by Claire
Failing Up flips the script on failure and dives deep into the journeys of founders and entrepreneurs as they share their most pivotal setbacks and the invaluable lessons learned along the way. Failure is not a setback, but a stepping stone to success, offering insights that success often obscures. I explore the raw, unfiltered stories behind the most painful lessons.
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April 9, 2025
<p>This week, I sat down with Asher Genoot, the CEO of Hut 8, one of North America’s largest digital infrastructure and energy providers — powering everything from crypto mining to AI compute. We talked about what it actually takes to build the infrastructure that powers the future — and why no one’s talking enough about energy when they talk about AI.</p><p><br></p><p>Asher breaks down the tension between energy sustainability and economic growth, shares lessons from navigating the 2022 crypto crash, and explains why he joined a bankruptcy committee on purpose — just to learn.</p><p><br></p><p>We also get into:</p><p>- How energy infrastructure is central to AI and national competitiveness</p><p>- Whether sustainable energy and growth can really coexist</p><p>- How to make tough calls during market crashes</p><p>- Why ego kills good decision-making</p><p>- The mindset of a great leader during chaos</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Us On IG: https://www.instagram.com/failinguppp/?hl=en</p><p>Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3KMsmkqvycGgoXZDjoM6Py?si=6e40e75d54374c08</p><p>Listen On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/failing-up/id1771458449</p><p><br></p><p>TIMESTAMPS:</p><p><br></p><p>0:00 - Welcome Asher To Failing Up! </p><p>1:00 - Asher’s passion for finding your purpose in life and being eager to learn</p><p>10:00 - Asher’s journey into energy infrastructure</p><p>16:00 - Answering the question of how you allow power to be consumed in a way that is sustainable, economical?</p><p>19:00 - Is there a world where we can balance economic growth and energy sustainability?</p><p>23:30 - How the US can win the AI race</p><p>27:00 - How we got divided as a country</p><p>30:00 - Navigating difficult decisions during the 2022 crypto crash</p><p>34:00 - Intentionally joining a bankruptcy committee to learn</p><p>37:00 - Don’t let your ego get in the way of important decisions</p><p>41:00 - What makes a good leader during turbulent times</p><p><br></p><p>#podcast #selfimprovement #failure #success #entrepreneurship</p>
March 27, 2025
<p>Max Barrett, co-founder of the viral media brand Friday Beers, joins us to talk about giving up on the dream of playing in the NBA, building one of the internet’s most beloved comedy platforms, and discovering a deeper mission around men’s mental health. What started as a meme page quickly turned into a cultural movement, and Max opens up about the pressure to grow while staying authentic, the emotional toll of leadership, and why he believes crying is one of the healthiest things men can do.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is a raw, funny, and honest look at what it means to pivot from your childhood dream, take creative risks, and lead with purpose in an era where vulnerability is often still taboo.</p><p><br></p><p>We also dive into:</p><p>- The fine line between criticism and trusting your gut</p><p>- How to tell the difference between passion and talent</p><p>- The story behind the birth of Friday Beers</p><p>- The power of memes in building community</p><p>- Why emotional health needs to be part of the conversation for men</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Us On IG: https://www.instagram.com/failinguppp/?hl=en</p><p>Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3KMsmkqvycGgoXZDjoM6Py?si=6e40e75d54374c08</p><p>Listen On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/failing-up/id1771458449</p><p><br></p><p>TIMESTAMPS:</p><p><br></p><p>0:00 - Welcome Max Brenner To Failing Up</p><p>1:00 - Giving up on the dream of the NBA</p><p>6:00 - When to accept criticism versus when to keep going</p><p>9:30 - Finding out what you’re good at versus what you’re passionate about</p><p>13:00 - When to know when to give up on your dream</p><p>15:35 - Does money buy happiness?</p><p>18:30 - How and why Friday Beers was born</p><p>26:00 - The craft of making memes</p><p>34:00 - Why Max became passionate about men’s mental health</p><p>37:00 - “Friday Beers has done more for the destigmatization of men’s mental health more than any government agency has”</p><p>39:30 - The fake Frat Olympics</p><p>44:30 - How to improve men’s mental health</p><p>50:00 - Crying is good</p><p>53:30 Maintaining growth versus maintaining authenticity</p><p>59:00 - Just start, make it perfect later</p><p><br></p><p>#podcast #selfimprovement #failure #success #entrepreneurship</p>
March 12, 2025
<p>Coco is the Founder of Amulet, an early stage recruitment firm. In this episode, she reveals the biggest mistakes people make when job hunting, how founders should approach hiring, and why job hopping isn’t always a bad thing. In this episode, she breaks down the key to making career moves with confidence, why recruitment is different for men and women, and how to treat job hunting like dating.</p><p><br></p><p>We also get into:</p><p>- The importance of maintaining and building relationships</p><p>- Job search / Hiring pitfalls</p><p>- How Coco found her passion for recruitment</p><p>- How to figure out what you actually want to do</p><p>- Why your 20s are the “defining decade”</p><p>- What makes a great manager</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Us On IG: https://www.instagram.com/failinguppp/?hl=en</p><p>Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3KMsmkqvycGgoXZDjoM6Py?si=6e40e75d54374c08</p><p>Listen On Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/failing-up/id1771458449</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p><br></p><p>0:00 - Welcome Coco To The Show! </p><p>1:00 Approaching Women versus men differently when it comes to recruitment</p><p>4:00 the importance of maintaining and building relationships</p><p>8:45 Hindsight is 20/20</p><p>12:30 - Coco finding her passion for recruitment</p><p>15:00 - Is job hopping frowned upon or accepted?</p><p>17:00 “The wrong jump is always better than staying somewhere too long”</p><p>21:30 - Treating job hunting as you do dating</p><p>26:00 - How to figure out what do you want to do</p><p>28:17 - Your twenties are the “defining decade”</p><p>32:30 - Pitfalls for hiring as a founder</p><p>36:20 - How can managers be better managers!</p><p><br></p><p>#podcast #selfimprovement #failure #success #entrepreneurship</p>
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