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Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business

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1529: He Pays 100M+ Users To Use Their Phones (And It’s Profitable) w/ Dan Novaes

Jul 31, 2026 · 34m

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In this game-changing episode, Dan Novaes, the CEO and co-founder of Mode Inc., unpacks a business model that flips the script on how we value our time and data. He reveals the strategy behind rewarding over 100 million users for everyday phone activities—from playing games to reading news—and how his company turned a near-death experience into a $100 million crowdfunding success story. This episode is a masterclass for any entrepreneur who feels trapped by traditional growth and funding mode...