Josh Waitzkin is an American chess prodigy, international martial arts champion, and author. He was the basis for the book and film “Searching for Bobby Fischer”, which portrayed his childhood rise to the top of the competitive chess world. Waitzkin has since become a successful author, public speaker, and entrepreneur.
Waitzkin was born in New York City and began playing chess at the age of six. He quickly rose to prominence, becoming the youngest U.S. Chess Federation master in history at the age of nine. He went on to become the National Chess Champion three years in a row, and at the age of twelve he achieved the rank of International Master.
In addition to his success in the competitive chess world, Waitzkin also trained and competed in martial arts. After becoming the National Tai Chi Push Hands Champion and the National Tai Chi Chuan Champion, he went on to win the World Championship of Tai Chi Push Hands in 1997.
Waitzkin retired from competitive chess at the age of sixteen to pursue other interests. He attended Columbia University, where he majored in English and studied philosophy and psychology. After college, Waitzkin immersed himself in the world of poker. He became a professional poker player and won the 2006 World Series of Poker.&nbsp;
In addition to his professional successes, Waitzkin is an accomplished author. He wrote the book “The Art of Learning”, which explores his journey to mastery in both chess and martial arts. He also wrote “The Art of Learning: A Journey in the Pursuit of Excellence” and “The Art of Learning Journal”. Waitzkin has been featured in numerous publications, including The New Yorker, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times.&nbsp;
Today, Waitzkin is a sought-after public speaker and consultant, as well as a business coach. He has spoken at a variety of conferences and events, including TEDx and the World Economic Forum. In addition to his public speaking engagements, Waitzkin is the co-founder of the Waitzkin Institute, which provides consulting and coaching services to individuals and organizations. He also serves as the chairman of the board of directors for the International Chess Federation.&nbsp;
Josh Waitzkin is an inspirational figure who has achieved success in multiple fields. His dedication to excellence, combined with his ability to adapt to new challenges, has enabled him to achieve a level of success rarely seen in any single field.

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Dr. David Rock coined the term neuro leadership and is the Co-founder and CEO of the NeuroLeadership Institute (NLI). The Institute is a 23-year-old cognitive science consultancy that has advised over 50% of the Fortune 100. With operations in 24 countries, the institute brings neuroscientists and leadership experts together to make organizations better for humans through science.
Dr. Rock has authored four successful books, including Your Brain at Work, a business best-seller, and has written for and been quoted in hundreds of articles about leadership, organizational effectiveness, and the brain, which can be found in Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Business Insider, CNBC, Forbes, Fortune, Inc., USA Today, BBC, The Boston Globe and more.
Dr. Rock is originally Australian, though based in the US since 2010. He holds a professional doctorate in the Neuroscience of Leadership from Middlesex University in the UK.

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Malcolm Gladwell has been a staff writer at The New Yorker since 1996. He is the author of The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, and What the Dog Saw. Prior to joining The New Yorker, he was a reporter at the Washington Post. Gladwell was born in England and grew up in rural Ontario. He now lives in New York.

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K. Anders Ericsson was a Swedish psychologist and Conradi Eminent Scholar and Professor of Psychology at Florida State University who was internationally recognized as a researcher in the psychological nature of expertise and human performance. Ericsson studied expert performance in domains such as medicine, music, chess, and sports, focusing exclusively on extended deliberate practice as a means of how expert performers acquire superior performance.&nbsp;
Critically, Ericsson's program of research served as a direct complement to other research that addresses cognitive ability, personality, interests, and other factors that help researchers understand and predict deliberate practice and expert performance. Ericsson received a Ph.D. in 1976 from Stockholm University. With Bill Chase, he developed the Theory of Skilled Memory based on detailed analyses of acquired exceptional memory performance (Chase, W. G., &amp; Ericsson, K. A. (1982).&nbsp;
Ericsson's research with Herbert A. Simon on verbal reports of thinking is summarized in the book Protocol Analysis: Verbal Reports as Data, which was revised in 1993. In G. H. Bower (Ed.), The psychology of learning and motivation, (Vol. 16). New York: Academic Press). One of his most striking experimental results was training a student to have a digit span of more than 100 digits. With Walter Kintsch, he extended this theory into long-term memory to account for the superior working memory of expert performers and memory experts. (Ericsson &amp; Kintsch 1995)
In the domain of deliberate practice, Ericsson published an edited book with Jacqui Smith, Toward a General Theory of Expertise, in 1991 and edited a book, The Road to Excellence: The Acquisition of Expert Performance in the Arts and Sciences, Sports and Games that appeared in 1996, as well as a collection edited with Janet Starkes Expert Performance in Sports: Recent Advances in Research on Sport Expertise in 2003.&nbsp;
In 2016 he and Robert Pool published the book Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise. Ericsson was the co-editor of The Cambridge Handbook of Expertise and Expert Performance, a volume released in 2006. He was also a Fellow of the American Psychological Association.

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Adam Grant is an American psychologist and author widely known for his work on the science of giving, creativity, and organizational psychology. He is the top-rated professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a former professor at the University of Michigan. His first book, Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success, was a New York Times bestseller.
Grant is a leading authority on the science of giving, creativity, and organizational psychology. He has written or co-written six books, including Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World and Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy. He has also written for The New York Times, The Atlantic Monthly, Harvard Business Review, and other publications.
Grant's research focuses on how giving, taking, and exchanging advice affects an individual’s success. He has studied how to maximize the benefits of giving, how to encourage more successful collaborations, and how to foster an environment of innovation and creativity. He has also explored how to assess and develop leadership potential within organizations and how to build workplace cultures where employees are empowered to do their best work.
Grant has received numerous awards and honors, including being named one of the world's 40 most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50 in 2015, one of the world's 50 most influential management thinkers by Thinkers50 in 2018, and one of the world's most influential management gurus by The Observer in 2018. He is a recipient of the Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Mentoring and was named the Most Influential Thinker of the Decade by Poets &amp; Quants in 2020.
In addition to his academic and writing career, Grant is a frequent speaker for organizations, universities, and conferences around the world. He has presented to audiences of thousands at TEDx events, and he has been featured on television and radio programs such as The Oprah Winfrey Show, 60 Minutes, and NPR’s Fresh Air. He has also served as a visiting professor at Stanford, Cornell, and INSEAD, and he is currently a visiting professor at the London School of Economics.

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Antonio García Martínez is an entrepreneur, investor, writer, and tech industry veteran. He has had a long and varied career, beginning in the early days of the dot-com boom and continuing today. Early in his career, Antonio worked in a variety of roles at companies such as Apple, Microsoft, and Goldman Sachs.
At Apple, Antonio held a variety of positions, including working on the retail side of the business, developing software, and helping to launch the Apple Store. At Microsoft, Antonio was involved in the development of a number of products, including Windows 95 and Windows 98. After leaving Microsoft, Antonio founded Adify, a venture-backed ad network that WPP eventually acquired.
More recently, Antonio has become an investor, author, and thought leader in the technology and venture capital industries. He has invested in a variety of startups, including Twitter, Uber, and Stripe. He is also the author of the book Chaos Monkeys: Obscene Fortune and Random Failure in Silicon Valley, which chronicles his experiences in the tech industry.
In addition to his work as an investor and author, Antonio is a sought-after speaker and thought leader. He has appeared on the TED stage, as well as at conferences including SXSW, DLD, and TechCrunch Disrupt. Antonio is often called upon to provide his expertise and insight into the tech industry, as well as his views on the current state of venture capital and startups.
Overall, Antonio García Martínez is an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, author, and thought leader. His wealth of experience and knowledge from working in and around the tech industry, combined with his excellent communication skills, make him a highly sought-after individual in the industry.

