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30 Years in 30 MinutesI Had No Clients, No Followers & No Backup Plan – But I Built a Design Empire from Scratch: Cara WoodhouseShe had no clients, no followers, and no roadmap. But Cara Woodhouse still built one of the most recognizable interior design brands on Instagram — and turned her passion into an empire.In this episode, Cara breaks down how she went from a rejected art student to a design entrepreneur with 900K+ followers, a booming product line, a wellness-inspired real estate venture, and a debut book that redefines how we connect with our homes. She shares the truth about starting with nothing, the pain of a business breakup, how to grow on Instagram in 2024, and the mindset shift th...2025-06-1139 min
The Playbook With David MeltzerLearning to Love What You Once ResistedIn today’s episode, I sit down with Michael Oved, founder of the "30 Years in 30 Minutes" podcast, to talk about what it takes to build real success and lasting happiness. I share how chasing money alone led me to lose over $100 million and why reconnecting with gratitude, accountability, and faith allowed me to rebuild a better life. We talk about the importance of asking for help, learning to enjoy what you don't love, and prioritizing daily habits that move you closer to your true potential. This conversation covers why detours are often divine, why self-image sets your ceiling, and ho...2025-05-1019 min
The PlaybookLearning to Love What You Once ResistedIn today’s episode, I sit down with Michael Oved, founder of the "30 Years in 30 Minutes" podcast, to talk about what it takes to build real success and lasting happiness. I share how chasing money alone led me to lose over $100 million and why reconnecting with gratitude, accountability, and faith allowed me to rebuild a better life. We talk about the importance of asking for help, learning to enjoy what you don't love, and prioritizing daily habits that move you closer to your true potential. This conversation covers why detours are often divine, why self-image sets your ceiling, and ho...2025-05-1017 min
KMTT - the Torah PodcastMiTalmidav shel AharonMiTalmidav shel Aharon | Commemorating the 10th Yahrzeit of Harav Aharon zt"l at Yeshiva University, with two of his talmidim, Rabbi Michael Taubes '77 and Rabbi Mordechai Willig. Divrei peticha: Rabbi Neal Turk. An oved Hashem, of purity of heart.2025-05-051h 0430 Years in 30 MinutesWhat It Takes to Lead TIME Magazine: Editor-in-Chief Nancy Gibbs on Writing, Leadership, and Career SuccessWhat does it really take to lead TIME Magazine?In this episode of 30 Years in 30 Minutes, Michael Oved sits down with Nancy Gibbs – legendary journalist, bestselling author, and the first female Editor-in-Chief of TIME Magazine.Nancy shares the real secrets behind leadership, ambition, career growth, and building a life you actually want – not just chasing titles for their own sake.We dive into her journey from shy intern to the top of one of the world’s most iconic news organizations, the lessons she learned about writing, leading, and staying true to your values...2025-04-2844 min30 Years in 30 MinutesThe $100 Million Loss That Made Sports Exec David Meltzer UnstoppableSports executive and serial entrepreneur David Meltzer became a millionaire at 24, a multimillionaire by 32, and then lost it all, only to gain it back a couple years later. In this episode, he opens up about how hitting rock bottom led to the most meaningful transformation of his life. We talk about his early obsession with money, the moment everything came crashing down, and the mindset shift that helped him rebuild with purpose. David shares how to find happiness in the grind, the power of asking for help, and why your biggest setbacks might just be your greatest gifts. This...2025-04-2119 min30 Years in 30 MinutesThe EXCLUSIVE Look Into the Life of Fashion Icon & Influencer Gayle PerryHow did Gayle Perry rise to the top of the fashion world? What challenges did she face along the way, and what did she learn from them? What is the key to her success, and what advice would she give to those looking to have a successful career in fashion and media?In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Gayle Perry, a fashionista, personal stylist, interior designer and arbiter of all things style. She is the force behind the large and ever-growing Instagram and social media platform @gaylestyle, which boasts around 500,000 followers. She is also the...2025-04-1741 min
