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Can AI Give Our Kids Emotionally Intelligent Friends? w/ Peter Fitzpatrick of Fawn Friends
Can a robot become your child’s best friend? Peter Fitzpatrick thinks so. In this episode, Peter, co-founder of Fawn Friends, shares the personal story that led him to build emotionally intelligent AI companions for kids. From pool party hustles in grade school to raising millions in venture capital, Peter opens up about the emotional challenges of leadership, the power of character-driven products, and why putting truth first might be the most underrated startup strategy. If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re crazy to dream this big, this one’s for you.
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Episode Resources
Stay up to date with what Peter and his team are building (https://www.fawnfriends.com)
Learn more about Vernon Howard (https://www.anewlife.org)
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Inside the World of Deep Tech Investing w/ James Wang of Creative Ventures
How do you spot, then evaluate, the breakthrough technologies of tomorrow? In today’s episode, I sit down with James Wang — a deep tech investor who helps unpack the truths behind venture capital, startup success, and the gritty realities of building frontier technology companies. From founding a startup with his wife to investing in AI, robotics, and synthetic biology, James shares hard-earned insights on what separates funded founders from the rest, why the best product doesn’t always win, and how momentum — not just money — makes or breaks a startup. Whether you’re pitching, investing, or just curious about how it all really works, this conversation offers valuable perspective from a thought-leader in the niche but fascinating world of deep tech investing.
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Episode Resources
Subscribe to James’ Blog (https://weightythoughts.com)
Get more info on Creative Ventures (https://creativeventures.vc)
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Healthcare, AI, and Challenging the Status Quo w/ Daniel Yeboah of Revella Health
What do successful entrepreneurs have in common? They ask the questions no one else is asking. Today, I sit down with Daniel Yeboah—founder, problem-solver, and challenger of the status quo. From his first paper route to successfully exiting multiple startups, Daniel has always seen opportunities where others see roadblocks. Now, he’s tackling one of the toughest industries—healthcare—with AI-powered, real-time insights for providers. We cover so much in this episode. We break down the myths of building a business, the realities of fundraising, and why running lean is critical in a company’s early stages. There’s a ton in here to chew on, and anyone in the Startup space will take something practical and insightful away from his perspective.
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Episode Resources
Check out what Daniel and his co-founder are building at Ravella Health (https://www.revellahealth.com)
“Startup Success” by Gordon Daugherty (https://a.co/d/b50Xzn5)
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Don't Wait for Perfect: A Serial Entrepreneur's Guide to Launching Products w/ Martijn Smit of WhatPulse
In today’s episode I talk with Martijn Smit, a serial entrepreneur who’s mastered the art of rapidly getting new products to market. Martijn shares his journey from early coding experiments to building multiple startups, including how he balances efficiency with perfection. We dive into why shipping fast beats waiting for the product to be fully-baked, the myth of “if you build it, they will come,” and the power of testing ideas through MVPs. He also reveals his process for filtering ideas, fighting distractions, and overcoming challenges in marketing and sales. If you’re ready to launch smarter and faster, this episode is packed with actionable insights you won’t want to miss!
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Episode Resources
Check out a few of Martijn’s projects (https://whatpulse.org)(https://mutedeck.com)
Atomic Habits by James Clear (https://a.co/d/akrywzm)
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