprakorn, founder of startups Skillshare and Otis, is on a transformative sabbatical focused on health and longevity. He dives into tracking vital health metrics like cholesterol and VO2 max. The conversation covers Zone 2 training, the challenges of getting kids to eat healthy, and the shift towards a plant-based diet. Michael shares his ambitious goal to feel biologically younger and emphasizes the importance of balanced nutrition and fitness strategies, all while navigating the complexities of midlife wellness.