Programming LionsEp.82 The Harvard Right: Campus Conservatism w/ Michael OvedMichael Oved, President Emeritus of the Harvard Republican Club, shares his insights and the importance of fostering conservative ideals at a prodominately liberal, ivy league school. Programming Lions and he discuss emphasizing the value of open debate, free speech and principled leadership. Links:IG: https://www.instagram.com/30in30pod/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/30-years-in-30-minutes/id1723606632TIMELINE00:00 Intro03:16 Youth in civics03:31 Campus vibes07:40 Graduation08:10 Young Republicans 1...2025-03-2022 min30 Years in 30 MinutesEditor-in-Chief of Sports Illustrated Ryan Hunt: THIS is the Art of StorytellingHow did the Editor-in-Chief of Sports Illustrated rise to the top of the world's largest sports magazine? What challenges did he face along the way, and what did he learn from it? What is the key to his success, and what advice would he give aspiring journalists and reporters? In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Ryan Hunt, former Editor-in-Chief of Sports Illustrated and Lecturer at University of Florida College of Journalism and Communications. Ryan discusses never-heard-before stories of how he got his job, what his biggest regrets are, and what advice he would give to a...2025-02-1939 min30 Years in 30 MinutesHow Media Mogul Sergei Kosenko (AKA Mr. Thank You) Rose from 0 to 47 MILLION Social Media FollowersHow did Sergei Kosenko, AKA Mr. Thank You, grow from 0 to 46 MILLION followers on Instagram? How did he grow to become one of the most influential people on social media? What is the key to his success? What should content creators and aspiring social media influencers do to find online success and viral videos? Beyond that, who is the mysterious man behind the famous social media account @mr.thank.you? What are some crazy stories he has lived through during his rise to the top of social media?In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with the...2025-01-2933 min30 Years in 30 MinutesZillow Founder Spencer Rascoff: The Myth of Entrepreneurship & The Key to Coming Up with Great IdeasHow did the founder of Zillow create several of the most successful companies in the world? What is the key to his success? How can entrepreneurs come up with ideas as novel as them? What is the simple recipe for success all aspiring entrepreneurs should follow?In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Spencer Rascoff, co-founder of real estate marketplace Zillow ($17 billion market cap), travel website Hotwire (acquired for $663 million), property broker platform Pacaso, venture capital firm 75 & Sunny, AI platform for small businesses heyLibby.ai; and an esteemed Harvard University Lecturer. Spencer discusses the s...2025-01-2139 min30 Years in 30 MinutesEventbrite Co-Founder Kevin Hartz Reveals How to ACTUALLY Choose Your FriendsAre you interested in learning how event management website Eventbrite was founded? The incredible story behind the founding of payment remittance company Xoom? How to ACTUALLY pick your circle and choose your friends? What are the best traits to develop to become a successful entrepreneur? In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Kevin Hartz, co-founder of Eventbrite (NYSE: EB), Xoom (acquired by PayPal for $1.1 billion), the venture capital firm A*, and home operating system Sauron. Kevin discusses the stories behind these incredible companies, what the key to his success is, advice he would give his younger se...2025-01-1434 min
30 Years in 30 MinutesEventbrite Co-Founder Kevin Hartz Reveals How to ACTUALLY Choose Your FriendsAre you interested in learning how event management website Eventbrite was founded? The incredible story behind the founding of payment remittance company Xoom? How to ACTUALLY pick your circle and choose your friends? What are the best traits to develop to become a successful entrepreneur? In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Kevin Hartz, co-founder of Eventbrite (NYSE: EB), Xoom (acquired by PayPal for $1.1 billion), the venture capital firm A*, and home operating system Sauron. Kevin discusses the stories behind these incredible companies, what the key to his success is, advice he would give his younger se...2025-01-1334 min30 Years in 30 MinutesShazam Founder Chris Barton: Stop Doing THIS When Faced With Challenges and ObstaclesWant to learn how the incredible story behind the founding of Shazam? How the founder endured the challenges, obstacles, and naysayers along the way? What the biggest piece of advice he has to give to aspiring entrepreneurs, and what his biggets regrets are?In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Chris Barton, co-founder of Shazam. Chris tells us the key to his success, what to look for in a co-founder, how he founded and grew a Shazam, what his favorite song is, and so much more.2025-01-0741 min30 Years in 30 MinutesThe Key to Starting and Growing a Successful (Biotech) Company, with Founder of Moderna Robert LangerWant to learn how the billionaire co-founder of Moderna started and grew his company? The keys to his entrepreneurial success? In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Dr. Robert Langer, the award-winning biotechnician who is the co-founder of Moderna, the $30 billion pharmaceutical company that developed the coronavirus vaccine. Dr. Langer tells us the key to his success, how he founded and grew a successful (biotech) startup, and, as a bonus, he gives his take on what the biggest scientific breakthrough will be over the next five years.2024-12-3040 min
