In this episode of The Two Percent, Arianna Huffington talks about her second act as a founder after building one of the most influential digital media brands of all time. She explains how collapsing from burnout after founding the Huffington Post inspired her to launch Thrive Global, focused on five evidence‑based daily behaviors—sleep, food, movement, stress management, and connection—and on B2B behavior‑change technology. Arianna discusses Thrive’s early break with Accenture, the new Thrive AI Health partnership with the OpenAI Startup Fund for hyper‑personalized coaching, and leadership lessons like prioritizing recovery, “thrive time,” delegation, entry interviews, and micro steps.
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Season 7 of The Two Percent is presented by J.P. Morgan.
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Disclosure: The Two Percent is hosted by Anu Duggal, Founding Partner of Female Founders Fund. Some guests featured on the podcast may be founders or leaders of companies that Female Founders Fund has invested in, or may have other professional relationships with the fund. Any views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Female Founders Fund or its affiliates. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice.
Executive Producer: Anu Duggal
Series Producer / Editorial Producer: Julie Cerick
Production Manager: Rachel Braun
Post-Production & Editing: Rachel Braun, Don't Buzz, Melrose Podcasts Studios
