Lance Armstrong - Live in San Francisco

Terra API Podcast - Stay Fit, Stay Connected

On the first Terra Health day, ⁠Kyriakos⁠ - CEO of ⁠Terra⁠, is joined by ⁠Lance Armstrong⁠, who shares his story with 300 Y Combinator founders, live from San Francisco.

Lance shares his remarkable journey from a young athlete to a world-renowned cyclist, detailing his early struggles, his battle with cancer, and his eventual rise to fame. He discusses the challenges of competing in the Tour de France, the mindset required for success, and the impact of his fall from grace. Lance also reflects on the importance of resilience, the power of content creation in rebuilding his life, and his experiences in investing, particularly in Uber, Docusign, Terra, and others.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

03:30 The Early Years: From Swimming to Triathlon

05:52 Transition to Cycling and Olympic Aspirations

10:00 Facing Cancer: A Life-Changing Diagnosis

12:20 The Comeback: Returning to Cycling

14:51 The Challenge of the Tour de France

18:00 Winning Mindset: The Drive for Success

20:00 From Hero to Zero: The Fall from Grace

24:04 Rebuilding Life: The Power of Content Creation

24:20 Investing in Uber: The Chris Sacca Story

27:00 Investing in Docusign and Terra

30:06 Podcasting Success: Keys to Engaging Content

33:00 Reimagining the Future of Cycling

36:20 How to bet on people

36:42 Adapting Training as We Age

40:20 Reflections on Competition and Legacy

42:38 The Balance of Range and Consistency

45:30 'I Love Golf'

47:00 The Future of American Cycling

50:30 Motivation Beyond Winning

54:02 The Long Game in Venture Capital

57:30 Thoughts on Mindset