The Warrior Poet

Sri talks with Adam Rossi, who set a 2-year clock on founding a company after he graduated college. At 24 he started his entrepreneurial journey along with his young wife Laila. They eventually sold to a public company, achieving the exit every founder dreams of—but only after immense struggle.  Adam tells the raw, unvarnished story: not being sure about making payroll—or even groceries.  And abou...

From the San Francisco 49ers to $4M Seed Round: Kevin Jurovich on Surviving "The Desert" Kevin Jurovich's NFL career ended with a dropped pass in the fourth quarter. Seven years later, he and his cofounder closed a $4 million seed round for Hubble , his expert marketplace for founders. This isn't a highlight reel. Kevin talks about the brutal middle years—failed launches, 14 mo...

Harvard Business School professor and behavioral scientist Mike Norton breaks down why rituals—small, often “irrational” actions—carry outsized emotional weight. From his own black binder “totem” for teaching, to sports routines and workplace team practices, Mike explains how rituals can reduce anxiety , create belonging , and add meaning to relationships and family life.  Mike and Sri also explor...

Phil Neil scaled a business to $70M in ~8 months —then watched a warehouse fire erase uninsured inventory .  Phil is a serial entrepreneur and former pro football player.  He currently coaches founders on "the middle layer" between intellect and tactics.  Sri and Phil tackle founder-mindset essentials : Overcoming fear Balancing family and a startup Finding a great cofounder Recovering f...

Sri talks with Chris Eversley, former professional basketball player and expert on resilience. Chris reinvented himself after sports through an arduous journey learning to walk again at the age of 33.  He gives you the secrets of elite performance that high-stakes decision makers pay him for. You won't want to miss this.  Learn more about Chris: website | insta   📌 Want to crush 2026? Book a...

Sri and Gregory Russell Benedikt talk about how to find your true calling and follow through on action.  They also discuss romantic relationships, life after finance, and whether Sri should be a Civil-War reenactor.  Gregory is a life and leadership coach who has helped over 170 clients feel alive again.  Here's Gregory's TEDx talk .  📌 Want to crush 2026? Book a free clarity call with...

Sri takes the show to Oslo, Norway 🇳🇴, where he and Rachel Wilson Rugelsjøen talk all things culture and leadership through the lens of Human Resources.  🙉 They have the realest debate on psychological safety you'll find anywhere.  Plus everyone's favorite topic: cold plunges 🥶 ____ Rachel is the founder and managing director of LevelUp HR , which "help[s] global corporates, SME’s...

"Your work does not have a voice. You have to share what you're doing." —Jill Avey Get the results you deserve — not the ones you hope for. Sri and Jill Avey discuss how to lead in complex corporate environments -- in ways that are authentic, moral, yet tangibly rewarding.  Topics:  How to self-promote (in a non-cringy way 😬) Gender differences in leadership Positive intelligence t...

Sri and Brandon Jenkins do a Round 2. This time they discuss the role of a leader when it comes to delivering quality.  And Sri has a household mishap.  📌 Want to crush 2026? Book a free clarity call with Sri to get your priorities in order and start getting unstuck.  📩 Get free elite performance tools weekly through the Warrior Poet newsletter 👉 join ✅ _____ Follow Sri for elite leadership ti...

Sri and Brandon Jenkins talk about optimizing your mind as a leader -- as well as finding systems that work for you (not the other way around).  Brandon "Jenks" Jenkins is a former Navy helicopter pilot and squadron commander. He founded Tier One coaching, which helps growth-minded leaders to align purpose with impact so they lead with confidence and elevate their teams.  Jenks is a Nava...

Michael Kainatsky shares how to build REAL relationships and recognition in a crowded world full of useless content. Sri and Michael's discussion includes:   Challenging the conventional approach to social media  Genuine interactions over vanity metrics How to provoke real thought and engagement  The lurker effect  Combating content-creation procrastination What a personal brand really is How...

"The endocannabinoid system regulates all these other systems."   -Will Kleidon Sri learns *all* about CBD from futurist and entrepreneur Will Kleidon ( LinkedIn ).  Will is the founder and CEO of Ojai Energetics , the first company to create organic, water-soluble CBD, which also has third-party testing that is traceable to the lot on your product.  Will goes deep into the science of CB...

Sri discusses the self-discovery journey with Brian Lafontaine ( imdb | website | LinkedIn | Instagram ). Brian is a professional actor whose long career has included roles in:  Ozark Stranger Things  Dawson's Creek  One Tree Hill Homeland  Nashville TURN: Washington's Spies The Hate U Give Outer Banks Brian coaches high achievers in public speaking. Brian shares his life and career less...

