Founder's Journal
Alex Lieberman, the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Morning Brew, gives you an insider’s look into building businesses. Alex explores the founder’s journey, from the painful challenges of 0-to-1 to the powerful frameworks that help you scale to millions in revenue as well as the emotional rollercoaster that is present throughout.
Latest episodes
Aug 2, 2021 • 22min
Founder's Mailbox
We've got some reader questions to answer:
How do I deal with anxiety?
What's the future of Social Media Food Influencers?
What does an Executive Chairman even do?
Today I answer these questions and more from our listeners.Do you have a question about business, media, or just want to say hi? Send an email to alex@morningbrew.com, or my DMs are open @businessbarista on Twitter.
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Jul 30, 2021 • 17min
4 Business Lessons from the Olympics
Today, I reflect on the business of the Olympics & what we can learn from the exorbitant costs & historical unprofitability of the games.
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Jul 28, 2021 • 14min
How to Build Meaningful Relationships
Today, I reflect on the ways in which I’ve built deep, meaningful relationships as an entrepreneur
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Jul 26, 2021 • 13min
9 Principles for Angel Investing
Today, I talk about my current strategy for investing in startups & the principles that guide my decision to say GO or NO GO on a potential investment.
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Jul 23, 2021 • 10min
How I Got Into Angel Investing
Today, I talk about my introduction to angel investing & how I approached writing my first three checks in very different early-stage businesses.
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Jul 21, 2021 • 15min
The Golden Age of Entrepreneurship
Today, I’m breaking down the eight trends that have led to a golden age in Entrepreneurship. There has never been a better time in history to start a business.
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Jul 19, 2021 • 12min
Introducing Startup Crossfit, AKA "Is This Really A Good Business Idea?"
Today, we’re introducing a new segment: “Startup CrossFit,” where I put my ideas & the ideas of others through the business analysis gauntlet.
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Jul 16, 2021 • 23min
Entrepreneurship In All Aspects Of Your Life w/ Shopify's Harley Finkelstein
Recorded live in front of Morning Brew referral program VIPs, I ask Shopify president Harley Finkelstein about his journey from teenage DJ to Employee #20 at Shopify, and now to president of a company with 10,000 employees.
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Jul 14, 2021 • 11min
The Most Underrated Driver of Success & Happiness
Today, I’ll be talking about a foundational skill that if mastered can drive long-term professional success & personal happiness.
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Jul 12, 2021 • 11min
How To Get Your Shit Together
Today, I’ll be talking about the framework I use to get my shit together.
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