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The Founder Spirit
by Jennifer Wu
Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you! In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story. So tune in & be inspired by stories from their life journey!
Episodes
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Season 4 Wrap Up: The Founder Spirit Podcast
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Jennifer shares her key takeaways at the end of her fourth season - music as a healing modality, the importance of gratitude, what it means to be a "good ancestor," and why humanity needs to be at the center of technological development. She also opens up...
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His Holiness Romapada Swami: Gratitude, Love and Devotion to Krishna
Join us on The Founder Spirit podcast with His Holiness Romapada Swami, a revered spiritual leader in the International Society for Krishna Consciousness, who has dedicated his life to sharing bhakti yoga and divine wisdom, illuminating how patience, gratitude, and surrender can unlock your…
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Michael Clark: Unlocking Human Potential in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Join us on The Founder Spirit podcast with Michael Clark, a visionary strategist and author of Our Moment, who reveals the deep, philosophical questions we must ask about the future of human intelligence, purpose, and technology. His book follows the journey of a boy chasing a dream chasing a...
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From Concert Halls to Prison Cells: Playing for the Forgotten with Eric Genuis
Join us on The Founder Spirit podcast with Eric Genuis, a composer, virtuoso pianist and compassionate storyteller, who has dedicated the past three decades to playing for society’s most broken: death row prisoners, traumatized youth, the elderly, the homeless, and veterans battling PTSD. Uncover...
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Stanzin Gya: Living with Change in the High Himalayas
Join us on The Founder Spirit podcast with Stanzin Gya, whose films are a testament to the power of storytelling rooted in truth and authenticity—giving voice to the High Himalayan communities and their urgent ecological concerns. His journey from shepherd boy on the Tibetan plateau to global...
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Ajaita Shah: Advancing Opportunity and Dignity for Rural Women in India
Join us on The Founder Spirit podcast with Ajaita Shah as we unlock the transformative power of entrepreneurship and impact in rural India through the remarkable story of Frontier Markets. Discover how one woman’s journey from New York City as an eighth member of a jewelry dynasty to leading...
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From Sound to Spirit: Healing Through Music with Dana Leong
Join us on The Founder Spirit podcast with Dana Leong as we uncover how this two-time Grammy-winning musician blurs genres, experiments with AI, and crafts soundscapes that heal, inspire, and connect us all.From a child prodigy to a global innovator, Dana reveals the secrets behind creating music...
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Interbeing with Shoukei Matsumoto, The Monk Entrepreneur, On Becoming Good Ancestors
Join us on The Founder Spirit podcast as we delve into the life and insights of Shoukei Matsumoto, a Japanese Buddhist monk, author, and social entrepreneur from Japan. Discover how Shoukei bridges ancient spiritual wisdom with modern business practices, emphasizing intergenerational…
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Breaking Barriers with Diana Yousef: From Molecules to Impact - The Story of change:WATER Labs
In this episode with Diana Yousef, a serial entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience commercializing science-based technologies for global social and environmental impact, The Founder Spirit explores her journey from a childhood fascination with nature and science to founding change:WATER...
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A Journey to No-End, the Philosophy: Beyond Shareholder Maximization with Jay Cziraky
In this episode of The Founder Spirit podcast, Jay Cziraky, a serial entrepreneur and seasoned humanitarian operator, discusses how his journey, through extensive experience working in conflict zones and post-war reconstruction, has led him to found the No-End Philosophy. No-End Philosophy is a…
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SongHa Choi: A Solo Violinist's Path to Artistic Freedom
In this episode with SongHa Choi, one of the most compelling violinists of her generation, The Founder Spirit sits down to explore her remarkable journey from South Korea to the global stage. More than a critically acclaimed violinist, SongHa is an artist with a creative, personal voice. And...
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Shark Tales: Marine Conservation with Zuzu Askin
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Arzucan Askin (“Zuzu”), a National Geographic Explorer and interdisciplinary conservation scientist, shares her inspiring journey from growing up as an immigrant in Germany to becoming a passionate advocate for marine conservation. She discusses her work in...
