Guest Speakers

How I Dropped and Grew a $1.2M Company w/ Ben Cummings

Ben dropped out of college to start a business. In this workshop, he shares all the nitty-gritty details of starting a business (hiring employees? Things you've never thought about before?), plus shares his top tips for entrepreneurs.

Taking a Renegade Approach to History w/ Thaddeus Russell

In this call, fringe historian Thaddeus Russell talks about the history nobody studies, practicing history outside of academia, and the impact of the unsung entrepreneurs and innovators throughout history.

How to Become a Serial Entrepreneur w/ Eric Fraser

Eric Fraser joins us to talk about the businesses he's built, the various careers he's had, and the lifestyle of being a serial entrepreneur.

Using Action Goals to Create Value in the Sales World w/ John Roccia

John Roccia has forged a very successful career in sales, sales training, recruitment and business development – and all with no degree, breaking ceiling after ceiling without one.

How Innovators Have Shaped History w/ Stephen Davies

Dr. Davies approaches history with a context radically different from the standard approach, through the lens of innovation rather than politics.

How I Became a CEO Without a College Degree

Mark joins us to talk about opting out of college, the company he's built and his journey to becoming a CEO.

A Cost/Benefit Analysis of the Human Spirit w/ Butler Shaffer

What drives us as humans? Why is it important for us to incorporate the subjective topics of spirituality and emotion into our analysis of harder topics (economics, history, business) and our interaction with the world?

Mastering the Art of Charm w/ Jordan Harbinger

Jordan Harbinger, host of the top-50 podcast the Art of Charm and networking expert, joins us to discuss networking, podcasting, branding, and being charming.

An Exercise in Thought Experiments w/ Dr. James Stacey Taylor

Dr. Taylor leads us through a series of riddles and thought experiments, questions our moral code, and challenges our deepest philosophical beliefs.

How I Dropped Out of College and Started a Company at 19 w/ Claire Coder

Claire is the founder of a buy-one-give-one tampon subscription company called Aunt Flow.

How I Started a Company and Grew it to $15,000/month in 45 Days w/ Max Reznich

In this session, Max talks about how he started and grew his $15,000 month company without a college degree.

Philosophy as an Aid to Social and Political Discourse w/ Andrew Jason Cohen

Most interactions are plagued by empty conversation and meaningless banter. Worse, we "seemingly absorb everything without critically analyzing it." In this session, Cohen examines why.