Liberty Ventures Podcast with Alexander McCobin
The Liberty Ventures podcast explores entrepreneurship, investing, and liberty to empower you to create meaningful impact. Join Alexander McCobin as he interviews accomplished guests to uncover their strategies to overcome challenges, achieve growth, and leave a lasting legacy.
Episodes
67 episodes
Podcast TShane Johnson
🎙 He Built a Coffee Empire With His 6-Year-Old Daughter – T Shane Johnson | Liberty Ventures PodcastWhat happens when your 6-year-old wants to start a coffee business? If you’re T Shane Johnson—you say yes.In this episode, we si...
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21:07
David Gardner Invested in Amazon Early—Now He Helps Others Think Like Rule Breakers
🎙 David Gardner Invested in Amazon Early—Now He Helps Others Think Like Rule BreakersWhat does it take to see opportunity before the rest of the world does?In this episode, we sit down with legendary investor David Gardner, co-f...
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24:48
From Broker to Builder: A New Vision of Wealth with Brandon Hatton
🎙 FROM BROKER TO BUILDER: A NEW VISION OF WEALTH WITH BRANDON HATTONIn this episode, we sit down with Brandon Hatton—wealth manager, author of Conscious Wealth, and founder of an independent family office built on values of freedom, int...
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24:26
Tim Draper | Why Capitalism Fuels Innovation and Bitcoin is the Future
🎙 DISRUPTING INDUSTRIES & INVESTING IN THE FUTURE WITH TIM DRAPERIn this episode, we sit down with Tim Draper, legendary venture capitalist and early investor in groundbreaking companies like Tesla, SpaceX, and Bitcoin. Tim s...
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36:48
How to Overcome Startup Challenges
In this episode of the Liberty Ventures podcast, we sit down with Dean Zarras, an application developer and former Goldman Sachs Managing Director, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey, lessons learned from his past startup ventures, and his ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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29:07
The High Cost of Prioritizing Security Over Business Creation
In the latest episode of the Liberty Ventures podcast, Alexander McCobin speaks with Gonzalo Schwarz, President & CEO of the Archbridge Institute, about the vital role of opportunity and meaning in human flourishing.Key insights inc...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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19:14
How Business Leaders Can Stand Up for Capitalism
In this engaging panel discussion, Alexander McCobin, founder of Liberty Ventures and Principled Business, dives deep into the challenges facing business leaders who struggle with embracing capitalism. Joined by a powerhouse group of en...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:00:15
3 Lessons I Learned from a Multi-Billion-Dollar Company
3 Lessons I Learned from a Multi-Billion-Dollar Company FounderIn business, it’s not just about the products or services we offer—it's about the relationships we build.Jim McCann, founder of 1-800-Flowers, shares a powerful stor...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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39:23
How to Attract Big Investors FAST
In this exciting episode of the Liberty Ventures Podcast, I sit down with Chad Thevenot, Vice President for Advancement at the University of Austin, to dive into the incredible growth and impact of this innovative institution.We kick of...
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15:39
How to Invest as a Conscious Capitalist | Hideto Nishitani
In this episode of the Liberty Ventures podcast, Alexander McCobin interviews Hideto Nishitani, an inspiring entrepreneur whose journey highlights resilience and purpose-driven business leadership.Hideto shares critical insights...
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Season 2
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Episode 59
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15:40
How to Find Purpose in Your Business
In this enlightening episode of the Liberty Ventures Podcast, we delve into the transformative journey of Richy Glassberg, CEO and Co-founder of SafeGuard Privacy and many other businesses.Here’s what you can expect to learn:- F...
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Season 2
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Episode 58
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27:19
What Every Entrepreneur Should Know About Private Equity
On this episode, I sit down with Travis Monteleone from LP First Capital, a unique private equity firm that invests on a deal-by-deal basis within the lower middle market. We dive into their strategic approach to investments, emphasizin...
