Tim Draper(@TimDraper):I loved my conversation with Ilana Golan on The Leap Academy Podcast! I joined Ilana and broke down how to spot world-changing ideas before they make sense, why most people miss their biggest opportunities, and how listening to your gut can be more powerful than logic alone. I shared the lessons behind massive wins like Hotmail, painful misses like Netflix, and the mindset required to navigate uncertainty, fear, and reinvention. Listen here:

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Tim Draper@TimDraper

2026.05.15 16:01

I loved my conversation with Ilana Golan on The Leap Academy Podcast! I joined Ilana and broke down how to spot world-changing ideas before they make sense, why most people miss their biggest opportunities, and how listening to your gut can be more powerful than logic alone. I shared the lessons behind massive wins like Hotmail, painful misses like Netflix, and the mindset required to navigate uncertainty, fear, and reinvention. Listen here: