Sam Corcos, co-founder & CEO of Levels, discusses the significance of investor updates and the challenges of sharing positive and negative numbers. They also explore the unpredictability of startups and the importance of self-confidence. The evolution of investor updates and their delegation process is highlighted. The chapter emphasizes the value of transparency, accountability, and anticipating investor questions.

Alex Lieberman, entrepreneur and creator, reflects on the lenses we observe life through and the wisdom in children. He shares growth plans for Founder's Journal and discusses being in the messy middle with StoryArb. They also explore new business ideas like 'sdr as a service' and a marketplace for creators and brands.

Dan Siroker, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Rewind, shares the key differences between first-time and second-time founders. Topics include the mistakes made by first-time founders, the importance of focus and reflection, reacting to feedback, and the difference in approaches to building a product.

Michael Girdley, an entrepreneur with $100 million in annual revenue, discusses effectuation as a lower-risk approach to startups. They explore finding business ideas through understanding problems and leveraging strengths. They also touch on learning from mistakes, creating playbooks, and challenging misconceptions about entrepreneurs.

In this podcast, Alex Lieberman explores the concept of 'zone of genius' and shares a 3-step exercise to find it. He discusses conscious leadership, identifies achievements and experiences, and highlights the importance of finding enjoyment and skill. Listeners learn how to identify their zone of genius by recognizing common themes in their experiences and spending more time in it as a leader.

This season finale covers a range of topics including financial wellness for women, AI's influence on the financial landscape, the importance of communication and understanding in relationships regarding finances, levels of investment risk, the impact of the lowest-performing companies on portfolio performance, and a recap and conclusion of the season.

Sam Corcos, co-founder and CEO of Levels, discusses how CEOs and founders should spend their time, emphasizing efficiency, delegation, and tracking time. They explore the importance of being hands-on in software development, maintaining knowledge in different business areas, and prioritizing interpersonal interactions and unblocking. The chapter also delves into the mental model for prioritizing time and focus as a CEO or founder.

Ron Shaich, founder and former CEO of Panera Bread, shares insights on decision-making in entrepreneurship, setting goals and accountability in personal and business life, building something better and creating value by understanding customers, investing strategies for different stages of life, and the importance of balancing planning and adjusting in business and life.

Podcaster reflects on feeling like a stranger in his own business and explores reframing this as an opportunity for growth. He discusses envy, self-awareness, and the importance of self-reflection. Shares a comforting quote by James Clear for guidance during a chapter of experimentation and exploration.

Tyler Denk, co-founder of Beehiiv, discusses how he took the newsletter platform from 0 to $750,000/month in 2.5 years. They talk about surviving rejection, financial advice, and the economics of obesity. They also discuss building a strong early team, maintaining communication in a remote team, and understanding motivation and ambition.