<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Philosopreneur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where the philosopher and entrepreneur meet.]]></description><link>https://www.philosopreneur.org</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!V-gu!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fd598c9b4-82b7-46a6-bcf2-499001f5532f_700x700.png</url><title>Philosopreneur</title><link>https://www.philosopreneur.org</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:08:09 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.philosopreneur.org/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Somya Thakker Desai]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[philosopreneur@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[philosopreneur@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Somya Desai]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Somya Desai]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[philosopreneur@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[philosopreneur@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Somya Desai]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Jazz and Philosopreneurship]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opening tune]]></description><link>https://www.philosopreneur.org/p/jazz-and-philosopreneurship</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.philosopreneur.org/p/jazz-and-philosopreneurship</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Somya Desai]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 01:57:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/180564110/04565e072b54e6b213c22ba59d182b6c.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Need I use any words? </p><p>Listen and feel. </p><p>This is the way the philosopreneur moves through the world. </p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Way of the Philosopreneur]]></title><description><![CDATA[The way of the philosopreneur is to:]]></description><link>https://www.philosopreneur.org/p/principles-the-way-of-the-philosopreneur</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.philosopreneur.org/p/principles-the-way-of-the-philosopreneur</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Somya Desai]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:57:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/c4b320e4-9319-4a52-9266-9961cba4a102_1600x900.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><code>Last updated: December 2, 2025</code></p><p><strong><br>The way of the philosopreneur is to: </strong></p><p>1. Commercialize thought.</p><p>2. Utilize the market to spread a worldview. </p><p>3. Be in continuous praxis. </p><p>4. Spiritualize matter. </p><p>5. Materialize spirit.  </p><p>6. Build an answer to the question. </p><p>7. Merge civilizational thinking with commercial undertaking. </p><p>8. Conclude with a question. </p><p>9. Help facilitate the evolution of consciousness with commerce as the tool. </p><p>10. Create a product or service that sparks philosophical inquiry. </p><p>11. Engage in dialogue with customers. </p><p>12. Make the unconscious conscious through business. </p><p>13. Integrate these symbols: the philosopher&#8217;s stone and the entrepreneur&#8217;s lightbulb. </p><p>14. Continuously interrogate and nurture capitalism. </p><p>15. Advance the dialectic between fundraising and bootstrapping with an elegant synthesis. </p><p>16. Venture into the collective unconscious to excavate innovative and evolutionary gems. </p><p>17. Synthesize being and becoming. </p><p>18. Find the meaning of existence in the process of execution. </p><p>19. Describe the action once taken. </p><p>20. Push the boundaries of commerce without compromising the philosophical pursuit. </p><p>21. Build a business that solves and pushes forth a philosophical debate.</p><p>22. Find your "why" through philosophy, and your "how" through entrepreneurship.</p><p>23. Penetrate the heart of reality through honesty and action.</p><p>24. See every hardship as an opportunity to die to &#8220;what was&#8221;. </p><ol start="25"><li><p>Write to build</p></li><li><p>Build to write</p></li></ol><ol start="27"><li><p>Merge idea and action, not one after another, but truly as one. </p></li></ol><p>28. Not indulge in mental masturbation. </p><p>29. Nurture a company culture of Truth, Beauty, and the Good. </p><p>30. Treat the consumer as God. </p><p>31. Contextualize the offer in the movement of history. </p><ol start="32"><li><p>Recognize that the path to knowledge is through action.</p></li><li><p>Use commerce as a weapon in the great intellectual battlefield. </p></li><li><p>Sell to transform. </p></li><li><p>Is to build what cannot be argued over with words.  </p></li></ol><div class="subscription-widget-wrap-editor" data-attrs="{&quot;url&quot;:&quot;https://www.philosopreneur.org/subscribe?&quot;,&quot;text&quot;:&quot;Subscribe&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;en&quot;}" data-component-name="SubscribeWidgetToDOM"><div class="subscription-widget show-subscribe"><div class="preamble"><p class="cta-caption">Subscribe to receive insights at the intersection of philosophy and entrepreneurship.