The Rob Carson ShowThe Mary Walter / Rob Carson Show Pt 1 (11/29/24)Today’s show guest hosted by Mary Walter.-Mary discusses the cultural shift towards the right with Harvard Republican Club president and columnist Michael Oved.-Fetterman speaks, and makes sense again!Today’s podcast is sponsored by :BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit!247 PAYMENTS - Eliminate credit card fees with easy setup at http://247payments.com or call 1-888-507-6962 LIFEWAY MOBILITY - Make walking easie...2024-11-2942 min
30 Years in 30 MinutesFounder of Sparknotes & OkCupid Sam Yagan: What Traits HE Looks For in Successful Founders (and More!)What do venture capitalists look for in entrepreneurs? What should you do to make your company most appealing to venture capital firms? In this episode, Sam Yagan dives into it. In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Sam Yagan, the founder of Sparknotes (the famed online study guide service), founder of OkCupid (the internationally renowned data site), and the former CEO of Match Group (the $10 billion holding company that owns Tinder, Match.com, OkCupid, Hinge, Plenty of Fish, and OurTime). 2024-05-1341 min
30 Years in 30 MinutesTripadvisor Founder Stephen Kaufer: What You NEED to Know Before Starting a CompanyHow should you prepare yourself to start a company? What challenges should you be ready for in your entrepreneurial journey? Steve Kaufer covers it all.In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Steve Kaufer, co-founder and former CEO of TripAdvisor (the $3 billion public travel research platform that aggregates reviews about destinations, accommodations, hotels, and activities). He tells us about the successes and failures he's had on his road to founding the company, what he's learned from them, and what aspiring entrepreneurs can do now to best prepare themselves for the tumultuous journey that is entrepreneurship.2024-04-2955 min30 Years in 30 MinutesMassachusetts Governor Deval Patrick: You Need THIS Mindset to Make it Far in PoliticsWhat traits do you need to make it far in politics? What is the right mindset to have in order to succeed in politics? Learn all that and more with Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick.In this episode, Michael Oved and Terrence Gabel sit down with Deval Patrick, the 71st Governor of Massachusetts. He tells us how he overcame the challenges of the socio-economic conditions of his youth; he discusses the difficulties inherent to governing the state with one of the highest per-capita income in the U.S.; and he speaks about the most important elements a leader...2024-04-1530 min30 Years in 30 MinutesHow to Start Your Political Career Right NOW, from Indianapolis Mayor Stephen GoldsmithWhat should you do NOW to begin your poltical career? Who should you meet, what should you do, and more importantly, what did Stephen Goldsmith do?In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Stephen Goldsmith, the former mayor of Indianapolis, the eighth most populated city in the United States. Stephen discusses what he did in his youth to prepare him for taking leadership roles, how he paved the way for his numerous election wins, how he dealt with failure, and the importance of hard work and passion. He talks about what he did to get involved...2024-04-0127 min30 Years in 30 MinutesHow Wendy Kopp Grew Teach for America Into One of the Largest Non-Profits in the WorldHow did Wendy Kopp start her world-renowned non-profit, Teach for America (which became Teach for All)? What did she do to scale it?In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Wendy Kopp, co-founder of Teach for All and Teach For America (non-profits that seek to expand educational opportunity for all, which have generated over $300 million in annual revenue and includes over 50,000 corps members and alumni, who have collectively taught more than 5 million students across the nation). She tells us about her journey to pursue social good as a career, how she founded one of the most...2024-03-1843 min30 Years in 30 MinutesHow to Build a Hospitality Brand w/ the Cofounder of Union Square Hospitality Group Richard CoraineHow do you build a hospitality brand? How do you cultivate the