https://www.pvig.com/madeithttps://byldd.com/We sit down with Barry Stamos, a post-exit founder and investor focused on bold, world-changing companies. Barry shares his journey from corporate consultant to tech founder, detailing his early struggles, successful exits, and how he now supports other entrepreneurs through Supernova, a collective of exited founders backing groundbreaking startups. We explore his investments in companies like Colossal Biosciences, Apollo Neuro, and Brain Ritual, discuss the role of purpose-driven businesses, and dive into the unexpected impact of Ayahuasca on his personal and professional life. Plus, a surprise moment during the interview makes this episode one for the books.Check Out Our SponsorsPine View Insurance GroupBylddChapters:[00:00:00] Welcome Barry Stamos[00:00:30] Leaving Corporate to Build Startups[00:02:00] The Matrix and a Life Pivot[00:04:00] Early Startup Struggles[00:05:30] Building a Billion-Dollar Exit[00:06:45] Burnout and the Founder Mindset[00:08:30] Investing Instead of Operating[00:10:15] Supernova’s Founder-Led Investments[00:12:45] What Makes Startups Thrive?[00:14:15] Founders Helping Founders[00:15:45] Tuff & Needle vs. Casper[00:17:30] Colossal’s Mission to End Extinction[00:19:15] The Power of Moonshot Ideas[00:22:00] The Future of Biotechnology[00:24:00] Apollo Neuro and the Science of Vibration[00:27:00] Using Tech to Solve Human Problems[00:28:45] Brain Ritual: Tackling Migraines[00:30:00] Balancing Freedom and Purpose[00:32:30] The Infinite Search for Fulfillment[00:35:00] First Ayahuasca Experience[00:37:00] A Life-Changing Surprise Announcement[00:39:45] The Power of Collaboration[00:41:00] Where to Find Barry StamosBarry's Stuff:Barry's Speaker Website: https://barrystamos.com/Supernova: https://1supernova.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bstamos/My Stuff:Podcast: https://www.madeitpod.com/Website: https://www.connortomkies.com/X: https://twitter.com/ConnorTomkiesLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connortomkies/

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