Jimmy Soni is an award-winning author. His latest book, THE FOUNDERS: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley, was a debut best-seller and has earned praise from the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The New Yorker, and The Economist.
Expect to hear Jimmy’s opinions on cancel culture, how learning and writing has changed in the age of social media, the significance of cultivating discipline and accountability as a creator, and Jimmy’s experience starting a Pod school for his daughter in New York City during the pandemic and how it changed his perspective on the education system as a whole.
You can find links to all of Jimmy’s books below.
Chapters:
00:00 - Jimmy Soni
02:15 - Cancel Culture's Impact on Public Figures and Authors
07:25 - The Downstream Effects of Cancellation
17:21 - Impact of Social Media on Books and the Writing Process
27:39 - Shifts in Learning and Accessibility in the Information Age
35:16 - Documenting Memories for Learning and Growth
38:25 - Project-Based Learning and Parenting
44:34 - Teaching Creativity and Entrepreneurship to Kids
49:03 - Encouraging Children to Read
55:34 - Starting a Pod School During Pandemic
01:06:32 - The Benefits of Pod School Education
01:11:40 - Autonomy and Flexibility in Education
01:19:20 - Unconventional Education Methods and Self-Directed Learning
01:26:15 - Exploring the Spectrum of Education
01:38:25 - Balancing Passion, Practicality, and Discipline for Writers and Creators
01:50:47 - Planning a Future Conversation or Event
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Connect with Jimmy Soni:
Website | jimmysoni.com
Twitter | @jimmyasoni
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Twitter | @hannahfrankman
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com
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