FOMO Sapiens with Patrick J. McGinnis
FOMO Sapiens is a podcast hosted by Patrick J. McGinnis, who coined the term FOMO (Fear of Missing Out). The show features insights from entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders on making smarter decisions and thriving in uncertainty. Each episode offers real-world strategies and actionable advice to help listeners take control of their choices and build a fulfilling life without fear of missing out.
Episodes
S15 E2 Karim Jouini on Why AI Is Breaking Software Faster Than Anyone Can Test It
In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis sits down with Karim Jouini, co-founder and CEO of Thunders.ai, to explore a problem most people in tech are ignoring: as AI writes code at unprecedented speed, no one has figured out how to test it fast enough. Karim brings a rare perspective to this conversation: he started his first software company at 16 in Tunisia, running a cyber café ma
S15 E1 Marketing Guru Allan Dib on Why Marketing Is Simpler Than You Think, and How AI Is Raising the Stakes
In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis sits down with Allan Dib, serial entrepreneur and author of the million-copy bestseller The 1-Page Marketing Plan, to make the case that most businesses are overcomplicating marketing, and that AI is about to make that mistake far more costly. Allan breaks down his signature nine-block framework across three phases (before, during, and after) and i
S14 E36 Gotham FC’s Emily Tisch Sussman on Building a Dynasty in Women's Soccer From the Inside.
In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis sits down with Emily Tisch Sussman, co-owner of the two-time NWSL champion New York/New Jersey Gotham FC, creator and host of the award-winning iHeart podcast She Pivots, Tony-nominated Broadway producer, and Democratic political strategist. Emily's career has moved from federal policy to cable news to podcasting to sports ownership, and the throug
S14 E35 Marcus Buckingham on Why Love Is the Most Powerful and Most Measurable Force in Business
In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis welcomes back Marcus Buckingham, New York Times bestselling author, psychometrician, and one of the most influential voices in leadership over the last 30 years, to discuss his new book Design Love In: How to Unleash the Most Powerful Force in Business, published by Harvard Business Review Press. Marcus spent decades resisting the word "love" in a
S14 E34 How to Change Your Behavior to Make GLP-1s Work Long-Term with Noom CEO Geoff Cook
In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis sits down with Geoff Cook, CEO of Noom, the leading digital health platform combining psychology, technology, coaching, and clinical care. Geoff co-founded The Meet Group, a NASDAQ-listed social entertainment company he led for 18 years through its $500 million sale, before joining Noom to tackle something bigger: the full picture of human health.
S14 E33 Former Navy SEAL Brandon Webb on Raising Resilient Kids in a World That's Protecting Them to Death
In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis sits down with Brandon Webb, former U.S. Navy SEAL, Course Manager of the elite SEAL Sniper Program, and New York Times bestselling author, to talk about his new book, Puddle Jumpers, and the uncomfortable argument at its center. The same mental management principles Brandon used to transform sniper training, including the visualization and self-ta
S14 E32 Max Marchione: Building a New Health System From the Ground Up at 25
In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis sits down with Max Marchione, co-founder and President of Superpower, a fast-growing preventative health platform making concierge-level medicine accessible for $199 a year. Max founded Superpower after a decade of misdiagnosis across more than 20 doctors, a frustration that led him to ask a simple but radical question: What if the best healthcare
S14 E31 Eric Ries on Why Good Companies Go Bad, and How to Build One That Won't
In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis sits down with Eric Ries, creator of the Lean Startup method and author of the New York Times bestseller The Lean Startup, to discuss his bold and urgently needed new book, Incorruptible: Why Good Companies Go Bad and How Great Companies Stay Great. Eric's core argument is as simple as it is unsettling: the corruption that destroys great companies
S14 E30 Laura L. Rubin: Journaling Is the Most Underrated Performance Tool You're Not Using
In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis sits down with Laura L. Rubin, founder of AllSwell Creative and author of The Big Unlock: Liberate Your Creativity Through Mindful Journaling, published by Simon & Schuster. Laura spent over a decade as a marketing and communications executive before building AllSwell into one of the leading voices on mindful writing, hosting hundreds of workshops