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Krista Kim: Elevating Digital Consciousness Through Art
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Krista Kim, an ultra-contemporary artist known for her work exploring the concept of digital consciousness, shares her journey of exploring the intersection of art, technology, and meditation. Krista shares her pioneering approach to digital consciousness,...
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Season 3 Wrap Up: The Founder Spirit Podcast
After over two decades of working in entrepreneurship and finance, our host, Jennifer Wu, found herself in an utterly different line of work than she had previously imagined. In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Jennifer reflects on at the end of her third season as a podcaster and discusses…
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Lucy Thomas: Navigating Sustainable Investing on the Route to Net-Zero
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Lucy Thomas, Global Head of Sustainable Investing and Impact at UBS Asset Management, shares her journey from her formative years in Ireland to her influential role in investment stewardship.Lucy addresses the challenges and opportunities present in emerging...
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Cristian Samper: Bezos Earth Fund and Restoring Our Planet
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Cristian Samper shares his journey from nature-obsessed childhood in Colombia to leading one of the most ambitious global environmental initiatives - Bezos Earth Fund. He discusses conservation wins, the urgency of climate action, biodiversity restoration,...
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Cristina Mittermeier: Hope for a Beautiful Planet
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Cristina Mittermeier, Founder of The International League of Conservation Photographers and Sea Legacy, shares her inspiring journey from marine biologist in Mexico to becoming one of the world’s most influential conservation photographers. She reflects on...
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Jean Oelwang: Collaboration for Future Prosperity
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Jean Oelwang, the Founding CEO of Virgin Unite and Planetary Guardians, highlights the importance of life transitions, cultural insights gained from diverse experiences, and the impact of partnerships in creating social change. Jean shares her journey from...
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Mindahi Bastida: Ancestral Wisdom From the Earth Elders
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Mindahi Bastida, a spiritual leader and scholar, and Founder and Convenor of The Earth Elders, explores indigenous wisdom, the purpose of life, the significance of ceremony, and the importance of environmental stewardship. Drawing from his upbringing,...
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Sylvia Earle: Her Deepness, Mission Blue and the Vision for Ocean Conservation
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, the legendary oceanographer and explorer, Sylvia Earle, takes us on a journey through her remarkable life beneath the waves. A pioneer in marine exploration and the first female Chief Scientist of NOAA, she explains why ocean health is crucial to our shared...
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Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy: Storytelling as a Catalyst for Change
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Founder of SOC Films, shares her journey from growing up in Pakistan to winning the Academy Awards (twice!). She discusses the powerful narratives she has captured in her films, including two Oscar-winning documentaries, “Saving Face”...
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Barney Swan: Navigating the Attention Economy and Finding Common Ground on Sustainability
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Barney Swan, Founder of ClimateForce, an explorer and a gifted keynote speaker, shares stories of planting trees with Dr. Jane Goodall, working with both modern and Indigenous wisdom keepers, his approach to mental health and wellbeing in navigating the...
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Elisabeth Stern: Senior Women for Climate Protection Switzerland
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Elisabeth Stern, a cultural anthropologist, a peace and environmental activist, and a board member of Senior Women for Climate Protection Switzerland, recounts how the group prevailed through an eight-year legal battle to ultimately secure a landmark…
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Prakash Govindan: Global Water Scarcity, Egoless Leadership and the Bhagavad Gita
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Prakash Govindan, founder and COO of Gradiant, takes us through his journey of building a global leader in advanced water and wastewater treatment. Committed to giving nature its water back and ensuring it for generations to come, he explores the vital role…
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Trupti Jain: Gender, Climate Change and the Value of Water
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Trupti Jain, a social entrepreneur from India and co-founder of Naireeta Services, an organization at the forefront of climate resilience and sustainable agriculture, shares the value she placed on water at an early age growing up in harsh climate…
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Byron Leon: Unlocking the Power of the Subconscious Mind
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Byron Leon, an expert on the subconscious mind and hypnotism, recounts his personal journey of self-discovery from struggles with dyspraxia to the transformative power of hypnosis. He discusses the duality of self - "I" vs. "me" - and the role of the…
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Sari Tolvanen: Protecting Marine Biodiversity with Ocean Eye
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Sari Tolvanen, Founder and CEO of Ocean Eye, the world’s first ecosystem service payments solution targeted for the global marine tourism sector, shares her passion for marine biology.Growing up in Finland, she discusses her transition from academic research...
