The Curious Connector: Rich Robinson on Discovery, Resilience, and Entrepreneurial Mindset
About this episode
Rich Robinson discusses how travel influenced his entrepreneurial mindset and the importance of resilience in entrepreneurship.
Rich Robinson—globetrotting entrepreneur, educator, comedian, and ecosystem builder—shares how travel shaped his entrepreneurial mindset and why being a "curious connector" has been his lifelong superpower. To date, Rich has been a co-founder and/or senior exec in eight startups (three of which exited to public companies), and he has served as an investor, board member, advisor, or mentor to dozens more. From founding China’s first mobile gaming company to teaching at Peking University and now leading initiatives in AI, blockchain, and robotics, Rich offers candid stories of successes, failures, and the power of resilience. His philosophy: failure is just feedback, and entrepreneurship is one of the best ways to become your best self. Show Notes [00:00] Stoicism, resilience, and why only reaction and action are in your control. [02:10] Introducing Rich Robinson: globetrotting serial entrepreneur, educator, comedian. [03:40] How travel set Rich on fire and shaped his entrepreneurial worldview. [06:05] The China Internet dragon takes hold: fascination with China + the Web. [07:30] Cycling across Africa: the entrepreneurial metaphor of highs and lows. [09:18] Moving to China in the…
People in this episode
Guest: Rich Robinson
Topics covered
- entrepreneurship
- resilience
- travel
- AI
- blockchain
- robotics
Keywords
- curious connector
- startups
- failure
- feedback
Mentioned in this episode
Products: MiG Mobile
Books & works: The Great CEO Within: The Tactical Guide to Company Building
Places: China, Africa, Asia, Bali
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