Most people hear "Estée Lauder" and think of cosmetics—lipstick, perfume, face cream. But the real story isn’t just about makeup—it’s... more

While Silicon Valley chases unicorns, Josh Wolfe hunts for something far more elusive: scientific breakthroughs that could change civilization. As... more

He was the strangest titan America ever produced: a whisper-quiet banker who turned systematic thinking into a superpower, building an... more

Imagine leaving a six‐figure Wall Street salary behind to chase a single, daring idea. In this episode, David Heacock shows... more

I’ve learned as much from reading biographies as from interviewing amazing people. That’s why we’re starting 'Lessons from Outliers.' Every... more

This episode will transform how you think about style, aspiration, and the art of knowing what people want before they... more

Alfred Lin shares strategies for navigating startup challenges, building resilient teams, and creating long-lasting value. Lin explores lessons from companies... more

Whether you’re looking to increase your income, start a side business, or completely transform your financial future, Codie Sanchez will... more

The Knowledge Project closes 2024 with a look back at some of the best conversations of the year. Featuring interviews... more

In this episode, Charlie Hoehn explains the secrets behind why some books are unforgettable, and others no one seems to... more

Ryan Holiday unpacks the subtle and not-so-subtle messages life sends us—and what happens when we ignore them. From mismatched tattoos... more

Investor Adam Karr reveals his hidden playbook for spotting exceptional CEOs and building extraordinary businesses. Learn his counterintuitive techniques—from the... more

From near bankruptcy after a devastating flood to a $13.7 billion Amazon acquisition, Whole Foods founder John Mackey reveals how... more

Rob Fraser unveils the untold story of OUTWAY—from hawking socks on street corners to building an eight-figure empire. Surviving near-catastrophic... more

From a tiny village, John Bragg quietly built an empire that controls half the world's wild blueberries and North America's... more

When Princeton-educated attorney Erin Wade left law to open a restaurant, she didn't just create award-winning comfort food—she engineered a... more

Master storyteller Matthew Dicks unveils the hidden blueprint behind stories that win million-dollar deals, transform resistant teams, and turn skeptical... more

Former IBM executive April Dunford reveals the sophisticated frameworks behind market leadership. This isn't about marketing tactics but how category... more

From Cambridge startup to NYSE heavyweight, HubSpot co-founder Brian Halligan reveals the sophisticated frameworks behind scaling a $30B enterprise. Now... more

Few episodes in The Knowledge Project’s nine-year history have impacted people’s relationships and lives more than when Esther Perel shared... more

Shane Parrish and Maya Shankar dive into the complexities of identity and personal transformation. They explore how significant life changes... more

What ancient wisdom and modern science reveal about raising exceptional children. Through years of anthropological research and scientific inquiry, NPR... more

Succeeding in both life and business is very difficult. The skills needed to scale a company often clash with those... more

The skills it takes to get rich are drastically different from the skills it takes to stay rich. Few understand this phenomenon more than... more

Investigative journalist Abigail Shrier reveals an uncomfortable truth: our culture's overwhelming embrace of therapy might be harming the next generation.... more

What if reaching the next level of success wasn't determined by another skill, degree, or course but by something that... more

From a single storefront to a $200M enterprise, David Segal reveals the sophisticated frameworks behind building a category-defining business. Learn... more

Dr. Rhonda Patrick explores the intricate world of nutrition and health. Dr. Patrick provides a deep dive into the role... more

Brad Jacobs doesn't just build big companies – he builds industry giants. As the founder of eight multibillion-dollar companies, he's... more

Most families who obtain immense wealth squander it by the third generation. But Chris Davis comes from a family whose... more

What can you do (or avoid) tomorrow to guarantee you can live longer? In this episode, Bryan Johnson reveals... more

Dr. Becky Kennedy shares the crucial life and parenting skills you need but didn't get taught on regulating emotions, setting... more

Tom Gayner, CEO of Markel Group, reveals the lessons he’s learned from Charlie Munger and Berkshire Hathaway, how he invests,... more

Blake Eastman has dedicated his entire life to psychology and nonverbal behavior.   In 2009 he founded The Nonverbal Group,... more

The Knowledge Project closes 2023 with a look back at some of the best conversations of the year. Featuring interviews... more

When Paul Assaiante announced his retirement from coaching the men's squash team at Trinity College in Connecticut earlier this year,... more

We all inhabit different identities throughout our day. Perhaps we’re entrepreneurs or employees, mothers or fathers, athletes or CEOs. But... more

In the second of a special two-part episode, performance psychologist Dr. Gio Valiante calls on his vast experience working with... more

In the fifth installment in a series of episodes, The Knowledge Project curates essential segments from five guests revolving around... more

In the first of a special two-part episode, celebrated performance psychologist Gio Valiante calls on his vast experience working with... more

Jerry Colonna was a high-flying New York venture capitalist in the early 1990s, but his life wasn’t as glamorous as... more

Ever wondered why the world’s most successful individuals seem to have an uncanny ability to be in the right place... more

Internationally renowned health and performance psychologist Dr. Leah Lagos discusses the concept of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) and how you... more

Calling on more than two decades of experience working with some of the biggest companies in tech, Shreyas Doshi joins... more

Dubbed during his career as “The Man Who Knows What the World’s Richest People Want (and How To Get It),”... more

Frank Slootman doesn’t start companies. But no CEO has a better track record for turning the ideas of others into... more

No episode in the eight-year history of The Knowledge Project has made a bigger impact than when Naval Ravikant appeared... more

In the fourth installment in a series of episodes, The Knowledge Project curates essential segments from six guests revolving around... more

On the first of two special episodes, acclaimed executive performance coach and doctor of psychology Dr. Julie Gurner goes in-depth... more