TLC Equation

Welcome to TLC Equation with your host, Joe Musselman. I’m a founder who shares your journey. — (Vision x Mission x Values)^10 / (Principles + Ethos) = Teams, Leadership, Culture — This show explores certain universal truths behind the greatest teams, leaders, and cultures on earth, and how they have conquered the world’s most complex challenges. Discover the blueprint that ordinary people followed to enact extraordinary visions to become the most inspiring leaders. Learn how you can impact billions of lives. Listen and watch how I use surgical questioning to dig into leaders' emotionally charged and shaping journeys to learn how they arrived. In the end, working alongside individuals and institutions toward absolute alignment of vision, mission, values, principles, and ethos — is the deep work that sets my soul on fire. This episode features an enlightening interview with Brett Adcock, Founder and CEO of Figure and long-time technology entrepreneur. Join us for an inspiring conversation as Brett shares his extraordinary journey, marked by the creation of three remarkable companies. Discover his unwavering commitment as he channels his focus into Figure, fueled by a compelling 30-year vision to shape a positive future for humanity. Brett will discuss the inception of Figure and his ambitious aspirations for the company, the misconceptions around job replacement by robots, Brett’s advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and so much more. — Time Stamps: *(03:03) Intro *(06:18) Brett’s journey *(09:55) Inception of Figure *(14:00) Brett’s 10-year vision for Figure *(20:10) Commercial vs in-home robots *(22:30) Demystifying job replacements by robots *(26:45) Reading the signals for the humanoid era *(28:51) Importance of recruiting for top talent *(37:00) Significance of product shipment *(39:58) Crafting absolute alignment in the workplace *(44:01) Brett’s inspirations *(47:42) Brett’s advice for aspiring entrepreneurs *(50:46) Spotlight on the significance of small details in leadership *(52:50) Celebrating wins at Figure *(58:17) Brett’s aspirations for lasting impact *(59:40) What makes Figure an enticing workplace? *(1:04:10) Decoding the Figure logo — Our Great Sponsors: https://www.bvvc.com/ TLC Equation is brought to you by Bravo Victor Venture Capital. BVVC is a dual-horizon venture fund dedicated to accelerating proven national security technology while allowing first-look access to special operations and the commercial sector partners that matter most. Let's reimagine defense to protect our future - together. Visit BVVC.com to learn more. https://semperstronger.com/ TLC Equation is brought to you by Semper Stronger, a curated community of strength-seekers and personal limit pushers. Founded by Rebecca Rouse and Joel Del Rosario, their workouts, whether centered around the finesse of a kettlebell or the might of a barbell, are designed for the dedicated, those who pursue mastery with every heartbeat. For those with an insatiable thirst for excellence, where challenges are but milestones on the road to greatness, Semper Stronger is your anthem. Visit SemperStronger.com to learn more. https://www.crosslinkcapital.com/ TLC Equation is brought to you by Crosslink Capital. Meet Matt Bigge, a former U.S. Army officer turned venture capital leader. As a Partner at Crosslink Capital, he's behind tech successes like Verodin and CloudShield. Matt's reputation among founders is rock solid, and his impact on the venture scene is profound. Visit CrosslinkCapital.com to learn more about Matt and Crosslink Capital. https://www.8vc.com/ TLC Equation is brought to you by 8VC, a visionary VC firm. They partner with elite founders to create lasting value through transformative technologies. Their team brings diverse expertise, from engineering to entrepreneurship, and they value wisdom while challenging conventions. Visit 8VC.com to learn more. — Guest Links: • Connect with Brett on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettadcock/ • Follow Figure on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/figure-ai/ • Visit Figure's Website: https://www.figure.ai/ TLC Equation Links: • Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemusselman/ • Visit the TLC Equation website: https://tlcequation.com/ Follow us on Social: • Follow TLC Equation on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tlcequation • Follow TLC Equation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tlcequation/ • Follow TLC Equation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tlcequation • Follow TLC Equation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tlcequation/ • Follow TLC Equation YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2QbwMepkO3T_yIxFpLkBnQ — Powered by Caspian Studios. Subscribe now to TLC Equation everywhere podcasts can be found.

What would you be doing, if you weren't doing Tive? "Doing it again!" Krenar Komoni, Founder and CEO of Tive Inc Watch Now: https://lnkd.in/dTFrXbFy The relentless spirit of a founder, captured in a heartbeat. Joe digs deep and Krenar reveals the passion that fuels true innovators – a commitment so strong, they'd do it all over again. TLC Equation Links: • Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemusselman/ • Visit the TLC Equation website: https://tlcequation.com/ Follow us on Social: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/tlcequation • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tlcequation/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tlcequation • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tlcequation/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2QbwMepkO3T_yIxFpLkBnQ Powered by Caspian Studios. Subscribe now to TLC Equation everywhere podcasts can be found.