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Brian Tracy is a motivational speaker and self-help author. He has written over 70 books on various topics such as leadership, sales, and time management and has also produced several audio and video training programs. Tracy has been a keynote speaker at multiple conferences and seminars and consulted for many companies and organizations. He is well known for his teachings on the power of goal setting and positive thinking.
Brian Tracy's career has been primarily focused on personal and professional development, business training, and consulting. He began his career as a salesperson and eventually became a successful entrepreneur, starting and growing several companies in sales, marketing, and management consulting. He has also been a consultant and advisor for many other businesses and organizations.
In addition to his entrepreneur and consultant work, Tracy is a highly sought-after motivational speaker and self-help author. He has written over 70 books on a wide range of topics, including leadership, sales, time management, and personal success, and has also produced several audio and video training programs. In addition, he has been a keynote speaker at numerous conferences and seminars and has been featured in various media outlets, including television and radio programs.
Throughout his career, Tracy has been committed to helping others succeed personally and professionally. He is well-known for his teachings on the power of goal setting, self-discipline, and positive thinking. He has helped many individuals and organizations to achieve their goals and improve their performance.

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Annie Duke has leveraged her expertise in the science of smart decision-making to excel at pursuits as varied as championship poker to public speaking. On February 6, 2018, Annie’s first book for general audiences, “Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts” will be released by Portfolio, an imprint of Penguin Random House. In this book, Annie reveals to readers the lessons she regularly shares with her corporate audiences, which have been cultivated by combining her academic studies in cognitive psychology with real-life decision-making experiences at the poker table.
For two decades, Annie was one of the top poker players in the world. In 2004, she bested a field of 234 players to win her first World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet. The same year, she triumphed in the $2 million winner-take-all, invitation-only WSOP Tournament of Champions. In 2010, she won the prestigious NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship. Prior to becoming a professional poker player, Annie was awarded a National Science Foundation Fellowship to study Cognitive Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.&nbsp;
Annie now spends her time writing, coaching, and speaking on a range of topics such as decision fitness, emotional control, productive decision groups, and embracing uncertainty. She is a regularly sought-after public speaker, addressing thousands in keynote remarks at conferences for organizations ranging from the Investment Management Consultants Association to the Big Ten Conference. She has been brought in to speak to the executive teams or sales forces of organizations like Marriott and Gaylord Resorts, among others. She is a sought-after speaker in the financial sector with clients such as Susquehanna International Group and CitiBank. Annie regularly shares her observations on decision-making and critical thinking skills on her blog, Annie’s Analysis. She has shared her poker knowledge through a series of best-selling poker instruction and theory books, including Decide to Play Great Poker and The Middle Zone: Mastering the Most Difficult Hands in Hold’em Poker (both co-authored with John Vorhaus).&nbsp;
Annie is a master storyteller, having performed three times for The Moth, an organization that preserves the art of spoken word storytelling. One of her stories was selected by The Moth as one of their top 50 stories and featured in the organization’s first-ever book. Her passion for making a difference has helped raise millions for charitable causes. In 2006, she founded Ante Up for Africa along with actor Don Cheadle and Norman Epstein, which has raised more than $4 million for Africans in need. She has also served on the board of The Decision Education Foundation. In 2009, she appeared on The Celebrity Apprentice and raised $730,000 for Refugees International, a charity that advocates for refugees around the world. In October 2013, Annie became a national board member for After School All-Stars. In 2014, Annie co-founded How I Decide, a nonprofit with the goal of helping young people develop the essential life skills of critical thinking and decision-making. In 2015, she became a member of the NationSwell Council. In 2016, she began serving on the board of directors of The Franklin Institute, one of America’s oldest and greatest science museums.&nbsp;

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Jocko Willink is an American retired Navy Seal officer, author, podcaster, and public speaker. He is best known for his involvement in the Battle of Ramadi, his success in the Navy SEALs, and his leadership philosophy, which is based on discipline, hard work, and respect for others.
Willink was born in Easton, Pennsylvania, on September 8, 1971. He joined the Navy in 1990 and, after graduating from Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUD/S) training, was assigned to SEAL Team 3. During his service in the Navy, Willink completed multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan and was eventually assigned to Task Unit Bruiser, the most decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War. During the Battle of Ramadi, Willink and his team helped to clear the city of insurgent forces, and their exemplary performance earned them the Navy Cross.
Willink retired from the Navy in 2010 and soon after began to share his leadership philosophy. He has authored several books, including Extreme Ownership, Leadership Strategy and Tactics, and Way of the Warrior Kid, as well as co-hosting the popular podcast Jocko Podcast.
Willink is also a respected public speaker, giving talks all over the world on topics such as leadership, discipline, and team building. He is a sought-after keynote speaker for both corporate and military events.
Willink is an advocate for physical and mental fitness, often speaking about the importance of proper nutrition and exercise. He also encourages people to push themselves and strive to become the best versions of themselves.
Willink is a highly respected figure in the military and business worlds, and his words have been an inspiration to many. His leadership philosophy is one that emphasizes discipline, hard work, and respect for others, and these values are ones that have served him well throughout his career.

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Tim Ferriss is an American author, entrepreneur, and public speaker. He is best known for his bestselling book, The 4-Hour Workweek, and for his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show. Ferriss has been featured in the Time 100 Most Influential People list and has been recognized as one of Fast Company's "Most Innovative Business People."
Ferriss was born in East Hampton, New York, in 1977. He attended St. Paul's School in Concord, New Hampshire, and graduated from Princeton University with a degree in East Asian Studies in 2000. After college, he worked in sales and marketing for a data storage company before starting his own business, BrainQUICKEN, which he eventually sold.
In 2007, Ferriss wrote The 4-Hour Workweek, which became an international bestseller. The book proposed a new way of working that focused on efficiency and productivity and encouraged readers to pursue their dreams and passions. The book was credited with launching the "lifestyle design" movement and has been translated into 35 languages.
In 2010, Ferriss launched his podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show, which is now one of the most popular podcasts in the world. He interviews high-profile guests from various fields, including business, sports, and entertainment. Ferriss has also written several other books, including The 4-Hour Body, The 4-Hour Chef, Tools of Titans, and Tribe of Mentors.
Ferriss has been an active investor, advisor, and board member for a number of companies, including Uber, Evernote, Shopify, and Duolingo. He is a founding member of the Silicon Valley investment firm K9 Ventures and is also a venture partner at the venture capital firm Collaborative Fund.
Ferriss is active in the philanthropic community and has been involved with a number of charities, including DonorsChoose.org, The International Rescue Committee, and the Michael J. Fox Foundation. He is also a member of the Clinton Global Initiative.

An expert in the fields of charisma and leadership, Olivia Fox Cabane has lectured at Stanford, Yale, Harvard, MIT, and the United Nations. As a frequent keynote speaker and executive coach to the leadership of Fortune 500 companies, she helps people increase their ability to influence, persuade, and inspire others. From a base of thorough behavioral science, Olivia extracts the most practical tools for business, giving her clients techniques she originally developed for Harvard and MIT.&nbsp;
Her course at Berkeley's Business School was so popular that university staff had to guard the entrance to ensure that only admitted students gained entrance. In addition to being a regular columnist for Forbes, Olivia is often featured in media such as The New York Times, Bloomberg, or BusinessWeek; and was recently profiled in The Wall Street Journal.&nbsp;
Olivia is the author of "The Charisma Myth," published by Penguin's business book imprint, Portfolio. The book will be released on February 16th, 2012. Olivia has both French and American nationalities and is fluent in 4 languages; she is the youngest person ever to have been appointed Foreign Trade Advisor to the French Government.

