The Knowledge with David Elikwu

In this chat, Wes Kao, an entrepreneur and co-founder of the edtech company Maven, shares her insights on the evolving landscape of social media and writing. She highlights the danger of chasing viral content and advocates for authentic expression over mediocrity. The importance of clarity in leadership is emphasized, alongside the significance of meaningful online engagement. Wes also warns against the pitfalls of memetic ideas and discusses how writing fosters rigorous thinking, shaping effective communication for tech leaders.

David speaks with Alan Stein Jr., a speaker, coach, and author. He spent 15 years working with top-performing basketball players (including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Kobe Bryant) and now teaches companies how to apply the same strategies in business. He is the author of Raise Your Game and Sustain Your Game, which offers proven strategies to improve both individual and organisational performance.They talked about:🏆 What makes a great coach🤝 How team chemistry impacts success🌟 The impact of working with the right people🚀 Progress over perfection⏳ The importance of consistent development🎯 What is the true measure of success?This is just one part of a longer conversation, and it's the second part. You can listen to the earlier episode here:Part 1: 🎙️ Character, Accountability, and Coaching with Alan Stein Jr. (Episode 120)📜 Full transcript:http://theknowledge.io/alansteinjr-2/📹 Watch on Youtube:🗣 Mentioned in the show:ConstitutionDAO | https://www.constitutiondao.com/Web3 | https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/mckinsey-explainers/what-is-web3Crypto | https://theknowledge.io/what-is-cryptocurrency/Julian Weisser | https://weisser.io/OnDeck | http://www.ondeck.com/Brandon Sanderson | https://www.brandonsanderson.com/Kenneth C. Griffin | https://www.citadel.com/our-teams/leadership/kenneth-c-griffin/GameStop | https://financhill.com/blog/investing/how-did-ken-griffin-make-his-moneyRoaring Kitty | https://www.youtube.com/c/roaringkittyDisney | https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/about/Cabin | https://www.cabin.city/FTX | https://www.ftx.com/JPMorgan Chase & Co | https://www.jpmorgan.com/Elon Musk | https://www.tesla.com/en_gb/elon-muskStarbucks | https://www.starbucks.co.uk/about-usCOVID | https://theknowledge.io/issue7/Bowling Alone | https://amzn.to/3UqHtio👤 Connect with Jonathan:Twitter: https://x.com/JonathanHillisWebsite: https://jonhillis.com/Cabin: https://www.cabin.city/👨🏾‍💻 About David Elikwu:David Elikwu FRSA is a serial entrepreneur, strategist, and writer. David is the founder of The Knowledge, a platform helping people think deeper and work smarter.🐣 Twitter: @Delikwu / @itstheknowledge🌐 Website: https://www.davidelikwu.com📽️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/davidelikwu📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delikwu/🕺 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@delikwu🎙️ Podcast: http://plnk.to/theknowledge📖 Free Book: https://pro.theknowledge.io/framesMy Online Course🖥️ Decision Hacker: http://www.decisionhacker.io/Decision Hacker will help you hack your default patterns and become an intentional architect of your life. You’ll learn everything you need to transform your decisions, your habits, and your outcomes.The Knowledge📩 Newsletter: https://newsletter.theknowledge.ioThe Knowledge is a weekly newsletter for people who want to get more out of life. It's full of insights from psychology, philosophy, productivity, and business, all designed to make you more productive, creative, and decisive.My Favorite Tools🎞️ Descript: https://bit.ly/descript-de📨 Convertkit: https://bit.ly/convertkit-de🔰 NordVPN: https://bit.ly/nordvpn-de💹 Nutmeg: http://bit.ly/nutmegde🎧 Audible: https://bit.ly/audibledeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-knowledge-with-david-elikwu/donations

Jonathan Hillis, founder of Cabin and former Instacart Product Director, shares insights on the revolutionary power of DAOs like Constitution DAO. They discuss how online trends influence financial markets and the critical balance between anonymity and accountability in decentralized finance. Hillis emphasizes the dangers of tech-induced isolation and the importance of reviving community ties in a hyper-connected world. This engaging conversation offers a fresh perspective on the intersection of technology, finance, and personal identity.

