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Conferences are (mostly) a waste

Founder's Journal
Mar 26, 2025•17 min
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Episode description

Alex does a SXSW 2025 recap. 


Here’s what to expect:


  1. Why conferences are a waste
  2. Two exceptions to the rule
  3. 7 stops & lessons 

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Show Notes:

(0:00) A note from our sponsor

(2:26) Welcome back to Founder’s Journal

(3:35) When conferences aren’t a waste

(5:12) SXSW recap

(6:05) Founders run club

(6:48) Brunch with Lauren Zima

(7:38) Lunch with David Perell

(9:28) Hampton Dinner 

(10:18) B2B Creator Panel

(11:32) Run with Connor Tomkies

(14:05) Chat with Bryan Johnson 

(16:32) Conclusion

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Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Gusto. Head to www.gusto.com/alex

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Episode Links:

• Lauren Zima: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lauren_Zima

• David Perell: https://perell.com/ 

• Connor Tomkies: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connortomkies/ 

• Founders: https://www.founderspodcast.com/ 

• Bryan Johnson: https://www.youtube.com/@BryanJohnson


Check Out Alex’s Stuff:

• storyarb - https://www.storyarb.com/

• growthpair - https://www.growthpair.com/

• CTA - https://www.creatortalentagency.co/

• X - https://x.com/businessbarista

• Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-lieberman/

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