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There is more than one author by this name on Goodreads. Best-selling author and public speaker Robert Greene were born in Los Angeles. He attended U.C. California at Berkeley and the University of Wisconsin at Madison, where he received a degree in classical studies. He has worked in New York as an editor and writer at several magazines, including Esquire, and in Hollywood as a story developer and writer.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Robert has lived in London, Paris, and Barcelona; he speaks several languages and has worked as a translator. In 1995 he was involved in the planning and creation of the art school Fabrica outside Venice, Italy. There he met Joost Elffers, the New York book packager, and discussed with him his idea for a book on power and manipulation, the ultimate modern version of Machiavelli's The Prince. Robert and Joost became partners, and in 1998, The 48 Laws of Power was born. The book has been a national and international bestseller and has been translated into 17 languages.&nbsp;
In 2001, Robert released his second book, The Art of Seduction, which is more than a sequel to The 48 Laws; it is both a handbook on how to wield the ultimate form of power and a detailed look at the greatest seducers in history. The third in this highly anticipated series of books, The 33 Strategies of War, hit bookstores in January 2006 and offers a strategic look behind the movements of War in application to everyday life.&nbsp;
In addition to having a strong following within the business world and a deep following in Washington, DC, these books are also being hailed by everyone from war historians to some of the heaviest hitters in the rap world (including Jay-Z and 50 Cent). The popularity of these books, along with their vast and fiercely loyal audience, proves these are profound, timeless lessons from historical leaders that still ring true in today's culture. Robert currently lives in Los Angeles.

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Arianna Huffington is a Greek-American author, syndicated columnist, and businesswoman. She was born Arianna Stassinopoulos on July 15, 1950, in Athens, Greece. She moved to the United Kingdom with her family when she was 16 and later studied economics at Girton College, Cambridge.
After graduating, Huffington began her career as a writer and commentator and was a prominent conservative commentator in the UK during the 1970s and 1980s. She later moved to the United States, where she continued her career as a political commentator and became a naturalized citizen in 1990.
In 2005, Huffington co-founded The Huffington Post, a news and opinion website, with Kenneth Lerer and Jonah Peretti. AOL acquired the site in 2011 for $315 million. She served as the site's editor-in-chief from 2005 to 2016.
Huffington is also a prolific author and has written several books, including "The Sleep Revolution," "Thrive," and "The Fourth Instinct: The Call of the Soul." She is also a public speaker and has delivered speeches on various topics, including well-being, media, and politics.
In 2016, Huffington resigned as editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post to focus on her health and wellness startup, Thrive Global, which focuses on reducing workplace stress and burnout. She is still the CEO of Thrive Global.
AOL acquired the Huffington Post in 2011 for $315 million. In 2016, she stepped down as editor-in-chief of The Huffington Post to focus on her new startup, Thrive Global, which aims to end the "epidemic of stress and burnout" by offering corporate wellness programs and products. Huffington is also an author, having written 14 books, including the best-seller "Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder."

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William Ury is an American author, academic, anthropologist, and negotiation expert. He co-founded the Harvard Program on Negotiation. Additionally, he helped found the International Negotiation Network with former President Jimmy Carter. Ury is the co-author of Getting to Yes with Roger Fisher, which set out the method of principled negotiation and established the idea of the best alternative to a negotiated agreement within negotiation theory.
Ury was educated at Le Rosey and Phillips Andover, where he graduated in 1970. In college, Ury studied anthropology, linguistics, and classics. Ury received his B.A. from Yale and his Ph.D. in social anthropology from Harvard. In 1979 he co-founded the Harvard Negotiation Project, of which he is currently a Distinguished Fellow.
In 1981, he helped found the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School. Ury has worked as a negotiation adviser and mediator in conflicts in the Middle East, the Balkans, the former Soviet Union, Indonesia, Yugoslavia, Chechnya, and Venezuela, among other countries.
Ury founded and served as the director of the Harvard Nuclear Negotiation Project. In 1982, the United States Arms Control and Disarmament Agency requested that the Harvard Negotiation Project compile a report applying its understanding of human communication to the issue of superpower restraint to reduce the risk of a war started by accident, terrorism, mistake, runaway escalation, or misperception.
Together with Richard Smoke, Ury interviewed U.S. and Soviet specialists and government officials and published the report for the government in 1984. The information was the basis for Ury's book Beyond the Hotline. During this time, he also acted as a consultant to the Crisis Management Center at the White House, working to create Nuclear Risk Reduction Centers in Washington and Moscow, which were the subject of the first arms control agreement signed by President Ronald Reagan and General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev.
Together with former President Jimmy Carter, Ury co-founded the International Negotiation Network, which worked to end civil wars worldwide. A coalition including Carter and Desmond Tutu led the International Negotiation Network. Other notable people involved with the Network include Javier Pérez de Cuéllar, Sonny Ramphal, and Sir Brian Urquhart. In addition, Ury teaches negotiation to international corporate executives and labor leaders to reach mutually profitable agreements with customers, suppliers, unions, and joint-venture partners.
In 2001, Ury co-founded the e-Parliament with Nicholas Dunlop. The website serves as a global forum for international elected officials to work on issues of common interest. For example, the e-Parliament has given birth to the Climate Parliament, which links thousands of elected officials from 50 countries to work together informally on renewable energy and climate issues.
In 2007, Ury founded the Abraham Path Initiative, a long-distance walking trail across the Middle East that connects the sites visited by Abraham as recorded in ancient religious texts and traditions. The Abraham Path Initiative was incubated at the Harvard Negotiation Project and is endorsed by the United Nations World Tourism Organization, the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, and other international partners.
Ury is the recipient of the Whitney North Seymour Award from the American Arbitration Association. He also received the Distinguished Service Medal from the Russian Parliament for resolving ethnic conflicts. In addition, he received the 2012 Peacemakers Award from Mediators Beyond Borders. Finally, on March 11, 2022, Ury received the International Advocate for Peace Award from the Cardozo Journal of Conflict Resolution—the country's preeminent legal journal of arbitration, negotiation, mediation, settlement, and restorative justice—as part of its Melnick Annual Symposium.

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Nassim Nicholas Taleb is a Lebanese-American essayist, scholar, statistician, and former trader and risk analyst whose work focuses on problems of randomness, probability, and uncertainty. He is the author of several books, including "The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable," which was published in 2007 and became a bestseller.
Taleb is a former trader and risk analyst and has worked as a professor of risk engineering at New York University's Tandon School of Engineering. He has a background in mathematics, statistics, and computer science and has published numerous papers in academic journals on topics related to randomness and uncertainty.
Taleb's main area of research is the study of "black swans," which he defines as rare events that have a large impact and are typically not predictable. He argues that traditional risk assessment methods, such as using historical data to predict future events, are inadequate because they fail to consider the possibility of black swan events.
Taleb is also known for his criticism of the concept of "normalcy" in statistics and his skepticism of the use of mathematical models in finance and economics. He has argued that the assumptions made in these models are often unrealistic and can lead to dangerous oversimplifications.
In addition to his work in academia, Taleb is also a public intellectual and has written several books for a general audience. His books have been widely discussed and debated in the media and have been translated into multiple languages.
Taleb is a strong advocate for antifragility, a concept he has developed and popularized in his books. Antifragility is the property of a system or entity that improves when subjected to volatility, shocks, stressors, or disorder and doesn't just remain indifferent to them.
Taleb's writing style is often characterized as provocative and contrarian, and he is known for his strong opinions on a wide range of topics. His work has been influential in the fields of economics, finance, and risk management and has also been discussed in the broader cultural and intellectual conversation.

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Nir Eyal is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lecturer on the topics of consumer psychology and behavior design. He is well-known for his book Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products, which focuses on understanding how technology companies create products that users become addicted to.
Eyal has a background in business and psychology, having received his MBA from Stanford University and a BSc in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. He has worked in the tech industry for over a decade and has held executive positions at several companies, including Yahoo and Time Warner.
Eyal has also founded two tech companies, AdNectar and Insightera, and is an investor in several startups. He has been an advisor or board member for numerous companies, including Eventbrite, Product Hunt, and BloomThat.
In addition to his business career, Eyal has written several books, including Hooked, Indistractable: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life, and The Business of Habit: Designing Products and Services That Create Loyalty. He also writes a popular blog and hosts a podcast called The Nir and Far Show.
Eyal is a sought-after speaker, presenting to audiences all over the world. He has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Forbes and has been a guest on many podcasts, including The Tim Ferriss Show and The Joe Rogan Experience.
If you are interested in gaining a better understanding of how to design products and services that capture and keep users’ attention, Nir Eyal is an excellent resource. His books, blog, podcast, and talks offer valuable insights into the world of consumer psychology and behavior design.