Ep 29 S14 - VaynerX’s Claude Silver on Why Being Yourself at Work Is the Most Strategic Thing You Can Do
In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis sits down with Claude Silver, the world's first Chief Heart Officer and #2 executive at VaynerX, to explore what it actually means to show up as yourself at work — and why most people don't. Claude is the author of Be Yourself at Work, an instant USA Today bestseller that reframes authenticity not as a soft ideal but as a genuine strategic advantag
S14 E28 What VC Investors Won't Tell You About Getting Funded, with Charlie O’Donnell
In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis sits down with Charlie O'Donnell, founder of Brooklyn Bridge Ventures and author of Founder Unfriendly: What Investors Won't Tell You About Getting Funded, for one of the most practical and honest conversations about venture capital you're likely to hear. Charlie has spent more than two decades inside the New York startup ecosystem, starting as the
S14 E27 Jon McNeill: The Algorithm Behind Tesla's Hypergrowth
In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick sits down with Jon McNeill, former President of Tesla, former COO of Lyft, and CEO of DVx Ventures, to unpack the operating system behind one of the most extraordinary growth stories in business history. During McNeill's tenure at Tesla, revenue grew from $2 billion to $20 billion in just 30 months. That kind of growth doesn't happen by accident — it follow
S14 E26 B2B Sales Guru Rob Snyder on The Real Physics Behind Sales
Sales isn’t about persuasion, and that misunderstanding is what keeps most founders stuck. In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick talks with Rob Snyder, a serial B2B founder, Harvard Business School alum, and venture partner, to break down what actually drives revenue in zero-to-one startups. Rob shares how two years of brutal rejection forced him to unlearn everything business school taught him
S14 E25 Liz Tran on AQ: The New Intelligence for a World That Won't Stop Changing
In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick sits down with Liz Tran, founder of Inner Genius and author of AQ: A New Kind of Intelligence for a World That's Always Changing, to explore a simple but urgent idea: in a world defined by constant disruption, IQ and EQ are no longer enough. What we need now is AQ, the Agility Quotient, which Liz defines as your capacity to handle change, disappointment, an
S14 E24 Tracy Anderson on Why Integrity Outlasts Glamour
In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick sits down with wellness pioneer Tracy Anderson to explore what it takes to build something that actually endures in an industry built on trends. Tracy reflects on her 25-year journey, from pioneering a research-driven approach to movement in the late 90s to watching a flood of imitators cash in on simpler versions of her life's work. She explains why she ne
S14 E23 How to Remain Human in the Age of AI, with Florence Shaffer
In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick sits down with Florence Shaffer, the founder and CEO of Becoming, a human performance company that helps leaders navigate sustained complexity without losing themselves in the process. Florence spent more than 20 years leading digital transformation inside global brands, including Burberry and Estée Lauder, before turning her lens inward, to the hidden cons
S14 E22 Buttcoin, Memecoins, and the Future of FOMO Finance, with Matt Beall
In this conversation, Patrick talks with Matt Beall, Chairman and CEO of Bealls Inc., one of America's oldest retail chains and one of the first national retailers to accept cryptocurrency at checkout. Matt is also a prominent figure in the Buttcoin community, a memecoin born from a 2011 internet joke that has grown into something far more serious than its name suggests. They dig into how crypto b
S14 E21 The Wellness Industry’s Biggest Blind Spot, with Chris Wharton
In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis sits down with Chris Wharton, to unpack what’s broken in the modern longevity and wellness industry. Chris argues that while interest in healthspan is exploding, the conversation is being driven by oversimplification, misinformation, and loud voices rather than rigorous science. He explains why there is no such thing as a single “longevity expert,”
S14 E20 The Hidden Beliefs That Control Your Attention, with Nir Eyal
