Office Hours with David Meltzer
Office Hours with David Meltzer · Sep 23, 2026 · 29:52
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In this episode, David Farkas shares his journey as an All-American water polo player, professional athlete, longtime youth coach, actor, musician, writer, and educator. He discusses character development and how parents and coaches can help young people grow into good people. David also talks about his upcoming book, Stop Chasing Highlights: Changing Youth Sports by Changing What We Celebrate, releasing September 27, 2026.
Anand Gandhi and Zain Memon discuss MAYA: Seed Takes Root, their debut novel and game. Anand, known for Ship of Theseus and Tumbbad, and Zain, creator of SHASN and AZADI, explore their collaboration and how their work across film, games, documentaries, and VR led to MAYA. They also discuss the book’s connection to AI, human behavior, and the growing conversation around AI alignment.
Darius Benders, founder of Influence2Impact Academy, shares his approach to entrepreneurship, financial literacy, business growth, and building long-term wealth. Having generated more than $7 million through his business systems, Darius discusses accessing capital, creating new income streams, and helping entrepreneurs grow. He also highlights his youth programs focused on entrepreneurship, financial literacy, leadership, and business ownership.
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