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Andres Ruzo: Love, Faith and Higher Purpose
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Andres Ruzo, a serial entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of LinkAmerica, shares his inspiring journey from Peru to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the U.S.A purpose-driven entrepreneur and changemaker, he discusses the challenges he faced, his…
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Professor Klaus Schwab: Leadership For The Intelligence Age
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Professor Klaus Schwab, Founder and Chairman of the World Economic Forum, recounts his visionary journey of building a unique platform for global dialogue and collaboration.From early life experiences to influential figures, the Professor highlights the...
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Jaideep Bansal: GHE Impact Ventures and Delivering Sustainable Development Across Remote Communities in India
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Jaideep Bansal, CEO of GHE Impact Ventures, shares his journey of bringing clean energy and sustainable development to over half a million people across the remotest communities in India.He discusses his formative experiences growing up and the importance of...
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Rhett Butler: Nature’s Advocate, Scaling Mongabay and Driving Global Impact Through Environmental Journalism
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Rhett Butler, founder of Mongabay, a leading nonprofit media organization dedicated to environmental journalism, shares his inspiring journey from a nature-loving child to establishing a global news platform that highlights vital conservation and…
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Krithi Karanth: From Conflict to Coexistence, the Human Dimension in Wildlife Conservation
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Dr. Krithi Karanth, CEO and Chief Conservation Scientist at the Centre for Wildlife Studies, shares the challenges of wildlife conservation in India and the importance of balancing human needs with conservation efforts. Reflecting on her upbringing and the...
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Tom Crowther: Biodiversity, the Interconnectedness of Nature and Empowering Local Stewards of Land
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Tom Crowther, a leading ecologist and founder of Crowther Lab and Restor, explores the vital role of biodiversity and the interconnectedness of the natural world. Reflecting on his early experiences, Tom underscores the importance of recognizing the…
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Season 2 Wrap Up: Evolution of The Founder Spirit Podcast
After over two decades of working in entrepreneurship and finance, our host, Jennifer Wu, found herself in an utterly different line of work than she had previously imagined. In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Jennifer reflects on at the end of her second season as a podcaster and discusses…
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Atossa Soltani: Amazonia Calling, the Gaia Hypothesis and an Urgent Message From the Rainforest
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, the trailblazing Atossa Soltani, Founder and Board President of Amazon Watch, shares her journey of becoming a leading voice in protecting the Amazon rainforest and defending the rights of its indigenous population. She discusses her formative experiences...
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David Obura: Coral Reef Conservation and Addressing Climate Challenges Through Equity and Trust
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, David Obura, a coral reef ecologist and Founding Director of CORDIO East Africa, shares the importance of preserving biodiversity, protecting coastlines and supporting local communities. He discusses the challenges of restoring coral reefs and the need to...
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Fabiola Gianotti: CERN, Big Bang and Unraveling Mysteries of the Universe
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Fabiola Gianotti, the first female Director General of CERN, shares her journey and the importance of fundamental research in addressing global challenges and advancing society.She discusses her decision to pursue science as a career, the discovery of the...
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Patrick Odier: Building Bridges and Advancing Sustainable Finance
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, Patrick Odier, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Geneva-based global private bank Lombard Odier Group, and Building Bridges, as well as the President of Swiss Sustainable Finance, highlights the role of financial services in transitioning to a...