In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick welcomes back Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Hooked and Indistractable, to discuss his newest book, Beyond Belief. The conversation starts with a paradox we all recognize: we know exactly what to do, yet we don’t do it. Nir explains why the missing piece isn’t discipline or motivation, but belief. Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, and personal experienc
S14 E19 Daniel Coyle on Why Community Beats Status
In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick sits down with Daniel Coyle, bestselling author of The Culture Code, The Talent Code, and his new book Flourish, to explore a deceptively simple question: why do so many high achievers still feel empty? Drawing from years of research inside elite teams, thriving communities, and high-performing organizations, Dan explains why nobody flourishes alone — and h
S14 E18 Sahil Bloom on How to Win the Long Game Without Burning Out - Part 2
In Part 2 of this FOMO Sapiens conversation, Patrick McGinnis sits down with Sahil Bloom to explore what it actually means to build a meaningful life and career in the age of infinite noise.Sahil reflects on the responsibility that comes with modern influence, arguing that creators today wield unprecedented power to compound either positive or negative energy. He explains why chasing outrage and r
S14 E17 Sahil Bloom on The Hidden Cost of the Default Path - Part 1
What if the biggest risk in life isn’t failure, but settling for something that’s merely fine? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Patrick sits down with Sahil Bloom, former private equity investor turned global creator and author of The Five Types of Wealth. Sahil unpacks the invisible forces that keep smart, ambitious people stuck on paths that don’t quite fit: from the psychology of insecu
S14 E16 Who Controls Knowledge Now? Jimmy Wales, Wikipedia’s Founder, on the Future of the Web - Part 2
In Part 2 of this conversation, Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia and author of The Seven Rules of Trust, joins Patrick McGinnis to confront the hardest question of our time: how do we build trust in a world where reality itself is becoming unstable? From AI-generated content and deepfakes to misinformation and collapsing institutional credibility, this episode explores what trust looks like under
S14 E15 Jimmy Wales on How Wikipedia Builds Trust in a Post-Truth World - Part 1
What does it take to build trust at the scale of billions? In this episode, Patrick sits down with Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia and author of The Seven Rules of Trust, to unpack how one of the internet’s most improbable projects became one of its most trusted institutions. From early skepticism and ridicule to the human systems that made collaboration possible, this conversation explores how
S14 E14 From Teacher to Entrepreneur: How Anthony Passalacqua Built Shootin’ School with the 10% Mindset
What happens when a dedicated teacher decides to build a business on the side, one lunch break at a time? In this episode, Patrick talks with Anthony Passalacqua, founder of Shootin’ School, who transformed a passion for basketball into a thriving training company, multiple inclusive sports ventures, and a nonprofit serving kids with special needs. Anthony shares how the 10% Entrepreneur framework
S14 E13 Goldie Chan: How to Build Your Personal Brand Online
In this inspiring conversation, Patrick sits down with Goldie Chan, the “Oprah of LinkedIn” and author of Personal Branding for Introverts, to unpack how introverts can thrive in the noisy world of online self-promotion. Goldie shares how she became one of LinkedIn’s first video creators—posting over 800 consecutive daily videos—and built a global reputation for her creative authenticity and consi
S14 E12 The Surprising Science of Everyday Courage with Ranjay Gulati
What if courage isn’t about being fearless, but about taking action despite fear? In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis speaks with Ranjay Gulati, Harvard Business School professor and author of How to Be Bold. Ranjay shares why our cultural myth of the “fearless hero” is misleading and explains how courage is a learnable skill that anyone can practice, whether as an individual, a
S14 E11 Adapting Mindfulness to the AI Age, with Mo Edjlali
In this conversation, Patrick talks with Mo Edjlali, founder and CEO of Mindful Leader and author of Open MBSR, about the future of mindfulness in an age defined by distraction, polarization, and artificial intelligence. Edjlali reflects on his journey from tech entrepreneur to mindfulness advocate after the 2008 financial crisis, and offers a powerful critique of how popular meditation apps have
S14 E10 Byron Loflin: Think You’re Ready to Be CEO? Here’s What it Takes.
