The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

  • #223 Pierre Poilievre: What I Want to Build (and Break) To Fix Canada

    Pierre Poilievre, leader of Canada’s Conservative Party, reveals a roadmap for restoring opportunity and unity across the country. From unleashing innovation by cutting red tape, to reigniting upward mobility and building a powerhouse economy, Poilievre’s…


  • #222 Outliers: Cornelius Vanderbilt — The First Tycoon

    Cornelius Vanderbilt was a force in 19th century America, playing a pivotal role in transitioning the U.S. economy from rural mercantilism to industrial corporate capitalism. Vanderbilt didn’t just compete—he dominated; and didn’t just dominate one…


  • #221 Bruce Flatt on Value, Discipline, and Durability

    Brookfield CEO Bruce Flatt reveals the investment philosophy behind building one of the world’s largest alternative asset managers with over a trillion dollars under management.  At the core of Brookfield’s strategy is a disciplined focus…


  • #220 Outliers: James Dyson — Against the Odds

    How do you turn 5,127 failures into a multi-billion-dollar empire? James Dyson turned dust into possibility, failure into discovery, and frustration into revolution.     Dyson didn’t just build a better vacuum; he redefined a…


  • #219 Logan Ury: The Dating Myths You Need to Stop Believing

    Most people date the wrong way. They chase the spark, mistake attraction for compatibility, and expect their partners to read their minds. Then they wonder why relationships don’t last. Logan Ury thinks about dating differently.…


  • #218 Outliers: Estée Lauder — A Success Story

    Most people hear “Estée Lauder” and think of cosmetics—lipstick, perfume, face cream. But the real story isn’t just about makeup—it’s about a woman being an unstoppable force. Estée Lauder didn’t just build a beauty brand;…


  • #217 Josh Wolfe: Human Advantage in the World of AI

    While Silicon Valley chases unicorns, Josh Wolfe hunts for something far more elusive: scientific breakthroughs that could change civilization. As co-founder and managing partner of Lux Capital, he’s looking for the kind of science that…


  • #216 Outliers: Andrew Mellon – America’s Secret Banker

    He was the strangest titan America ever produced: a whisper-quiet banker who turned systematic thinking into a superpower, building an industrial empire while barely raising his voice above a murmur. Andrew Mellon’s story isn’t just…


  • #215 David Heacock: Managing and Marketing a $250M Business

    Imagine leaving a six‐figure Wall Street salary behind to chase a single, daring idea. In this episode, David Heacock shows you how he turned a basic product into a $250M empire. At 29, he left…


  • #214 Outliers: Timothy Eaton and The Original ‘Everything Store’

    So far with The Knowledge Project Podcast, we’ve focused on interviews. But I’ve learned as much from reading biographies as from interviewing amazing people. That’s why we’re starting ‘Lessons from Outliers.’ Every other week, we’ll…