In this conversation, Luis and Nick dive into everything about the Founders Live City Leaders, and discuss how important they are in the growth and success of the overall global movement. First, Nick talks about how Founders Live got started, and identifies the moment where it was clear the need for people in various cities leading the city events and growing the community. How would you do it? How would you build out such a system that empowers people to step up and change their communities? And you'll hear why they are called LEADERS versus managers or other titles.

Nick and Luis then discuss the various aspects of what is involved in the position, what and who Founders Live looks for when they interview and onboard new city leaders. If you are interested in an opportunity with Founders Live, this is a perfect episode for you!

Exploring Greatness Season 1, Episode 14


Watch: Episode 14 here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlM7_NQ00do

In this conversation, Luis and Nick jump into a fun conversation of all things Copenhagen, Denmark, and the story behind how Nick found Wonderland in the magical area of Christiania in Copenhagen. He details how simply walking around the special area, taking in the uniqueness and free-thinking culture is such an inspiration for creativity. Luis asks many questions around why Nick chose to visit the area, and what EXACTLY is it about travel that challenges people so much. They also chat about the rest of Nick's visit in Copenhagen and the takeaways from the Founders Live Copenhagen event.


Exploring Greatness Season 1, Episode 13


Watch: Episode 13 here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DF00gqZrlWg

In this conversation, Luis and Nick get into an engaging conversation around the importance of being "one-of-one" and where Nick first observed this in the world. Music? Entertainment? How is it that simply observing the great one's from our past in the music industry could influence and impact entrepreneurs around the world to think and be different? Listen carefully, Nick breaks it all down with Luis. They also talk about Nick's time in Dublin, his thoughts of the city and country of Ireland, and what he thinks about the weather. We hope you enjoy this inspiring podcast that goes along with Episode 12 of Exploring Greatness.


Exploring Greatness Season 1, Episode 12


Watch: Episode 12 here - https://youtu.be/iu_7pznqIUE

In this conversation, Luis and Nick jump into a fun discussion on the backstory of how and why Nick determined 99 Seconds was the exact time limit for his new pitch competition emerging out of Seattle. This seemly small detail and decision in 2014 has reverberated all over the world, and forced tens of thousands to ask themselves "What do I put in this short time period? and what do I leave out?" You will learn how Nick came up with the number 99? Listen in, you will be surprised at his answer! Nick and Luis also dive deep on the numerous benefits to founders who step up and give their 99-Second pitch during Founders Live events. Listen to the end, there are a ton of golden nuggets in here!

Exploring Greatness Season 1, Episode 11


Watch: Episode 11 here - https://youtu.be/3M4DQxE8xmk

In this conversation, Luis and Nick discuss his time in Oslo and why it was this city he circled around the 10 Year Vision concept. Nick details what was going through his head at the time, how he originally discovered the methodolgy of thinking and planning in decades, and why he renews these views each year. "Year One is much different than Year Ten, before you know it you are there!" Also, Luis and Nick discuss Olso, Norway, and why it is one of Nick's favorite cities in the world. If you find yourself early in your startup and entrepreneurial journey, this is the perfect episode for you.

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Exploring Greatness Season 1, Episode 10


Watch: Episode 10 here - https://youtu.be/rOkHu7DOjTY

In this conversation, Luis interviews Nick on the transition and how Feature Friday turned into a global movement called Founders Live. Nick details how he intuitively knew this little pitch competition that was happening each month in Seattle was going to grow into something much bigger. Here is the story how one day he opened a Google Document, started typing, and came up with the plan of how to expand to other cities and countries. Nick always says "Never underestimate how an idea can spread... " and the details shared here should give you inspiration of how you too can create something in your city and take it all around the world.


Exploring Greatness Season 1



Watch: Episode 8 here - https://youtu.be/G8scll0PodE

In this conversation, Luis interviews Nick all about his experience in Athens, Greece during his 2024 Europe Tour, and filming this specific epsiode of Season 1 of Exploring Greatness. Nick describes what it feels like walking around the historic city, what it was like to tour these anicent ruins, and the story of staying in an Airbnb right at the foot of the Acroplis. We have so much to be thankful for the old Greek society, and how much they have shaped our modern world and economies. Enjoy!


Exploring Greatness Season 1

Athens 2,500 Years of Influence and Greatness - Exploring Greatness: Season 1, Episode 8

Watch: Episode 8 here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A9oiwtwRC7Y

In this conversation, Nick and Luis dive into Nick's experience interviewing Founders across Europe during his 2024 tour. Out of the gate, Nick shares a surprise insight of where the episode voiceover actually originated. Hint, it was written many years ago, even before Founders Live was created. Then the conversation shifts to the biggest insights and observations resulting from the founder interviews across Lisbon, Zagreb, Florence and Amsterdam. These backstories are fun and paint a picture of what it was like to sit down with the pitching founders before the Founders Live events in these specific cities.


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Exploring Greatness Season 1

The #1 Reason Europeans Choose Entrepreneurship - Exploring Greatness: Season 1, Episode 7

Watch: Episode 7 here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RleAm6dLqiY