The New York Times bestselling book Influence, by Robert B. Cialdini, looks at the psychology of why people say yes and how to apply these principles ethically in business and everyday situations.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Through a series of examples, Cialdini explains what is known as the six universal principles of influence and how they can be used to become a skilled persuader and how we can defend ourselves against dishonest influence attempts.&nbsp;

Peter Thiel is an entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and philanthropist from the United States. He is best known as the co-founder and former CEO of PayPal, an online payment system that eBay acquired in 2002 for $1.5 billion. Thiel is also known for his early investments in companies such as Facebook and SpaceX and for his controversial political views.
Thiel was born in Frankfurt, Germany, in 1967 and moved to the United States with his family at the age of one. He grew up in Foster City, California, and attended Stanford University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy and a law degree.
After completing his education, Thiel worked as a securities lawyer and later as a derivatives trader. In 1998, he co-founded PayPal with a group of fellow entrepreneurs, including Elon Musk and Max Levchin. The company quickly gained popularity and was acquired by eBay just four years later. Thiel's share of the sale earned him over $60 million.
Following the sale of PayPal, Thiel became a venture capitalist and angel investor. He founded Thiel Capital, which invested in a wide range of startups, including LinkedIn, Yelp, and SpaceX. He was also an early investor in Facebook, purchasing a 10% stake in the company for $500,000 in 2004. This investment would eventually be worth billions of dollars.
In addition to his business activities, Thiel is also known for his political views. He is a libertarian and has been a vocal supporter of the Republican Party. Thiel has also been a vocal critic of higher education, arguing that college degrees are overvalued and that the student loan system is in need of reform.
In recent years, Thiel has focused on philanthropy and has donated millions of dollars to various causes, including education, healthcare, and technology. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Methuselah Foundation, which is working to extend the human lifespan and combat age-related diseases.
In conclusion, Peter Thiel is a successful entrepreneur and venture capitalist known for his early investments in companies such as PayPal, Facebook, and SpaceX and for his controversial political views. He is also a philanthropist and has donated millions of dollars to various causes.

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Andrew Wilkinson is an American entrepreneur and venture capitalist. He is the founder and CEO of Tiny, a venture capital fund that invests in technology startups, and MetaLab, one of the world’s top design agencies.
Born and raised in Vancouver, Canada, Andrew is a self-taught software developer and designer. He started his career at IBM, where he learned to develop software and design user interfaces. After a few years, he left IBM to pursue his own entrepreneurial endeavors and founded MetaLab in 2006.
At MetaLab, Andrew was able to turn his design and development expertise into a successful business. He grew the company into one of the world’s top design agencies, creating digital products and services for clients like Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Twitter.
In 2010, Andrew started Dribbble, a popular design community, and in 2013, he created Flow, an app development platform and design system. He is also a venture capitalist, having invested in over 25 tech startups, including Venmo, Instagram, and Uber.
Andrew is a firm believer in the power of design and technology, and he is passionate about creating meaningful user experiences. He is a frequent speaker at industry events, and he is committed to helping the next generation of entrepreneurs and designers reach their potential.

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Michael Batko is the CEO of Startmate, Australia’s top startup accelerator program. He is a serial entrepreneur and investor with a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. Michael is a globally connected leader who is passionate about connecting startups, investors, and mentors to drive transformative change in Australia’s startup ecosystem.
Michael has been instrumental in building Startmate from the ground up over the past 10 years, transforming it from a small group of passionate entrepreneurs to a world-class accelerator. He has led the successful acceleration of over 80 startups, raising over $200 million of venture capital and generating more than $1 billion in total value.
Michael has a wealth of experience in the startup space, having founded and grown numerous companies, including a software development studio, a digital media agency, and a venture capital firm. He is a mentor, investor, and advisor to a variety of startups, both in Australia and overseas.
Michael’s passion for creating an entrepreneurial culture in Australia is evident in his leadership of Startmate, where he has established an unparalleled program for founders to learn, grow, and scale their businesses. He was also instrumental in developing the Startmate Fellowship, a program designed to support and empower female founders in the tech space.
Michael’s passion for startups and his commitment to developing the Australian startup ecosystem have seen him awarded the Australian Financial Review’s 2016 Startup CEO of the Year and the 2017 BRW Young Rich List award for his contribution to the startup community.
Michael’s enthusiasm and drive to make a real impact on the Australian startup landscape are inspiring, and he is a true leader in the startup space. With a wealth of experience in the startup space and a passion for innovation, Michael is set to continue to drive Startmate to new heights.

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Tristan Harris is a technology ethicist, design thinker, and public speaker known for his work on the impact of technology on society. He is the co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, a non-profit organization that aims to align technology with humanity's best interests.
Harris began his career as a design ethicist at Google, where he worked on the design of products such as Google Glass and Google's search algorithms. During his time at Google, he became increasingly concerned about the negative impact that technology was having on society and began to speak out about the need for greater transparency and ethical considerations in the technology industry.
In 2013, Harris founded the Time Well Spent movement, which aimed to encourage technology companies to design products that are more mindful of the way they use people's time and attention. This led to the creation of the Center for Humane Technology, which was founded in 2018 with a mission to shift technology towards a more humane and ethical trajectory by educating people on the impact of technology on their lives, promoting ethical design principles, and investing in research on technology's impact on individuals and society.
Harris has also been a vocal advocate for greater regulation of the technology industry. In 2018, he testified before the US Senate Commerce Committee on the impact of technology on children and teens and has called for greater oversight of tech companies and their practices.
In addition to his work with the Center for Humane Technology, Harris is also a frequent speaker and commentator on the topic of technology and its impact on society. He has given TED Talks and has been featured in numerous media outlets, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Time Magazine.
Tristan Harris' work as an advocate of human-centered design and ethical considerations in technology has gained him a reputation as one of the leading voices in the tech industry when it comes to the impact of technology on society. He has been recognized as one of the most influential people in technology by Time Magazine and Fast Company, among other publications.

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Warren Buffett is an American businessman, investor, and philanthropist. He is the chairman and largest shareholder of Berkshire Hathaway, a multinational conglomerate holding company. Buffett began his career as a stockbroker and later formed his investment partnership, which eventually became Berkshire Hathaway. He is widely considered one of the most successful investors in history, and many have studied and emulated his investment strategies and philosophies. He is often referred to as the "Oracle of Omaha" due to his successful investment decisions.
Buffett is considered one of the wealthiest people in the world. According to Forbes, as of 2021, he is the 4th richest person in the world, with a net worth of over $100 billion. He has consistently been among the top 10 wealthiest people worldwide for many years. Much of his wealth comes from his controlling stake in Berkshire Hathaway and his successful investment decisions. He is also known for his philanthropy, having pledged to give away the majority of his wealth to charitable causes through the Giving Pledge.
Warren Buffett is also a well-known philanthropist. He has pledged to give away the majority of his wealth to charitable causes through the Giving Pledge, an initiative he started with Bill and Melinda Gates in 2010. Through the pledge, Buffett and other billionaires commit to giving away at least half their wealth to charitable causes during their lifetime or in their will.
Buffett has also made significant donations to various charitable organizations, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation (named after his late wife), and the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, named after his father. He has also contributed to education, healthcare, and poverty-reduction initiatives.