In this FOMO Sapiens episode, Patrick McGinnis speaks with Byron Loflin, Global Head of Board Advisory at NASDAQ and co-author of CEO Ready, about how to build better boards, smarter leaders, and more resilient organizations. Loflin’s career was shaped by the 2008 financial crisis, when he saw firsthand the cost of poor governance and weak risk oversight. Since then, he’s made it his mission to el
S14 E9 SharkNinja’s Playbook for Relentless Innovation (and FOMO), with Mark Barrocas
In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis sits down with Mark Barrocas, CEO of SharkNinja, to explore how the company transformed from a small appliance player into a global innovation powerhouse. Barrocas explains how SharkNinja’s consumer-obsessed culture drives every breakthrough—from identifying overlooked frustrations to designing products that cross the “threshold of viral.” He also
S14 E8 Caroline Hirsch, The Visionary Who Built a New York Comedy Empire
Caroline Hirsch, the legendary founder of Carolines on Broadway and the New York Comedy Festival, has spent four decades shaping the world of stand-up comedy. In this episode, she shares how she turned a small cabaret into the most influential comedy club in America, and how strategic instincts, resilience, and love for the art form built an empire. From discovering future stars to navigating Time
S14 E7 Morgan Housel: The Psychology of a Richer Life
What does it really mean to live a “rich” life? In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis talks with Morgan Housel, bestselling author of The Psychology of Money and The Art of Spending Money. Morgan shares a deeply personal and counterintuitive perspective on wealth, exploring not only what money can do, but, more importantly, what it can’t. He reflects on why the drivers of true happines
S14 E6 How BeautyCounter Founder Gregg Renfrew Is Redefining Clean Beauty Again with Counter
In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis welcomes Gregg Renfrew, the visionary founder behind BeautyCounter and now Counter, for an honest and inspiring conversation about resilience, leadership, and reinvention. Gregg shares how a deep concern for health and the environment led her to pioneer the clean beauty movement, building one of the most trusted brands in the industry. But after se
S14 E5 A Rad Future: Isabelle Boemeke on How She’s Making Nuclear Energy Cool
What if the biggest solution to climate change is the one we fear the most? In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis speaks with Isabelle Boemeke—known online as Isodope—a climate influencer and creative technologist who has become one of the most visible advocates for nuclear energy. Isabelle shares her unconventional journey from fashion model to climate activist, why the public percept
S14 E4 Unlocking Team Intelligence with Jon Levy: Rethinking Leadership, Collaboration, and the Power of Glue Players
What really makes a team successful? Is it star power, charisma, sheer talent, or something else entirely? In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis talks with behavioral scientist and author Jon Levy about his groundbreaking work on leadership and team intelligence. Levy challenges conventional wisdom by debunking the “alpha leader” myth, tracing its roots back to a misinterpretation of w
S14 E3 Kosterina Founder Katina Mountanos on Scaling an Olive Oil & Wellness Brand
What if the bottles in your pantry could tell the story of your heritage and your health? In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis sits down with Katina Mountanos, founder of Kosterina, to explore what it takes to move from corporate finance and retail roles into leading a mission-driven wellness brand. Raised between Greece and the U.S., Katina’s passion for early-harvest, high-polypheno
S14 E2 From Finance to Founder, Nancy Twine’s Makers Mindset
What would make you leave a thriving Wall Street career to start something completely new? In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis speaks with Nancy Twine, founder of Briogeo and one of the most influential voices in clean beauty. After seven years at Goldman Sachs, Nancy walked away to build a brand rooted in authenticity and passion. She shares the personal loss that sparked her entrep
