Casey Fenton: How To Hack Your Ego And Make Friends

This season, we’re diving deep with worldbuilders—those who transform a vision into reality.

Today’s guest is Casey Fenton, the visionary founder behind Couchsurfing, a movement that reshaped travel for millions across the globe. From a single couch connection to a worldwide community spanning 220,000 cities, Casey’s journey shows how grit, vulnerability, and a clear sense of self can spark massive change.

In this episode, we explore the origin story of Couchsurfing, the pivotal moments that tested Casey’s resilience, and how his experiences building—and letting go of—the platform shaped his understanding of identity. We also dive into Casey’s latest work on ego hacking: a process for becoming the person you aspire to be, not alone, but through community and shared reflection.

Join us for a conversation about the risks that define us, the feedback loops that shape us, and the real work of becoming who we are meant to be. Stick around to the end for a guided exercise led by Casey himself—to start your own ego hacking journey.

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Co-Host: Sasha Dimitrevic
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