Yura Riphyak is the founder of YouTeam and Heart. Yura is a Y Combinator alum and serial entrepreneur who has founded 4 companies since 2010.  In this episode of Founder Meditations, Weiting & Yura discussed the integration of mindful practices into their day-to-day operations and decision-making as founders, investigating how this shifts viewpoints on success, fulfillment, and how they approach challenges.  (00:00) Introduction(01:50) Yura's Entrepreneurial Journey(12:11) Competition and Collaboration(21:41) War of Ukraine(33:16) Exploration of AI and Its Potential(45:18) Meditation and Its Role in Life(50:33) The Human Condition and Happiness(52:03) Mindfulness and Meditation(54:58) Sam Harris' Waking Up App (59:55) Role of Culture and Religion in Mindfulness(01:04:11) Intersection of Mindfulness and Startups(01:08:30) Impact of Mindfulness on Decision-Making(01:29:17) Role of Mindfulness in Leadership and Hiring(01:33:26) Reflecting on Yura's Personal Growth from Mindfulness --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/foundermeditations/message