From Startups to Politics: Neil Thanedar’s Mission to Build a Better Future

From Startups to Politics: Neil Thanedar’s Mission to Build a Better Future In this episode of the Beyond the Wealth Podcast, Andres Sanchez interviews Neil Thanedar, the founder of Labdoor and Positive Politics. Neil is a serial entrepreneur, angel investor, political advisor, and a passionate advocate for empowering scientist CEOs and creating a more equitable startup ecosystem. Neil shares his journey of founding multiple startups, scaling Labdoor into a profitable and impactful consumer product testing platform, and his transition into politics to drive positive change. With a unique blend of startup expertise and political insight, Neil discusses the intersection of science, business, and activism, offering valuable lessons for aspiring founders and changemakers. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: - How Neil scaled Labdoor into a profitable consumer-driven testing platform. - The importance of empowering scientist CEOs in biotech and beyond. - Why startup founders have the skills to transition into impactful political roles. - The principles of Positive Politics and its potential to reshape governance. - How the abundance mindset can lead to innovation in science, technology, and society. Who Should Watch: This episode is a must-watch for entrepreneurs, activists, and aspiring politicians looking to create meaningful impact. Whether you’re building a startup, advocating for change, or interested in biotech and politics, Neil’s insights will inspire and guide you. Subscribe for More: Join us for deep conversations with innovators, leaders, and game-changers shaping the future. Subscribe now to learn, grow, and stay ahead. -------------------------------------------- Connect with Niel: Twitter: https://x.com/NeilThanedar Website: https://positivepolitics.org/ Connect with Andres: Twitter: https://x.com/_Andres_Sanch_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyondthewealthpod/ -------------------------------------------- Contents of the video 00:00 Labdore independently tests and reviews consumer products. 04:35 Labradar independently tests and publishes product results. 06:38 Testing labs prioritize revenue and scalability early. 11:47 Aim: Become alternative to FDA for supplements. 16:04 Backing scientist CEOs with efficient capital investments. 16:51 Biotech innovation now requires less initial funding. 22:00 Start small to learn investing and grow. 24:17 Community rounds enable wider startup investment access. 29:40 Running for DNC, advocating reform, promoting positivity. 31:00 Building passion-driven, sustainable small to medium businesses. 35:24 Activism can significantly change societal systems. 38:02 Abundant future: cheap essentials like food, energy. 40:59 It's the best time for building companies. 45:17 Focus on direct, actionable politics, solving issues. 47:40 Passionate authenticity evident in engaging conversation.