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An entrepreneur, a startup advisor, a mentor, and a movie producer, Patrick is one of the most seasoned multiple-time founders, and he is best known for co-founding the leading entertainment website focused on movie reviews, Rotten Tomatoes. Dive in to learn about the founder journey of Patrick, from finishing college in 10 years, building the big collaboration with Disney, explaining the meaning of the name ‘Rotten Tomatoes’, and exploring his aspirations of creating a better future. -------------------------- >>TIME FRAME<< 0:13 - About Patrick 2:26 -  First company 3:48 - Juggling between school and company building 5:53 - The decision of going into the entertainment industry 9:54 - The origin of the name “Rotten Tomatoes” 10:54 - Relationship with flagship brands 17:23 - How to build a network 23:35 - Building Private Keep out 28:42 - What drives to keep building one company after the other 30:24 - Advice for 1st time founders 34:19 - A common mistake from founders 41:05 - One resource that keeps helping him 42:54 - About Gold House Collective 47:23 - Do the things from the heart 56:13 - Company culture 56:31 - Favorite book 57:06 - If he were not a founder, what would he be? 57:27 - One crazy thing he wants to do -------------------------- >> ABOUT PATRICK & MARIA << Connect with Patrick through https://www.linkedin.com/in/rottendoubt/ and get to know [http://plusplus.co/] Gold House Collective [https://www.linkedin.com/company/goldhouseco/]. Connect with Maria through https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasipka/ ------------------------- >> CONNECTED WITH 2TF << Second Time Founders (2TF) is founded on the belief that when founders create their second company, they choose to do things differently based on what they learned. We at 2TF are committed to creating a space for founders to share knowledge, perspectives and resources that create positive changes in their consciousness, community, and the world. To do this, 2TF has developed an annual peer-focused forum to provide founders with the thought frameworks necessary for their success. Request an invitation here: https://lnkd.in/eSQemnH Website: www.secondtimefounders.com [https://www.linkedin.com/company/2ndtimefounders] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2 [https://www.linkedin.com/company/2ndtimefounders]ndtimefounders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndtimefounders/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/2ndtimefounders?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndtimefounders ---------------------------- >> MUSIC << Quietly Confident Outlook - Stevens Grenga Efficiency - Manuel Ochoa Enjoy the Ride - Simon Pettersson Ambient Corporate Minimal - Wolf Samuels --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dear-first-time-founders/message

A firm believer in conscious leadership, Robert Bent is currently the CEO of Othership (previously Inward Breathwork), a company he has co-founded to solve the problem of loneliness. By creating the breathwork platform, Robert hopes to build a community that can onboard people into a happier and healthier life. Besides Inward Breathwork, Robert has also been a passionate mentor at Ethereum for the past four years, and has previously helped co-found companies INVI Energy in 2014 and Roamly in 2010. -------------------------- >>TIME FRAME<< 1:08 - About Robert 8:41 -  First company: Romly 16:23 - Being human and the notion of failure 18:17 - Current company 27:02 - The Dark Retreat 35:24 - Leadership is an antidote to external validation 38:12 - Advice for 1st time founder 39:29 - Favorite books & podcasts -------------------------- >> ABOUT ROBERT & MARIA << Connect with Robert through https://www.linkedin.com/in/robbiebent/. Connect with Maria through https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasipka/ ------------------------- >> MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE << Article: Robert’s article on The Dark Retreat Book: Stillness is The Key - Ryan Holiday Podcast: First Round Podcast from First Round Ventures ------------------------- >> CONNECTED WITH 2TF << Second Time Founders (2TF) is founded on the belief that when founders create their second company, they choose to do things differently based on what they learned. We at 2TF are committed to creating a space for founders to share knowledge, perspectives and resources that create positive changes in their consciousness, community, and the world. To do this, 2TF has developed an annual peer-focused forum to provide founders with the thought frameworks necessary for their success. Request an invitation here: https://lnkd.in/eSQemnH Website: www.secondtimefounders.com [https://www.linkedin.com/company/2ndtimefounders] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2 [https://www.linkedin.com/company/2ndtimefounders]ndtimefounders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndtimefounders/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/2ndtimefounders?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndtimefounders ---------------------------- >> MUSIC << Quietly Confident Outlook - Stevens Grenga Efficiency - Manuel Ochoa Enjoy the Ride - Simon Pettersson Ambient Corporate Minimal - Wolf Samuels --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dear-first-time-founders/message

