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1455: Building Software That Lasts (In a World of Quick Fixes) w/ Daniel Veenkamp

Are you tempted by the promise of AI building your business in minutes? In this episode, software engineer and Physie founder Daniel Veenkamp dispels the hype around "vibe coding" and makes a powerful case for building with p...

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1455: Building Software That Lasts (In a World of Quick Fixes) w/ Daniel Veenkamp
May 6, 2026

1455: Building Software That Lasts (In a World of Quick Fixes) w/ Daniel Veenkamp

Are you tempted by the promise of AI building your business in minutes? In this episode, software engineer and Physie founder Daniel Veenkamp dispels the hype around "vibe coding" and makes a powerful case for building with p...
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1454: How to Turn Your Diverse Career Experience into a Founder's Superpower w/ Connor McCormick
May 5, 2026

1454: How to Turn Your Diverse Career Experience into a Founder's Superpower w/ Connor McCormick

In this episode, Brian sits down with Connor McCormick, the founder and CEO of Percheron AI, a trailblazing company bringing “agentic AI” to the legal industry. Connor shares his journey from a machine learning engineer to an...
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1453: The Future of Startups: Small Teams, AI Agents, and Massive Impact w/ Dylan Hughes
May 4, 2026

1453: The Future of Startups: Small Teams, AI Agents, and Massive Impact w/ Dylan Hughes

In a world buzzing with AI hype, how do you build a truly valuable, scalable business? Dylan Hughes, a full-stack engineer turned founder, reveals the blueprint with his company, Aestim.ai. He joins the show to break down how...
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1452: This is 100% TRUE about the Egyptian pyramids! (I promise this has to do with business...)
May 3, 2026

1452: This is 100% TRUE about the Egyptian pyramids! (I promise this has to do with business...)

Ever feel like one piece of criticism, a slow week, or a disappointing result makes you question everything you’re building? In this short but powerful episode, Brian shares a perspective-shifting reminder inspired by somethi...
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1451: Stop Being a Generalist... Niching Down for Massive Growth w/ Ryan Dau
May 1, 2026

1451: Stop Being a Generalist... Niching Down for Massive Growth w/ Ryan Dau

Ever feel like your unconventional career path is a liability? In this episode, Ryan Dau proves it's your greatest asset. From the Air Force Academy and Amazon Studios to becoming the "operational optimizer" for financial adv...
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1450: The Anti-MVP: Why Thinking Bigger Builds Better Businesses w/ Jabari Pulliam
April 30, 2026

1450: The Anti-MVP: Why Thinking Bigger Builds Better Businesses w/ Jabari Pulliam

Tired of juggling a dozen different apps to manage your finances, schedules, and to-do lists? In this episode, we sit down with Jabari Pulliam, a software developer with over 20 years of experience in Silicon Valley, who turn...
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Recent Blog Posts

Mark Zuckerberg’s Vision for the Future: AI, AR Glasses, and the Reinvention of Human Connection
May 4, 2026

Mark Zuckerberg’s Vision for the Future: AI, AR Glasses, and the Rein…

In a recent long-form interview, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg laid out a vision that feels equal parts science fiction and inevitable reality: a world where augmented reality glasses replace smartphones, AI becomes deeply personal, and digital interacti…

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How Shep & Ian Murray Turned Vineyard Vines Into a $500M Lifestyle Brand—Starting With Just 800 Ties
May 3, 2026

How Shep & Ian Murray Turned Vineyard Vines Into a $500M Lifestyle Br…

In an interview on How I Built This with Guy Raz, Shep and Ian Murray shared the unlikely story behind Vineyard Vines—a company that started with 800 neckties and grew into a half-billion-dollar lifestyle brand.At the time, their idea made l…

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David Beckham’s 4-Year Comeback: How Pressure, Silence, and Discipline Shape Greatness
May 2, 2026

David Beckham’s 4-Year Comeback: How Pressure, Silence, and Disciplin…

In an interview with Adam Grant at the World Economic Forum in Davos, David Beckham didn’t just reflect on football—he unpacked something far more relevant to founders: what it feels like to fail publicly, carry doubt for years, and rebu…

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Fabulous podcast

"If ever I need a pep talk and a quick pick me up I can count on Brian. He’s so personable and his energy is so catchy. He shares a wealth of information. Love this!"

KDBabs | March 12, 2022

Amazing podcast!

"This podcast is awesome!! I am just about to start my business, and this podcast has been giving me the motivation, inspiration, confidence, and tools to move ahead. Brian is fun and engaging and pre…"

laurjf | Dec. 23, 2021

No nonsense and straight to the point!

"Whenever I need a burst of motivation or clear direction on how to grow my business, Brian always delivers. I can’t decide on which weekly episode is my favorite... the fact that episodes are varied …"

jennis2021 | Feb. 24, 2021
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