perfect blend of ambiance and atmosphere? What is the story of Shake Shack? How did Union Square Hospitality Group grow to become the most successful hospitality company in the world?In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Richard Coraine, Founding Partner of Union Square Hospitality Group, a hospitality organization that has created and operated some of the most acclaimed restaurants and brands in NYC and beyond, including Shake Shack (the fast-food restaurant chain that has grown into a $3 billion publicly traded company), Eleven Madison...2024-03-0453 min30 Years in 30 MinutesWhat You Don't Know About Bootstrapping a Business, from Playa Bowls Founder Abby TaylorWhat does it take to bootstrap a business, from scratch? How do you start a business without knowing anything? That's Abby Taylor's story. Learn it exclusively here. In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Abby Taylor, the founder of Playa Bowls, the acai bowl franchise that has grown into 200+ stores nationwide. She tells us how she founded Playa Bowls, what she did to grow the company from its humble beginnings as an umbrella stand in New Jersey to the fruitbowl empire it is today, and the art of creating an aesthetically pleasing product. She does all t...2024-02-1928 min30 Years in 30 MinutesHere's How Bob Cecere Climbed the Corporate Ladder (& Rose To The Top Of A Trillion Dollar Company)What does it take to climb the corporate ladder? How do you successfully get promoted in a big corporation? What traits do you need to do that? Learn from the best, in this episode. Michael Oved sits down with Bob Cecere, the former CFO and COO of Barings North America (currently a $347 billion global investment firm). Bob shares how to climb the corporate ladder, how to continuously get promoted within an organization, and how to be a value-add to a firm.2024-02-0536 min30 Years in 30 MinutesThe Story of Shazam & How Founder Philip Inghelbrecht Broke the InternetEver wonder how Shazam was founded? What did it take to build Shazam? In this episode, Michael Oved sits down with Philip Inghelbrecht, the cofounder of Shazam (the application that can identify music based on a short sample played using the microphone on the device, which was later acquired by Apple for $400 million). Philip discusses what he did in his youth to prepare him for entrepreneurship, how he founded Shazam, where the name came from, the first song he Shazamed, and his advice to the next generation.2024-01-2135 min30 Years in 30 MinutesBillion-Dollar Founder Of KAYAK Paul English: What He Wishes He Learned in His 20sHow was KAYAK founded? In spite of the billion-dollar company's success, what does its founder wish he did in his 20s? Learn that – and more – with Paul English.In this episode, Michael Oved and Terrence Gabel sit down with Paul English, the founder of KAYAK (the travel metasearch engine KAYAK, which sold for $1.8 billion to Priceline, and which was later acquired by Booking Holdings for $2.1 billion). Where did the name KAYAK come from? How can one develop the skills of an entrepreneur as a young adult – in college and as a young professional? And what are the most i...2024-01-0431 min30 Years in 30 MinutesSerial Entrepreneur Mike Cassidy Gives the Key To Selling A Startup for $500 Million (in 500 Days!)How did Mike Cassidy sell a start-up for $500 million in 500 days? Learn from the start-up master himself. In this episode, Michael Oved and Terrence Gabel sit down with serial entrepreneur Mike Cassidy, the founder of over five successfully acquired companies: Apollo Fusion, Ruba, Xfire, Direct Hit, and Stylus Innovation (all sold for a combined value of over $800 million). He tells us how he founded and sold a company for $500 million in 500 days, and so much more!2024-01-0431 min30 Years in 30 MinutesFinding Product-Market Fit, from the (Incredible) Founder of NextdoorHow do you build a product that fits the needs of your customers? What do you need to ensure that your product is right for your client-base? How do you make sure you have product-market fit?In this episode, Michael Oved and Terrence Gabel sit down with Sarah Leary, founder of Nextdoor (the free and private social network for neighborhoods that went public at a $4.3 billion valuation). She speaks about how to find product-market fit, how to partner with talented cofounders, the art of the pivot, and the importance of resilience.2023-12-3037 min
Seekers of UnityJudaism, Shamanism and the End of the Law | Dov Elbaum
Join Israeli writer, journalist, television host and teacher, Dov Elbaum, in a frontier testing discussion addressing the relationship between Judaism and Shamanism, the real meaning of Idolatry, the Face of God and the End of the Law. Asking, how might one live if they saw the truth?