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Season 2
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Episode 57
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26:27
How to Use Data and AI to Reduce Risk in Your Investment Decisions
In this episode of the Liberty Ventures podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Juan Atuesta. We dive deep into the world of early-stage investing in Latin America, discussing the key traits that make successful founders and how d...
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Season 2
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Episode 56
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29:24
How to Use Contrarian Thinking for Investment Success
In this episode of the Liberty Ventures podcast, I have the pleasure of speaking with Lobo Tiggre, a renowned expert in commodities and a voice of reason in the investment community. We delve deep into the intricacies of investing with ...
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Season 2
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Episode 55
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34:33
How to Build a Profitable Company Without Sacrificing Values
In a world where many entrepreneurs feel they must choose between profit and purpose, Ryan Green—the visionary leader behind IronLite Labs—challenges this notion by demonstrating that it’s possible to achieve both.Ryan has successfully ...
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Season 2
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Episode 54
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22:37
How to Build a Thriving Bakery from Scratch
Johnathon Bush is the founder of Not Just Cookies, who began his entrepreneurial journey at just 13 years old. Discover how a love for baking turned into a thriving business that has weathered challenges, including a significant pivot d...
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Season 2
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Episode 53
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19:34
How to Build a Brand That Listens
In this episode of the Liberty Ventures podcast, Alexander McCobin sits down with David Simnick, the founder of Soapbox, to dive deep into the world of consumer packaged goods (CPG) and the importance of understanding your audience.Davi...
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Season 2
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Episode 52
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31:56
How to Become a Better Leader: Bob Chapman’s Leadership Wisdom
In this inspiring episode of the Liberty Ventures Podcast, host Alexander McCobin interviews Bob Chapman, the visionary CEO of
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Season 2
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Episode 51
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33:56
How to Connect Your Purpose with Your Business | James Rhee
In this episode of the Liberty Ventures podcast, I had the pleasure of talking with James Rhee, the national bestselling author of "red helicopter—a parable for our times."We dive into the themes of truth, kindness, and purpose in en...
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Season 2
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Episode 50
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33:03
3 Critical Goals for Startups Before Scaling
In this episode, we sit down with Alan Fisher, a seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor, to discuss the three critical goals that startups must achieve before scaling. Alan shares his insights on the importance of customer traction, m...
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Season 2
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Episode 47
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24:30
How Holacracy is Changing Business Leadership with Brian Robertson
In this episode, I sit down with Brian Robertson, the pioneer behind Holacracy—a groundbreaking organizational model that replaces traditional hierarchies with self-management and emergent order. We dive into Brian’s journey from softwa...
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Season 2
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Episode 46
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34:30
Uncovering the First Big Tech Unicorn in Azerbaijan
Anar Alizamanli is on a mission to uncover Azerbaijan's first unicorn company. An experienced attorney and investor, Anar is running an accelerator and building an angel investor community in Azerbaijan. We discuss:&nb...
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Season 2
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Episode 45
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33:04
3 Key Steps to Entrepreneurial Success: Purpose, People, and Profit
In today's video, you will find the three ESSENTIAL steps to entrepreneurial success. We dive deep into the critical elements that can make or break your startup:Purpose: Understand the importance of a clear vision and how ...
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Season 2
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Episode 44
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1:06:55
Is a College Degree Still Relevant?
In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking work of Tyler Cowen, professor at George Mason University and co-founder of Marginal Revolution.As the leader of Emergent Ventures, Tyler is revolutionizing philanthropy by offering fast, l...
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27:49
Students for Liberty 10 Years Later: Mobin Koohestani, Brittany Fuller & Luis Silva-Ball - New Heroes of Capitalism
Welcome to this exciting episode of the Liberty Ventures Podcast, where we explore the entrepreneurial path with these former Students For Liberty and now visionary leaders: Mobin Koohestani, Founder & CEO of LendKoi, Brittany Fuller, Found...
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Season 2
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Episode 43
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