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Alexis Ohanian is an American entrepreneur, investor, and best-selling author best known as the co-founder of the social news website Reddit. Ohanian is also the executive chairman of the social enterprise Breadpig, an adjunct professor at the University of Virginia, and the author of the bestselling book Without Their Permission: How the 21st Century Will be Made, Not Managed.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Ohanian attended the University of Virginia in 2005, where he majored in history and business. While attending UVA, Ohanian created the social news website Reddit with Steve Huffman. The website quickly gained popularity and was acquired by Conde Nast publications in 2006. Ohanian continued to serve as an advisor for the company until 2010.
In 2007, Ohanian founded Breadpig, a philanthropic organization that sells geeky merchandise and donates the profits to charity. He also co-founded the travel search website Hipmunk and serves as an advisor to it.
Ohanian is a vocal proponent of internet freedom, net neutrality, and open access to the internet. He is a vocal opponent of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA). He has also been involved in the fight against the National Security Agency (NSA) surveillance of the internet.
In 2013, Ohanian authored the book Without Their Permission: How the 21st Century Will be Made, Not Managed. The book focuses on the power of the internet to empower entrepreneurs and innovators.
Ohanian is a frequent speaker at technology conferences around the world and served as a judge on the reality television series Shark Tank. He also serves on the board of the non-profit organization Kiva.
In 2017, Ohanian married tennis superstar Serena Williams. The couple has a daughter together, Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr.
Ohanian is an active philanthropist who has donated to several charities and causes. He is also the co-founder of the non-profit organization The 776 Fund, which provides grants to local charities and non-profits.

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Mark Manson is the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Everything is F*cked: A Book About Hope and The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life, the mega-bestseller that reached #1 in fourteen different countries. Mark’s books have been translated into more than 50 languages and have sold over 12 million copies worldwide.
Mark runs one of the largest personal growth websites in the world, MarkManson.net, a blog with more than two million monthly readers and half a million subscribers. His writing is often described as ‘self-help for people who hate self-help’ — a no-BS brand of life advice and cultural commentary that has struck a chord with people around the globe. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, TIME Magazine, Forbes, Vice, CNN, and Vox, among many others. He currently lives in New York City.

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Noah Kagan is the Co-Founder, Chief Sumo, and CEO at AppSumo, a daily deal website for the software. Before that, he served as a co-founder of Gambit. Noah previously worked at Gambit as a Co-Founder. In addition, he attended the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business.
Holding various positions in marketing, product management, and others, Kagan has also been employed at Mint, Facebook, KickFlip, HFG Consulting, CommunityNext.com, and Intel. Kagan completed his higher studies at the Haas School of Business. He lives in Austin, Texas, United States.

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James Clear is a writer, entrepreneur, and thought leader in the field of habit formation. He is the author of the international bestseller Atomic Habits, which has sold over 2 million copies and has been translated into over 30 languages.
Clear is a frequent contributor to high-profile publications such as The New York Times, Time Magazine, and Entrepreneur Magazine. He is also a popular speaker and has given talks at TEDx, Google, and the United Nations.
Clear's work focuses on the science and psychology of habit formation and how it can be used to build positive behaviors. He has a special emphasis on "small wins" and how they can add up to major changes in our lives. He emphasizes that small changes can lead to big results and that we should focus on creating the right habits.
Clear's research is based on a combination of scientific studies, interviews with leading experts, and personal experience. He has a degree in finance and entrepreneurship from the University of Michigan and a master's degree in psychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Guardian. He was also named one of the world’s top 100 most influential people in health and fitness by Greatist.
In addition to writing, Clear is an advocate for the power of habits and is the founder of the Habits Academy. This website provides free resources for people interested in forming better habits. He also runs an online course and a membership program for those looking to take their habit-building to the next level.
Clear's work has been praised by people from a wide range of backgrounds and industries, from CEOs to athletes to celebrities. He is also a two-time recipient of the James Beard Foundation Award.

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Naval Ravikant is an Indian-American entrepreneur, author, and angel investor. Ravikant's career has focused primarily on technology, startups, and venture capital. He began his career as a software developer and later co-founded several technology companies, including Epinions and Vast.com. In 2010, he co-founded AngelList, a venture capital firm that helps startups raise funding and connect with investors. Under his leadership, AngelList has become one of the industry's most successful and influential venture firms.
Naval Ravikant is the host of the podcast "The Naval Podcast," which is focused on technology, startups, and personal development. The podcast features interviews with a wide variety of guests, including entrepreneurs, investors, authors, and other experts in the technology and startup space. The podcast is known for its deep conversations and insights on topics such as building a successful startup, the future of technology, and how to live a fulfilling life.
The podcast has gained a large following and is known for its unique format, which includes a mix of interviews, monologues, and listener Q&amp;A. The podcast is released regularly and has been running for several years. The podcast has been praised for its thought-provoking and actionable advice, its unique format and the diversity of guests. The podcast is available on most podcast platforms.
Naval Ravikant has also written the book "The Almanack of Naval Ravikant." He has also been a guest on many popular podcasts, sharing his insights on technology, startups, and personal development. He is also an active thinker and influencer on social media, sharing his thoughts on various topics, including technology, business, and personal growth.
Overall, Naval Ravikant's career has been marked by his ability to identify and capitalize on emerging trends in the technology industry and his ability to help startups navigate the challenges of building and scaling a business.

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Scott Pape, affectionately known as The Barefoot Investor, is a prolific Australian author and radio commentator. He is renowned for his no-nonsense advice on personal finance and is a trusted voice to many Australians.
Pape is the author of several books, including the best-selling The Barefoot Investor: The Only Money Guide You’ll Ever Need. Released in 2016, this book has sold over 1.7 million copies and is the best-selling finance book in Australian history. It outlines Pape’s approach to personal finance, which is based on common sense, simple strategies, and practical tips. He advocates for people to start investing from a young age, to pay off their debts, and to live within their means.
Pape is also a regular radio commentator on personal finance topics. He has been a frequent guest on various radio shows, including ABC Radio National and 3AW. His appearances on these programs have been highly acclaimed, and he is known for his ability to make complex financial topics accessible and easy to understand.
In addition to his work as an author and radio commentator, Pape is an active philanthropist. He has set up The Barefoot Foundation, a charity that provides financial education and assistance to disadvantaged Australians. He is also an ambassador for the National Debt Helpline, a service that helps Australians manage their debt.
Pape has been widely recognized for his work in the field of personal finance. In 2016 he was awarded the Order of Australia Medal, and in 2018 he was made a Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia. He has also been featured in numerous publications, including The Australian Financial Review, The Sydney Morning Herald, and The Age.
Overall, Scott Pape is a highly respected authority in the field of personal finance. His no-nonsense approach and commitment to helping Australians make better financial decisions have made him a trusted voice for many.

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David Cancel is a serial entrepreneur and technology executive. He has co-founded several companies, including Performable (acquired by HubSpot in 2011), Ghostery (acquired by Evidon in 2017), and Drift (a conversational marketing and sales platform).
He is currently the CEO of Drift, a conversational marketing and sales platform. Drift's platform allows businesses to communicate with their customers through live chat, bots and messaging. The company's mission is to help enterprises to create human connections with their customers. Drift was founded in 2015 and has grown to become one of the leading conversational marketing platforms in the industry. The company has raised over $90 million in funding, and it has been recognized for its innovative approach to customer engagement.
David Cancel also has been a critical figure in the development of the conversational marketing industry and is considered a thought leader in the field. He has also been a product leader at several other companies, including HubSpot, Looker, and Compete.com. He is a recognized speaker and thought leader in product development, customer acquisition, and scaling startups.

