What does a 9-hour brain surgery, a communist childhood in Romania, and a PhD in Economics have in common? They all shaped Dr. Andreea Vanacker into one of the most compelling voices on joy, resilience, and peak performance today. In this episode, we go deep into her remarkable journey, from escaping a communist regime to leading global organizations, facing a life-altering brain tumor during COVID lockdown, and emerging with a radical new understanding of what it means to truly live. We explore the neuroscience of flow, the difference between happiness and joy, and why your worst moment might be your greatest teacher. Whether you're navigating adversity, searching for purpose, or chasing peak performance, this episode will challenge how you think about everything.00:00 The Importance of Sharing & Speaking Up08:00 Growing Up in the 80s: The Atari Generation & Big Dreams14:30 The First Business: Consulting & The Internet Boom20:00 The Second Business: Online Seduction & Early Dating Sites26:00 Growth Strategies: How to Market & Scale Your Product32:30 Selling the Company: Highs, Lows & Lessons Learned39:30 The First Complications: Navigating Challenges56:30 The Birth of Growth Hacking & Virality1:18:30 From Founder to Investor: A New Perspective1:25:30 Starting Viral Ninja: Building for Money vs. Passion1:36:30 Sociable Labs Merge: Culture Clash & Integration1:44:30 Entering FinTech: The Diagram Story2:04:00 How to Build & Launch a New AI Product2:21:00 The Biggest Challenges in Scaling a Startup2:31:30 The Future of AI & Final ReflectionsFollow Andreea:LinkedIn: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreeadutescu/Website : https://www.andreeavanacker.com/Join this channel to get access to perks:⁠‪ @LorisDzagoyan Follow me:www.linkedin.com/in/dzagoyanwww.lorisdzagoyan.com

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Sébastien Brault, a serial entrepreneur who has built and sold multiple companies, navigated the highs and lows of startup life, and mastered the art of resilience.

From the early days of the internet boom to growth hacking, investing, and AI, this episode is packed with insights on what it truly takes to build, scale, and sustain a successful business.

We explore the struggles, breakthroughs, and pivotal moments that shaped his journey—from launching one of the first online dating sites to leading viral growth strategies and stepping into the world of FinTech and AI.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, investor, or tech enthusiast, this episode is filled with hard-earned lessons and future-forward thinking you won’t want to miss!

00:00 The Importance of Sharing & Speaking Up
08:00 Growing Up in the 80s: The Atari Generation & Big Dreams
14:30 The First Business: Consulting & The Internet Boom
20:00 The Second Business: Online Seduction & Early Dating Sites
26:00 Growth Strategies: How to Market & Scale Your Product
32:30 Selling the Company: Highs, Lows & Lessons Learned
39:30 The First Complications: Navigating Challenges
56:30 The Birth of Growth Hacking & Virality
1:18:30 From Founder to Investor: A New Perspective
1:25:30 Starting Viral Ninja: Building for Money vs. Passion
1:36:30 Sociable Labs Merge: Culture Clash & Integration
1:44:30 Entering FinTech: The Diagram Story
2:04:00 How to Build & Launch a New AI Product
2:21:00 The Biggest Challenges in Scaling a Startup
2:31:30 The Future of AI & Final Reflections

Follow Sébastien:LinkedIn: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastienpbrault/Website : https://www.weareinto.ai/Join this channel to get access to perks:⁠‪@LorisDzagoyan‬⁠ Follow me:www.linkedin.com/in/dzagoyanwww.lorisdzagoyan.com

In this in-depth conversation, Paralympian Karolina Wisniewska, one of Canada’s most successful alpine skiers, shares her journey from a young athlete with cerebral palsy to becoming an eight-time Paralympic medalist. We explore societal perceptions and the challenges she faced in competing as an athlete with a disability, delve into the intricacies of Paralympic classification, and discuss the financial realities of elite sports. Join us as we uncover the mindset that drove Karolina to success, examine the impact of media visibility on Paralympic sports, and reflect on the legacy she leaves for future generations. 00:01:15 - Societal Perceptions 00:19:00 - Medical Challenges and Lack of Support Systems 00:31:00 - Paralympics vs. Non-Disabled Olympics: Resource Imbalances 00:47:00 - Media Visibility and Financial Impact on Paralympics 01:01:00 - Exploring the Athlete's Mindset 01:16:00 - Training Regimens and Challenges 01:32:00 - Understanding Classification in Paralympic Sports 01:58:00 - Career Reflections and Comparisons 02:12:00 - Rivalries, Regrets, and Pressure 02:34:00 - Paris Paralympics and Financial Model 03:11:00 - Legacy and Impact on Future Generations Follow Karolina: LinkedIn: ⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/karolinaply/ Website : https://www.adn-conferenciers.com/conferenciers-karolina-wisniewska Join this channel to get access to perks: ⁠‪@LorisDzagoyan‬⁠ Follow me: www.linkedin.com/in/dzagoyan www.lorisdzagoyan.com