Jim Simons never took a single class on finance, wasn’t interested in business, and didn’t start trading full time until he was 40. The company he founded — Renaissance Technologies — has made over $100 billion in profits.
Starting out with the heretical belief that there was a hidden structure in financial markets, Jim decided to staff his “crazy hedge fun ... Show More
Feb 4
#411 Tortured Into Greatness: The Life of Andre Agassi
Andre Agassi's autobiography is a brutally honest story about a tennis legend who hated the game that made him famous. Agassi traces his journey from a harsh, obsessive childhood training regimen to superstardom, burnout, rebellion, and eventual redemption—revealing the psycholog ... Show More
1h 1m
Jan 25
#410 Excellent Advice for Living
On his 68th birthday, Kevin Kelly began to write down for his young adult children some things he had learned about life that he wished he had known earlier. Kelly’s timeless advice covers an astonishing range, from right living to setting ambitious goals, optimizing generosity, ... Show More
37m 40s
Jan 2025
Crypto's HIDDEN TRUTHS by Tycoon Armando Pantoja
Armando Pantoja is the visionary powerhouse behind transformative advancements in financial technology. An influencer known for his deep expertise in blockchain, cryptocurrency, and software engineering, Armando has dedicated his platform to reshaping the future of finance. As "T ... Show More
21m 42s
Nov 13
“Dumbest idea I’ve heard” to $100M ARR: Inside the rise of Gamma | Grant Lee (CEO)
Grant Lee is the co-founder of Gamma, the AI-powered presentation tool that’s one of the hottest and most interesting AI startups in the world right now. They’re valued at over $2 billion, and they hit $100 million ARR in just over two years, with a lean team of just around 30 pe ... Show More
1h 53m
Jan 2020
Matt Clifford – Investing Pre-Company - [Invest Like the Best, EP.154]
My guest today is Matt Clifford. He’s the co-founder of Entrepreneur First, the world’s leading talent investor. They invest “pre-company” by helping the best people in cities around the world find a co-founder, develop an idea, and start a company. So far, they’ve helped 1000 pe ... Show More
1h 17m
Jan 2025
Blake Hall - Combat, Service, and Innovation - [Invest Like the Best, EP.408]
My guest today is Blake Hall. Blake is the co-founder and CEO of ID.me, a secure digital identity network with over 100 million members. He was an officer in the United States Army and served our country for four years as a a rifle platoon leader, the battalion reconnaissance pla ... Show More
1h 34m
Jun 2023
#245: Unleashing Your Entrepreneurial Beast: Business Tycoon Daniel Priestley's Secrets Revealed!
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Welcome to another captivating episode of The Spencer Lodge Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of entrepreneurship, leadership, business growth, and fascinating personal stories. In this episode, I have the privilege of chatting with Dani ... Show More
1h 11m
Sep 2025
$46B of hard truths from Ben Horowitz: Why founders fail and why you need to run toward fear (a16z co-founder)
Ben Horowitz is the co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz, Silicon Valley’s largest and most influential venture capital firm, with over $46B in committed capital across multiple funds. He took Loudcloud public with just $2 million in revenue (dubbed “the IPO from hell”), sold it for ... Show More
1h 37m
Nov 11
Panera Founder Ron Shaich
Restauranteur Ron Shaich reveals how he built the fast casual industry, scale a business, and spot the trends before they happen.
Ron Shaich is an entrepreneur and investor. He was the founder and former CEO of Panera Bread and Au Bon Pain, generating 25% annualized returns a ... Show More
1h 43m