Best Biography Of An Entrepreneur Podcasts (2025)

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#406 Christian von Koenigsegg: It is impossible to lead by following – therefore I am different. 45:59

1h ago45:59

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Christian von Koenigsegg is unapologetically in the pursuit of greatness. Koenigsegg builds some of the fastest and most expensive cars on Earth, has a cult-like following, and relentlessly seeks out challenges he can innovate on. After building his company for more than 30 years, his love and passion for his craft is still as strong as ever. This …

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How To Become So SuccessFul That You Get To Choose Your Customers 42:31

2h ago42:31

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Join host Gary Ryan on Moving Beyond Being Good as he sits down with Paul Cowan, the visionary founder of Cowan Air and Cowan Doors. After 34 years in business, Paul reveals how he built a multi-million-dollar enterprise that puts choosing clients and delivering unparalleled service at its core. Learn how Paul turned early hardships into strength, …

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Red Bull's Billionaire Maniac Founder 59:48

2h ago59:48

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I'm reposting one of my favorite founder stories. If you listened to this first time I recommend listening again. If you missed this before, you're about to hear one of the wildest founder stories of all time. A few surprising things I learned from reading about Dietrich Mateschitz, founder of Red Bull: 1. He started the company when he was 41 year…

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#405 How Rockefeller Worked 58:00

15d ago58:00

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This episode covers the insanely valuable company-building principles of John D. Rockefeller—and nothing else. I spent over 40 hours reading (and rereading) this obscure biography of Rockefeller that costs $1,000 I then spent several days editing down 25 pages of notes from the book. I deleted everything that was not How Rockefeller Works Episode s…

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Patrick Nally, "Gamechanger" 1:56:01

21d ago1:56:01

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Patrick Nally, one of the founding fathers of the sports marketing industry through his agency West Nally, was a true “gamechanger” at the peak of his success. In this episode, we dive deep into Patrick’s journey—from leaving school at 15 to pioneering the commercial architecture behind the Olympic Games, FIFA, UEFA, and IAAF. These programs, now w…

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My conversation with Todd Graves 2:00:55

24d ago2:00:55

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Todd Graves is one of my favorite living founders. He owns over 90% of Raising Canes — a business that is worth at least $20 billion. Todd's maxim is "Do one thing and do it better than anyone else." It is impossible not to be inspired by his terminator levels of determination. I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I did. Episode show notes:…

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#404 How Larry Ellison Thinks 1:02:21

30d ago1:02:21

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This episode covers the unique way Larry Ellison thinks. I spent over 40 hours reading (and rereading) this book on Ellison written by Matthew Symonds. ⁠ I then spent several days editing down 40 pages of notes into a one-hour nonstop stream of Larry Ellison's ideas. Episode sponsors: ⁠Ramp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ gives you everything you need to control spend, wa…

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My Conversation with Brad Jacobs 2:04:24

1M ago2:04:24

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I’ve started a new show where I have conversations with the greatest living Founders. The show is called David Senra. It will be on a separate podcast feed from Founders. So it is very important that you follow David Senra on ⁠Spotify⁠, ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, or ⁠wherever you're listening to this so you don't miss future episodes⁠. Nothing is…

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#403 How Jensen Works 55:15

1M ago55:15

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This episode covers the insanely valuable company-building principles of Jensen Huang—and nothing else. I spent over 40 hours reading (and rereading) this book on Jensen and Nvidia written by Tae Kim I then spent several days editing down 30 pages of notes from the book. I deleted everything that was not How Jensen Works. List of ideas: 1. Professo…

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My Conversation with Michael Dell 1:32:03

2M ago1:32:03

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I’ve started a new show where I have conversations with the greatest living Founders. The show is called David Senra. It will be on a separate podcast feed from Founders. So it is very important that you follow David Senra on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you're listening to this so you don't miss future episodes. Nothing is changin…

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#402 Thomas Peterffy: The $80 Billion Founder Who Automates Everything 31:57

2M ago31:57

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I didn’t know who Thomas Peterffy was. I was shocked to learn that he is 81 years old, worth $80 billion dollars, and has built his $120 billion company, Interactive Brokers, into one of the most efficient companies in the world. I discovered Peterffy by reading this incredible profile about him. I couldn’t put it down. That’s what this episode is …

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My conversation with Daniel Ek: Founder of Spotify 2:09:59

2M ago2:09:59

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I started a new show so I can have long-form conversations with the greatest living founders. You can watch on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, X, or the web. The new show is on a separate feed so don't forget to follow David Senra so you don't miss future episodes. Nothing is changing with Founders. I will never stop making that podcast. Thanks f…

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#401 How Bill Gates Works 1:08:10

2M ago1:08:10

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This episode is about Bill Gates' obsessive drive and hardcore work ethic. Bill Gates had the rarest entrepreneurial talent—the ability to see the leverage point in a new industry, seize it with relentless intensity, and *will* Microsoft into one of the most successful companies in human history. To make this episode I read Bill's new autobiography…

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#400 The Stubborn Genius of James Dyson 1:13:03

2M ago1:13:03

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This episode covers the extreme perseverance and the stubborn genius of James Dyson. Dyson has a business philosophy which is very different from anything you might have encountered before. A philosophy which demands difference from what exists and retention of total control. For almost four decades, James Dyson has been building one of the most va…