Sterling Crispin, a conceptual artist and software engineer, discusses the thrill of merging art with technology. He explores how digital tools like smart contracts and generative art are reshaping creative expression. The conversation delves into the evolving definitions of artistic value, especially in the age of AI, as traditional perceptions of artistry are challenged. Crispin also reflects on contemporary anxieties and the role of art amid technological progress, encouraging a collective responsibility for the future of creativity.

David speaks with Liron Shapira, an entrepreneur and angel investor. He is the founder of Relationship Hero, a relationship coaching service with over 100,000 clients. He is also a technologist, rationalist, and serial entrepreneur, known for his sceptical views on crypto and other inflated startups. Currently, he hosts the Doom Debates podcast, which aims to raise mainstream awareness of AGI's imminent risks and build the social infrastructure for high-quality debate.They talked about:🧠 The bridge between rationality and belief💼 How entrepreneurs find value in risk⚠️ The danger of hype-driven startups🍀 The role of luck in investment success❌ Why optimism can lead to Web3 failures🗣️ The Balaji effect on conversations📜 Full transcript:theknowledge.io/lironshapira-1/📹 Watch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/uP_vQZbDTJo🗣 Mentioned in the show:LessWrong | https://www.lesswrong.com/Eliezer Yudkowsky | https://www.lesswrong.com/users/eliezer_yudkowskySequences | https://www.lesswrong.com/tag/sequencesSnapple | https://www.snapple.com/Dan Ariely | https://danariely.com/Predictably Irrational | https://amzn.to/3Nt7qKdPaul Graham | https://paulgraham.com/Relationship Hero | https://relationshiphero.com/Quixey | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QuixeyAsk.com | https://www.ask.com/Alibaba.com | https://www.alibaba.com/The Bloated MVP Test | https://medium.com/bloated-mvp/the-bloated-mvp-test-1f5b0770305fRobin Hanson | https://theknowledge.io/robinhanson-1/Fermi Paradox | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fermi_paradoxDoorDash | https://about.doordash.com/en-us/companyStarbucks | https://www.starbucks.com/about-us/Cryptocurrency | https://theknowledge.io/what-is-cryptocurrency/Coinbase | https://theknowledge.io/nfts-explained/SpaceX | https://www.spacex.com/mission/Stripe, Inc. | https://stripe.com/Anduril Industries | https://www.anduril.com/mission/Axie Infinity | https://axieinfinity.com/Helium | https://www.helium.com/LoRaWAN | https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/docs/lorawan/what-is-lorawan/LongFi Solutions | https://www.longfisolutions.com/Marc Andreessen | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_AndreessenAndreessen Horowitz | http://a16z.com/Chris Dixon | https://a16z.com/author/chris-dixon/Blackrock | https://www.coindesk.com/tag/blackrock/Balaji Srinivasan | https://balajis.com/👤 Connect with Liron:Twitter: https://x.com/lironRelationship Hero: https://relationshiphero.com/Doom Debates Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DoomDebates👨🏾‍💻 About David Elikwu:David Elikwu FRSA is a serial entrepreneur, strategist, and writer. David is the founder of The Knowledge, a platform helping people think deeper and work smarter.🐣 Twitter: @Delikwu / @itstheknowledge🌐 Website: https://www.davidelikwu.com📽️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/davidelikwu📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delikwu/🕺 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@delikwu🎙️ Podcast: http://plnk.to/theknowledge📖 Free Book: https://pro.theknowledge.io/framesMy Online Course🖥️ Decision Hacker: http://www.decisionhacker.io/Decision Hacker will help you hack your default patterns and become an intentional architect of your life. You’ll learn everything you need to transform your decisions, your habits, and your outcomes.The Knowledge📩 Newsletter: https://theknowledge.ioThe Knowledge is a weekly newsletter for people who want to get more out of life. It's full of insights from psychology, philosophy, productivity, and business, all designed to make you more productive, creative, and decisive.My Favorite Tools🎞️ Descript: https://bit.ly/descript-de📨 Convertkit: https://bit.ly/convertkit-de🔰 NordVPN: https://bit.ly/nordvpn-de💹 Nutmeg: http://bit.ly/nutmegde🎧 Audible: https://bit.ly/audibledeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-knowledge-with-david-elikwu/donations