S14 E1 How AI is Unlocking the Cure for Thousands of Illnesses, with Dr. David Fajgenbaum
What if the cure for deadly diseases is already sitting on a pharmacy shelf? Dr. David Fajgenbaum, a physician, scientist, and co-founder of Every Cure, nearly died five times from Castleman disease before finding an existing drug that saved his life. Now in remission, he’s leading a global mission to unlock hidden uses for thousands of forgotten medicines with the help of AI. In this episode of F
S13 E26 Unlocking Your Multi-Hyphenate Potential, with Cathy Heller
Are you stuck believing you must pick just one path? Cathy Heller, host of Abundant Ever After and best-selling author, returns to FOMO Sapiens to break that illusion wide open. In this episode, Cathy shares how embracing a multi-hyphenate identity, from music to real estate to coaching, unlocked more freedom, creativity, and abundance than she ever imagined. She reveals her surprising discovery t
S13 E25 Wharton Vice Dean Lori Rosenkopf on Redefining Success Beyond the Unicorn Myth
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur who doesn’t fit the “tech bro” stereotype? This week on FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis sits down with Lori Rosenkopf, Vice Dean of Entrepreneurship at the Wharton School and author of Unstoppable Entrepreneurs, to debunk the myth that success requires venture capital and billion-dollar valuations. Lori reveals seven real-world paths to value creation, from the boot
S13 E24 How Ankur Gopal is Building Tech Talent in Unexpected Places
What if your biggest entrepreneurial edge wasn’t your skills or network, but your capacity to endure setbacks and keep innovating anyway? This week on FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis talks to Ankur Gopal, founder and CEO of Interapt, named one of the “100 Most Meaningful Businesses in the World.” Ankur shares how discovering his own resilience reshaped his journey from Kentucky to nationwide impact
S13 E23 Unplugging from the Algorithm: Hannah Koizumi & Hugh Jones on Taking Back Your Mind
Ever feel like your digital life has turned into a mind-bending simulation? This week on FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis sits down with Hannah Koizumi and Hugh Jones, co-founders of Drumbeat Labs and the nonprofit Civic Attention, to dissect how today’s online platforms hijack our attention and warp our sense of reality. Hannah, a data scientist and civic organizer, and Hugh, a self-taught develope
S13 E22 Inside Microsoft’s Innovation Playbook with Dean Carignan
How does a company as massive as Microsoft keep innovating year after year? Patrick McGinnis sits down with 20-year Microsoft veteran Dean Carignan, co-author of The Insider's Guide to Innovation at Microsoft, to find out. Dean reveals the surprisingly learnable and scalable strategies behind the tech giant’s transformation, from launching Xbox to navigating the AI frontier. You’ll learn why innov
S13 E21 The No-Boss Life: Firat İşbecer on Entrepreneurship, Angel Investing, and Global Growth
What drives someone to turn down the 9-to-5 path before it even begins? In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis talks to Firat İşbecer, CEO of Commencis and one of Turkey’s most active angel investors, about how he knew early on that he would never work for someone else. Firat recounts the founding of Pozitron, a mobile banking startup launched before smartphones became ubiquitous, and h
S13 E20 Kass and Mike Lazerow’s Unfiltered Truth About Running Startups
Forget the glossy startup story. This week, serial entrepreneurs Kass and Mike Lazerow join Patrick J. McGinnis to blow up the myths of effortless success. These two built and sold Golf.com and Buddy Media (to Salesforce for $745M)—but not without near-death experiences, crippling anxiety, and plenty of shoveling $h!t along the way. In this raw and often hilarious conversation, they share the real
