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