This is TLC Equation: The Aftershow. Simply defined, an Aftershow is when we gather together immediately after a meaningful performance. Each aftershow, we'll highlight moments from our main episode conversations and what ideas resonated deeply with our founders. The founders that appear on our Aftershows are currently in build mode. They have taken a moment to stop, be present with us and share with our audience how TLC Equation spoke to them on their journey. In this episode, we hear from Krenar Komoni and Chad McCoy, a pair of extraordinary founders in the fight to build next-generation technology that will change the world around us. Join us and welcome to TLC Equation, the Aftershow, where we will dive deep and reflect on our time spent with Navy SEAL Admiral William H. McRaven, USN (Ret.). --- (Vision x Mission x Values)^10 / (Principles + Ethos) = Teams, Leadership, Culture --- Time Stamps: *(00:00) Intro *(05:22) Chad’s leadership journey *(10:05) Krenar’s path to leadership *(13:11) Examples of chosen leaders *(18:11) The value of earned respect in leadership *(22:00) Battling leadership loneliness *(28:05) The crucial role of partner support *(35:29) Leadership and the power of service *(42:11) Identifying good vs. bad actors *(1:02:33) Admiral William McRaven’s most enlightening moments *(1:35:50) Personal touchpoints in Chad and Krenar's work --- Our Great Sponsors: https://www.bvvc.com/ The TLC Equation is brought to you by Bravo Victor Venture Capital. BVVC is a dual-horizon venture fund dedicated to accelerating proven national security technology while allowing first-look access to special operations and the commercial sector partners that matter most. Let's reimagine defense to protect our future - together. Visit BVVC.com to learn more. https://semperstronger.com/ The TLC Equation is brought to you by Semper Stronger, a curated community of strength-seekers and personal limit pushers. Founded by Rebecca Rouse and Joel Del Rosario, their workouts, whether centered around the finesse of a kettlebell or the might of a barbell, are designed for the dedicated, those who pursue mastery with every heartbeat. For those with an insatiable thirst for excellence, where challenges are but milestones on the road to greatness, Semper Stronger is your anthem. Visit SemperStronger.com to learn more. https://www.crosslinkcapital.com/ The TLC Equation is brought to you by Crosslink Capital. Meet Matt Bigge, a former U.S. Army officer turned venture capital leader. As a Partner at Crosslink Capital, he's behind tech successes like Verodin and CloudShield. Matt's reputation among founders is rock solid, and his impact on the venture scene is profound. Visit CrosslinkCapital.com to learn more about Matt and Crosslink Capital. https://www.8vc.com/ The TLC Equation is brought to you by 8VC, a visionary VC firm. They partner with elite founders to create lasting value through transformative technologies. Their team brings diverse expertise, from engineering to entrepreneurship, and they value wisdom while challenging conventions. Visit 8VC.com to learn more. https://www.tive.com/ The TLC Equation is brought to you by Tive, a groundbreaking global supply chain visibility company. Meet Krenar Komoni, the visionary CEO and Founder of Tive. With a history of innovation in data analytics, logistics, and electronics design, he's behind Tive's IoT-driven supply chain revolution. Tive ensures timely and secure shipments for over 500 global clients, using real-time data and cloud-based tools to minimize delays and damage. Krenar's leadership drives Tive's success, delivering market innovation. Visit Tive.com to learn more. --- Guest Links: • Connect with Krenar on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/komoni/ • Follow Tive on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tiveinc/ • Connect with Chad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jchadmccoy/ • Follow Firestorm Labs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/firestorm-labs/ TLC Equation Links: • Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemusselman/ • Visit the TLC Equation website: https://tlcequation.com/ Follow us on Social: • Twitter: https://twitter.com/tlcequation • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tlcequation/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tlcequation • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tlcequation/ • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2QbwMepkO3T_yIxFpLkBnQ Powered by Caspian Studios. Subscribe now to TLC Equation everywhere podcasts can be found.

“As a leader, you can’t have a bad day. And the point of that is, you’re going to have bad days; of course you are. But when you step before the troops, you better be confident. You better be decisive. You better have a plan. That’s what they're expecting of you. And the worse the situation, the more confident you want to be at how you’re going to get out of this crisis.” - Admiral William H. McRaven, USN (Ret.) Watch the full interview now at https://youtu.be/3JgnJfq_hxo We'd be honored if you would subscribe to the TLC Equation on Rumble, YouTube, or your favorite podcast platform.

