377: Billionaire Investor Tim Draper on Bitcoin, Tesla, and Anticipating the Future

377: Billionaire Investor Tim Draper on Bitcoin, Tesla, and Anticipating the Future

Tim Draper, one of the most successful venture capital investors on the planet, thinks all entrepreneurs should read science fiction. He believes anticipating what the world needs in 15 years is critical to creating an innovative business idea. As the founder of Draper Associates, DFJ, and Draper University, Draper has been an early investor in Tesla, Skype, SpaceX, Twitter, Coinbase, and Twitch—just to name a few. The billionaire has also mentored well over 1,000 early-stage investors. Foundr CEO Nathan Chan sat down with Draper to talk about: The future-focused framework that will help you identify profitable opportunities How traditional schools fail to prepare entrepreneurs for success Why entrepreneurs must embrace mistakes Why the early stages of business should be like throwing a party The value of focusing “a million miles deep and an inch wide” The future of blockchain, Bitcoin, and entrepreneurship And much more... Who do you want to see next on the podcast? Comment and let us know! And don't forget to leave us a 5-star review if you loved this episode. Wait, there's more… If you enjoy the Foundr podcast, check out our free trainings. Get exclusive, actionable advice from some of the world's best entrepreneurs. For more Foundr content, follow us on your favorite platform: Foundr.com Instagram YouTube Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Magazine

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645: (Solo) Why Your Email List Is Your Most Valuable Asset in 2026

645: (Solo) Why Your Email List Is Your Most Valuable Asset in 2026

Email marketing doesn't sound flashy. It's not the newest channel, not the trendiest platform, and it definitely doesn't get the same attention as TikTok, Instagram, or Meta ads. But that's exactly wh...

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644: This FBI Negotiation Trick Gets People to Say YES (By Saying NO) | Chris Voss

644: This FBI Negotiation Trick Gets People to Say YES (By Saying NO) | Chris Voss

Chris Voss spent decades as the FBI's lead international kidnapping negotiator, where a single wrong word could cost someone's life. After talking down armed bank robbers and negotiating with terror...

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643: (Solo) Why Profitable Businesses Still Fail (And How to Avoid It)

643: (Solo) Why Profitable Businesses Still Fail (And How to Avoid It)

Most founders think if their company is profitable on paper, they're safe. But here's the truth I learned the hard way: businesses don't fail because they're unprofitable. They fail because they run o...

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642: I Quit My 15 Year Career To Build a Jewelry Business — and Hit $400,000 in My First Year

642: I Quit My 15 Year Career To Build a Jewelry Business — and Hit $400,000 in My First Year

Rosie Collins had a Christmas epiphany about baby shower gifts—every present focused on the baby, never the mom. That single observation turned into Deja Marc, a multimillion-dollar personalized jewel...

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641: How Konnie Built A $60K/Month Swimwear Brand In 18 Months — Without Quitting Her Day Job

641: How Konnie Built A $60K/Month Swimwear Brand In 18 Months — Without Quitting Her Day Job

Most people spot a gap in the market and do nothing — Konnie Tsimiklis spotted one, had zero fashion experience, and built a brand around it anyway. A management consultant by trade, Konnie spent dec...

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640: (Solo) Why Community Beats Followers in 2026

640: (Solo) Why Community Beats Followers in 2026

Followers are easier to get than ever. But here's what most founders don't realize: genuine community and real relationships are becoming significantly more valuable. At Foundr, we've built an audi...

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639: From $60K in Debt to ICONIC $100M Fashion Label | Rebecca Minkoff

639: From $60K in Debt to ICONIC $100M Fashion Label | Rebecca Minkoff

Rebecca Minkoff arrived in New York City at 18 with no money, no degree, and a low-paid internship that paid $3 an hour. She lived in a relative's playroom just to make it work. Twenty-one years lat...

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TRAILER: Little Empires — A Foundr Original Series

TRAILER: Little Empires — A Foundr Original Series

You've heard from the best in the business — Mark Cuban, Alex Hormozi, Emma Grede. Their stories are incredible. But sometimes, you need to hear from someone who's exactly where you are right now. ...

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