S13 E19 4,000 Weeks Author Oliver Burkeman on Embracing Limits and Living Well
Are you constantly battling the feeling of not having enough time? Join Patrick McGinnis as he explores the enlightening world of Oliver Burkeman, the acclaimed author of 4,000 Weeks and his latest release, Meditations for Mortals. Oliver shares his surprising realization that doing everything is impossible and how embracing our limitations can lead to greater productivity and peace of mind. Toget
S13 E18 Casper Co-Founder Neil Parikh on Building AI for Mental Well-being
From revolutionizing the mattress industry with Casper to tackling the complex world of mental health with AI, Neil Parikh’s entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of inspiring. Join Patrick McGinnis as they dive into Neil’s ability to persevere through adversity, a trait honed through both personal challenges and the ups and downs of scaling a billion-dollar business. They explore Casper’s disr
S13 E17 Romain Kapadia on What Happens When an Entrepreneur Faces Stage Four Cancer
What happens when a driven entrepreneur is suddenly forced to confront the ultimate test—not in the boardroom, but in his own body? In this powerful episode of FOMO Sapiens, Romain Kapadia—founder, investor, marathoner, and stage four cancer survivor—joins Patrick McGinnis to explore how resilience, mindset, and business acumen intersect in the face of life-altering adversity. Romain shares the un
S13 E16 Bigger, Better, Brooklyn: Brooklyn Mirage’s Josh Wyatt on Re-Inventing a Cultural Icon
Get ready to dive into the electrifying world of nightlife and brand building with Josh Wyatt, the CEO of Avant Gardner and the iconic Brooklyn Mirage. Join Patrick McGinnis as they explore Josh’s journey from risk-averse to embracing bold ventures, a transformation that led him to helm cultural hotspots like Noya House and Fotografiska. Discover the magic behind the relaunch of the Brooklyn Mirag
S13 E15 The Atlantic’s Olga Khazan on Whether You Can Really Change Your Personality
Can you actually become more outgoing, more conscientious, or even more emotionally stable? In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis sits down with Olga Khazan, staff writer for The Atlantic and author of Weird, to dive into the science of personality change. Drawing from her own experience to become more extroverted, Olga explains how traits we once thought were fixed can shift through s
S13 E14 Stanford's Isabelle Hau on Why Relational Intelligence Matters
Isabelle Hau, author of "Love to Learn" and Executive Director of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, joins Patrick McGinnis on FOMO Sapiens to discuss the critical importance of relational intelligence (RQ) in child development. Hau, who overcame early assessments of low academic aptitude, emphasizes the need for nurturing relationships and free play to counteract the relational deprivation cr
S13 E13 Kevin Evers Breaks Down Taylor Swift's Business Genius on FOMO Sapiens
On this week’s episode of FOMO Sapiens, Kevin Evers, senior editor at Harvard Business Review and author of There’s Nothing Like This, uncovers the secrets behind Taylor Swift’s business brilliance. Patrick McGinnis explores how Swift built a brand through consistency, trust, and innovation while making bold moves to stay ahead of the competition. Evers delves into her customer obsession, drawing
S13 E12 Nayeema Raza on What it Takes to Succeed as a Creator
In an age where media often feels oversaturated, Nayeema Raza is boldly carving out a space for genuine curiosity and fearless inquiry through her podcast Smart Girl Dumb Questions. On this week’s FOMO Sapiens, Patrick J. McGinnis dives into Nayeema’s journey—from producing at top outlets like The New York Times to launching her own independent show. Nayeema shares how she’s turning “dumb” questio
S13 E11 How Asking the Right Questions Can Transform Your Life, with Topaz Adizes
