00:00
Introduction and Dr. Prash's Background
08:14
Dr. Prash's Entrepreneurial Journey
19:23
Enosis: Psychedelic Therapy and Virtual Reality
25:28
The Potential of Psychedelic Therapy
35:02
Imposter Syndrome and Building for Tomorrow
The Jam Jar Analogy: Why Founders Lose Perspective
Description: “When you’re inside the jar, you can’t read the label.” This analogy highlights how startup founders often get too immersed in their work, making it difficult to maintain a strategic vision. Regular reflection and structured breaks can help regain clarity.
Time Blocking for Founders: How to Stay Focused
Description: Forced thinking time every six months helps founders take a step back and reflect on their company’s purpose. A structured approach to time management can improve decision-making and prevent tunnel vision.
External Capital Pressure: How Funding Can Shift Focus
Description: Taking external funding often creates pressure to deliver on growth expectations. Founders must balance investor demands while staying true to their startup’s mission.
The 3 Traits of Successful Startup Hires
Description: Dr. Prash values hiring based on passion, conscientiousness, and curiosity. The best hires are deeply invested in the industry, ethical, and constantly learning.
Building High-Trust Startup Teams
Description: A high-trust environment helps build a strong company culture. Founders should focus on hiring people they’d want to work with long-term.
Why Imposter Syndrome is a Sign of Growth
Description: Feeling like an imposter is a natural part of being in new, challenging situations. The key is to recognize it as a sign of growth and an indicator that you are pushing your limits.
When Founders Should Step Down as CEO
Description: Many startup founders eventually realize they are no longer the best person to lead their company. Knowing when to bring in a new CEO is a critical leadership decision.
The Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Model Explained
Description: The standard model consists of three phases: preparation, dosing, and integration. The therapy focuses on using psychedelics to induce insights, followed by psychotherapy to sustain behavioral change.
How Virtual Reality Enhances Psychedelic Therapy
Description: VR technology is being used to extend the benefits of psychedelic therapy, allowing patients to revisit their insights and reinforce positive behavioral shifts.
How Crypto Brokerage Works vs. Exchanges
Description: Unlike traditional exchanges where users trade on their own, a brokerage like Caleb & Brown assigns personal brokers to manage crypto transactions, reducing risk and improving accessibility.
Why 24/7 Crypto Support Matters
Description: Since crypto markets operate 24/7, having a round-the-clock brokerage service can help investors execute trades quickly and take advantage of market movements.
Crypto Arbitrage: How Early Traders Made Money
Description: Dr. Prash initially leveraged crypto arbitrage opportunities, buying Bitcoin from international markets at a lower price and selling it locally for profit.
The Controlled Substances Act & Its Impact on Psychedelic Research
Description: Signed in 1970, this law classified psychedelics as a Schedule 1 drug, effectively halting research for 50 years.
How Australia Became the First Country to Legalize Psychedelic Therapy
Description: In July 2023, Australia legalized MDMA and psilocybin-assisted therapy for treatment-resistant depression and PTSD, setting a global precedent.
Michael Pollan’s How to Change Your Mind – The Book That Mainstreamed Psychedelics
Description: This book played a major role in reintroducing psychedelics into mainstream culture, sparking a wave of renewed interest and research.