David speaks with Alan Stein Jr., a speaker, coach, and author. He spent 15 years working with top-performing basketball players (including NBA superstars Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Kobe Bryant) and now teaches companies how to apply the same strategies in business. He is the author of Raise Your Game and Sustain Your Game, which offers proven strategies to improve both individual and organisational performance.They talked about:🏅 The role of mindset in athletic performance⚖️ The power of consistency in achieving success🚫 The consequences of poor company in sports and life🏆 How success can lead to complacency👥 Why great leaders embrace accountability🎓 The coach’s role in maximising performance📜 Full transcript:theknowledge.io/alansteinjr-1/📹 Watch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/XH-jqA-bd18🗣 Mentioned in the show:NCAA Division 1 (D1) schools | https://www.ncsasports.org/best-colleges/best-division-1-collegesElon University | https://www.elon.edu/u/about/NBA | https://www.nba.com/news/aboutKevin Durant | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_DurantBrock Purdy | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brock_PurdyJohnny Manziel | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_ManzielLeBron James | https://theknowledge.io/issue50/Maverick Carter | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maverick_CarterJa Morant | https://www.nba.com/player/1629630/ja-morant/Anthony Edwards | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Edwards_(basketball)Baker Mayfield | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baker_MayfieldShaquille O'Neal | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaquille_O'NealKobe Bryant | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kobe_BryantTiger Woods | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiger_WoodsStephen Curry | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_CurryTom Brady | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_BradyBrad Stevens | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brad_StevensMike Krzyzewski | https://coachk.com/Ryan Hawk | https://theknowledge.io/ryanhawk-1/USA Basketball Men's Olympic Team |https://www.usab.com/teams/5x5-mens-olympics👤 Connect with Alan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alansteinjr/?hl=enTwitter: https://x.com/AlanSteinJrWebsite: https://alansteinjr.com/👨🏾‍💻 About David Elikwu:David Elikwu FRSA is a serial entrepreneur, strategist, and writer. David is the founder of The Knowledge, a platform helping people think deeper and work smarter.🐣 Twitter: @Delikwu / @itstheknowledge🌐 Website: https://www.davidelikwu.com📽️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/davidelikwu📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delikwu/🕺 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@delikwu🎙️ Podcast: http://plnk.to/theknowledge📖 Free Book: https://pro.theknowledge.io/framesMy Online Course🖥️ Decision Hacker: http://www.decisionhacker.io/Decision Hacker will help you hack your default patterns and become an intentional architect of your life. You’ll learn everything you need to transform your decisions, your habits, and your outcomes.The Knowledge📩 Newsletter: https://theknowledge.ioThe Knowledge is a weekly newsletter for people who want to get more out of life. It's full of insights from psychology, philosophy, productivity, and business, all designed to make you more productive, creative, and decisive.My Favorite Tools🎞️ Descript: https://bit.ly/descript-de📨 Convertkit: https://bit.ly/convertkit-de🔰 NordVPN: https://bit.ly/nordvpn-de💹 Nutmeg: http://bit.ly/nutmegde🎧 Audible: https://bit.ly/audibledeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-knowledge-with-david-elikwu/donations

David talks with Jonathan Hillis, founder of Cabin, a collaborative space for creators and former Director of Product at Instacart. They delve into five principles that can strengthen communities and explore the evolving dynamics of centralization and decentralization in urban settings. Jonathan highlights the advantages of smaller neighborhoods and discusses how technology, particularly blockchain, can enhance community interactions. They also address the potential for Decentralized Autonomous Organizations to innovate governance and improve democracy.

