Listen "Conferences are (mostly) a waste"
Episode Synopsis
Alex does a SXSW 2025 recap.
Here’s what to expect:
Why conferences are a waste
Two exceptions to the rule
7 stops & lessons
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Show Notes:
(0:00) A note from our sponsor
(2:26) Welcome back to Founder’s Journal
(3:35) When conferences aren’t a waste
(5:12) SXSW recap
(6:05) Founders run club
(6:48) Brunch with Lauren Zima
(7:38) Lunch with David Perell
(9:28) Hampton Dinner
(10:18) B2B Creator Panel
(11:32) Run with Connor Tomkies
(14:05) Chat with Bryan Johnson
(16:32) Conclusion
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Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Gusto. Head to www.gusto.com/alex
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• Connor Tomkies: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connortomkies/
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• Bryan Johnson: https://www.youtube.com/@BryanJohnson
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Here’s what to expect:
Why conferences are a waste
Two exceptions to the rule
7 stops & lessons
—
Show Notes:
(0:00) A note from our sponsor
(2:26) Welcome back to Founder’s Journal
(3:35) When conferences aren’t a waste
(5:12) SXSW recap
(6:05) Founders run club
(6:48) Brunch with Lauren Zima
(7:38) Lunch with David Perell
(9:28) Hampton Dinner
(10:18) B2B Creator Panel
(11:32) Run with Connor Tomkies
(14:05) Chat with Bryan Johnson
(16:32) Conclusion
—
Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Gusto. Head to www.gusto.com/alex
—
Episode Links:
• Lauren Zima: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lauren_Zima
• David Perell: https://perell.com/
• Connor Tomkies: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connortomkies/
• Founders: https://www.founderspodcast.com/
• Bryan Johnson: https://www.youtube.com/@BryanJohnson
Check Out Alex’s Stuff:
• storyarb - https://www.storyarb.com/
• growthpair - https://www.growthpair.com/
• CTA - https://www.creatortalentagency.co/
• X - https://x.com/businessbarista
• Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-lieberman/
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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