What if the right question could change everything? In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis sits down with Topaz Adizes, Emmy award-winning writer, director, and founder of Skin Deep, to explore the transformative power of asking well-crafted questions. With over 1,250 intimate conversations under his belt, Topaz explains how discomfort in a question—not the answer—can deepen connections
S13 E10 How to Stop Fearing the Future and Start Designing It – with Frederik Pferdt
The future isn’t something that just happens—it’s something you can design. This week on FOMO Sapiens, Patrick sits down with Frederik Pferdt, Google's first-ever Chief Innovation Evangelist and author of What’s Next Is Now, to uncover how the world’s top innovators reframe uncertainty, take action, and shape their own futures. Frederik shares why the most successful people don’t fear change—they
S13 E9 The Man Who Walked the World: Tom Turcich’s Seven-Year Journey & Life-Changing Lessons
What if you just walked away—literally? This week on FOMO Sapiens, Patrick sits down with Tom Turcich, the 10th person in history to walk around the world, to explore what seven years of solitude, cultural immersion, and extreme endurance taught him about risk-taking, adaptability, and finding purpose in the unknown. With only a backpack and his loyal dog, Savannah, Tom navigated 38 countries, cou
S13 E8 How to Start a Museum with Planet Word's Ann B. Friedman
What kind of person looks at an old, abandoned building and thinks, This should be a museum about words? Ann B. Friedman did. But turning that vision into reality wasn’t easy. This week on FOMO Sapiens, Patrick talks with Ann about the steep challenges of launching Planet Word—from convincing funders to back an untested concept to navigating DC politics and designing exhibits that actually engage
S13 E7 Virtual Communication is Broken—Here’s How to Fix It with Prof. Andrew Brodsky
Most people think virtual communication is just about choosing between email, Slack, or Zoom. But according to Prof. Andrew Brodsky, an expert in virtual communication and Top 40 Under 40 MBA Professor, that’s dead wrong. In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick sits down with Andrew to unpack why digital conversations fail, how to build trust and rapport remotely, and why “in-person bias” can act
S13 E6 From Neuroscientist to Cookie Boss: How Maura Duggan Built Fancypants
Most founders chase funding. Maura Duggan didn’t. Instead, she took a completely different path, scaling Fancypants Baking Co. into a national brand—all without venture capital, an MBA, or a safety net. On this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick sits down with Maura to unpack how her neuroscience background shaped her approach to consumer psychology, product development, and brand strategy. But it w
S13 E5 Catching Up with the Founders of Caveday
Does deep work truly boost productivity, or is it just another overhyped trend? This week on FOMO Sapiens, Patrick J. McGinnis checks in with Molly Sonsteng and Jeremy Redleaf, co-founders of Caveday, a company that claims to help people work smarter, not harder. They discuss how their productivity method has evolved from in-person sessions in Soho to a global online movement—but does it actually
S13 E4 The Secrets Billionaires Know about Living, with William Green
Want to learn the secrets to a richer, wiser, and happier life? In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, we delve into the world of investing with William Green, author of "Richer, Wiser, Happier: How the World's Greatest Investors Win in Markets and Life." William shares his insights from interviewing some of the most successful investors in the world, exploring their strategies, mindsets, and approaches
S13 E3 Alison Wood Brooks Decodes How to Have Better Conversations
Ever felt lost in a conversation, unsure of what to say or how to keep things interesting? In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, we delve into the secrets of captivating conversations with HBS professor and author of "TALK," Dr. Alison Wood Brooks. Her research reveals that conversation is a "coordination game," where we constantly make choices, often without fully understanding the other person's goal
S13 E2 Is Balance Even Possible? With Colleen Pelly.
