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.
New episodes weekly. Join us and rethink the rules.
Time, Fuel, & Money
Humiliation, Happiness & the 8 Mile Test
How owning your imperfections becomes a superpower
Episode 11 digs into humiliation — not as a weakness, but as an accelerant for growth, creativity, and connection. From Eminem’s 8 Mile to mirror neurons, gym fails, and startup pitches, the hosts explore why acknowledging flaws disarms fear and builds trust in rooms where judgment runs high.
This episode offers founders and operators a counterintuitive advantage: when you own your story first, nobody can weaponize it.
Topics:
- Humiliation as emotional alchemy
- Self-deprecating humor as regulation
- The neuroscience of happiness & bonding
- Vulnerability in pitches & leadership
- Turning mistakes into connection
🔹 New episodes weekly.