# 🚀 The Hidden Skill Gap Destroying Founders | Mike Konrad

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Podcast: [Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD](https://stenobird.com/podcast/financial-freedom-podcast-with-dr-christopher-h-loo-md-phd-690760)
Published: 2026-05-15T15:26:24+00:00
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