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
Kairos Over Chronos: Rethinking Time, Success & What Really Matters
How high performers shift from chasing returns to living in alignment
Episode 7 explores the difference between chronos (clock time) and kairos (the meaningful moment). From government service to startup pivots, the hosts unpack how our relationship to time, ambition, and impact evolves as we mature. They reflect on ego, identity, and the trap of chasing external milestones—and offer a more grounded, intentional alternative.
This episode invites founders, operators, and leaders to move from accumulation to alignment, and from urgency to depth.
Topics:
• Kairos vs. chronos frameworks
• Redefining success beyond metrics
• Ego traps in career & finance
• Alignment as strategy
• Meaning, service & impact
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