</p></div><form class="subscription-widget-subscribe"><input type="email" class="email-input" name="email" placeholder="Type your email&#8230;" tabindex="-1"><input type="submit" class="button primary" value="Subscribe"><div class="fake-input-wrapper"><div class="fake-input"></div><div class="fake-button"></div></div></form></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philosopreneur #8 - Shashwat Gupta]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now (95 mins) | Shash started his career as a lawyer and has been dedicated to the blockchain space since 2016, building information centers such as Altcoin Buzz, Funjible Games, and Alt Art for people to stay updated and knowledgeable in the web3 space.]]></description><link>https://www.philosopreneur.org/p/philosopreneur-8-shashwat-gupta-5b0</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.philosopreneur.org/p/philosopreneur-8-shashwat-gupta-5b0</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Somya Desai]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 15:51:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/148326757/3a938cf4eeb598d9c4029f4d17268827.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Shash started his career as a lawyer and has been dedicated to the blockchain space since 2016, building information centers such as Altcoin Buzz, Funjible Games,&nbsp;and Alt Art for people to stay updated and knowledgeable in the web3 space. He loves to invest in innovative technologies, ambitious founders building user focused working products.</p><p>His company, Altcoin Buzz is a popular global digital news and media organisation based in Singapore. It delivers the latest news and opinions in the world of Cryptocurrency, Blockchain Technology and Blockchain Gaming. Since its launch in 2017, Altcoin Buzz has garnered over 400,000 subscribers, 40 million+ views on YouTube, over 300,000 monthly website visitors and 140,000+ followers on Twitter.</p><p>Altcoin Buzz https://www.youtube.com/altcoinbuzz https://www.altcoinbuzz.io/ https://twitter.com/altcoinbuzzio Funjible Games funjible.games https://twitter.com/FunjibleGames Alt Art https://twitter.com/itsaltart Cryptocurrency Law https://cryptocurrency.law/ Baselayer Capital https://www.baselayer.xyz/</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philosopreneur #7 - Mat Do]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now (127 mins) | From oil rigs to online writing, Mat&#8217;s mission is to provide a meaningful alternative to the mundane 9-5 by solving your problems offline and sharing the solutions online.]]></description><link>https://www.philosopreneur.org/p/philosopreneur-7-mat-do-0e7</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.philosopreneur.org/p/philosopreneur-7-mat-do-0e7</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Somya Desai]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2023 05:19:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/148326758/5144a64ea4eb64957507770ac3dcbec3.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From oil rigs to online writing, Mat&#8217;s mission is to provide a meaningful alternative to the mundane 9-5 by solving your problems offline and sharing the solutions online.</p><p><a href="https://www.mathewdo.com/">https://www.mathewdo.com/</a></p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philosopreneur #6 - Divia Dhir]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now (106 mins) | Divia is an astropreneur from India.]]></description><link>https://www.philosopreneur.org/p/philosopreneur-6-divia-dhir-694</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.philosopreneur.org/p/philosopreneur-6-divia-dhir-694</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Somya Desai]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 27 Nov 2023 08:38:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/148326759/bb9f2941ea48a771c3c7386c15bb463c.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Divia is an astropreneur from India. She&#8217;s learning to predict the future and turning this skill into a 6-figure online business.</p><p>Hailing from India with aspirations of becoming an Indian Diplomat, Divia's path took an unexpected turn into the realm of Vedic Astrology. Nights turned into days as she dove into the mysteries of astrology, transitioning from a skeptic to a passionate practitioner.</p><p>Starting with decoding the enigmas of her own life, Divia's newfound insights became a guiding light for her family and friends. As her interest evolved into a fervent passion, she recognized the immense potential of astrology to pave the way for more fulfilling lives.</p><p>Determined, she embraced professionalism, becoming a seasoned astrologer.</p><p>Today, Divia leverages her astrological prowess to carve out a full-time income online.</p><p>Her mission is clear: to empower fellow astrology enthusiasts to turn their passion into a sustainable livelihood while helping the world.</p><p>Join Divia on this celestial journey, and together, let's navigate the cosmos towards a world where stars align with success.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philosopreneur #5 - Alejandra Peña]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now (68 mins) | Alejandra is a passionate community builder and impact-focused entrepreneur from Ecuador.]]></description><link>https://www.philosopreneur.org/p/philosopreneur-5-alejandra-pena-9cc</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.philosopreneur.org/p/philosopreneur-5-alejandra-pena-9cc</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Somya Desai]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 29 Oct 2023 19:39:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/148326760/25238e69d5c463303b45bb05b5f41360.