"Edge" author Laura Huang on overcoming disadvantages to create an edge, bitter vs. better | E1028

In this episode, Jason Calacanis and Laura Huang, author of "Edge", discuss the comparison between Harvard and Stanford MBA students, overcoming racial, ethnic and gender-based disadvantages, and structural bias against female entrepreneurs. They also delve into turning adversity into an advantage and confronting bitterness. Laura shares her hopes for the impact of her book.

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Jason Calacanis

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Laura Huang

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0:00	Opening
0:41	Jason intros "Edge" Author Laura Huang
3:00	How do Harvard MBA students compare with Stanford MBA students?
7:17	Why did Laura write "Edge" at this time?
8:55	Overcoming disadvantages based on race, ethnicity & gender
14:56	Laura's experience reading her own audiobook
17:23	What does her research show about structural bias against Female entrepreneurs?
23:33	How can a founder turn adversity into an advantage when asked a question with a negative bias?
28:01	How being underestimated inhibits the opportunity to enrich & provide value? What is an example of delight in p2p interaction?
36:39	How should we look at intent when discussing bias & privilege?
44:35	How to deal with being bitter vs. getting better and controlling emotions while still allowing ourselves to feel?
1:00:17	Laura & Jason share personal stories about bitter vs. better & explain how she converted her energy
1:05:09	What is Laura's hope for the lasting impact "Edge" has on its readers?

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