Is work-life balance a myth? Colleen Pelly, founder and CEO of The Linchpin Co., joins FOMO Sapiens to challenge the conventional notion of "balance" and introduce a more sustainable approach sharing a refreshing perspective on achieving work-life harmony without sacrificing success. Colleen, who's helped top brands like Tesla and Lululemon build high-performing teams, shares her insights on prior
S13 E1 Why You Should Never Lead Alone, with Keith Ferrazzi
Want to build a network that pushes you to be your best? In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, we dive deep with Keith Ferrazzi, bestselling author of "Never Eat Alone" and "Leading Without Authority," to drop some serious wisdom on how to ditch the "lone wolf" mentality and create co-elevating relationships that fuel your life and business. Keith, who grew up believing people were the key to unlocking
Pat GPT - Reads Flourish by Martin Seligman
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S12 E19 Claudia Glass's Journey from Teacher to Women's Sportswear Founder
What does it take to turn a simple vacation idea into a global brand? This week on FOMO Sapiens we chat with Claudia Glass, the founder of Swijin, a revolutionary sports tech startup, who, as a former high school English teacher, transformed her passion for fitness into a groundbreaking venture. Discover how a simple idea during a vacation led to the creation of a high-performance sports bra that'
Pat GPT - Victor Frankl's Mans Search for Meaning
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S12 E18 Caroline Adams Miller on The Science of Setting -and Achieving- Goals
Ever feel like you're chasing your tail when it comes to reaching your goals? You're not alone. This week on FOMO Sapiens, we're diving deep into the science of goal-setting with expert Caroline Adams Miller, author of Big Goals: A New Approach to Goal Setting and Achievement. She'll expose the shortcomings of the popular SMART goals framework and break down the science of "Goal Setting Theory", a
PatGPT: Neutralizing FOBO in Purchasing Decisions
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Best Of: Mike Ott on How Recovering from Paralysis Changed His Perspective
How do you find gratitude in the face of unimaginable adversity? Mike Ott was rising the ranks at his hedge fund and enjoying life. Then, out of the blue, a freak accident left him paralyzed from the neck down. In this week’s episode of FOMO Sapiens, we're revisiting Mike's experience of fighting for his health and finding creative solutions to rehab during a global pandemic. Let’s hear him share
Pat GPT: Worried About AI Taking Your Job?
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S12 E17 Mitul Desai: Is Executive Coaching Worth It?
Have you ever wondered if executive coaching is really worth it? This week on FOMO Sapiens, Mitul Desai, co-founder of The X Quotient and executive coach, reveals why this is a game-changer for high achievers. Learn how to find the right guidance, what to expect from the process, and how coaching can help you overcome challenges, develop essential skills, and achieve lasting success. Mitul and Pat
Pat GPT Explores: Should You Hire Offshore Talent?
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S12 E16 Victoria Watters on Building a Media Empire in the Alcohol-Alternative Space
Ever wondered how to turn life's lemons into entrepreneurial lemonade? This week on FOMO Sapiens, Victoria Watters, co-founder of Dry Atlas, shares how she navigated hardship and emerged stronger, ditching the corporate world to build a thriving media company in the booming alcohol alternative space. She opens up about the unexpected loss of her brother and how it sparked a fire in her to embrace
Pat GPT: How to Get on a Board of Directors
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S12 E15 The Power of Purpose: Nick Grono's Lessons in Non-Profit Leadership
What does it take to lead a nonprofit in today’s world? This week on FOMO Sapiens, Nick Grono, author of "How to Lead Nonprofits" and CEO of the Freedom Fund, an organization dedicated to ending modern slavery, joins Patrick J. McGinnis and shares his journey that began at 16, sailing around the globe and learning the discipline that would shape his career. Together, they dive into the experience
Pat GPT’s Guide: How to Overcome News FOMO and Stay Sane
Every Tuesday PatGPT, Patrick J. McGinnis the host of FOMO Sapiens generates responses to key questions in entrepreneurship, business, productivity, and life.
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S12 E14 Mastering the Art of Hiring with Jordan Burton
Are you ready to rethink your approach to hiring and leadership? In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick J. McGinnis sits down with Jordan Burton, co-founder of Talgo and a Harvard Business School alum, to explore the art of recruitment and self-awareness in the hiring process. From his journey as a child actor to a seasoned consultant, Jordan brings a unique perspective to finding the right tale
Pat GPT Explains: Using Creativity to Make Any Pitch Stand Out
Every Tuesday PatGPT, Patrick J. McGinnis the host of FOMO Sapiens generates responses to key questions in entrepreneurship, business, productivity, and life.
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S12 E13 Seth Godin on the Art of Long-Term Strategy
What if your entire approach to strategy has been missing the mark? In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick J. McGinnis sits down with marketing legend and bestselling author Seth Godin to discuss his latest book, This is Strategy. Seth shares how empathy has shaped his career, why strategy is more about long-term vision than short-term planning, and how understanding the systems around us can le
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