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
Inside BIO: Bullpen’s Money Ball & the Future of Founder Readiness
How founders win before the pitch
Episode 17 takes listeners behind the scenes at Bullpen’s “Money Ball” showcase at BIO International. This is where founders get sharpened—story, strategy, and scientific clarity—before hitting the investor stage.
Deb, Karim, and Vassili break down why traditional pitch prep fails, how real coaching changes trajectories, and why high-trust feedback accelerates founders faster than capital. With insights from David Mead of Terra Bioforge, this episode is a field guide to founder readiness in the real world—not theory.
Topics:
- Founder prep vs. pitch theater
- High-trust coaching environments
- Story + strategy alignment
- What investors actually react to
- Building traction before BIO