
TKS: The Karnjanaprakorn Show
I'm the ex-founder of Skillshare and Otis. Now, I'm figuring out my next thing. This podcast follows that journey as I chat with founders taking unique approaches to life and business. Learn more: mikekarnj.com
Latest episodes

May 21, 2024 • 11min
#31 - Repeat Founder Cycle
In this episode, I share the cycle many former founders go through as they decide between starting another company or riding off into the sunset.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:28 Founder Cycle
07:59 Redefining Success
Podcast
I am the ex-founder of Skillshare, and now exploring what's next. The Karnjanaprakorn Show (TKS) follows my journey as I share what I learn along the way. Learn more about me: https://mikekarnj.com/

May 14, 2024 • 11min
#30 - Lifestyle Design
In this episode, I explore lifestyle design, a philosophy centered around creating a life that aligns with freedom, work-life integration, purposeful living, and income autonomy. I question the conventional path to success and explore examples of people who are doing it differently. And share steps on how you can design your own lifestyle.
Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:25 Core Principles
02:57 Examples
08:44 Reflection
Podcast
I am the ex-founder of Skillshare, and now exploring what's next. The Karnjanaprakorn Show (TKS) follows my journey as I explore ideas related to life, business, and technology.
Learn more about me here: https://mikekarnj.com/

May 7, 2024 • 53min
#29: Ryan Sneddon - Building a Local Empire
Ryan Sneddon, creator of Naptown Scoop in Annapolis, shares the playbook for building a local business empire. Topics include real estate, YouTube, local newsletters, growing a subscription base, and exploring business opportunities. The podcast discusses the democratization of media through YouTube, extreme luxury real estate walkthroughs, and the rise of high-quality content on the platform.

Apr 30, 2024 • 12min
#28 - My Failure Resume
In this episode, I share three career failures: not getting into business school, the failure of my first startup, and the ten pivots we went through at Skillshare.
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Failure Resume
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After working in tech startups, I'm now exploring what's next. The Karnjanaprakorn Show (TKS) follows my journey as I explore ideas related to life, business, and technology.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:06 Business School
02:35 By/Association
06:06 Pivots
09:40 Learnings

Apr 23, 2024 • 9min
#27 - Tarpit Ideas
Tarpit ideas seem promising but trap founders in companies that are hard to scale. The first version of Skillshare was trapped. I also share a list of common tarpit ideas. Stay away from these!
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
02:33 Skillshare
06:02 List of Tarpit Ideas
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Tarpit Ideas
PODCAST
The Karnjanaprakorn Show (TKS) is a podcast in which I explore ideas related to life, business, and technology.

Apr 16, 2024 • 10min
#26 - Life Decisions
Exploring life decisions like marriage, children, career, finances, and healthy habits. Reflecting on values, relationships, and hobbies. Emphasizing the importance of making decisions that lead to personal fulfillment over societal pressures.

Apr 9, 2024 • 10min
#25 - Some Ideas about Business
In this solo episode, I share three ideas about business: 1) how to get to your first $100K, 2) playing a different game, and 3) impact.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:30 Investing in Yourself
02:38 Metagame
06:53 Legacy

Apr 2, 2024 • 16min
#24 - Some Ideas About Life
In this solo episode, I share four of my favorite blog posts from the past month. This episode aims to inspire you to rethink your approach to life, creativity, and what it means to be successful.
CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
01:53 Craftsmanship
05:52 Success Addiction
09:27 Parent Stories
14:27 Assets
PODCAST
The Karnjanaprakorn Show is where I explore ideas across life, startups, and technology. As the former founder of Skillshare, I am now following my curiosity. This show follows that journey, exploring topics like longevity, emerging technologies, living a fulfilling life, and more.

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Mar 26, 2024 • 53min
#23: Ben Tossell - What Happens After You Sell Your Startup
Ben Tossell, founder of Makerpad, shares his journey after selling his company to Zapier. He discusses his emotions, investments, and building an AI Assistant. Topics include why he sold the company, his first year post-sale, money management, and current investments in AI startups.

Mar 19, 2024 • 39min
#22: Safwaan Kay - AI Hardware, Polyamory, and Buying Internet Brands
In this episode, Safwaan Kay discusses AI hardware, polyamory, and buying internet brands. They explore the trends in technology, culture, and business, and the challenges of polyamorous relationships. The podcast covers AI wearables, the impact of AI voice technology in call centers, and revitalizing iconic brands through strategic acquisitions.
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