Time, Fuel, & Money
Time, Fuel, and Money is a conversation for founders, investors, operators, and high-performers who want to understand the deeper forces that shape how we live, build, lead, and make decisions. Hosted by Deborah Moorad, Karim ReFaey, and Vassili Kotlov, the show blends neuroscience, psychology, business, energy, and human behavior—turning complex ideas into practical, emotionally intelligent frameworks.
Each week, we explore what really drives progress: alignment, awareness, relationships, incentives, momentum, and the hidden energy behind ambition. Through stories from biotech, venture capital, government, aviation, engineering, and everyday life, we break down how time, fuel, and money work together—and how they quietly shape careers, companies, and character.
This is not a hustle show. It’s a clarity show.
A place to think deeper, grow wiser, and operate with more intention—without losing your humanity.
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Time, Fuel, & Money
Mastering Time, Energy & Money: The Forces That Shape Every Decision
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How high performers create leverage instead of burnout
Episode 1 of Time, Fuel, & Money breaks down the three forces driving every founder, investor, and operator: time, energy, and money. Deborah, Vassili, and Karim explore how these forces interact across neuroscience, bioenergetics, leadership, and business design. Through real-world metaphors—from Formula 1 to fuel systems to startup momentum—they show how perception, pressure, and decision-making are anchored in the same underlying physics.
Whether you’re scaling a team, navigating uncertainty, or trying to reclaim bandwidth, this episode reframes how to manage what you can control—and stop fighting what you can’t.
Topics:
• Mental bandwidth, perception & neuroscience
• Energy management for high performers
• Money as fuel vs. money as a goal
• Decision-making under pressure
• Aligning personal energy with professional outcomes
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