From 30 & Thriving to Thriving Minds – A New Chapter Begins
In this special short video, host Alberto Zandi reflects on the incredible journey of 30 & Thriving, from its launch to over 300,000 subscribers in just one year, and announces the exciting evolution into our new identity: Thriving Minds.Originally created to share the unfiltered stories of Forbes 30 Under 30 honorees, 30 & Thriving uncovered the raw realities behind success, failure, self-doubt, grit, and growth. But as our community grew, so did our mission. We realized our audience wasn’t just made of entrepreneurs, it was filled with thinkers, dreamers, and doers looking to thrive not just professionally, but personally.Thriving Minds marks the next chapter: a podcast designed to help you unlock the best version of yourself, in business, in health, in relationships, and in life.Season 2 brings world-class guests, from neuroscientists and psychologists to elite athletes, nutritionists, and celebrities, offering practical tools and emotional insights for real, lasting transformation.Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a creative, or someone chasing a better life, this new chapter is for you.This is more than a name change. It’s a movement.Welcome to Thriving Minds, where success starts from within. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Europe’s AI Billion-Dollar Founder Who Never Wanted to Be an Entrepreneur – Nikola Mrkšić
Nikola Mrkšić didn’t grow up dreaming of building a $500 million AI company. He wanted to be a neurosurgeon, or a diplomat. Instead, he co-founded Europe’s leading AI platform, PolyAI, a company handling over 100 million customer calls a year, backed by NVIDIA, and reshaping how we interact with machines.In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Nikola reveals:Why he never planned to be an entrepreneur, and how he got “accidentally” rich.The real reason AI startups get funding with no product, no revenue, and no customers.How his childhood during the Yugoslav wars shaped his obsession with seizing opportunity.The stress, pressure, and burnout behind building a billion-dollar company with two toddlers at home.Why Europe is broken for tech and what he’d do differently if starting today.His brutally honest take on success, motivation, and why some people should never start a company.This episode cuts through the hype and tells the truth about what it takes to succeed in AI, and why most people are chasing the wrong dream.🎧 Listen now to hear the story behind one of Europe’s most exciting AI founders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Bootstrapped Entrepreneur How to Bootstrap A Tech Star Up to Success
In this compelling episode of 30 and Thriving, we sit down with Josh Deal, the mastermind behind ZEBR, a platform that's redefining music marketing in the digital age. From his beginnings as a drummer to becoming a tech entrepreneur without a coding background, Josh shares his transformative journey.What you'll discover:Innovative Strategies: How Josh leveraged influencer marketing to propel artists into the spotlight.Overcoming Challenges: The hurdles and solutions faced while bootstrapping a tech startup without technical expertise.Industry Insights: The evolving landscape of music promotion and the role of platforms like Zebra.Personal Growth: Josh's reflections on resilience, adaptability, and the entrepreneurial mindset.Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a music enthusiast, or someone seeking inspiration, this episode offers valuable takeaways on turning dreams into reality.Follow Josh & Zebr:IG: https://www.instagram.com/joshdealLI: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/joshdealZebrWeb: https://www.zebr.app/IG: https://www.instagram.com/zebr_app/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Pet Expert & Entrepreneur - The Huge Market of Pets, Money to Be Made, and Lessons to Be Learned
There are over 400 dog breeds in the world.So why is most pet food still made based on size? Entrepreneur Victor Mortreu, Co-Founder of Just Russel, asked that same question, and built one of the fastest-growing pet food companies in Europe in response. By using AI to create custom-tailored nutrition plans, Just Russel is helping pets live longer, healthier lives. The company is now doing over $30 million in annual revenue. Victor is a firm believer in failing and testing cheaply. He did that a few times until co-founding Just Russel. What changed? His mindset, his process, and his ability to spot a rising cultural shift: pets becoming the new children. Success is all about testing and keep trying.In this conversation with Alberto, Victor reveals:How to test and validate business ideas quickly, with minimal capitalThe advantages of scaling from a smaller market like BelgiumWhat most founders get wrong about building trust with modern consumersThe entrepreneurial lessons behind turning trends into businessesThis is not just a story about pet food. It’s about timing, psychology, and building a product that actually matters.If you’re thinking about launching something new, or pivoting something old, this is the episode you’ll want to study. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Third Generation Entrepreneur: You Can Inherit Money But Not Respect
He could’ve taken the easy road. But he didn’t.In this episode, Alberto sits down with Henry Vindevogel, the 29-year-old founder of TOCG, a cosmetic conglomerate with annual revenues exceeding £45M—and someone whose story is often misunderstood.Born into a family of successful entrepreneurs, many assumed Henry’s path was already paved. That his success was inherited, not earned.But behind the surface of privilege lies a different kind of struggle—one not defined by lack, but by the emotional complexity of building something that’s truly yours when the world believes it was handed to you.In this episode we explore:Identity and legacyThe pressure of high expectationsChoosing challenge over comfortRedefining success when money isn’t the motivatorHenry built a thriving, values-led business in the organic consumer space—and faced the invisible hurdles that come with being expected to win.🎙️ Subscribe now and leave us a review—it helps more people find the show!📲 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/30tofficial/ 🔗 More episodes & guest clips: https://www.youtube.com/@30tofficial#30andThriving #HenryVindevogel #TOCG #Entrepreneurship #Founders #Podcast #Legacy #SuccessReframed #GreenBeauty #BusinessPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The podcast that unlocks the best version of yourself.What does it really take to thrive—not just in business, but in life?Alberto Zandi is a Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur and co-founder of one of the UK’s fastest-growing companies. But titles don’t tell the full story.Alberto started with nothing but questions, doubts, and a deep urge to build something meaningful.Thriving Minds was born from that journey.Originally launched as 30 & Thriving, the podcast began with raw, revealing conversations with Forbes 30 Under 30 honourees who shared not just their wins, but also the fear, failures, and pressure behind the headlines. As the audience grew, so did the mission.Today, Thriving Minds explores what it truly means to grow—from the inside out.Each week, Alberto sits down with world-class guests: psychologists, neuroscientists, founders, athletes, celebrities, nutritionists, business leaders, and thinkers of all kinds. Together, they uncover the habits, mindsets, and emotional truths that fuel extraordinary growth in both personal and professional life.It’s a space for unfiltered insights and practical wisdom—with tips you can apply in your day-to-day life.If you believe success starts from within, this show is for you.For Alberto, this podcast is personal.It’s the kind of show he wishes he had when he was starting out.And now, he’s sharing it with you.🎧 New episodes every week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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