Tobi Lütke is the CEO of Shopify, a leading ecommerce platform with over one million merchants. Born and raised in Germany, Lütke has also been a part of the Canadian startup scene since 2004. Lütke co-founded Shopify in 2004 with two of his friends, Daniel Weinand and Scott Lake, after they had difficulty finding reliable ecommerce software that suited their needs.
In the early days of Shopify, Lütke was the software architect and lead developer responsible for the development of the actual software that powers Shopify’s ecommerce platform. He also took on the CEO role in 2008 and has been in charge ever since.
Today, Shopify is one of the leading ecommerce platforms in the world, with more than one million merchants using the platform to run their online stores. The company also has a global presence, with offices in 10 countries, including the United States, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Lütke is an influential figure in the tech industry and has been honored with numerous awards, including the Canadian Business Magazine’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2016) and the Ernst &amp; Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2017).
Lütke is also a vocal advocate for entrepreneurship, technology, and innovation. He frequently speaks at conferences and events around the world and is often quoted in the media. He is a strong believer in the power of technology to make a difference in people's lives and is an advocate for the use of technology as a tool to help small businesses succeed.
Lütke is an active supporter of the Shopify Fulfillment Network, a program that helps merchants scale their businesses and offers them access to a global network of fulfillment centers. He also supports the Shopify Ecommerce Fund, which provides grants to entrepreneurs who are looking to start or grow their ecommerce businesses.
Tobi Lütke is a successful entrepreneur and an influential figure in the tech industry. He has been at the helm of Shopify since its founding in 2004 and is responsible for the company’s impressive growth and global success.

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Ramit Sethi is an American personal finance advisor, entrepreneur, and New York Times best-selling author. He is the founder, and CEO of I Will Teach You To Be Rich, a personal finance and entrepreneurship educational company.
Sethi was born and raised in California. He attended Stanford University and graduated with a degree in psychology and technology in 2004. He then started his career as a consultant for Bain &amp; Company. After 2 years at Bain, Sethi left to pursue his entrepreneurial career. In 2009, he launched I Will Teach You To Be Rich.
The mission of I Will Teach You To Be Rich is to empower people to achieve financial independence by using a combination of automation and personal advice. Sethi teaches his students how to automate their finances, maximize their earning potential, and make smart investment decisions. He provides personal advice in the form of his blog, podcast, and online courses.
Sethi is also a New York Times best-selling author. He has written two books: I Will Teach You To Be Rich and Ramit’s Brain Trust. He also regularly contributes to Forbes, Fast Company, and other publications.
Sethi is an advocate for financial literacy and believes in empowering people with the knowledge they need to make smart financial decisions. He believes that everyone can achieve financial freedom and security if they have the right tools and advice. He is a regular speaker at conferences, universities, and other events.
Sethi is passionate about helping people take control of their financial future. He believes everyone should have access to financial education and the skills to make smart money decisions. He has been featured in numerous media outlets and was named one of the world’s most influential people by Time Magazine.
Sethi continues working on I Will Teach You To Be Rich and constantly strives to provide the best possible resources for his students. He also works with other organizations to promote financial literacy and increase access to financial education.

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Samy Kamkar is an American privacy and security researcher, computer hacker, whistleblower, and entrepreneur. He is best known for discovering the Samy Worm, which was the fastest-spreading virus of its time, and for his work uncovering vulnerabilities in the security of vehicles and other technology. He has also done research into the privacy implications of connected devices and the Internet of Things, as well as creating open-source tools to help users protect themselves.
Kamkar's work in the security space began with the Samy Worm, a self-replicating virus that spread through the social network MySpace in 2005. It was the first virus of its kind to spread across a large network in a short amount of time, and it caused MySpace to shut down for several days. Kamkar was arrested and charged with computer intrusion, but the case was eventually dropped.
Since then, Kamkar has focused his research on uncovering security vulnerabilities in cars, drones, robots, and other connected devices. In 2015, he demonstrated how he could unlock and start a car using a combination of an inexpensive device, a laptop, and some open-source software. He has also worked on understanding the privacy implications of connected devices and the Internet of Things.
Kamkar is also an advocate for privacy and security. He has spoken at numerous conferences and workshops on the topic, and he is the founder of OpenPath Security. This company creates open-source tools to help users better protect their privacy online. He is also a frequent contributor to Wired, Slate, and other publications.
In addition to his research and advocacy, Kamkar is also an entrepreneur. He founded his own company, Limited Results, which focuses on creating consumer products that are secure, private, and easy to use. He also serves as an advisor to several startups and venture capitalists.
Overall, Samy Kamkar is an important figure in the world of privacy and security. He has done a great deal of work to uncover security vulnerabilities in cars and other connected devices, and he is a strong advocate for online privacy and security. His open-source tools are helping to keep users safe, and his entrepreneurial endeavors are helping to create secure, private products for consumers.

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Nate O’Brien is an American investor, entrepreneur, and internet personality. He is best known for his personal finance and lifestyle YouTube channel. He is originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He attended Penn State University, graduating in 2019. However, before Nate graduated from University, he had already begun his journey in entrepreneurship.
He started his YouTube in 2017. Like every other popular YouTuber that came before him, his first few videos did not get much traction. The views and engagement were low, but Nate did not let that discourage him. He understands that he had to play the long game. Nate's perseverance has paid off on his YouTube channel, reaching over 1.25 million subscribers, full of valuable content for people looking to grow financially and learn how to improve their lives and live more abundantly.
Nate is also the co-owner of Santrel Media, a marketing agency based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nate was named one of the top nine Millennial YouTube channels by Forbes magazine in 2020. Nate O'Brien is also a passive income fan and has videos about the various ways to get started and make them work for you. He features videos about this on his youtube channel.
In recent years, Nate has embarked on a journey to help millions of others achieve financial success. Nate O'Brien's net worth is estimated to be $1 to $5 million. His YouTube channel alone brings in at least $7K a month.

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Patrick O'Shaughnessy is the Chief Executive Officer of O’Shaughnessy Asset Management (OSAM). He is a renowned financial expert, author, and podcast producer.
In his role at OSAM, Patrick oversees company operations and is responsible for its growth and success. He works to ensure that the company’s focus remains on providing its clients with the best possible investment advice and strategies.
Patrick is the author of Millennial Money: How Young Investors Can Build a Fortune, published by Palgrave Macmillan. The book provides readers with actionable advice on how to get started with investing, build a portfolio, and become a successful investor. He is also a contributing author to the Fourth Edition of What Works on Wall Street, a book by James O’Shaughnessy that covers the latest strategies and tools for successful investing.
In addition to his work at OSAM, Patrick is the host of the popular podcast “Invest Like the Best.” The podcast features conversations with leading investors across asset classes. The show has become a favorite of investors around the world and has surpassed 7 million downloads.
Patrick is also a frequent speaker at industry and investor conferences and events. He is regularly invited to present at events such as the Sohn Investment Conference and the Value Investing Congress. Patrick holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master’s degree in Financial Management from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.
With his vast experience in the investment industry and his passion for helping others become successful investors, Patrick has become a leading figure in the world of financial advice. He continues to work to help people become successful investors and is a trusted advisor to investors around the world.

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Guy Kawasaki is a world-renowned entrepreneur, investor, author, and public speaker. He is best known for his work as an evangelist for Apple during the early days of the Macintosh computer. He has authored many books, including The Art of the Start 2.0, Enchantment: The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions, and his latest, Wise Guy: Lessons from a Life. He is currently the Chief Evangelist of Canva, a graphic design software company.
Kawasaki began his career at Apple in 1983 when he was recruited to help create the Macintosh. He held a variety of positions and served as the chief evangelist of the Macintosh division, helping to market and sell the product. After leaving Apple in 1987, he worked as a venture capitalist and consultant and served as the chief evangelist of the software company Accelleran. He also served as a managing director at Garage Technology Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm.
Kawasaki is well known for his work as an evangelist, outlining strategies for companies to build successful products and services by targeting both customers and the media. He is an advocate for using technology to improve the world and encourages entrepreneurs to build products and services that are useful, unique, and different from the competition. He has been featured in several books and articles, including The Macintosh Way, Reality Check, and Rules for Revolutionaries.
Kawasaki regularly speaks at events and conferences, sharing his insights and experiences. He is also the host of the podcast Remarkable People, where he interviews successful entrepreneurs, authors, and other remarkable people. He is an active investor, having invested in several startups, including Alltop, an online magazine directory, and Brighten, a financial services company.
Kawasaki is an advocate for social causes and has written several books on the subject, including What the Plus!, a guide to using Google+ to build relationships and networks. He is also a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Clinton Global Initiative. He is a board member of the consulting firm Charney Research and is an advisor to several companies, including Blue Ribbon, a digital marketing agency.

