Episodes
Ash Maurya introduces "The Innovator's Gift" to help you find problems worth solving, and navigate the uncertainty of new product ideas.
Published 04/07/22
How to apply continuous discovery techniques to a nascent, early stage product that doesn't yet have product-market fit.
Published 03/01/22
David Kadavy will help you follow your curiosity, find your way to creative self-actualization, and learn to discern what you really want.
Published 01/11/22
Some short thoughts on how to review and close out a tough year, and set ourselves up for a powerful, generative new year.
Published 12/26/21
Flow is defined as an optimal state of consciousness, where you feel and perform at your best. This episode will help you get more of it in your day.
Published 12/09/21
Wow: two years of making things that matter! Andrew checks in with lessons learned in year two, impactful episodes and show updates.
Published 11/09/21
Bo Burlingham is an editor-at-large of Inc. magazine and the author of five books which have profoundly impacted values-led business creation. I don't know of anyone that has explored more deeply, through real-world examples, what it means to build a *meaningful* business.
Published 09/07/21
This episode flips the script and Andrew is the guest! This is a crosspost of Andrew's interview on the "How I Give" podcast exploring entrepreneurship and philanthropy.
Published 08/10/21
This episode explores four nuances of creative and fulfilling work. It share lessons from follow-on conversations to ep42 about ARM, a mental model for fulfilling work.
Published 07/27/21
Matt Kressy is the founding director of the Integrated Design & Management program at MIT. This conversation is a heartfelt exploration about art, design, and the inner drives that fuel our creative work.
Published 07/13/21
This episode reviews the key ideas from "The Infinite Game," a massively transformative book by Simon Sinek, and explores how to apply them to your work.
Published 06/29/21
Exploring the translation of the core ideas from "The Timeless Way of Building," a classic of architectural theory, to creative and personal leadership.
Published 06/15/21
Teresa Torres teaches an approach to product creation and creative work that will help you think more clearly, make better decisions, and raise the odds your bets will pay off. She's the author of the new book, Continuous Discovery Habits.
Published 06/01/21
Courtney Bigony is on a mission to align tech products with the latest science of human thriving. She's the creator of Positive Product Design and the Director of People Science at 15Five.
Published 05/18/21
The ARM model is a mental model to help you intentionally craft a more fulfilling job and career.
Published 05/04/21
Barry Brown helps leaders be more of who they are and be more effective in making their unique contribution to the world.
Published 04/20/21
Eric Steege is an energetic product leader intent on spreading great product cultures and practices. This conversation explores how to use product thinking to build your culture.
Published 04/06/21
Melissa Perri is on a mission to grow great product leaders. This conversation will help you to become more strategic and multiply your impact.
Published 03/23/21
Sarah Avenir is a full-hearted leader who models vulnerable strength in her experiments to create sustainable businesses that are good for people.
Published 03/09/21
C Todd Lombardo brings a blend of humanity, rigor, and innate curiosity to the questions that shape what we do. Learn to ask better questions and unlock clarity in your work.
Published 02/23/21
Michael O'Bryan is on a quest to make truly humane systems by transforming how organizations understand and support human development, interaction, and performance. An expert in the fields of community development, organizational culture, and human wellbeing, he's spent more than a decade working directly with resilient yet underserved populations, including veterans, adults in recovery, returning citizens, and families experiencing homelessness.
Published 02/09/21
Dianne Frommelt is the VP of Product for 15Five, a company I am a longtime fan of. They're on a mission to create high performing, highly engaged teams, and to create a product that helps everyone who uses it to be and become their best selves.
Published 01/26/21
Will Toms is the cofounder of REC Philly, an incubator, community, and resource center aimed at helping independent creatives make a sustainable living. In short, he's out to challenge the narrative of the starving artist and create an international community of creatives who control their own destinies.
Published 01/12/21
To wrap up 2020, we explore some of the most impactful ideas and resources from podcast conversations this year.
Published 12/29/20
Alex Hillman is a pioneer who has made it his mission to help independent creatives build sustainable careers. He's the author of the recent bite-sized hit, "The Tiny MBA." He cofounded Indy Hall, Philadelphia's first coworking space, and helped kickstart the coworking boom. He also built Stacking the Bricks / 30x500 with Amy Hoy, where they teach creative professionals how to bootstrap their own businesses.
Published 12/15/20