Founder's Journal

Alex Lieberman reflects on lessons from the OpenAI saga, the power of saving time and morning rituals, and why momentum is everything in business.

Alex Lieberman talks to Jesse Pujji, founder of GatewayX and former CEO of Ampush, about effective delegation for business growth, using frameworks to guide hiring decisions, adapting management style, and the importance of trust and expertise in leadership.

Brett Adcock, serial entrepreneur who has raised over $1 billion of venture capital and has constructed four boards during his career, shares insights on successfully building a startup board. Topics discussed include the recent leadership changes at OpenAI, the structure and dynamics of OpenAI's board, building and controlling a board for long-term success, implications of losing voting rights, and starting a company in college and being aware of legal matters.

The speaker shares a personal story about a limiting belief as an entrepreneur and reflects on its impact. They discuss the importance of sharing personal stories and reevaluating self-perception. The chapter explores the need for change within the company and the speaker's reflection on their initial lack of urgency.

Ankur Nagpal, startup equity expert, shares strategies for maximizing the value of your startup equity. They discuss QSBS, Charitable Remainder Trusts, and the impact of co-founders on equity value.

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.