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Benjamin von Wong: Catalyzing Hope and Imagination for a Solarpunk Future
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, the methodical Benjamin von Wong, a world-class multi-disciplinary artist and climate activist, shares his journey from a mining engineer to a renowned photographer. Upon discovering his passion for photography as a hobby, Benjamin quickly gained widespread...
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Karen Tse: International Bridges To Justice and Ending Torture as an Investigative Tool
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, the courageous Karen Tse, a human rights lawyer, an ordained minister, and Founder and CEO of the global non-profit, International Bridges to Justice, shares her journey from being a public defender to building legal systems around the world to end torture…
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Peter Nyeko: Mission of Joy and Hope Through Clean Energy
The following episode was recorded during the 2023 Villars Symposium held by the Villars Institute, where we recorded several short interviews over a period of three days. The Founder Spirit Podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a nonprofit foundation focused on accelerating...
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Tracey Chang: Confidence, Happiness and Beauty with Power
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, the genuine Tracey Chang, a former TV journalist turned entrepreneur and lifestyle blogger, shares her journey starting with her unexpected win as Miss New York, and insights on becoming a successful TV journalist, building a personal brand and the meaning…
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Subra Suresh: Global Learning Council and Impact of Artificial Intelligence
The following episode was recorded during the 2023 Villars Symposium held by the Villars Institute, where we recorded several short interviews over a period of three days. The Founder Spirit Podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a nonprofit foundation focused on accelerating...
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Jaeson Ma: Power of Forgiveness and Re-defining Success
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, we interview the unconventional Jaeson Ma, serial entrepreneur, hip-hop artist, and venture capitalist in the media, entertainment and technology industry. Growing up in the Bay Area, he reflects on his tumultuous adolescence and run-in’s with the law,...
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Sofia de Meyer and Sofi Khwaja: Disrupting Industries and Systems-Based Approach to Regenerative Economies
The following episode was recorded during the 2023 Villars Symposium held by the Villars Institute, where we recorded several short interviews over a period of three days. The Founder Spirit Podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a nonprofit foundation focused on accelerating...
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Desh Deshpande: On Entrepreneurship and Impact
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, we talk to Desh Deshpande, a serial entrepreneur and philanthropist. An Indian emigrant best known for founding Cascade Communications and Sycamore Networks and a pioneering figure in the early days of the Internet, Desh emphasizes the importance of building…
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Barney Swan: Growing Up Off-Grid, Polar Explorations and Restoring the World’s Oldest Rainforest
The following episode was recorded during the 2023 Villars Symposium held by the Villars Institute, where we recorded several short interviews over a period of three days. The Founder Spirit Podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a nonprofit foundation focused on accelerating...
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Zainab Salbi: A Journey of Hope and Resilience, From Conflict Zones To Climate Activism
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, we meet Zainab Salbi, an Iraqi-American women's rights activist making significant strides in humanitarian work and accelerating women-led initiatives for climate actions at Daughters for Earth. Growing up during the Iran-Iraq War, Zainab stresses the...
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Meagan Fallone: From Empowering Illiterate Women To Championing Climate Justice
The following episode was recorded during the 2023 Villars Symposium held by the Villars Institute, where we recorded several short interviews over a period of three days. The Founder Spirit Podcast is proud to be a partner of the Villars Institute, a nonprofit foundation focused on accelerating...
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Ahmad Joudeh: Dance or Die, From Stateless Refugee To International Ballet Star
In this episode of The Founder Spirit, we talk to Ahmad Joudeh, a dancer and choreographer who overcame immense obstacles. His life story is a true testament to the power of art and the human spirit.Born in Syria as a stateless refugee, he faced opposition from family and received death threats…
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Whether you are an entrepreneur, a mid-career professional or someone who's just starting out in life, The Founder Spirit podcast is for you! In this podcast series, we'll be interviewing exceptional individuals from all over the world with the founder spirit, ranging from social entrepreneurs, tech founders, to philanthropists, elite athletes, and more. Together, we'll uncover not only how they manage to succeed in face of multiple challenges, but also who they are as people and their human story. So tune in & be inspired by stories from their life journey!
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