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Podcast · 158 episodes

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by David Senra · English

Learn from history's greatest entrepreneurs. Every week I read a biography of an entrepreneur and find ideas you can use in your work. This quote explains why: "There are thousands of years of history in which lots and lots of very smart people worked very hard and ran all types of experiments on how to create new businesses, invent new technology, new ways to manage etc. They ran these experiments throughout their entire lives. At some point, somebody put these lessons down in a book. For very little money and a few hours of time, you can learn from someone’s accumulated experience. There is so much more to learn from the past than we often realize. You could productively spend your time reading experiences of great people who have come before and you learn every time." —Marc Andreessen

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#394 An Orphan Who Built An Empire: Leonardo Del Vecchio and The Founding of LuxotticaIn this episode, the host delves into the life of Leonardo Del Vecchio, the founder of Luxottica, a global eyewear powerhouse.13 Jul 2025 · 1 h 8 min
#393 The Marketing Genius of the Michelin Brothers The Marketing Genius of the Michelin Brothers3 Jul 2025 · 55 min
#392 Michele Ferrero and His $40 Billion Privately Owned Chocolate EmpireIn this episode, the host explores the life and business philosophy of Michele Ferrero, the founder of Ferrero, a renowned chocolate empire valued at $40 billion.23 Jun 2025 · 55 min
#391 Jimmy Iovine A podcast dedicated to learning from the greatest entrepreneurs in history by exploring their biographies and the lessons learned from their experiences.13 Jun 2025 · 57 min
#390 Rare Steve Jobs Interview The podcast explores the lives and lessons of historical entrepreneurs, presenting insights from their biographies that can be applied to modern work.4 Jun 2025 · 41 min
#389 The Founder of Jimmy Choo: Tamara MellonIn this episode, the podcast dives into the life and entrepreneurial journey of Tamara Mellon, the co-founder of the luxury shoe brand Jimmy Choo.26 May 2025 · 56 min
#388 Jeff Bezos's Shareholder Letters: All of Them!A podcast that explores the biographies of history's greatest entrepreneurs, extracting timeless lessons and insights applicable to modern business practices.15 May 2025 · 1 h 19 min
A conversation on focus and finding your life's workIn this episode of the Founders podcast, the host engages in a conversation with Patrick O'Shaughnessy about the importance of focus and discovering one's life's purpose, following the discussion…9 May 2025 · 1 h 22 min
#387 Jim Simons Built The World’s Greatest Money-Making MachineIn episode #387 of the "Founders" podcast, the host delves into the life and achievements of Jim Simons, a mathematician who revolutionized finance through his company, Renaissance Technologies.1 May 2025 · 1 h 8 min
#386 Akio Morita: Founder of SonyThe "Founders" podcast dives into the lives and insights of history's most influential entrepreneurs.22 Apr 2025 · 1 h 12 min
#385 Michael DellThis episode of the Founders podcast delves into the extraordinary journey of Michael Dell, who founded his company with just $1,000 at the age of 19.14 Apr 2025 · 1 h 48 min
#384 Ken Griffin: Founder of Citadel and Citadel SecuritiesThe Founders podcast explores the lives of history's greatest entrepreneurs through their biographies, extracting valuable insights and lessons that can inform modern business practices.1 Apr 2025 · 1 h 7 min
The Invisible Billionaire: Daniel LudwigIn this episode of the Founders podcast, the host shares insights from the biography *The Invisible Billionaire: Daniel Ludwig* by Jerry Shields, exploring the life of Daniel Ludwig, a lesser-known…23 Mar 2025 · 50 min
#383 Todd Graves and his $10 Billion Chicken Finger DreamIn this episode of the Founders podcast, the host delves into the inspiring journey of Todd Graves, founder of Raising Cane's, a fast-food restaurant chain that specializes in chicken fingers.17 Mar 2025 · 1 h 8 min
#382 Who Is Michael Ovitz?: The Rise and Fall (and Rise) of the Most Powerful Man in HollywoodIn episode #382 of the Founders podcast, the host discusses Michael Ovitz's autobiography "Who Is Michael Ovitz?: The Rise and Fall (and Rise) of the Most Powerful Man in Hollywood." The episode…7 Mar 2025 · 1 h 31 min
#381 I Had Dinner With Michael OvitzIn this episode, the host shares insights gained from a three-hour dinner conversation with Michael Ovitz, a legendary figure in the entertainment industry known for his role in founding Creative…7 Mar 2025 · 27 min
#380 Four Hundred Pages of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger In Their Own Words380 Four Hundred Pages of Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger In Their Own Words25 Feb 2025 · 1 h 22 min
#379 Jerry Jones (Dallas Cowboys)In this episode of the Founders podcast, the host dives into the life and entrepreneurial journey of Jerry Jones, the owner of the Dallas Cowboys.18 Feb 2025 · 1 h
#378 The Last Oil Baron: Leon Hessis a podcast designed to share lessons from the lives of history's most significant entrepreneurs.10 Feb 2025 · 53 min
#377 Expanding A Family Dynasty: Marcus Wallenberg Jr.The Founders podcast delves into the biographies of notable entrepreneurs, sharing their insights and lessons learned to benefit contemporary business practices.27 Jan 2025 · 1 h 4 min
#376 Jensen Huang: Founder of NvidiaThis episode dives into the biography of Jensen Huang, the founder of Nvidia, as detailed in Tae Kim's book *The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang and the Making of a Tech Giant*.13 Jan 2025 · 1 h 41 min
#375 The Single Biggest Individual Financier In The World. The Richest Woman In America: Hetty GreenIn this episode of the Founders podcast, the host discusses the life and legacy of Hetty Green, dubbed "the richest woman in America" and the "single biggest individual financier in the world."…6 Jan 2025 · 54 min
The Most Inspiring Autobiography I've Read: Chung Ju-yung Founder of HyundaiThe Most Inspiring Autobiography I've Read: Chung Ju-yung Founder of Hyundai27 Dec 2024 · 1 h 16 min
#374 Rare Jeff Bezos InterviewIn this episode of the *Founders* podcast, the host delves into a rare interview with Jeff Bezos, discussing various aspects of his career, his views on entrepreneurship, and emerging technologies…15 Dec 2024 · 36 min