Sri talks with career U.S. Army officer Chris Rogers about his 5 Disciplines of Leadership. Think of Chris as the James Clear of leadership.   Chris is an instructor for Simon Sinek Inc. and also runs his own consultancy. Chris didn't just lead in the Army over 30 years, he taught other officers how to lead, strategize, and execute. So his expertise is unparalleled.   Chris also talks about:...

Sri talks with Jordan Paris, real estate entrepreneur, CEO of Zeus , and host of The Jordan Paris Show.  They talk about how to get real with yourself in order to get unstuck and live your best life.  Plus, Jordan walks through his real estate investing strategy.  📌 Want to crush 2026? Book a free clarity call with Sri to get your priorities in order and start getting unstuck.  📩 Get free elite...

"Meditation saved my life."     --Jon Macaskill Sri talks with former Navy SEAL commander and leadership speaker Jon Macaskill. Jon is also host of the podcast Men Talking Mindfulness .  They discuss:  How to recharge to prevent burnout The role of people-pleasing in burnout and anxiety Stress reduction How to begin meditating  Leadership lessons through sports Trust and delegation  How...

Matt Wilson is as insightful and energetic as they get. With incredible candor about his own mistakes and personal life, Matt talks with Sri about what it takes to get to the next level in marriage, career, and entrepreneurship. If you're feeling stuck, Matt helps you understand how to craft a mindset to get everything you want and leave your "unique footprint" in the world.  Matt i...

📌 Want to crush 2026? Book a free clarity call with Sri to get your priorities in order and start getting unstuck.  📩 Get free elite performance tools weekly through the Warrior Poet newsletter 👉 join ✅ _____ Follow Sri for elite leadership tips:  ➡️  LinkedIn.com/in/andrewsridhar Connect on Instagram: @andrewsridhar   + @sri_actually   Intro and/or outro music in most episodes is by Paul Srid...

Sri talks with founder and coach Adam Mutschler about how to master the 'inner game' when it comes to startups (and life). They also manage to talk about cricket protein and ridding Midwest streams of invasive species :)  And Sri pretends "averagially" is a word 🙉 Adam has coached startup founders for over a decade. Adam himself is the founder of a VC-backed, TechStars startup...

Sri and Evan Marks discuss how elite performers achieve their success. Spoiler: Mental performance. Evan is a veteran trader of Wall Street turned mental performance coach. He is the founder of M1 Performance Group . He has coached top-tier CEOs, hedge-fund traders, and athletes. He takes the best in neuroscience and psychoanalysis and applies it to give his clients the ultimate edge.  Wherever yo...

Sri talks with Pat Dossett about how to forge your best life path. We discuss:  High performers run on self-hate -- and how to run on compassion instead Pat's trip to Mexico to experience plant medicines + ongoing research into things like ibogaine and ayahuasca (aka psychedelics)  The science behind self-improvement Whether drinking more water really helps (hint: it does)  Coaching and why i...

Suzanne Lesko (callsign: Xena) walks us through her framework for leadership, starting with resilience.  We also talk about:  Toxic leaders Female empowerment in male-dominated domains Networking Powerful communication  Diverse work culture Healing (and the parasympathetic nervous system) Suzanne's uses her Warrior Advisor brand to counsel companies on resilience and building strong teams.  F...

It really sucks when you smile at someone and they pretend like you're not even there.  Sri shares thoughts on being a leader on and off the field of play by bringing the magic to those around us.  📌 Want to crush 2026? Book a free clarity call with Sri to get your priorities in order and start getting unstuck.  📩 Get free elite performance tools weekly through the Warrior Poet newsletter...

Joe Musselman founded the Honor Foundation, which has assisted countless Navy SEALs apply their high-impact skillsets to the private sector. He also cofounded the VC firm Broom Ventures and founded Bravo Victor Venture Capital , which is focused on so-called 'dual-use' technology. Broom Ventures is a venture capital fund that describes itself as follows: " Broom Ventures invests in...

John Coleman tells us what we should be reading. And more importantly, he helps us craft our life's purpose. John is managing partner at Sovereign Capital, an alum of Invesco, and author of the Harvard Business Review Guide to Crafting Your Purpose .  📌 Want to crush 2026? Book a free clarity call with Sri to get your priorities in order and start getting unstuck.  📩 Get free elite performa...