Maksymilian Rafailovych "Max" Levchin is a Ukrainian-born American software engineer. In 1998, soon after graduating from college, he co-founded the company that eventually became PayPal. Levchin contributed to PayPal's anti-fraud efforts[1] and was the co-creator of the Gausebeck-Levchin test, one of the first commercial implementations of a CAPTCHA challenge response human test.
He founded or co-founded the companies Slide.com, HVF, and Affirm. He was an early investor in Yelp and was their largest shareholder in 2012. He left a leadership role at Yelp in 2015. Levchin was also a producer for the movie Thank You for Smoking.
In 1998, Levchin and Peter Thiel founded Field link. The security company allowed users to store encrypted data on their PalmPilots and other PDA devices for handheld devices to serve as "digital wallets." After changing the company name to Confinity, they developed a popular payment product known as PayPal and focused on digital funds transfers by PDA.
The company merged with X.com in 2000, and in 2001, the company adopted the name PayPal after its main product.[8] PayPal, Inc. went public in February 2002 and, in July 2002, was acquired by eBay. Levchin's 2.3% stake in PayPal was worth approximately $34 million at the time of the acquisition. Levchin is primarily known for his contributions to PayPal's anti-fraud efforts and is also the co-creator of the Gausebeck-Levchin test, one of the first commercial implementations of a CAPTCHA.
In 2002, he was named to the MIT Technology Review TR100 as one of the top 100 innovators in the world under the age of 35, as well as Innovator of the Year. Levchin is one of a group of roughly twenty founders and former employees of PayPal who have become referred to as the "PayPal Mafia" due to their success in founding and investing in tech companies after leaving PayPal.
In 2004, Levchin founded Slide, a personal media-sharing service for social networking sites such as Myspace and Facebook. Slide was sold to Google in August 2010 for $182 million, and on August 25, Levchin joined the company as vice president of engineering. However, on August 26, 2011, Google announced it was shutting down Slide, and that Levchin was leaving the company.
In late 2011, Levchin started a company called HVF (standing for "Hard, Valuable, and Fun") that was intended to explore and fund projects and companies in the area of leveraging data, such as data from analog sensors. In early 2012, the financial technology company Affirm was spun out of HVF to build the next-generation credit network. Affirm was created by Levchin, Palantir Technologies co-founder Nathan Gettings, and Jeff Kaditz of First Data. The company is based in San Francisco.
In 2013, HVF launched Glow, a fertility app that helps couples conceive naturally. After Affirm's initial public offering, Levchin's stake was estimated at $2.5 billion. In 2015, Levchin was appointed to the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) advisory board for a three-year term, making him the first Silicon Valley executive.&nbsp;
In 2021, Levchin called for the tech industry to engage more with regulators after his experience on the advisory board at the CFPB. As of 2021, Levchin had an estimated net worth of over USD 3 billion.

Gwyneth Paltrow is an American actress, singer, businesswoman, and author who has been a part of the entertainment industry since the early 1990s. Her career began with roles in the films “Shout” and “Hook,” and she soon became a box office star with her roles in “Se7en,” “Emma,” “Shakespeare in Love,” and “The Talented Mr. Ripley.” She won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in “Shakespeare in Love.”
Paltrow has also made appearances on television, most notably for her portrayal of Pepper Potts in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She has also starred in the Netflix series “The Politician.” In addition to her acting career, Paltrow is a successful businesswoman, having founded the lifestyle website Goop, which focuses on health, wellness, and lifestyle products. She is also the author of several cookbooks and has appeared on numerous talk shows.
Paltrow has made a name for herself in the fashion industry, having been featured on the cover of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, and Elle magazines, as well as having a collaboration with the clothing brand Coach. She has also been involved in several charitable organizations, such as the charity “Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of America” and “The Robin Hood Foundation.”
Gwyneth Paltrow is an advocate for healthy living and has been vocal about her own health and wellness journey. She is a proponent of a clean and healthy diet, exercise, and regular detoxification. She is also a supporter of alternative medicines and has spoken about the use of acupuncture and herbal remedies.
Paltrow is an advocate for mental health awareness and has been vocal about her own struggles with depression and anxiety. She has been open about the topics of self-care and how it can help to manage mental health.
Paltrow is an advocate for sustainability and has been vocal about her commitment to reducing her carbon footprint. She has also been an advocate for human rights and has spoken out against human trafficking and racism.
Paltrow has also been an advocate for women's rights and has been vocal about her support for female-led initiatives. She has spoken out about the importance of female representation in the entertainment industry and has been an advocate for equal pay for female actors.

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Charles Thomas Munger is an American businessman, lawyer, and philanthropist. He is the vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, a conglomerate controlled by Warren Buffett, and has been a partner of Buffett since 1978. Munger is also the chairman of Daily Journal Corporation, a newspaper publishing company, and a director of Costco Wholesale Corporation.
Munger was born in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1924 and grew up in a middle-class family. He attended the University of Michigan, where he earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics and a law degree. After completing his education, Munger worked as a trial lawyer in Los Angeles before joining the U.S. Army in World War II.
In 1962, Munger met Warren Buffett through a mutual friend, and the two formed a partnership that would last for decades. Munger joined Berkshire Hathaway in 1978 and has been the company's vice chairman ever since. Under Buffett and Munger's leadership, Berkshire Hathaway has grown to become one of the largest and most successful companies in the world.
Munger is also known for his philanthropy and has donated millions of dollars to various charitable causes, including education, health care, and the arts. He is a strong advocate for the power of compound interest and has said that it is one of the most important concepts for people to understand when it comes to building wealth.
Munger is also an accomplished speaker and writer. He is known for his wit and wisdom and has delivered many speeches and interviews on topics such as investing, business, and life lessons. Munger's advice is widely sought after by business leaders, investors, and students of investing.
In addition to his role at Berkshire Hathaway, Munger has also served on the board of several other companies, including Blue Chip Stamps and Wesco Financial Corporation. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. He has received several awards and honors for his business and philanthropic contributions, including the prestigious Woodrow Wilson Award for Corporate Citizenship.
Munger is known for his unconventional and contrarian investing philosophy, which often goes against popular industry trends. He has a strong focus on value investing and encourages investors to look for undervalued companies with strong fundamentals. He also stresses the importance of having a long-term investment horizon and avoiding the pressure of short-term market fluctuations.
Munger is also a strong believer in the power of knowledge and education. He has said that one of the keys to success in business and investing is constantly learning and expanding one's knowledge. He is known for reading extensively and has a wide range of interests, including psychology, history, and philosophy.
Another characteristic of Munger is wit and wisdom in his speeches, interviews, and writings. He is known for his candid, straightforward, and often humorous commentary on various topics. His speeches and interviews are widely followed and celebrated by business leaders, investors, and students of investing.
Overall, Charles Munger is not only a highly successful businessman and philanthropist but also a remarkable thinker and mentor who has made an enduring impact on the world of business, investing, and philanthropy through his investment philosophy, his business acumen, and his wisdom.

