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Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth · Jan 15, 2026
How to show up in any room with a low heart rate: Silicon Valley’s missing etiquette playbook | Sam Lessin
“Sam Lessin is a partner at this venture firm; he invests in companies using AI as infrastructure, not 'AI companies'”
Etiquette as a business skill and competitive advantageBuilding trust and credibility through social interactionsFounder education and soft skills development
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The Influence Factor by The Influencer Marketing Factory · Oct 29, 2025
From Creator to CEO: How Influencers Are Building Real Businesses Beyond Brand Deals w/ Billy Parks
“Billy Parks' venture fund with $65M dedicated to investing $1-3M in creator-founded businesses”
Creator economy business models and monetization strategiesVenture capital investment in creator-founded companiesNiche passion communities and audience authority building
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The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk · Aug 17, 2025
649: Sam Lessin - Type 2 Fun, Voluntary Hardship, Joy as a Competitive Advantage, Long-Term Thinking, & Life Lessons From Dad (Lessin's Lessons)
“Sam Lessin's venture capital firm focused on early-stage investing with emphasis on joy, long-term thinking, and founder relationships”
Type 1 Fun vs Type 2 Fun in leadership developmentJoy as a competitive advantage in entrepreneurshipVoluntary hardship and resilience training
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