Yura Riphyak is the founder of YouTeam and Heart. Yura is a Y Combinator alum and serial entrepreneur who has founded 4 companies since 2010.

In this episode of Founder Meditations, Weiting & Yura discussed the integration of mindful practices into their day-to-day operations and decision-making as founders, investigating how this shifts viewpoints on success, fulfillment, and how they approach challenges.

(00:00) Introduction
(01:50) Yura's Entrepreneurial Journey
(12:11) Competition and Collaboration
(21:41) War of Ukraine
(33:16) Exploration of AI and Its Potential
(45:18) Meditation and Its Role in Life
(50:33) The Human Condition and Happiness
(52:03) Mindfulness and Meditation
(54:58) Sam Harris' Waking Up App
(59:55) Role of Culture and Religion in Mindfulness
(01:04:11) Intersection of Mindfulness and Startups
(01:08:30) Impact of Mindfulness on Decision-Making
(01:29:17) Role of Mindfulness in Leadership and Hiring
(01:33:26) Reflecting on Yura's Personal Growth from Mindfulness