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Welcome to TLC Equation with your host, Joe Musselman. I’m a founder who shares your journey. Here is the TLC Equation: (Vision X Mission X Values^10 / Principles + Ethos) X Teams X Leaders = Culture This show explores certain universal truths behind the greatest teams, leaders, and cultures on earth and how they have conquered the world’s most complex challenges. Discover the blueprint ordinary people follow to enact extraordinary visions to become the most inspiring leaders. Learn how you can impact billions of lives. Listen and watch how I use surgical questioning to dig into leaders' emotionally charged and shaping journeys to learn how they arrived. In the end, working alongside individuals and institutions toward absolute alignment of vision, mission, values, principles, and ethos — is the deep work that sets my soul on fire. This inaugural episode features a captivating interview with Admiral William H. McRaven, USN (Ret.), a 4-star Admiral who once found himself face-to-face with Saddam Hussein. Get ready for an inspiring journey through the pages of Admiral McRaven's acclaimed New York Times #1 Best-Selling book, "The Wisdom of the Bullfrog: Leadership Made Simple (but Not Easy)," as we dissect the intricate layers of leadership. Admiral McRaven unveils his own personal tales, offering invaluable insights into the art of humble leadership, the profound role of trust in the world of leadership, the true value of time when in leadership roles, and so much more. — Time Stamps: *(02:54) Intro *(06:09) Identifying key voices in leadership *(10:40) Battling loneliness in command *(12:38) Spotting 'bad actors' in work and life *(15:00) The Wisdom of the Bullfrog, Leadership Made Simple (but Not Easy): book title origin *(18:40) Honor’s role in leadership *(29:40) Admiral (Ret.) William’s Trust Building Formula *(38:11) Conquering fear in big decisions *(47:33) Unpacking humility in leaders *(52:17) Tackling imposter syndrome *(55:55) Traits of humble leaders *(1:00:53) Significance of leadership mementos *(1:05:16) Leaders as the face of the solution *(1:13:29) Setting and upholding standards *(1:19:46) Fostering authenticity in culture *(1:28:04) Value of time in success *(1:34:40) The boldness factor in effective leadership *(1:38:36) Personal Q&A Write-ins for Admiral William — Sponsors: The TLC Equation is brought to you by Bravo Victor Venture Capital. BVVC is a dual-horizon venture fund dedicated to accelerating proven national security technology while allowing first-look access to special operations and the commercial sector partners that matter most. Let's reimagine defense to protect our future - together. Visit BVVC.com to learn more. The TLC Equation is brought to you by Semper Stronger, a curated community of strength-seekers and personal limit pushers. Founded by Rebecca Rouse and Joel Del Rosario, their workouts, whether centered around the finesse of a kettlebell or the might of a barbell, are designed for the dedicated, those who pursue mastery with every heartbeat. For those with an insatiable thirst for excellence, where challenges are but milestones on the road to greatness, Semper Stronger is your anthem. Visit SemperStronger.com to learn more. The TLC Equation is brought to you by Crosslink Capital. Meet Matt Bigge, a former U.S. Army officer turned venture capital leader. As a Partner at Crosslink Capital, he's behind tech successes like Verodin and CloudShield. Matt's reputation among founders is rock solid, and his impact on the venture scene is profound. Visit CrosslinkCapital.com to learn more about Matt and Crosslink Capital. The TLC Equation is brought to you by 8VC, a visionary VC firm. They partner with elite founders to create lasting value through transformative technologies. Their team brings diverse expertise, from engineering to entrepreneurship, and they value wisdom while challenging conventions. Visit 8VC.com to learn more. The TLC Equation is brought to you by Indico Data, a game-changer in AI and ML technology. Break free from the speed vs. accuracy dilemma. With their Intelligent Intake solution, experience an 85% process cycle time reduction, a 4x capacity increase, and an 80% cost cut. Indico Data thrives on deciphering unstructured data, making your systems adaptive and future-ready. Visit IndicoData.ai for a smarter, faster, data-driven future. — The Wisdom of the Bullfrog: Leadership Made Simple (But Not Easy): https://amzn.to/46QYVjR Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joemusselman/ Visit the TLC Equation website: tlcequation.com Follow TLC Equation on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tlcequation Follow TLC Equation on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tlcequation/ Follow TLC Equation on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tlcequation Follow TLC Equation on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tlcequation/ Powered by Caspian Studios Subscribe now to TLC Equation everywhere podcasts can be found.