If you want to grow your business, your goal isn’t to beat the competition — it’s to escape the competition altogether. No one knows this better than PayPal founder Peter Thiel. His theory? “Competition is for losers.” Thiel is a former colleague, frequent co-investor and longtime intellectual sparring partner with host Reid Hoffman. Their combined thinking ... Show More
Sep 15
Let’s Kill Sh*t: Axios CEO on simplifying your work-life in the AI era
AI isn't simplifying your life… Yet. It's mass-producing more options, more decisions, and more noise. Axios CEO Jim VandeHei returns to Rapid Response to make the case that the antidote isn't a better productivity app, it's a ruthless, three-part system he calls Confront, Delete ... Show More
32m 51s
Sep 12
Rapid Response: On's 16-year overnight success: Zendaya, Federer, and outrunning competition
On built a $4 billion sports brand in 16 years with a garden hose, a Roger Federer dinner in Zurich, and a young designer who watched a Halloween YouTube video. Co-founder and co-CEO David Allemann joins Rapid Response to explain why the defining decade for On is still ahead, and ... Show More
27m 7s
Oct 2020
Competition is For Losers (And How To Be Irreplaceable)
<p>In his book <em>Zero To One, </em>the venture capitalist and entrepreneur Peter Thiel famously says: “Competition is for losers”.</p><p>Whether you are running a business, deciding what to do with your life, looking for a relationship – if you worry about what e ... Show More
18m 36s
Jan 2021
Peter Thiel: "It's Up to Us to Make the Future Better"
In this episode, Andrew and Navin speak with Silicon Valley icon, Peter Thiel. They dive deep into the impact of Covid-19, the US rivalry with China, and the effects of artificial intelligence on the global economy. Peter Thiel is the co-founder of PayPal, made the first outside ... Show More
28m 38s
Nov 2014
TIP 007 : Peter Thiel's book - Zero to One (Investing Podcast)
In this episode of The Investor's Podcast, the panel discusses the ideas of Peter Thiel. Peter is a famous Silicon Valley Billionaire who founded PayPal and Palantir. He also owned a 10% stake in Facebook. The Investors, along with Hari Ramachandra, discuss Peter's new book - Zer ... Show More
36m 51s
Mar 2025
Dominate Your Industry, Don't Compete in It!
Competing in a crowded marketplace is a losing game—true success comes from industry domination. In this powerful episode, Dan Lok reveals the mindset, strategies, and tactics needed to position yourself as the undisputed leader in your field. Learn how to differentiate your bran ... Show More
4m 20s
Oct 2014
How to Keep Your Startup Competitive
<p>#QOTD: Who is the biggest influence in your life right now?</p>
<p>As an entrepreneur, I default into assuming it's always going to be competitive. It doesn't matter if "nobody is in your space" because if you're any good, and you've figured something new out, EVERYBODY is go ... Show More
12m 26s
