The One Percent Project- Entrepreneurship, Leadership & Resilience

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About Nuno Goncalves Pedro: In the realm of innovation and strategy, few individuals embody the true spirit of transformation, possessing a unique blend of strategic prowess, unwavering determination, and a passion for creating lasting impact. Nuno Goncalves Pedro, the co-founder of Chamaeleon and Strive Capital, epitomises this rare breed of visionary leaders. Welcome to the second part of our captivating series with the remarkable Nuno. In The One Percent Project episode, we continue our deep dive with him about carving a unique path in the venture capital landscape. In this second episode of the two-part series, he shares his insights and perspectives on building a venture capital fund, investing in start-ups, shedding light on his decision-making strategies and the meticulous analysis behind his investment decisions. As we delve further into this conversation, Nuno reveals his favourite books, productivity tools, and the mechanisms he employs to analyse his decisions- part one with Nuno. Key Take Aways & Transcript: https://bit.ly/TOP_Nuno_2 Follow & Subscribe: WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/TOP_WA2 YouTube: https://bit.ly/TOP_Youtube LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/TOP_LinkedIn Twitter: https://bit.ly/TOP_Twitter1 Instagram: https://bit.ly/TOP_Insta In this conversation, he talks about: 00:00 Intro 01:32 Building Chamaeleon and decision framework of investing in start-ups. 07:18 Investing in consumer tech and the impact of AI. 11:13 What is his due diligence framework, and how do they analyse their decisions? 20:27 Three productivity tools 21:10 Three books 23:03 Advice to the younger self.

About Nuno Goncalves Pedro: In the realm of innovation and strategy, few individuals embody the true spirit of transformation, possessing a unique blend of strategic prowess, unwavering determination, and a passion for creating lasting impact. Nuno Goncalves Pedro, the co-founder of Chamaeleon and Strive Capital, epitomises this rare breed of visionary leaders. Welcome to The One Percent Project, where we delve into the minds of extraordinary individuals who have achieved remarkable success and made a significant impact in their fields. In this episode, we have the privilege of hosting a true thought leader, Nuno Goncalves Pedro. With a background that spans the realms of technology, strategy, and entrepreneurship for over two decades, Nuno has carved a unique path in the corporate world. As a former senior leader at McKinsey, specialising in Technology, Digital, Media, and Telecom, he has a wealth of experience guiding organisations through complex digital transformations. As a co-host of Tech Deciphered, a top 3% podcast globally, Nuno dives deep into the intricacies of the tech industry, shedding light on emerging trends and deciphering the complexities that shape our digital landscape. As a sought-after speaker, advisor, and board member, Nuno shares his strategic insights and invaluable expertise with audiences around the globe through his podcast. Join us in part one of this two-part series, to listen to Nuno’s reflections on his career, his unique perception of adversity and how to deal with it, his experiences of staying in more than 35+ countries, his views on food as an art form, and much more. Get ready for an enlightening conversation that will leave you inspired, motivated, and armed with invaluable insights to unlock your own potential. Key Take Aways & Transcript: https://bit.ly/TOP_Nuno Follow & Subscribe: WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/TOP_WA2 YouTube: https://bit.ly/TOP_Youtube LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/TOP_LinkedIn Twitter: https://bit.ly/TOP_Twitter1 Instagram: https://bit.ly/TOP_Insta In this conversation, he talks about: ⁠00:00⁠⁠⁠⁠ Intro 02:06 His 25+ years of career in technology, investing and consulting.⁠ 04:29 How to catalyse adversity? 09:13 How to slow down and intensify focus? 15:12 Learnings from living in 35+ countries. 24:08 How love for food has influenced his career?

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About Prasanna Sankar: What changes after one becomes a billionaire? How does one maintain a sense of purpose and drive after accumulating wealth? Welcome to The One Percent Project, where we continue our captivating conversation with Prasanna Sankar, the co-founder of  Rippling, and a true trailblazer in the world of technology and entrepreneurship. In our first episode, we discovered Prasanna's early successes, his coding prowess, and his ability to identify and seize opportunities. We explored his insights on building and optimising for pace and efficiency and his views on the future of crypto. In part two of our conversation, we dive deeper into Prasanna's extraordinary life, understand how his world transformed after achieving billionaire status, the profound influence of Paul Graham's writings on his thinking, and the unique superpowers that have propelled him to great heights. He also shares his book recommendations and unveils his thoughts on productivity, providing counterintuitive insights on making the most of your time and achieving remarkable results. Key Take Aways & Transcript: https://bit.ly/TOP_Prasanna_2 Follow & Subscribe: WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/TOP_WA2 YouTube: https://bit.ly/TOP_Youtube LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/TOP_LinkedIn Twitter: https://bit.ly/TOP_Twitter1 Instagram: https://bit.ly/TOP_Insta In this conversation, he talks about: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠00:00⁠⁠⁠ Intro ⁠02:24 How has life changed after becoming a billionaire? ⁠06:30 The impact of Paul Gramham's blogs and first principle thinking. ⁠08:15⁠ The balance between pace & efficiency. ⁠13:44 His superpower 14:04 Three Books & Productivity Hacks 18:36 Moments that have defined his career. 19:57 Advice to his younger self.

About Prasanna Sankar: Few possess a rare combination of exceptional talent, entrepreneurial vision, and a relentless drive to push boundaries. My next guest on The One Percent Project, Prasanna Sankar, the co-founder of Rippling, is undoubtedly one such individual. In 2010, Prasanna co-founded Likealittle, a college campus social network that experienced an incredible surge, skyrocketing from 0 to 20 million page views in six weeks. Prasanna's coding prowess has earned him international recognition. Furthermore, during his college years, Prasanna held the esteemed rank-one position at TopCoder, solidifying his status as a true coding prodigy. In part one of this two-part series, listen in to learn about Prasanna's journey from TOPCoder to Microsoft, strategies for building and optimising for pace and efficiency, views on the future of crypto, the invaluable lessons learned along the way that help him identify the next big thing and much more Subscribe to the show wherever you listen to it and sign up for The One Percent Project's "Think" newsletter at onepercent.live for curated content that adds value to your professional and personal development. Key Take Aways & Transcript: https://bit.ly/TOP_Prasanna Follow & Subscribe: WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/TOP_WA2 YouTube: https://bit.ly/TOP_Youtube LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/TOP_LinkedIn Twitter: https://bit.ly/TOP_Twitter1 Instagram: https://bit.ly/TOP_Insta In this conversation, he talks about: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠00:00⁠⁠ Intro 02:03 Growing up in India. 05:00 The role of confidence in early life. 08:15 The balance between pace & efficiency. 16:05 Meta, Microsoft and Google 20:22 Future & Brilliance of Bitcoin. 27:36 The power of having a free mind.