Dov Elbaum is a Research Fellow of the Kogod Research Center at Shalom Hartman Institute and chief editor of Yediot Ahronot Publishing. He has published extensively in Israel’s leading Hebrew dailies. A graduate of the Interdisciplinary Program at Tel Aviv University, his academic expertise is in philosophy, Kabbalah and Hassidism.
Dov ed...2023-10-191h 00Seekers of UnityFalling in Love with the Zohar | Melila Hellner EshedJoin us for a profoundly heartful conversation on the musical and textual life of Jewish mysticism with Melila Hellner-Eshed.
Melila Hellner-Eshed, Ph.D., is a Research Fellow of the Kogod Research Center at Shalom Hartman Institute and the Director of Maskilot, an intensive two-year program for female doctoral candidates, now opening its fourth cohort. She also founded and co-directs the Rabbinical Students Seminar, a interdenominational program for rabbinic students spending a year in Israel.
She has been a professor of Jewish mysticism and Zohar in the Department of Jewish Studies at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem for over two...2023-10-051h 12
ReformersReformers: Michael Martocci, Founder & CEO at SwagUpMichael Martocci is the Founder & CEO at SwagUp, the leading provider of swag packs to startups, corporations, investment firms, and universities. For as long as Michael can remember he’s been infatuated with entrepreneurship, having started numerous businesses (including one with former NFL punter Steve Weatherford) before ultimately launching SwagUp in 2017. In just four years since its founding, SwagUp has grown into an organization consisting of over 150 employees and eight-figures in revenue, all without raising any outside equity capital. In this interview, Michael shares his key insights and lessons learned -- on topics ranging from Cash Conversion Cycle to sh...2021-07-1239 min
20MinuteLeadersEp421: Kfir Oved | Founder and CEO, Canopy Immuno-therapeuticsKfir has a dual background in Medicine and a Ph.D. in Immunology. He is a serial bio-entrepreneur with an endless passion for outcome-driven, personalized, technology-agnostic Medicine. Co-founder, CTO, and Chairman of MeMed Dx that translates our immune response signals into accurate and actionable diagnostics at the point of care. Seeded and serves as Chief Strategy in Navina.ai, and recently founded and serves as the CEO of Canopy Immuno-Therapeutics.2021-05-2323 min
The Takeoff PodcastRyan Kohlman (Founder & CEO of TriviaHub) on building organizational culture and boosting employee engagement through trivia. (Listen time: 21 min)Happy Monday! I hope everyone enjoyed Thanksgiving :) Lukas and I had our first ever “Friendsgiving,” as we are still in St. Louis finishing up our classes.Where to find today’s episode:Substack (you’re already here!)SpotifyApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsAnchorLet’s get into the interview itself…Ryan Kohlman is Founder & CEO at TriviaHub, the digital events company helping businesses build culture and increase employee engagement through virtual trivia events and experiences. Prior to founding TriviaHub, Ryan was Direct of Product a...2020-11-3021 min
The Takeoff PodcastThe Takeoff Podcast: Ryan Kohlman (Founder & CEO of TriviaHub) on building organizational culture and boosting employee engagement through triviaRyan Kohlman is Founder & CEO at TriviaHub, the digital events company helping businesses build culture and increase employee engagement through virtual trivia events and experiences. Prior to founding TriviaHub, Ryan was Direct of Product at Ascend Learning, a PE-owned online learning platform (acquired by Blackstone in 2017). Before that, Ryan spent some time in various consulting roles throughout the Midwest. TriviaHub is headquartered in Minneapolis.
