The Knowledge Project

Uncovering the timeless principles that drive success. Hosted by Shane Parrish (entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and author), the goal of each episode is simply to master the best of what other people have already figured out. Learn More: Timeless insights into business and life in 5 minutes a week: Shane's Bo

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224 guests, ranked by how many people never want them back.

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   Barbara Tversky

   Barbara Tversky: Action Shapes Thought · Sep 2022

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   Gary Taubes

   #25 Gary Taubes: Is Sugar Slowly Killing Us · Nov 2017

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   Jason Fried

   #54 Jason Fried: Doing the Enough Thing · Mar 2019

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   Matt Mullenweg

   #100 Matt Mullenweg: Collaboration Is Key · Jan 2021

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   Vlad Tenev

   The Near Death Experience of RobinHood | Vlad Tenev, Co-Founder · Mar 2026

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   David Baszucki

   Make Better Decisions by Fixing Yourself First · Aug 2026

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   Hannah Fry

   #87 Hannah Fry: The Role of Algorithms · Jul 2020

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   Alfred Lin

   How to Win by Being Right and Contrarian: Lessons from Zappos to DoorDash · Jan 2025

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   April Dunford

   April Dunford: The Marketing Expert · Aug 2024

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    Barry Diller

    Barry Diller: Building IAC · Sep 2025

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    Ben Thompson

    #40 Ben Thompson: Thriving in a Digital World · Sep 2018

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    Brent Beshore

    Brent Beshore: Business Brilliance and Happiness at Home · Jun 2024

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    Bret Taylor

    Bret Taylor: A Vision for AI’s Next Frontier · Apr 2025

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    Brian Halligan

    Brian Halligan: Building HubSpot into a Multi-Billion Dollar Company · Aug 2024

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    Chris Dixon

    #5 Chris Dixon: The State of Venture Capital · Nov 2015

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    Dacher Keltner

    #29 Dacher Keltner: Survival of the Kindest · Feb 2018

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    Daniel Gross

    #56 Daniel Gross: Catalyzing Success · Apr 2019

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    Elad Gil

    Elad Gil: How to Spot a Billion-Dollar Startup Before the Rest of the World · May 2025

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    Emily Balcetis

    Emily Balcetis: Setting and Achieving Goals · Dec 2022

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    Frank Slootman

    Frank Slootman: Doing Less, Doing Better · Aug 2023

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    Gabriel Weinberg

    Gabriel Weinberg: Practical Steps to Safeguard Your Data and Identity Online · May 2019

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    Garry Tan

    Y Combinator CEO Garry Tan: Turning Ambitious Misfits into Founders · Apr 2025

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    Gina Poe

    Dr. Gina Poe: The Science of Better Sleep · May 2023

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    Harley Finkelstein

    Harley Finkelstein: You Must Requalify for Your Role, Every Year · Jul 2025

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    Howard Marks

    #53 Howard Marks: Luck, Risk and Avoiding Losers · Mar 2019

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    Jane McGonigal

    #101 Jane McGonigal: The Psychology of Gaming · Jan 2021

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    Jason Karp

    Jason Karp: Live A Healthier Life · Apr 2023

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    Jason Zweig

    #4 Jason Zweig: Elevate Your Financial IQ · Oct 2015

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    Jeff Immelt

    #116 Jeff Immelt: Leadership In A Crisis · Jul 2021

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    Jerry Colonna

    Jerry Colonna: The CEO Whisperer · Oct 2023

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    Josh Wolfe

    Josh Wolfe: Human Advantage in the World of AI · 2 episodes

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    Kat Cole

    #117 Kat Cole: The Power of Possible · Aug 2021

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    Kaz Nejatian

    Excellence Is the Capacity to Take Pain · Jul 2026

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    Kenneth Stanley

    Kenneth Stanley: Set The Right Objectives · Oct 2022

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    Kunal Shah

    Kunal Shah: Core Human Motivations · Jun 2022

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    Mark Pincus

    You Don’t Need To Innovate To Be Successful | FarmVille Creator · Jun 2026

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    Matthew Dicks

    Matthew Dicks: The Storytelling Expert · Sep 2024

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    Michael Mauboussin

    #28 Michael Mauboussin: A Decision Making Jedi · 2 episodes

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    Michael Ovitz

    Michael Ovitz: The Psychology of Power · Feb 2026

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    Mike Maples

    #77 Mike Maples: Living in the Future · Mar 2020

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