Business
Profiles of people who built something real, strategies I've tested, and honest takes on how business actually works. I study entrepreneurs the way some people study athletes. "The Billionaire Brand Builder You've Never Heard Of" is about Lynda Resnick. When you list serial entrepreneurs who've built multiple billion-dollar companies, names like Elon Musk and Brad Jacobs come up. Lynda Resnick should be on that list too. I explain why.
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How SaaS Companies Destroy Customer Relationships Over $3,250
I just paid $3,250 for a masterclass in how SaaS companies destroy long term customer relationships. For 10+ years I’ve recommended Gusto to founders. I’m…
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The Billionaire Brand Builder You've Never Heard Of: Lynda Resnick's
In the world of serial entrepreneurs who’ve built multiple billion-dollar companies, a few names immediately come to mind: Elon Musk with Tesla and…
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From Car Salesman to Billionaire: The Red McCombs Story
You’ve probably never heard his name, but he’s worth almost $2B. Red McCombs didn’t come from money. Didn’t have connections. Wasn’t born into some legacy…
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Group Therapy for CEOs: Why Founder Peer Groups Work
One of the quickest level ups for young entrepreneurs and founders is to join a peer group. Many are structured like group therapy where you meet once a…
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What Successful People Are Really Chasing
The most successful people I know did not chase money for luxury. They chased it for freedom. They did not want to buy more things. They wanted to buy…
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The Three Letters That Change Everything
There is something I remind myself of every time I do not want to show up. Most life-changing moments do not look like opportunities at first. They look…
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Why I Never Do First Meetings on the Phone
I have learned one simple yet powerful rule after conducting hundreds, perhaps thousands, of first meetings as a founder: I will only do first meetings on…
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Why Relationships Are Your Future Resume
In an AI-driven future, I firmly believe that your relationships will become your most valuable resume. Studying hard and getting a degree for a stable…
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The Entrepreneur's Paradox
Entrepreneurship is often romanticized, but there’s a paradox few discuss: the pursuit of your dream can threaten everything else in your life. Your time,…
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William Stanley Jr.: A Lasting Legacy
This guy changed how millions of people drink coffee, but you’ve probably never heard his name. His name was William Stanley Jr., and his story is a…
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The Simple Success Equation Most People Miss
Most people overcomplicate success. They chase multiple goals while avoiding the hard choices that actually matter. But success really comes down to one…
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The Networking Cheat Sheet I Wish I Had 10 Years Ago
Networking isn’t about collecting contacts. It’s about building social capital one small move at a time. This cheat sheet contains 50 bite-sized,…
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The $10 Billion Man You've Never Heard Of
There is a man worth over $10 billion, but you have probably never heard his name. His name is Harry Stine. He did not build an app, nor did he IPO a…
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7 Hard-Earned Career Lessons Every Founder Should Know
Over the years, some lessons are learned through observation, and others are learned the hard way. Here are seven hard-earned lessons that have shaped my…
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5 Public Speaking Tips That Cured My Stage Fright
I used to HATE public speaking. My heart would race. My hands would shake. I’d be smiling but inside I’d be thinking “I’m not good enough” “people don’t…
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The Most Impressive Career Jump I've Ever Witnessed
This might be the most impressive career jump in the 21st century. From “product” at Instacart to helping take ChatGPT from inception to 500M+ users, $13B…
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The Calibration Gap: Are You Solving the Right Problem?
Early in my career, I pitched a mentor to invest in my startup. He paused, looked at me, and said: “Noah, you’re a 9/10 entrepreneur solving a 2/10…
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Why Nearly Half of Gen Z Believes Saving Is "Pointless"
Almost half of Gen Z (49%) has decided saving for the future is “pointless,” according to a recent report. This will not end well. This sentiment is not…
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How to Spot a Unicorn Founder: Lessons From Deel's CEO
I met Shuo Wang, Co-Founder and CEO of Deel, at an event recently. In just 5 years, her company scaled from $0 to $1B+ in ARR. What I witnessed next…
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Why Great Performers Set Their Own Expectations
Excellence isn’t achieved by meeting other people’s standards—it’s created by setting your own. If I could identify the single most important piece of…
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How Renaissance Technologies Achieved the Impossible
When most people think of legendary hedge fund managers, they picture Wall Street veterans with decades of trading experience. But the most successful…
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Building Trust and Investing Through Economic Uncertainty
I’ve spent my career straddling the line between founder and investor. I’ve launched eight companies, taken three from idea to exit, and backed dozens of…
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The Entrepreneurial Journey of Proving Them Wrong
“At the rate Noah is going he’s going to wind up in prison.” Those were the words coming out of my 7th grade social studies teacher’s mouth at a parent…
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Facing Obstacles and Timing Your Investments Right
Early-stage investing looks glamorous on LinkedIn, but the day-to-day reality is a grind of false starts, hard pivots, and decade-long timelines. Wearing…
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Investor vs. Founder: Navigating Two Mindsets
Throughout my entrepreneurial journey, I’ve experienced both sides of the coin—being a founder and an investor. Each role demands distinctly different…
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Hindenburg Research:The Impact of Nate Anderson
The founder of Hindenburg Research just announced he’s stepping down. I’ll tell you why this is crazy, what I loved about his letter, and a little about…
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What Squid Game Teaches Entrepreneurs About Risk
In the entertainment industry, overnight successes often have years of struggle behind them. No story exemplifies this better than Squid Game, a series…
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Why Billionaires Are Buying Professional Sports Teams
A few weeks ago I attended an exclusive conference with some of the wealthiest families in the world. Owning professional sports teams was a big topic of…
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The Biggest Advantage In The Business World
“But I don’t have any real job experience” “I’m too young”Don’t make the same mistake everyone else does.Youth and inexperience is your single biggest…
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Learnings From Bryan Johnson at the YPO Under-40 Summit
Had another oppotrunity to learn from Bryan Johnson during our YPO under 40 Summit in LA this past week. A few takeways: Something he said that stuck with…
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The Importance of Vulnerability In Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs, by definition, have an inherent vulnerability in the sense that they venture down a road of uncertainty. The willingness to try new things,…
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