In this episode, Ryan and The Takeoff's Michael Spiro talk about:
- What Ryan is building with TriviaHub
- What TriviaHub’s growth has been li...2020-11-3000 min
ReformersReformers: Michael Segal, Founder & CEO at SkylightMichael Segal is the Founder & CEO at Skylight, a digital picture frame that allows users to effortlessly upload photos for display. After a failed startup, multiple stints at a top-tier VC firm, and an introspective two years at Harvard Business School, Michael launched Skylight as a side hustle, later transitioning to full-time and scaling the business to tens of millions in revenue without raising any venture capital. Below are some of Michael’s key insights and lessons learned that he shared during the interview, which can be implemented in your own business. ---Reformers host And...2020-10-2935 min
Shiurim on Pirkei DeRabbi Eliezer by Rabbi Reuven Chaim KleinEpisode 75: Chapter 37 - The Life of Jacob
Amos: Yaakov flees from a lion (Lavan) & encounters a bear (Eisav) / Arami Oved Avi = Laban tries to destroy the Jewish People / Jacob fights the angel sent to save him from Esau / The angel blesses Yaakov & gives him the name Yisrael / An angel's name tells us its job / The prohibition of Gid HaNashe / Michael-Metatron is the Kohen Gadol in the Heavens & Patron of the Jewish Nation / Yaakov gives maaser (tithe) of his animals to Eisav / Jacob gives 1/10 of his sons to HaShem (Levi) / The 4 Firstborns are already holy (Reuven, Dan, Gad, & Yosef) / Levi is chosen because he was born third...2020-03-1500 min
Decentralised Podcast - Blockchain, Crypto, and FuturismMichael Oved | AirSwap<p>Michael Oved is a Co-Founder of AirSwap, a decentralised, peer-to-peer token trading platform for ERC20 tokens on the Ethereum blockchain.</p>
<p>In this episode, we talk about ConsenSys, the founding of AirSwap with Don Mosites, the future for decentralised exchanges, token assets, and the present limits of blockchain technology.</p>
<p>Prior to his adventures with AirSwap, Michael was an algo trader at Virtu Financial from 2011 through 2015. Before this, he experienced the Global Financial Crisis as a trader and analyst on Wall Street in 2008.</p>
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Altcoin Buzz PodcastInterview with Airswap ft. Co-Founder Oved and Lead Engineer Deepa - EP. 14Airswap, is a protocol to facilitate a true peer-to-peer ecosystem for trading tokens on the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain. Check out their project and the live trading platform!Relevant Airswap links:Website - https://www.airswap.io/Trader Platform - https://trade.airswap.io/Airswap's twitter: https://twitter.com/AirSwapCO-Founder Michael Oved's twitter: https://twitter.com/ovedm606Connect with us!YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/altcoinbuzz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altcoinbuzz/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/altcoinbuzzio F...2018-03-0816 min
P2 DokumentärJacob Mühlrads bönIdag 26-årige Jacob Mühlrad har etablerat sig som tonsättare på bara några år, och i körverket om sin morfar Michael Bliman med den judiska bönen Kaddish som titel handlar det om mer än musik. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. - Min Morfar föddes i Polen 1905, han förlorade hela sin familj i Förintelsen men överlevde, berättar Jacob Mühlrad och fortsätter:
- Morfar ville inte prata med mig om sina upplevelser i nazisternas dödsläger, eftersom han trodde att det kunde vara skadli...2017-10-1456 min
Blockchain Innovation: Interviewing The Brightest Minds In BlockchainCrypto Disrupting Crypto – AirSwap – A Decentralized ExchangeMichael Oved and Don Mosites are Co-Founders of AirSwap – a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange. Michael is a veteran algorithmic trader and mathematician. Don is a former Google employee, serial entrepreneur, product designer, and full-stack engineer. In this episode, we discuss: What the design of a decentralized cryptocurrency exchange looks like The advantages of decentralized vs. centralized exchanges And we touch on issues like front-running by miners in traditional blockchain ecosystems 2017-10-0459 min