Episode 122: Innovation and Balance: The Story of The Sukha Company with Steven Puri, CEO

In this episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, host Dr. John Dentico interviews Steven Puri, a versatile entrepreneur with significant experience in Hollywood, high-tech startups, and productivity innovation. Steven, the CEO of the Sukha Company, shares insights from his eclectic career journey that began as a youth newscaster and led him through roles at IBM, a co-founding stint at Centropolis Effects, and executive positions at 20th Century Fox and DreamWorks. He discusses the mission of his current venture, the Sukha app, which aims to enhance focus and foster a healthy work-life balance for remote and hybrid workers. The conversation delves into the challenges and strategies related to productivity and creativity in various work environments, touching on the impacts of AI and the importance of incentives in shaping work culture. They also explore the concept of 'flow' and its critical role in achieving sustained productivity and happiness.

00:00 Introduction to Throttle Up Leadership Podcast

00:09 Meet Steven Puri: A Multifaceted Innovator

02:52 Early Life and Influences

04:07 Transition to Hollywood and Tech

05:45 The Birth of Sukha Company

06:59 Insights on Productivity and Work-Life Balance

09:48 The Concept of Flow and Sukha's Approach

16:47 The Role of AI in Enhancing Productivity

22:55 Creative Thinking and Remote Work

28:41 Future Perspectives and Final Thoughts

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