My guest on this episode is Ryan Allis, a technology entrepreneur that sold his first company, iContact, for $170 million before turning 28! Nowadays, Ryan is the founder of Connect, an app that helps you get together with friends, and Hive, a global network of leaders and entrepreneurs who are creating a better world.
Show Notes
Welcome to the seventh episode of Process!
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My guest on this episode is Ryan Allis, a technology entrepreneur that sold his first company, iContact, for $170 million before turning 28!
Nowadays, Ryan is the founder of
Connect, an app that helps you get together with friends, and
Hive, a global network of leaders and entrepreneurs who are creating a better world. As you can imagine, community is important to Ryan, and we'll get to that in this episode. More importantly, though, we dive deep into what makes entrepreneurship
sustainable.
During our conversation, we cover:
- Becoming an entrepreneur before even becoming a teenager
- What it looks like to help run 2 companies and attend business school at the same time
- The two important elements he looks for in a project
- Why email is "the biggest tyranny"
- The wellness habits that have transformed his mind and body
- How caffeine is destroying your energy levels—and how to quit
Here's my favorite quote from our conversation:
"In entrepreneurship, calmness and slight patience—take the action to make something happen and then wait a few hours—is so important to not blowing up and allowing yourself to get through the day calmly."
Show Notes
Throughout our conversation, we mention different sites and events which I'm linking to below:
- Ryan's
blog post about the programs he's attended
- The
Resources page where you can find Ryan's presentation
"Lessons from my 20s" and more
Thanks for listening! And a huge thanks to Ryan for joining me on this episode #007 of Process.
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xo,
Marcella
What is Process with Marcella Chamorro: Creativity | Mindset | Mental Health?
Process is a podcast for creators and makers who struggle to manage the ups and downs of a creative life, despite the impact they make on our world. Hosted by Marcella Chamorro, this show reveals strategies and stories for managing the rollercoaster of creativity. Discover how you can maintain a peaceful mindset throughout your creative journey. While Marcella confesses she isn't a licensed coach or therapist, she shares the practical methods she's used to experience peace of mind and creative flow throughout all her projects. More importantly, she interviews successful entrepreneurs and creatives from all walks of life to tell their stories and share what has worked for them in the past, including how to avoid burnout, when to put yourself first, what advice to follow when making a big life or business change, and more. Get ready to deep dive into topics such as meditation, zen practices, stoicism, journaling, morning pages, entrepreneurship, failure, and all sorts of tools that can help makers live a more peaceful and creative life.