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#639May 15, 20241:00:22

The 5 Most Shocking Businessmen Alive...

About This Episode

Hosts Sam Parr and Shaan Puri count down five of the most interesting living businessmen, highlighting their eccentric lifestyles and unconventional paths to wealth. The list features tech pioneers like Pavel Durov and Sean Parker, mystery investor Vivi Nevo, and Tom Anderson, who famously walked away from the business world after selling MySpace.

Episode Description

Episode 585:  Sam Parr ( https://twitter.com/theSamParr ) and Shaan Puri ( https://twitter.com/ShaanVP ) talk about the 5 most outrageous, eccentric, and mysterious businessmen alive right now.   Want to see Sam and Shaan’s smiling faces? Head to the MFM YouTube Channel and subscribe - http://tinyurl.com/5n7ftsy5

Show Notes

  • 0:005 - James Bond with Wifi, Pavel Durov
  • 12:164 - The Russian Richard Brandon, Oleg Tinkov
  • 22:083 - The Walking Middle Finger, Sean Parker
  • 38:062 - The Guy Who Won The Game And Walked, Tom Anderson
  • 45:401 - The Israeli Great Gatsby, Aviv Nevo

Key Takeaways

1

Apply the "Export Culture" model by identifying successful business trends in one country and launching them in a different market where they do not yet exist.

2

Leverage the "Second Train" concept for major investments; even if you miss the initial entry point of a massive trend, significant upside often remains for those who recognize the value later.

3

Maximize operational leverage by using unconventional hiring and management techniques, such as running a billion-user platform like Telegram with only 30 employees through specialized technical contests.

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