#413 How To Run Down A Dream

The podcast explores the career of Sam Hinkie, former general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers, and connects his journey with insights from Bill Gurley's "Running Down a Dream" talk. It emphasizes the importance of immense passion, continuous learning, and mentorship in achieving career success. Hinkie's early love for numbers and sports, his transition from Bain Capital to the NBA, and his eventual move to venture capital are highlighted. The podcast also details Gurley's five guidelines for pursuing a dream career: finding your passion, honing your craft, developing mentors, embracing peer relationships, and paying it forward, illustrating these points with examples from Bobby Knight, Bob Dylan, and Danny Meyer.

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Sam Hinkie's Early Life, Career at Bain, and Dream of Sports GM

From 76ers GM to VC Firm: Hinkie's Second Dream Job

Luminaries and Passion: Bobby Knight's Relentless Pursuit of Basketball Excellence

Bob Dylan and Danny Meyer: Obsessive Study and Career Pivots

Five Guidelines for Running Down a Dream: Passion, Craft, Mentors, Peers, and Generosity

#413 How To Run Down A Dream

Founders

00:00Sam Hinkie's Early Life, Career at Bain, and Dream of Sports GM

Sam Hinkie's Early Life, Career at Bain, and Dream of Sports GM

07:31From 76ers GM to VC Firm: Hinkie's Second Dream Job

From 76ers GM to VC Firm: Hinkie's Second Dream Job

10:12Luminaries and Passion: Bobby Knight's Relentless Pursuit of Basketball Excellence

Luminaries and Passion: Bobby Knight's Relentless Pursuit of Basketball Excellence

14:51Bob Dylan and Danny Meyer: Obsessive Study and Career Pivots

Bob Dylan and Danny Meyer: Obsessive Study and Career Pivots

19:30Five Guidelines for Running Down a Dream: Passion, Craft, Mentors, Peers, and Generosity

Five Guidelines for Running Down a Dream: Passion, Craft, Mentors, Peers, and Generosity