346 | Naveen Jain (Part 2) | How to Raise Moonshot Kids

The Greatness Machine

Darius Mirshahzadeh

Entrepreneurship, Education, Business

5 • 962 Ratings

🗓️ 9 April 2025

⏱️ 67 minutes

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How do you raise children to think beyond limits and create meaningful change? Visionary entrepreneur Naveen Jain joins Darius on The Greatness Machine for a fascinating conversation on leadership, innovation, and the power of exponential thinking. He shares how a simple promise led to a $5 billion stock surge, the importance of resilience in entrepreneurship, and why curiosity is the key to solving the world’s biggest challenges. Naveen also reveals his unique approach to parenting—raising children to be problem-solvers rather than rule-followers—and how this mindset has shaped his own success. In this episode, Darius and Naveen will discuss: (00:00) Introduction to Purposeful Living (02:59) Naveen Jain's Journey and Philosophy (06:13) Personalized Health and Nutrition Insights (09:08) Parenting and Raising Entrepreneurial Children (12:00) The Role of Exposure in Child Development (15:00) Fostering Curiosity and Critical Thinking (18:09) Redefining Success and Self-Worth (20:50) The Nature vs. Nurture Debate in Success (33:07) Wealth and Parenting: The Balance of Privilege (35:59) Teaching Kids the Value of Money and Contribution (38:51) Instilling a Sense of Purpose and Service (41:57) Fostering Intellectual Curiosity and Creativity (44:07) The Role of Unconditional Love in Parenting (49:02) Navigating Work-Life Integration as a Parent (51:59) Lessons on Partnerships and Decision-Making (55:04) Final Thoughts: The Importance of Intellectual Curiosity Naveen Jain is an Indian-American entrepreneur and business executive known for founding InfoSpace, which was once one of the largest internet companies in the American Northwest. Following the dot-com bubble crash, he shifted his focus to groundbreaking ventures in space exploration and health technology. He co-founded Moon Express in 2010, where he serves as Executive Chairman, and later founded Viome in 2016, where he is currently the CEO. Listen to the first episode here: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/304-naveen-jain-part-1-moonshots-and-mindset-why-big/id1555334180?i=1000672328585 Sponsored by: Huel: Try Huel with 15% OFF + Free Gift for New Customers today using my code greatness at https://huel.com/greatness. Fuel your best performance with Huel today! Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/DARIUS. NPR Tech Unheard Podcast: Tune into Tech Unheard from Arm and NPM—wherever you get your podcasts. Shipstation: Go to shipstation.com and use code GREATNESS to sign up for your FREE trial. Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/darius. Connect with Naveen: Website: https://naveenjain.com/ Website: https://www.viome.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naveenjainintelius Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/naveenjainceo/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Naveen_Jain_CEO Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:01.2	for Shazday. I'm so pumped to have you here with me. Now listen, the greatness machine were
1:05.2	about two things. Number one, people were living their passions. And number two, those who are creating
1:10.2	greatness in the world and doing both of these things
1:12.2	despite the odds against them.
1:14.0	Each episode, we're going to feature interviews with game changers, business leaders,
1:17.5	telling us their origin stories, what made them tick, what got them to where they are now.
1:21.7	Why?
1:22.2	So it can help you step into your greatness within your life, your business, and your career. Occasionally, you might hear a few solo episodes from myself,
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