Jochen Boeykens is a multiple-time entrepreneur and investor. He is currently the founder of Torus Capital, a fund bringing together entrepreneurs to invest in early-stage technology companies. Throughout his career, Jochen has been involved in numerous startup ventures. He is currently co-CEO at Skindr, a healthcare startup connecting people to dermatologists. Moreover, he has previously helped startups like KeyConcepts BVBA and TapCrowd achieve success, both of which were eventually acquired. -------------------------- >>TIME FRAME<< 0:46 - About Jochen 3:28 -  Decision to invest in 3 small startups 6:12 - Lessons from early ventures 8:07 - Current company 9:48 - Questions Jochen gives to founder as an investor 12:49 - Mistakes founders usually make 15:22 - Biggest personal challenge 16:31 - An epiphany and a change of mindset 17:37 - Meditation’s impact on his life 19:01 - Tools and resources for 1st time founder 20:29 - Key lessons from a founder turned an investor 22:02 - Favorite books & podcasts 22:53 - A take on meaning of life 23:31 - Someone he admired 24:20 - A surprising fact -------------------------- >> ABOUT JOCHEN & STACEY << Connect with Jochen through https://www.linkedin.com/in/jochenboeykens/ and get to know [http://plusplus.co/] Torus Capital [https://www.torus.vc/]. Connect with Stacey through https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-lawson-204a3/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-lawson-204a3/] ------------------------- >> MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE << Book: Man’s Search for Meaning [https://www.google.com/books/edition/From_Death_Camp_to_Existentialism_A_Man/LMWmCQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0] Inspiring person: Sivaya Subramuniyaswami [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sivaya_Subramuniyaswami] ------------------------- >> CONNECTED WITH 2TF << Second Time Founders (2TF) is founded on the belief that when founders create their second company, they choose to do things differently based on what they learned. We at 2TF are committed to creating a space for founders to share knowledge, perspectives and resources that create positive changes in their consciousness, community, and the world. To do this, 2TF has developed an annual peer-focused forum to provide founders with the thought frameworks necessary for their success. Request an invitation here: https://lnkd.in/eSQemnH Website: www.secondtimefounders.com [https://www.linkedin.com/company/2ndtimefounders] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2 [https://www.linkedin.com/company/2ndtimefounders]ndtimefounders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndtimefounders/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/2ndtimefounders?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndtimefounders ---------------------------- >> MUSIC << Quietly Confident Outlook - Stevens Grenga Efficiency - Manuel Ochoa Enjoy the Ride - Simon Pettersson --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dear-first-time-founders/message

As a Conscious Capitalist Barry currently operates as the CMO of 1Heart, a company he co-founded to foster a new generation of companies and leaders who create from their heart, aligned to their purpose, and collectively elevate the consciousness of the planet. Prior to 1Heart, Barry founded a marketing company ‘INBOX’ in 2001, which was acquired by Responsys, and later by Oracle. Barry has also been recognized by Techweek as one of the top 100 Most Influential Leaders in Technology. He also currently serves as interim CMO, advisor, board member, angel investor and philanthropist -------------------------- >>TIME FRAME<< 0:46 - About Barry 2:06 -  Being a conscious capitalist 7:06 - One thing you wish you had known 10:34 - Newest endeavor: 1Heart 15:04 - Learn to operate things with your heart 20:28 - The role of “Chief Heart Officer” 24:02 - Motivation to build a company after another 29:09 - Necessary mindset as a founder 32:00 - Tools that help him to become more conscious 34:37 - Advice for 1st time founder 36:36 - What have you learned about fear and failure? 