David Senra
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Conversations with the greatest living founders.
Michael Ovitz on what talking to Marc Andreessen is like:
November 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Michael Ovitz on what talking to Marc Andreessen is like:
Michael Ovitz on excellence:
“I’m interested in excellence and will go to almost any end that’s not immoral or illegal to achieve it for myself and everyone that’s around me.”
“I’m interested in excellence and will go to almost any end that’s not immoral or illegal to achieve it for myself and everyone that’s around me.”
November 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Michael Ovitz on excellence:
“I’m interested in excellence and will go to almost any end that’s not immoral or illegal to achieve it for myself and everyone that’s around me.”
“I’m interested in excellence and will go to almost any end that’s not immoral or illegal to achieve it for myself and everyone that’s around me.”
Failure is not an option. There’s no option. Success or death. —Michael Ovitz
November 23, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Failure is not an option. There’s no option. Success or death. —Michael Ovitz
Michael Ovitz. Creative Artists Agency (CAA).
Tomorrow. November 23, 2025.
Available everywhere you get podcasts.
Tomorrow. November 23, 2025.
Available everywhere you get podcasts.
November 23, 2025 at 3:22 AM
Michael Ovitz. Creative Artists Agency (CAA).
Tomorrow. November 23, 2025.
Available everywhere you get podcasts.
Tomorrow. November 23, 2025.
Available everywhere you get podcasts.
A common trend among history's greatest entrepreneurs is that they are always thinking about their business.
November 21, 2025 at 1:00 AM
A common trend among history's greatest entrepreneurs is that they are always thinking about their business.
"Nothing ever happens unless someone pursues a vision fanatically." —Todd Graves
November 17, 2025 at 4:31 PM
"Nothing ever happens unless someone pursues a vision fanatically." —Todd Graves
Todd Graves' equation: Fanaticism + passion + dream = purpose.
November 14, 2025 at 1:20 AM
Todd Graves' equation: Fanaticism + passion + dream = purpose.
“The best thing for an aspiring entrepreneur to be told is ‘I don’t think that’s a good idea.’” —Todd Graves
November 13, 2025 at 3:53 AM
“The best thing for an aspiring entrepreneur to be told is ‘I don’t think that’s a good idea.’” —Todd Graves
“The people that are successful all have this common core: they’re never satisfied.” —Todd Graves, founder & CEO of Raising Cane's
November 12, 2025 at 1:21 AM
“The people that are successful all have this common core: they’re never satisfied.” —Todd Graves, founder & CEO of Raising Cane's
Todd Graves' advice to entrepreneurs: "Imagine how hard it is to start your business, then multiply that by infinity. If you're still committed to do it, and you have the stamina to stick with that, then you'll be successful."
November 10, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Todd Graves' advice to entrepreneurs: "Imagine how hard it is to start your business, then multiply that by infinity. If you're still committed to do it, and you have the stamina to stick with that, then you'll be successful."
"You got to get the long-term trend right." —Brad Jacobs
November 5, 2025 at 2:59 AM
"You got to get the long-term trend right." —Brad Jacobs
Brad Jacobs' approach to combating negative thoughts.
November 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Brad Jacobs' approach to combating negative thoughts.
"Problems are your friend. You don't want to just tolerate problems; you want to embrace problems. Problems are the way you succeed." —Brad Jacob's mentor, Mr. Ludwig Jesselson
November 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
"Problems are your friend. You don't want to just tolerate problems; you want to embrace problems. Problems are the way you succeed." —Brad Jacob's mentor, Mr. Ludwig Jesselson
"We are imperfection. We are the children of imperfection. Expecting perfection will cause you stress and strain." —Brad Jacobs
November 1, 2025 at 3:08 PM
"We are imperfection. We are the children of imperfection. Expecting perfection will cause you stress and strain." —Brad Jacobs
"The most important thing that a CEO does is recruit superlative people. There's no substitute for smarts." —Brad Jacobs
October 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM
"The most important thing that a CEO does is recruit superlative people. There's no substitute for smarts." —Brad Jacobs
"We are imperfection. We're the children of imperfection. Expecting perfection will cause you stress and strain." —Brad Jacobs
October 27, 2025 at 11:58 PM
"We are imperfection. We're the children of imperfection. Expecting perfection will cause you stress and strain." —Brad Jacobs
Brad Jacobs on identifying A players
October 26, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Brad Jacobs on identifying A players
Brad Jacobs. QXO, XPO, United Rentals & United Waste.
Tomorrow. October 26, 2025.
Available everywhere you get podcasts.
Tomorrow. October 26, 2025.
Available everywhere you get podcasts.
October 26, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Brad Jacobs. QXO, XPO, United Rentals & United Waste.
Tomorrow. October 26, 2025.
Available everywhere you get podcasts.
Tomorrow. October 26, 2025.
Available everywhere you get podcasts.
Charlie Munger said durability is a first rate virtue. Michael Dell is a great example of that. Dell has been dominating so long he used to sell computers by fax machine!
October 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Charlie Munger said durability is a first rate virtue. Michael Dell is a great example of that. Dell has been dominating so long he used to sell computers by fax machine!
"It's gut-wrenching stuff to reinvent and reimagine your business, but if you don't do it, you go out of business." —Michael Dell
October 22, 2025 at 12:22 PM
"It's gut-wrenching stuff to reinvent and reimagine your business, but if you don't do it, you go out of business." —Michael Dell
"Wake up every day and go do the thing." —Michael Dell
October 21, 2025 at 1:47 PM
"Wake up every day and go do the thing." —Michael Dell
Michael Dell: Most entrepreneurs were not taken out by competition, but by self-sabotage
October 20, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Michael Dell: Most entrepreneurs were not taken out by competition, but by self-sabotage
"When it's a passion or an obsession, there's no end to it." —Michael Dell
October 20, 2025 at 12:09 PM
"When it's a passion or an obsession, there's no end to it." —Michael Dell