The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish

  • #227 Outliers: Rose Blumkin — Women of Berkshire Hathaway

    Rose Blumkin didn’t just build a business. She revolutionized retail. After fleeing Russia with $66 in her purse, she opened a basement furniture store in Omaha at 43 years old—with no English, no education, and…

  • #226 Garry Tan: Billion-Dollar Misfits — Inside Y Combinator’s Startup Formula

    Most accelerators fund ideas. Y Combinator funds founders—and transforms them. With a 1% acceptance rate and alumni behind 60% of the past decade’s unicorns, YC knows what separates the founders who break through from those…

  • #225 Outliers: Henry Singleton – Distant Force

    If Warren Buffett is the king of capital allocation—Henry Singleton is the ghost. Singleton built one of the most successful conglomerates in American history, transforming business while remaining virtually unknown. While Wall Street chased fads,…

  • #224 Bret Taylor – A Vision for AI’s Next Frontier

    What happens when one of the most legendary minds in tech delves deep into the real workings of modern AI? A 2-hour long masterclass that you don’t want to miss.   Bret Taylor unpacks why…

  • #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;…

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