Stormy Waters
Managing partner at a venture capital firm and author of a Substack; guest on the episode to discuss Marcus Aurelius, stoicism, and emotional self-governance.
Best podcasts with Stormy Waters
Ranked by the Snipd community
Oct 7, 2025 • 1h 47min
Episode 1276: How Should We Think and Handle Our Emotions? w/ Stormy Waters
Stormy Waters, a managing partner at a venture capital firm and a Substack author, joins to explore the wisdom of Marcus Aurelius. They discuss why Aurelius' Meditations remain relevant for emotional management today. Stormy emphasizes viewing emotions as external events to manage, rather than react to. The duo critiques social media's emotional dangers and highlights Stoicism's role in cultivating calm, effective leaders. They also touch on the importance of humility, adapting beliefs, and the significance of daily self-reflection in personal growth.
Feb 9, 2025 • 2h 11min
Episode 1172: BlackRock and the Housing Apocalypse w/ Stormy Waters
In this enlightening discussion, Stormy Waters, managing partner at a venture capital firm, dives into the impending housing crisis in America. He highlights how major investment firms, including BlackRock, are turning many neighborhoods into rental zones, threatening homeownership. Stormy elaborates on the alarming rise in rental prices and the manipulation of property values post-COVID. He also sheds light on the detrimental effects of corporate ownership on communities and the challenges faced by younger generations in achieving home ownership.
