rational founder
(formerly rational vc)
Think Freely. Build Independently.
Podcast exploring Timeless books you can apply to business and life — and a support network for those building on their own terms.
For solo founders, independents, and curious autodidacts — beyond VC hype, corporate life, and mimetic thinking. Building and living towards sovereignty.
-Daniel Vassallo: Small Bets
— Cyrus Yari (@CyrusYari) August 22, 2025
-Pieter Levels: MAKE
-Jason Fried & DHH: Rework
-Sahil Lavingia: The Minimalist Entrepreneur
-Derek Sivers: Anything You Want
Pattern here. Might change "rational vc" to "rational founder". For ppl valuing independence > slavery & trillions exits. pic.twitter.com/0VKxHRyDEg
Regularly ranked in the Top 50 podcasts across Business, Technology, and Investing.
Episode #50+ is the new format: Lindy book learnings with Cyrus and Iman.
(Prior to episode #50 we had selective interviews with guests)
We dealt with VC investors for years. There is a better way. Realistic. Independent.
Podcast: Rational Founder makes the most Timeless business content on the internet with a unique “conversational audiobook” format for free, pulling Big Ideas from books across disciplines — for the curious-minded seeking Worldly Wisdom.
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By Cyrus Yari and Iman Olya© 2025 Rational Founder
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