31 Jan 2022 · 1 h 33 min
Books from Michael Acton Smith
“Calm App Founder: From $0 To $2 Billion By Making The World Meditate: Michael Acton Smith”
3 books mentioned
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The conversation
Michael Acton Smith, co-founder of Calm and Moshi Monsters, discusses his entrepreneurial path, including failures and pivots, the importance of storytelling and business fundamentals, and how meditation improved his personal and professional life. The episode covers his ventures, lessons on resilience, and insights into mindfulness and relationships.
Talking points
- Perplex City failure and pivot to Moshi Monsters
- Moshi Monsters rise and user loss
- Founding Calm and its growth to $2B
- Importance of sleep and mental health
- Meditation improving empathy and communication
- Book recommendations on mindfulness and relationships
- Investment in psychedelic therapy company Atai