David speaks with Dawn Dickson, a businesswoman, inventor, author, and investor with over 20 years of experience in technology and business development. She founded the retail technology company PopCom and women's shoe company Flat Out of Heels. Dawn was the first woman in the world to raise over $1 million through a secure token offering under a new Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act regulation.They talked about:🚀 Lessons in innovation and persistence⚖️ How to succeed across diverse business ventures💰 The hidden costs of venture capital⚠️ How lack of communication causes startup failures🌍 The future of black entrepreneurship🧠 The power of a global mindset📜 Full transcript:theknowledge.io/dawndickson-1/📹 Watch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/yziNa_To2Ms🗣 Mentioned in the show:LLC | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limited_liability_companyBlack Panther Party | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Panther_PartyBlockchain | https://theknowledge.io/what-is-cryptocurrency/Mailchimp | https://mailchimp.com/about/Klaviyo | https://www.klaviyo.com/aboutD1 Consulting | https://dawndickson.square.site/PopCom | https://www.popcom.shop/team-members/dawn-dicksonTechstars | https://www.techstars.com/acceleratorsCrowdfunder | https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/FTX | https://ftx.com/Sam Bankman-Fried | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Bankman-FriedElizabeth Holmes | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_HolmesMurder of George Floyd | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_George_FloydPaul Kagame | https://www.paulkagame.com/👤 Connect with Dawn:Twitter: https://x.com/THEDawnDicksonWebsite: https://dawndickson.me/👨🏾‍💻 About David Elikwu:David Elikwu FRSA is a serial entrepreneur, strategist, and writer. David is the founder of The Knowledge, a platform helping people think deeper and work smarter.🐣 Twitter: @Delikwu / @itstheknowledge🌐 Website: https://www.davidelikwu.com📽️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/davidelikwu📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delikwu/🕺 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@delikwu🎙️ Podcast: http://plnk.to/theknowledge📖 Free Book: https://pro.theknowledge.io/framesMy Online Course🖥️ Decision Hacker: http://www.decisionhacker.io/Decision Hacker will help you hack your default patterns and become an intentional architect of your life. You’ll learn everything you need to transform your decisions, your habits, and your outcomes.The Knowledge📩 Newsletter: https://theknowledge.ioThe Knowledge is a weekly newsletter for people who want to get more out of life. It's full of insights from psychology, philosophy, productivity, and business, all designed to make you more productive, creative, and decisive.My Favorite Tools🎞️ Descript: https://bit.ly/descript-de📨 Convertkit: https://bit.ly/convertkit-de🔰 NordVPN: https://bit.ly/nordvpn-de💹 Nutmeg: http://bit.ly/nutmegde🎧 Audible: https://bit.ly/audibledeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-knowledge-with-david-elikwu/donations

David speaks with David Morris, Chief Operating Officer at NeoInsulation. As President & COO, he drives the success of NeoInsulation’s business operations, overseeing sales, field operations, and manufacturing. Under his direction, NeoInsulation has transformed from a niche product company into a top-tier manufacturing and field service provider.They talked about:🌟 The importance of focusing on excellence over long-term goals🔄 The power of versatility in leadership🌐 The freedom of being a generalist🛤️ The benefits of a non-linear career path⚖️ The freedom of choice vs. the burden of decision🌈 Why perfection is an illusion📜 Full transcript:theknowledge.io/davidmorris-1/📹 Watch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/uTwjb_lidKE🗣 Mentioned in the show:Forbes | https://www.forbes.com/connect/who-we-are/Harvard Business Review | https://hbr.org/corporate/about👤 Connect with David:Twitter: https://x.com/wdmorrisjrNeoInsulation: https://neoinsulation.com/about/leadership👨🏾‍💻 About David Elikwu:David Elikwu FRSA is a serial entrepreneur, strategist, and writer. David is the founder of The Knowledge, a platform helping people think deeper and work smarter.🐣 Twitter: @Delikwu / @itstheknowledge🌐 Website: https://www.davidelikwu.com📽️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/davidelikwu📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delikwu/🕺 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@delikwu🎙️ Podcast: http://plnk.to/theknowledge📖 Free Book: https://pro.theknowledge.io/framesMy Online Course🖥️ Decision Hacker: http://www.decisionhacker.io/Decision Hacker will help you hack your default patterns and become an intentional architect of your life. You’ll learn everything you need to transform your decisions, your habits, and your outcomes.The Knowledge📩 Newsletter: https://theknowledge.ioThe Knowledge is a weekly newsletter for people who want to get more out of life. It's full of insights from psychology, philosophy, productivity, and business, all designed to make you more productive, creative, and decisive.My Favorite Tools🎞️ Descript: https://bit.ly/descript-de📨 Convertkit: https://bit.ly/convertkit-de🔰 NordVPN: https://bit.ly/nordvpn-de💹 Nutmeg: http://bit.ly/nutmegde🎧 Audible: https://bit.ly/audibledeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-knowledge-with-david-elikwu/donations

