Outliers with Daniel Scrivner: Explore the Greatest Innovators, Founders, and Investors

Andy Budd, the founder of the influential design studio Clearleft, shares his wealth of knowledge on product design. He discusses his transformative career journey and the pivotal role of feedback in design. The conversation delves into Clearleft's evolution and the challenges within the UX landscape. Andy offers insights on maintaining high design standards and the emotional dynamics of leadership transitions. He also highlights the growth trajectory for young designers in startups, marrying creativity with commercial realities.

Bill Moses, Founder and CEO of Kevita and Flying Embers, shares invaluable insights from his entrepreneurial journey in the food and beverage sector. He discusses the importance of a disciplined daily routine for success, including healthy practices like cold plunges. Moses highlights traits of successful founders, such as resilience and fostering a supportive culture. He also explores overcoming personal limits to unlock growth and the balance between execution and market trends in crafting appealing products.

Bill Moses, Founder and CEO of Flying Embers and former Kevita founder, shares his journey from creating sparkling probiotic drinks to developing innovative alcoholic beverages. He discusses the challenges of navigating company growth and acquisition decisions, emphasizing the need for balance between revenue and profitability. Moses delves into the complexities of consumer behavior regarding healthier options and the significance of authentic brand messaging. He also highlights the exciting development of alcohol-free cocktails driven by fermentation innovation.

On the latest episode of 20 Minute Playbook, we interview Eric Tarczynski, Founder & Managing Partner of Contrary. We decode what he’s mastered and learned along the way—from his biggest lessons learned as an early-stage investor to his favorite books, his superpowers, the advice he’d give his younger self, and more—all in 20 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of Outlier Investors, we decode how Contrary is building an entirely new type of VC firm — one that invests in people before they even start their first company. Learn how Contrary finds the world’s best talent and gets the conviction to invest before they even start a company. To date, Contrary has raised more than $100M and has invested in Ramp, Anduril, DoorDash, and Replit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of 20 Minute Playbook, we interview Ari Tulla, Founder & CEO of Elo Health. We decode what he’s mastered and learned along the way—from his biggest lessons learned as a serial entrepreneur to his favorite books, his superpowers, the advice he’d give his younger self, and more—all in 20 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of Outlier Founders, we decode how Elo Health has created an entirely new Smart Nutrition category. Elo’s Smart Supplements and Smart Protein improve your energy, focus, and more with vitamins and supplements made just for you. Elo finds and fills your nutrient gaps with a mix of blood testing, your wearable activity data, and one-on-one dietitian support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of 20 Minute Playbook, we interview Michael Sheetz, Space Reporter at CNBC. We decode what he’s mastered and learned along the way—from his biggest lessons learned as a journalist to his favorite books, his superpowers, the advice he’d give his younger self, and more—all in 20 minutes. Originally recorded on October 25, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of Outlier Founders we sit down with Michael Sheetz, CNBC’s Space Reporter, to explore the Cambrian explosion that’s taking place in space. We break down the landscape of companies, from launch providers to imaging and communication satellite companies, to understand the future of space. We explore the intertwined web of science, technology, and defense focuses that’s powering the next phase of space companies, and we dive into how space will shape all of our lives and careers in the decades to come. Originally recorded on October 25, 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the latest episode of 20 Minute Playbook, we interview the bestselling author and former Huffington Post Managing Editor Jimmy Soni. We decode what he’s mastered and learned along the way—from his biggest lessons learned as an author to his favorite books, his superpowers, the advice he’d give his younger self, and more—all in 20 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices