Join us in welcoming former Navy SEAL and serial entrepreneur--Kyle Buckett. In this episode we'll be discussing Kyle's impressive list of accomplishments and the importance of leadership and innovation in special operations. He shares stories of building a Naval Special Warfare compound and the culture of innovation within the SEAL teams.

Buckett also talks about his transition to the private sector and his role at Core Scientific, a data center company mining Bitcoin. He emphasizes the need for renewable energy and its impact on global development. Overall, Buckett's experiences highlight the importance of trust, accountability, and a strong organizational culture in achieving success.

Kyle also discusses the challenges faced by developing countries, the importance of infrastructure, and the value that military veterans bring to the table. He also shares the origins and impact of One More Wave, a surf therapy nonprofit for veterans. He'll provide insights into starting and running a nonprofit, emphasizing the need for a sustainable revenue stream. The conversation concludes with a discussion on Kyle's book, 'Leadership is Overrated,' which offers a unique approach to leadership and organizational culture.

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00:00 Introduction w/ list of Kyle Buckett's Accomplishments

01:36 Kyle Buckett's Entrepreneurial Spirit

03:28 The Challenges of Building a Naval Special Warfare Compound

04:32 The Impressive Features of the Naval Special Warfare Compound

06:32 The Culture of Innovation in Special Operations

09:08 The Importance of Leadership in Special Operations

13:47 Innovation and Problem-Solving in Special Operations

21:22 Building a Strong Organizational Culture

25:27 Creating Trust and Accountability in a Platoon

29:17 Kyle Buckett's Role at Core Scientific

35:21 The Fascination with Renewable Energy

38:54 Challenges in Developing Countries

39:44 The Importance of Infrastructure

41:37 The Value of Military Veterans

42:23 The Origins of One More Wave

43:24 The Impact of One More Wave

44:11 Expanding the Mission of One More Wave

46:01 Customizing Equipment for Veterans

50:37 Starting a Nonprofit

56:04 The Challenges of Fundraising for Nonprofits

01:02:08 The Business Side of Nonprofits

01:06:14 The Importance of Revenue Streams

01:10:40 The Unique Approach of 'Leadership is Overrated'