Conferences are (mostly) a waste

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Alex does a SXSW 2025 recap.

Here’s what to expect:

Why conferences are a waste
Two exceptions to the rule
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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• 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

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