Fueled by Progress is about conversations that matter — with entrepreneurs, creators, and thinkers who are shaping the way we live and work. I’m Mark Szymanski, an entrepreneur and creator navigating the intersection of business, technology, and personal growth.
Through candid discussions and thoughtful questions, I explore the strategies, mindsets, and philosophies that drive both success and fulfillment. While business and tech form the backbone of these conversations, we also dive into personal outlooks, psychology, and the lessons that create a more complete picture of life and progress.
If you’re curious about the people, ideas, and habits that fuel real growth, this is your seat at the table.
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Fueled by Progress is about conversations that matter — with entrepreneurs, creators, and thinkers who are shaping the way we live and work. I’m Mark Szymanski, an entrepreneur and creator navigating the intersection of business, technology, and personal growth.
Through candid discussions and thoughtful questions, I explore the strategies, mindsets, and philosophies that drive both success and fulfillment. While business and tech form the backbone of these conversations, we also dive into personal outlooks, psychology, and the lessons that create a more complete picture of life and progress.
If you’re curious about the people, ideas, and habits that fuel real growth, this is your seat at the table.
Alex Connor is a graduate student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute working towards his Ph.D. in Chemical and Biological Engineering. His current research focuses on the genetic design, recombinant production, and characterization of silk-inspired proteins produced in a variety of microorganisms. He also has a passion for learning about nutritional biochemistry and human physiology.
Alex talks about what his typical day is like, his pillars of focus in life, his silk protein research, his experience with the carnivore diet, and much more!
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Fueled By Progress
Fueled by Progress is about conversations that matter — with entrepreneurs, creators, and thinkers who are shaping the way we live and work. I’m Mark Szymanski, an entrepreneur and creator navigating the intersection of business, technology, and personal growth.
Through candid discussions and thoughtful questions, I explore the strategies, mindsets, and philosophies that drive both success and fulfillment. While business and tech form the backbone of these conversations, we also dive into personal outlooks, psychology, and the lessons that create a more complete picture of life and progress.
If you’re curious about the people, ideas, and habits that fuel real growth, this is your seat at the table.