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#399 How Elon Works 1:33:02

3M ago1:33:02

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This episode covers the insanely valuable company-building principles of Elon Musk—and nothing else. I spent well over 60 hours reading (and rereading) the biography of Elon Musk written by Walter Isaacson. I then spent several days editing down 40 pages of notes from the book. I deleted everything that was not about How Elon Works. This episode fo…

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#398 Steve Jobs In His Own Words (Make Something Wonderful) 2:01:22

4M ago2:01:22

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A curated collection of Steve’s speeches, interviews, and correspondence, Make Something Wonderful offers a window into how one of the world’s most creative entrepreneurs approached his life and work. In these pages, Steve shares his perspective on his childhood, on launching and being pushed out of Apple, on his time with Pixar and NeXT, and on hi…

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#397 Jiro Ono: Simplicity Is The Ultimate Advantage 41:02

4M ago41:02

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Jiro Ono is the greatest living sushi chef. He was kicked out his house when he was 9. He started working in a restaurant so he wouldn't have to sleep under a bridge. He never stopped. Over his 75 year career he rose to the very top of his profession. People travel from all over the world to eat at his restaurant. The meal costs $400 per person and…

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#396 The Obsession of Enzo Ferrari 57:21

4M ago57:21

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I've read hundreds of thousands of words about Enzo Ferrari. For this episode I distilled down his most important ideas into 1 hour. Ferrari was truly one of history's greatest obsessives. Episode sponsors: ⁠⁠⁠Ramp⁠⁠⁠ gives you everything you need to control spend, watch your costs, and optimize your financial operations —all on a single platform. …

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#395 How Geniuses and Speed Freaks Reengineered F1 into the World's Fastest-Growing Sport 1:04:57

5M ago1:04:57

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Those on the margins often come to control the center. That maxim ties together the three remarkable people profiled in this episode: Colin Chapman, known as “the mad scientist of F1”, did more to influence F1 design than any other person in history. Bernie Ecclestone, known as “Supremo”, Bernie transformed Formula One from a disorganized, rag-tag,…

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#394 An Orphan Who Built An Empire: Leonardo Del Vecchio and The Founding of Luxottica 1:07:46

5M ago1:07:46

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Your dad dies before you’re born. Your mom can’t afford to take care of you. You grow up without a family and in an institution. You learn a trade and start working full time at the age of 14. You work all day and go to school at night. You’re precise, meticulous, restless, and work circles around everyone. You’re promoted to run the factory at 18 …

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#393 The Marketing Genius of the Michelin Brothers 54:52

5M ago54:52

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Your family asks you to take over a failing factory in a remote part of France. This “family business” comes with a stack of unpaid bills, a small team of workers who haven’t been paid in months, and a banker refusing to extend any more credit. You cut every unprofitable product and go all in on making rubber tires. You have no experience and don’t…

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#392 Michele Ferrero and His $40 Billion Privately Owned Chocolate Empire 54:55

5M ago54:55

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You take over the family pastry shop and transform it into one of the most valuable privately held businesses in the world. Your father dies young. Your uncle does too. Everyone is relying on you and this keeps you up at night. You insist on differentiation and refuse to make me too products. You obsess over quality. You run tens of thousands of ex…

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How Did a USA High-School Volleyball Team led by an Australian End Up in China? 38:12

6M ago38:12

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In this Episode 199 of the Moving Beyond Being Good podcast, host Gary Ryan interviews Justin Fuller, an Australian entrepreneur living in Atlanta, who has built a successful timber manufacturing business in China. The conversation explores Justin's unique journey, the challenges of cross-cultural communication, and his recent endeavor of creating …

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#391 Jimmy Iovine 57:05

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You grow up in a rough neighborhood in Brooklyn. You drop out of college. Your dad is your best friend but you don’t want to work the docks like him. You’re determined to “do something special.” You get a job sweeping the floor at recording studio. You get fired—twice. You’ll do anything to work in the music business, including working on Easter Su…

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#390 Rare Steve Jobs Interview 40:46

6M ago40:46

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I've read this interview probably 10 times. It's that good. Steve Jobs was 29 when this interview was published, and with remarkable clarity of thought Steve explains the upcoming technological revolution, why the personal computer is the greatest tool humans have ever invented, how the computer compares to past inventions, why software needs to be…

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Ken Hershman, "Big Time Boxing" 1:11:58

6M ago1:11:58

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Ken Hershman, former Showtime Sports and then HBO Sports President involved in some of the biggest Boxing events over the past 25 years. Great stories from his 25 years at those networks and beyond from Mike Tyson to Don King and Mayweather vs Pacquiao. And his latest project and role as CEO of the Clash Basketball Pro League. Key Highlights Lawyer…

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#389 The Founder of Jimmy Choo: Tamara Mellon 55:42

6M ago55:42

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When Tamara Mellon’s father lent her the seed money to start a high-end shoe company, he cautioned her: “Don’t let the accountants run your business.” Little did he know that over the next fifteen years, the struggle between “financial” and “creative” would become one of the central themes as Mellon’s business. Mellon grew Jimmy Choo into a billion…

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