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Scott Adams is an American cartoonist, writer, and businessman best known for creating the popular comic strip Dilbert. Adams has achieved considerable success as a cartoonist, author, and entrepreneur. He has been described as a "genius" and a "Renaissance man" due to his wide range of talents and interests.
Adams began drawing Dilbert while working as a bank teller in 1989, and it quickly became a hit. The strip was syndicated shortly thereafter and soon became a staple in newspapers around the world. In addition to creating Dilbert, Adams has written many books, including The Dilbert Principle and Dogbert's Clues for the Clueless.
Adams has also been very successful in business. He co-founded a software company called Adams-Martin Group in 1991 and sold it in 1998 for a reported $100 million. He then went on to develop an online comic strip called "The Dilbert Zone," which he sold to United Media in 1999.
Adams has also become a popular speaker and motivational coach. He has been a keynote speaker at numerous events, including the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He is an outspoken advocate for business-minded individuals, and his books and talks often focus on how to be successful in business.
Adams has achieved considerable success in his career and is widely admired for his creativity, intelligence, and success. He is an inspiration to aspiring entrepreneurs and cartoonists alike and continues to be a leader in the world of business and cartooning.
In addition to his business and cartooning endeavors, Adams is also a passionate philanthropist. He has supported a number of charitable causes, including education and poverty alleviation. Adams also founded the Scott Adams Foundation, which provides grants to charitable organizations around the world.
Adams is also a vocal supporter of free enterprise and free markets. He is an outspoken critic of government regulation and government interference in the free market. He has written several books on the topic, including The Dilbert Future and Free Market Revolution.
Adams is a highly respected figure in the world of business and cartooning. He is an inspiration to many and continues to be a leader in the world of business and cartooning.

Adam Robinson is an American educator, freelance author, and a US Chess Federation life master. He is the co-founder of The Princeton Review. He currently works as a global macro advisor to the heads of some of the world's most significant hedge funds through his company Robinson Global Strategies.&nbsp;
Robinson co-authored Cracking the SAT with John Katzman, the only test preparation book to become a The New York Times Bestseller List. His other books include Cracking the LSAT, What Smart Students Know, and The RocketReview Revolution.
Born in Manhattan in 1955, Robinson attended Evanston Township High School in Illinois and was a second board on the National High School Chess Championship Team his senior year. He is a rated US chess master. He received his graduate degree in jurisprudence from Oxford University after receiving his undergraduate degree in finance and accounting from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He currently lives in Manhattan.

Nathan Murphy is an entrepreneur and co-founder of QuizBreaker, an online trivia game. He began his career as a software engineer in the telecommunications industry, working on software that enabled people to communicate over the internet. He then moved into the gaming industry, where he co-founded two companies. His first venture was a gaming company, which he sold, and then he moved on to co-found QuizBreaker.
Nathan has a passion for technology and loves to stay up-to-date with the latest trends. He is an avid gamer himself and loves to play online games. He has a deep understanding of the gaming industry and is always looking for ways to make gaming more fun and engaging. He is also a strong believer in customer service and is always looking for ways to make the customer experience better.
Nathan has a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley. He has over ten years of experience in the gaming industry and has worked in product management, software engineering, and user experience design. He is a skilled programmer who is knowledgeable in a variety of programming languages and is always looking to stay up-to-date with the latest programming languages and technologies.
Aside from QuizBreaker, Nathan is also the co-founder of two other companies. The first is a mobile app development company, which he founded to help businesses develop mobile apps that engage customers. The second is a data science company, which he founded to help businesses make better decisions through data-driven insights.
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In Influence, Robert B. Cialdini explores the concept of reciprocity. He explains that people are more likely to do something for you if you've done something for them first. It's a powerful tool in persuasion and something you can use to your advantage in your daily life.

The Power of Reciprocity

Cialdini's research shows that once we make a choice or take a stand, we feel pressure to behave consistently with that commitment. This can be used to influence people's behavior and decisions. So, take a look at how you can apply this principle in your life.

Commitment and Consistency

Ever wondered why we tend to follow the crowd? Cialdini explains this phenomenon as 'social proof'. We often look to others to see how we should act, especially when we're unsure. Understanding this can help you influence others or be aware of how it's used on you.

Social Proof

It's no surprise that we're more likely to say 'yes' to people we like. But did you know there are factors that can make us like someone more? Cialdini digs into this, exploring things like physical attractiveness, similarity, and compliments. Check out Influence to find out more.

The Liking Factor

Ever felt the urge to buy something because it's 'limited edition' or 'ending soon'? That's the scarcity principle at work. Cialdini explains that we value things more when they're limited. Understanding this can help you resist such tactics or use them effectively.

Scarcity Principle

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Dr. Robert Cialdini has spent his entire career researching the science of influence, earning him an international reputation as an expert in the fields of persuasion, compliance, and negotiation. His books, including, Influence: Science &amp; Practice, are the results of years of study into the reasons why people comply with requests in business settings. Worldwide, Influence has sold over 2 million copies. Influence has been published in twenty-five languages.&nbsp;
His most recent co-authored book, Yes! 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to be Persuasive has been on the New York Times, USA Today &amp; Wall Street Journal Best Seller Lists. In the field of influence and persuasion, Dr. Cialdini is the most cited living social psychologist in the world today.&nbsp;
Dr. Cialdini received his Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina and post-doctoral training from Columbia University. He has held Visiting Scholar Appointments at Ohio State University, the University of California, the Annenberg School of Communications, and the Graduate School of Business of Stanford University. Currently, Dr. Cialdini is Regents’ Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Marketing at Arizona State University.&nbsp;
Dr. Cialdini is President of INFLUENCE AT WORK, an international consulting, strategic planning, and training organization based on the Six Principles of Influence.

“Because no one wins if they don’t play. ” This is the underlying truth of new-world persuasion that Cialdini lays out in his new work.  The acclaimed New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller from the preeminent expert on effective persuasion explains how to prepare people to be receptive to a message before they experience it.  With the same scientific rigor, accessibility, and page-turning style that made Influence an iconic bestseller—and “compelling” by The Wall Street Journal—Cialdini now offers a master class in the techniques that can make anyone more influential. 

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In his book, Robert B. Cialdini explores the concept of 'pre-suasion', the process of influencing people's decisions before they even make them. It's all about setting the stage for influence by directing attention and shaping perceptions beforehand.

The Power of Pre-Suasion

Cialdini emphasizes the importance of grabbing attention. He suggests that what we pay attention to shapes our behavior and decisions. So, if you want to influence someone, first, you need to capture their attention.

Attention is Key

The book also digs into the power of associations. Cialdini explains that our minds make connections and associations constantly. By understanding this, you can guide people to associate your message with positive feelings or experiences, making it more persuasive.

The Role of Associations

One of the key takeaways from Pre-Suasion is that timing is crucial. The author explains that the moments before an important decision are as critical as the decision itself. So, if you want to persuade someone, consider when you deliver your message.

Timing Matters

Cialdini doesn't forget about ethics. He reminds us that while these techniques are powerful, they should be used responsibly. Persuasion should never be about manipulation, but about guiding people to make decisions that are beneficial for them.

Ethics in Persuasion

Pre-Suasion

Persuasion is not only an art, it is also a science. Researchers who study it have uncovered a series of hidden rules for moving people in your direction.&nbsp;
Based on more than sixty years of research into the psychology of persuasion, Yes! reveals fifty simple but remarkably effective strategies that will make you much more persuasive at work and in your personal life, too. Often counterintuitive, the findings presented in this book will steer you away from common pitfalls while empowering you with little-known but proven wisdom.

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Robert B. Cialdini's research shows that people are more likely to say 'yes' to those who have done something for them first. This is the principle of reciprocity. So, if you want to persuade someone, try doing them a favor first.

In his book, Cialdini explains that we often look to others to decide how to behave. This is known as social proof. If you want to be more persuasive, show that others are already doing or supporting what you're suggesting.

The Influence of Social Proof

Cialdini found that people like to be consistent in their actions and decisions. If you can get someone to commit to a small action, they're more likely to agree to a larger request later. This is a powerful persuasion technique.

The Importance of Consistency

It's no surprise that we're more likely to say 'yes' to people we like. But did you know that we also tend to like people who are similar to us, who compliment us, and who cooperate with us? Cialdini suggests using these factors to increase your likability and persuasiveness.

The Liking Principle

According to Cialdini, people value things more when they're scarce. If you want to persuade someone, make them see what they stand to lose if they don't act. This can create a sense of urgency and make your request more compelling.

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