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He Thought Business Wasn’t for Him, Now He’s Building an AI that Helps Founders

🎙 He Thought Business Wasn’t for Him, Now He’s Building an AI that Helps Founders How does someone who never wanted to be in business end up launching one of the most iconic tech companies of the 2000s, and then go on to build a portfolio of AI startups? In this episode of the Liberty Ventures Podcast, Paul Allen (founder of Ancestry.com) shares his unexpected journey from business skeptic to serial entrepreneur. Paul opens up about the moment that changed his perspective on capitalism, the lessons he learned building startups, and why he believes now is the best time in history to be an entrepreneur. You’ll hear how Paul went from digitizing books on CD-ROMs to helping millions trace their family roots online, why his trip to Eastern Europe reshaped his worldview, and how tools like crowdfunding and AI are radically expanding access to capital and opportunity. Whether you’re an investor, founder, or someone thinking about launching your first venture, this is a must-watch conversation about building, learning, and leading with purpose. ⸻ 🧠 What You’ll Learn: • The unlikely origin story of Ancestry.com • How Paul Allen fell in love with entrepreneurship • The power of free markets to unlock human potential • Why crowdfunding is changing who gets to invest • How AI can help reduce startup failure and scale faster ⸻ 🚀 LIBERTY VENTURES Liberty Ventures is a network of purpose-driven entrepreneurs and investors advancing a free and prosperous future. 🔗 CONNECT WITH PAUL ALLEN 🏛️ Website: https://www.ancestry.com 👥 LinkedIn: Paul Allen ❌ X (Twitter): @paulballen 🔗 CONNECT WITH LIBERTY VENTURES 🏛️ Website: www.libertyventuresnetwork.com 👥 LinkedIn: Liberty Ventures ❌ X (Twitter): @liberty_vc 📸 Instagram: @libertyventuresnetwork ⸻ 🎙 ABOUT THE PODCAST The Liberty Ventures Podcast explores entrepreneurship, investing, and liberty to help builders unlock meaningful impact. Hosted by Alexander McCobin, the show features conversations with leading thinkers who are shaping the future through principled business.