The guy behind South Park, MTV and SpongeBob reveals his secret for spotting winning ideas
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The guy behind South Park, MTV and SpongeBob reveals his secret for spotting winning ideas

Tom Freston, co-founder of MTV and former CEO of Viacom, shares his unconventional strategies for building multi-billion dollar media empires, spotting disruptive talent, and fostering a culture of creative risk-taking.

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The 50 richest families in America are betting on this trend
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The 50 richest families in America are betting on this trend

Joe Liemandt, a billionaire who built a multi-billion dollar AI company in his 20s, details his unconventional strategies for recruiting top talent and his current mission to revolutionize education through Alpha School, aiming to reach a billion students.

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$100M+ Advice That'll Piss Off Every Business Guru (ft. DHH)
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$100M+ Advice That'll Piss Off Every Business Guru (ft. DHH)

David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH) of 37signals and Ruby on Rails fame shares his contrarian philosophy on bootstrapping, prioritizing freedom over growth, embracing ignorance, and challenging industry norms.

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3 mindset shifts from billionaires (you won't find in books/videos)
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3 mindset shifts from billionaires (you won't find in books/videos)

Discover three unconventional mindset shifts from billionaires, including extreme operational intensity, actionable culture building, and the power of constant reinvention, gleaned from an exclusive founders' basketball camp.

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5 Philosophies For Building Projects People Can't Forget
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5 Philosophies For Building Projects People Can't Forget

Discover five unconventional philosophies, including 'irritation leads to innovation' and 'the yes test,' that drive the creation of unforgettable projects and brands like Nike.

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