Podcast · 84 episodes
The Knowledge Project, page 3
by Shane Parrish · English
Uncovering the timeless principles that drive success. Hosted by Shane Parrish (entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and author), the goal of each episode is simply to master the best of what other people have already figured out. Learn More: Timeless insights into business and life in 5 minutes a week: https://fs.blog/newsletter Shane's Books: https://fs.blog/books
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Sol Price: The Retail Legend Who Taught Sam Walton, Jim Sinegal, and Jeff Bezos [Outliers] In this episode, we explore the life and impact of Sol Price, a pioneer in the retail industry who created the warehouse club model and influenced retail giants like Costco and Amazon.12 Aug 2025 · 58 min
Ryan Petersen: Building FlexportIn this episode, Shane Parrish talks with Ryan Petersen, the founder and CEO of Flexport, a company revolutionizing global logistics.5 Aug 2025 · 1 h 41 min
Katharine Graham: The Woman Who Took Down a President [Outliers]This episode explores the extraordinary journey of Katharine Graham, who took over the Washington Post in 1963 as a shy socialite and transformed it into a powerful media empire.29 Jul 2025 · 58 min
Daniel Kahneman: Algorithms Make Better Decisions Than YouIn this episode of The Knowledge Project, host Shane Parrish engages in a conversation with Nobel Prize-winning psychologist Daniel Kahneman.22 Jul 2025 · 1 h 13 min
Les Schwab: Why Real Ownership Outperforms Experience, Capital, and Credentials [Outliers]Why Real Ownership Outperforms Experience, Capital, and Credentials [Outliers]15 Jul 2025 · 59 min
Harley Finkelstein: You Must Requalify for Your Role, Every Year In this episode of The Knowledge Project, host Shane Parrish converses with Harley Finkelstein, the President of Shopify.8 Jul 2025 · 1 h 48 min
Jimmy Pattison: Building a $16B Empire Without Connections, Capital, or Credentials [Outliers]Building a $16B Empire Without Connections, Capital, or Credentials1 Jul 2025 · 1 h 11 min
Former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi: Lessons from the TopFormer PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi: Lessons from the Top24 Jun 2025 · 1 h 35 min
Anna Wintour: Vogue [Outliers]Deep conversations uncovering timeless principles that drive success.17 Jun 2025 · 1 h 10 min
Harvey Firestone: Men and Rubber [Outliers]In this episode of *The Knowledge Project*, host Shane Parrish delves into the life and principles of Harvey Firestone, an industrial pioneer who built a massive empire from scratch.3 Jun 2025 · 1 h 23 min
Bill Belichick: 8x Super Bowl Champion on Winning, Leadership, and DisciplineIn this captivating episode of *The Knowledge Project*, host Shane Parrish engages in an insightful conversation with Bill Belichick, renowned head coach of the New England Patriots and an eight-time…27 May 2025 · 1 h 13 min
Andy Grove: Only The Paranoid Survive [Outliers]Only The Paranoid Survive [Outliers]20 May 2025 · 1 h 21 min
Elad Gil: How to Spot a Billion-Dollar Startup Before the Rest of the WorldIn this episode, Elad Gil, a noted tech investor with a track record of backing successful companies such as Airbnb, Stripe, and Coinbase, shares insights on identifying promising startups and…13 May 2025 · 1 h 37 min
Rose Blumkin: Women of Berkshire Hathaway [Outliers]Master the best of what other people have already figured out through deep conversations that uncover timeless principles driving success.6 May 2025 · 44 min
Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan: Turning Ambitious Misfits into FoundersGarry Tan, President of Y Combinator (YC)29 Apr 2025 · 2 h 20 min
Henry Singleton: The Greatest Capital Allocator in History [Outliers]This episode delves into the life and strategies of Henry Singleton, a renowned yet largely unrecognized capital allocator who built Teledyne into a successful conglomerate, achieving annual returns…22 Apr 2025 · 59 min
Bret Taylor: A Vision for AI’s Next Frontier In this episode, Bret Taylor, current chairman of OpenAI and CEO of Sierra, dives deep into the transformative power of AI in software engineering, the intricacies of company acquisitions, and the…15 Apr 2025 · 2 h 8 min
Pierre Poilievre: What I Want to Build (and Break) To Fix CanadaPierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, discusses his roadmap for restoring unity and opportunity in Canada.13 Apr 2025 · 1 h 21 min
Cornelius Vanderbilt: The First Tycoon [Outliers]In this episode, Shane Parrish explores the life and impact of Cornelius Vanderbilt, a key figure in 19th-century America, who transformed the U.S.8 Apr 2025 · 1 h 23 min
Bruce Flatt on Value, Discipline, and Durability In this episode of *The Knowledge Project*, Shane Parrish speaks with Bruce Flatt, CEO of Brookfield Asset Management, about the investment strategy behind one of the world’s largest alternative…1 Apr 2025 · 1 h 19 min
James Dyson: Against the Odds [Outliers]Innovation, persistence, and the journey of building a successful business from failures and frustrations.25 Mar 2025 · 1 h 11 min
Logan Ury: The Dating Myths You Need to Stop BelievingThis episode features Logan Ury, Director of Relationship Science at Hinge and author of *How Not to Die Alone*.18 Mar 2025 · 2 h 10 min
Estée Lauder: A Success Story [Outliers]In this episode, Shane Parrish explores the remarkable journey of Estée Lauder, revealing how she transformed a homemade face cream into a multi-billion-dollar beauty empire.11 Mar 2025 · 1 h 20 min
Josh Wolfe: Human Advantage in the World of AI In this episode, Shane Parrish engages in a deep conversation with Josh Wolfe, co-founder and managing partner of Lux Capital.4 Mar 2025 · 1 h 59 min