Sep 15, 2024
The conversation explores the themes of entrepreneurship, psychology, and the importance of seeking counsel and support. Vinny and Richard discuss their backgrounds in computer science and math, and how they became interested in psychology. They also talk about the challenges of being an entrepreneur and the tendency to isolate oneself. The importance of having mentors and a support system is emphasized, as well as the need to break patterns and seek different perspectives. In this conversation, Richard shares his insights and advice for starting a startup. He emphasizes the importance of seeking advice and mentorship, as well as considering different options for starting a company. Richard also highlights the value of starting with something you are passionate about and finding a market need for it. He encourages taking action and starting small, rather than waiting for the perfect moment. Richard also discusses the challenges of decision-making and the importance of balancing emotions and logic. Lastly, he touches on the topic of climate change and the need for objective analysis of data.
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