David speaks with Jonathan Hillis, founder of Cabin, a place for creators to gather together to work on exciting projects 'IRL'. Prior to founding Cabin, he was Director of Product, Shoppers, and Marketplace at Instacart, where, during the pandemic, he grew their workforce of shoppers fivefold.They talked about:💻 How the pandemic shaped the future of technology🏡 The founding story of Cabin🤖 AI centralisation vs. Crypto decentralisation🔧 Balancing techno-optimist ambition with societal norms🚧 The limitations of digital progress🤝 The value of physical interaction in a digital world📜 Full transcript:theknowledge.io/jonathanhillis-1/📹 Watch on Youtube:https://youtu.be/EbuWmnZNapY🗣 Mentioned in the show:COVID | https://theknowledge.io/issue7/Blockchain | https://www.blockchain.com/aboutCrypto | https://theknowledge.io/what-is-cryptocurrency/NFT | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-fungible_tokenCabin | https://www.cabin.city/Instacart | https://www.instacart.com/help/section/how-instacart-worksDOW | https://corporate.dow.com/en-us/purpose-in-action/value-chain-sustainability/integrated-supply-chain.htmlWeb3 | https://hbr.org/2022/05/what-is-web3DAO | https://www.investopedia.com/tech/what-dao/Uber | https://www.uber.com/gb/en/about/DoorDash | https://about.doordash.com/en-us/companyAirbnb | https://www.airbnb.co.uk/help/article/2503Peter Thiel | https://theknowledge.io/daniellestrachman-1/a16z | https://a16z.com/about/How to live forever | https://time.com/6315607/bryan-johnsons-quest-for-immortality/Bryan Johnson | https://www.youtube.com/BryanJohnsoniCloud | https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/icloud/welcome/icloudStewart Brand | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stewart_BrandLiron Shapira | https://theknowledge.io/lironshapira/Robin Hanson | https://theknowledge.io/robinhanson/The Age of Em | https://amzn.to/3zeqUyR👤 Connect with Jonathan:Twitter: https://x.com/JonathanHillisWebsite: https://jonhillis.com/Cabin: https://www.cabin.city/👨🏾‍💻 About David Elikwu:David Elikwu FRSA is a serial entrepreneur, strategist, and writer. David is the founder of The Knowledge, a platform helping people think deeper and work smarter.🐣 Twitter: @Delikwu / @itstheknowledge🌐 Website: https://www.davidelikwu.com📽️ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/davidelikwu📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/delikwu/🕺 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@delikwu🎙️ Podcast: http://plnk.to/theknowledge📖 Free Book: https://pro.theknowledge.io/framesMy Online Course🖥️ Decision Hacker: http://www.decisionhacker.io/Decision Hacker will help you hack your default patterns and become an intentional architect of your life. You’ll learn everything you need to transform your decisions, your habits, and your outcomes.The Knowledge📩 Newsletter: https://theknowledge.ioThe Knowledge is a weekly newsletter for people who want to get more out of life. It's full of insights from psychology, philosophy, productivity, and business, all designed to make you more productive, creative, and decisive.My Favorite Tools🎞️ Descript: https://bit.ly/descript-de📨 Convertkit: https://bit.ly/convertkit-de🔰 NordVPN: https://bit.ly/nordvpn-de💹 Nutmeg: http://bit.ly/nutmegde🎧 Audible: https://bit.ly/audibledeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-knowledge-with-david-elikwu/donations