Why money isn’t the only currency that moves founders forward
Episode 10 challenges traditional definitions of success by examining the non-monetary currencies that drive ambition: connection, humility, fear, joy, inner peace, and identity. Through stories spanning startup life, personal growth, and the Oklahoma Standard, Deb, Karim, and Vassili explore how isolation and humiliation influence decision-making more than spreadsheets ever will.
This episode reframes wealth—and shows why founders who understand emotional currency outperform those who chase only financial returns.
Topics:
- Redefining value beyond money
- Identity, fear & ambition
- Isolation, humility & connection
- Emotional currency in leadership
- Meaning-driven decision-making
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