Clock Speed with Shamus Madan

Feb 18 2025 139 ep. 26 mins 9

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Join Shamus Madan as he interviews industry leaders like Mark Cuban and Tim Draper, sharing insights on building billion-dollar businesses to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs.

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Join Anthony Pompliano and Shamus Madan as Anthony shares his journey from military service to entrepreneurship. He reflects on the impact of September 11th, handling pressure, and balancing ambition with practicality. The discussion covers business ideas for students, the book that changed his life, and Facebook frameworks that connect humanity in business. Anthony explores AI, ov

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