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Alejandra is a passionate community builder and impact-focused entrepreneur from Ecuador. She graduated with an honors degree in Economics and Business Administration with a concentration in Social Entrepreneurship from Northeastern University. Some of her past professional experiences range from launching a new loan product for Hispanic entrepreneurs with Kiva, a fintech startup in San Francisco; directing a global fellowship for impact entrepreneurs in New York; and founding Aweik, a community-focused organization that empowered young Latin Americans to dream big and create meaningful enterprises for over five years. She has been a TEDx Speaker, Oxford's Skoll World Forum panelist, mentor, and a judge in various entrepreneurship events around Latin America. Currently, she is pursuing an MA in Spirituality, Mind, and Body at Columbia University.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philosopreneur #4 - Adrian Barra]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now (111 mins) | Adrian studied architecture but ended up dropping out because his ambitions were not aligned with the education system.]]></description><link>https://www.philosopreneur.org/p/philosopreneur-4-adrian-barra-a0b</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.philosopreneur.org/p/philosopreneur-4-adrian-barra-a0b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Somya Desai]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 28 Sep 2023 02:01:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/148326761/7e7b83c76a9de9c742625389ffa2e6c6.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Adrian studied architecture but ended up dropping out because his ambitions were not aligned with the education system. He then joined an early-stage startup where he spent. 3 years learning about building product, raising capital, and managing teams. He has given talks and organized workshops for companies like Chanel, Brilliant Minds, and Sotheby&#8217;s. He is the founder of Make My Deck, a pitch deck design studio for startups, helping founders from the pre-seed to series A stage to design and deliver killer pitch decks that close deals and raise money. He has also built a community called The Becoming Self, in which creatives come together and embrace a build-in-public approach to their projects.</p><p>https://www.adrianbarra.com/</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philosopreneur #3 - Imed Djabi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now (106 mins) | Imed is a Creator, Designer, and Writer exploring the unknown while making a living out of it.]]></description><link>https://www.philosopreneur.org/p/philosopreneur-3-imed-djabi-9d4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.philosopreneur.org/p/philosopreneur-3-imed-djabi-9d4</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Somya Desai]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2023 01:37:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/148326762/3f76d8ebedd2296709f9da1eeb7a81f1.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Imed is a Creator, Designer, and Writer exploring the unknown while making a living out of it.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philosopreneur #2 - Hasnain Umar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hasnain is a 22-year-old psychology undergraduate student from Lahore, Pakistan.]]></description><link>https://www.philosopreneur.org/p/philosopreneur-2-hasnain-umar-7b0</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.philosopreneur.org/p/philosopreneur-2-hasnain-umar-7b0</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Somya Desai]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2023 05:42:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/148326763/66c36150fb2aa85b4082e40b07ec885a.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hasnain is a 22-year-old psychology undergraduate student from Lahore, Pakistan. He is a passionate enthusiast of philosophy and technology. He founded the Socrates Intellectual Society, a platform dedicated to fostering collective philosophical discussions in a country with a history of intellectual suppression. Professionally, he serves as the founder, CEO, and business developer of a digital mental healthcare startup, MetaRehab, aimed at combating drug addiction and associated mental illnesses.</p>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Philosopreneur #1 - Abeer Desai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abeer is a world adventurer.]]></description><link>https://www.philosopreneur.org/p/philosopreneur-1-abeer-desai-ece</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.philosopreneur.org/p/philosopreneur-1-abeer-desai-ece</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Somya Desai]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:38:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/148326764/1fc8e95a5416b97db6e6a2600233a7a5.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Abeer is a world adventurer. He has a BS in Economics from NYU, and a MA in Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness from CIIS. He was a commissioned infantry officer and ex-boot camp instructor of the Singapore Armed Forces. His first job after finance school was supporting micro-economies in rural India. And thereafter pursued the creative life of an abstract expressionist painter. Currently, he is mapping the past and shaping the future with his macro predictive technology company, Numinous Realm.</p><p></p>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>