Stephen Zerfas is the co-founder & CEO of Jhourney, a tech startup scaling life-changing meditation with a data-driven approach. 

Jhourney's mission is fascinating. The company helps novices experience "Jhana", a life-changing meditative state akin to MDMA without the drug, in under a week. 

Stephen shares his personal journey from a struggling moment in life to mastering Jhanas, and explains how his company aims to make these profound states accessible to millions. Learn about the science, methodology, and real-life impacts of Jhourney’s retreats, which combine modern technology with ancient practices.

00:00 Introduction to Jhourney
03:06 Stephen's journey and Jhana experiences
17:33 Starting Jhourney
22:47 Retreat structure and techniques
27:38 Future vision and technological integration
31:33 Jhourney retreats vs others 
33:21 Life-changing experiences and benefits
33:53 Working smart in meditation
36:40 Personal transformation stories
40:37 Fun anecdotes from retreats
45:06 Secularizing meditation practices
54:27 Non-Duality 
56:30 Advice for founders