I’ve always believed that every founder’s story is shaped by the ups and downs along the many stages of the journey and @davidsenra understands that. I’ve been a fan of his work for a long time, so when he invited me to be the first guest on his new podcast, it was an easy yes.
Here's my conversation with Daniel Ek (@eldsjal), co-founder and CEO of Spotify (@Spotify). (0:00) Reflecting on a Life-Changing Conversation (1:17) Optimizing for Impact Over Happiness (4:08) The Journey of Self-Motivation (8:58) The Importance of Trust and Relationships
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@eldsjal @davidsenra And it was a great episode! Thanks for sharing your thoughts so openly. 🙏
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@eldsjal @davidsenra Absolutely, Daniel. Every founder’s journey is a mix of highs, lows, and everything in between, and having conversations like this shine a light on the lessons behind the growth. Excited to listen and learn from the insights you and David shared—congrats on kicking off this
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@eldsjal @davidsenra Great conversation between two epic conversationalists. Daniel's definition of a company is so apt: "The value of a company is the sum of problems solved."
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@eldsjal @davidsenra Love how you turn every conversation into a masterclass in intention and presence the way you speak feels like a slow-mo moment of clarity
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@eldsjal @davidsenra Hello! in advance, thank you for your time! I have a proposal, business model or service that will allow Spotify to have a return of approximately $700M annually in its budget . I have a 2-page PDF! Please let me get it to you or your team. Day 140©️🎛️🎶🎤 🎛️ 💪🏼
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@eldsjal @davidsenra Hello! in advance, thank you for your time! I have a proposal, business model or service that will allow Spotify to have a return of approximately $700M annually in its budget . I have a 2-page PDF! Please let me get it to you or your team. Day 139©️🎛️🎶🎤💽💪🏼🎧
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@eldsjal @davidsenra If you’re going to keep cranking up the price of Spotify, at least give smaller bands slightly larger payouts. Or we’re going to have a very pop-oriented homogenous music future.
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@eldsjal @davidsenra Enjoyed the push back against the ideal or typical archetype for an entrepreneur. Easy to get lost in the sea of narrative bias around what a successful entrepreneur did or should do. Also enjoyed your comment about managing energy and not time!
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@eldsjal @davidsenra Go fuck yourself Daniel. Getting rich while taking advantage of artists, it's the capitalist way.
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@eldsjal @davidsenra I’ve listened to countless episodes of Founders, and this one instantly became one of my favorites. Daniel, your journey as a founder is really inspiring, and the way you think is so unique - it broadened my perspective and made me rethink many aspects of both work and life.
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@eldsjal @davidsenra What an incredible pairing of perspectives! The combination of lived founder experiences and David’s gift for capturing the essence of those journeys is bound to make for a conversation full of insight and inspiration. Moments like these remind us how powerful storytelling can
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@eldsjal @davidsenra Hearing Daniel Ek's insights on navigating Spotify's growth undoubtedly offers valuable lessons for all builders.
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@eldsjal @davidsenra Daniel, how do you justify Spotify’s $150B valuation when most artists are paid just $0.006 per stream? Isn’t it time Spotify’s success was shared more fairly with the very artists who make it possible?
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