39:36 - Favorite books & podcasts 42:41 - Practical advice from Barry -------------------------- >> ABOUT BARRY & STACEY << Connect with Barry through https://www.linkedin.com/in/bstamos/ and get to know [http://plusplus.co/]1Heart [https://www.1heart.com/]. Connect with Stacey through https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-lawson-204a3/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacey-lawson-204a3/] ------------------------- >> MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE << Book: Stealing Fire [https://www.amazon.com/Stealing-Fire-Maverick-Scientists-Revolutionizing/dp/0062429655] Podcast: Jay Shetty [https://jayshetty.me/] ------------------------- >> CONNECTED WITH 2TF << Second Time Founders (2TF) is founded on the belief that when founders create their second company, they choose to do things differently based on what they learned. We at 2TF are committed to creating a space for founders to share knowledge, perspectives and resources that create positive changes in their consciousness, community, and the world. To do this, 2TF has developed an annual peer-focused forum to provide founders with the thought frameworks necessary for their success. Request an invitation here: https://lnkd.in/eSQemnH Website: www.secondtimefounders.com [https://www.linkedin.com/company/2ndtimefounders] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2 [https://www.linkedin.com/company/2ndtimefounders]ndtimefounders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndtimefounders/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/2ndtimefounders?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndtimefounders ---------------------------- >> MUSIC << Quietly Confident Outlook - Stevens Grenga Efficiency - Manuel Ochoa Enjoy the Ride - Simon Pettersson Ambient Corporate Minimal - Wolf Samuels --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dear-first-time-founders/message

Diana is starting a new (stealth) company. Previously she was the founder and CTO of Escher Reality, a YC startup acquired by Niantic. At Niantic, she was the head of the AR platform and led all AR initiatives in engineering and product. In the past, she built and led data science teams to bring research projects into production for "OnCue", a cloud television platform spun off from Intel and acquired by Verizon Labs. -------------------------- >>TIME FRAME<< [0:50] About Diana [7:15] What is Augmented Reality (AR)? [9:17] Applications of AR [12:55] First company: Escher Reality [15:56] Acceptance to Y Combinator [18:54] Most proud ventures [21:11] Nurturing and developing communities [23:56] Diana’s unique qualities [25:49] About vulnerability [30:12] Moments of fear as a founder [31:10] Training tool and mindset for a founder [32:35] Everyday routine [33:33] Build company → Sell company → Build company [35:15] Traits and qualities of founders whom Diana invested in [36:54] Advice for first time founders [40:15] Favorite books and podcasts -------------------------- >> ABOUT DIANA & MARIA << Connect with Diana through https://www.linkedin.com/in/sdianahu/ Connect with Maria through https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasipka/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariasipka/] ------------------------- >> MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE << Book: Reboot: Leadership and the Art of Growing Up - Jerry Colonna Book: The Modernist Cuisine - Maxime Bilet and Nathan Myhrvold ------------------------- >> CONNECTED WITH 2TF << Second Time Founders (2TF) is founded on the belief that when founders create their second company, they choose to do things differently based on what they learned. We at 2TF are committed to creating a space for founders to share knowledge, perspectives and resources that create positive changes in their consciousness, community, and the world. To do this, 2TF has developed an annual peer-focused forum to provide founders with the thought frameworks necessary for their success. Request an invitation here: https://lnkd.in/eSQemnH Website: www.secondtimefounders.com [https://www.linkedin.com/company/2ndtimefounders] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2 [https://www.linkedin.com/company/2ndtimefounders]ndtimefounders Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/2ndtimefounders/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/2ndtimefounders?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/2ndtimefounders ---------------------------- >> MUSIC << Quietly Confident Outlook - Stevens Grenga Efficiency - Manuel Ochoa Enjoy the Ride - Simon Pettersson --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dear-first-time-founders/message