Follow the Leader

Follow the Leader (2016)

EndedReality show

In each 30-minute episode of Follow the Leader, host Torabi, will spend 72 hours embedded in the life of a different superstar entrepreneur to learn how this wildly successful businessperson ticks. Torabi's mission is to dig deep and discover their individual philosophies, methods and practices to earn big bucks - and viewers can take away this knowledge and apply it to their own lives. Along the way, Torabi will find out what makes these brilliant earners special - are they more driven, smarter, more ruthless, and more charismatic than the rest of us? Torabi will take viewers on a journey around the world to find out. Featured entrepreneurs include John Paul DeJoria, Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board, John Paul Mitchell Systems and The Patrón Spirits Company; Gary Vaynerchuk, CEO of VaynerMedia, serial entrepreneur and investor; Lyor Cohen, CEO, 300 Entertainment; Michael Dubin, Founder and CEO of Dollar Shave Club; and many more!

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Scheduleevery Wednesday at 22:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E06Tracy Anderson - Founder & Creator of the Tracy Anderson MethodMay 11, 2016
S01E05Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa – Co-CEOs and Co-Founders of Warby ParkerMay 4, 2016
S01E04Katia Beauchamp – CEO and Co-Founder BirchboxApr 27, 2016
S01E03Gary Vaynerchuk - Co-founder and CEO of VaynerMedia, and partner in Vayner/RSEApr 20, 2016
S01E02Lyor Cohen – Co-Founder 300 EntertainmentApr 13, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the "Follow the Leader" TV show premiere?

"Follow the Leader" premiered on February 18, 2016.

Who is the host of Follow the Leader?

Harvard Business School professor, F.W. de Klerk, is the host of Follow the Leader.

What kind of businesses are featured on Follow the Leader?

Follow the Leader features a range of businesses from various industries, both big and small.

What is the format of Follow the Leader?

Follow the Leader is a docu-series where F.W. de Klerk follows successful business leaders to learn about their management style and strategies.

How many episodes are in the first season of Follow the Leader?

The first season of "Follow the Leader" consists of six episodes.

Which companies are featured in the first season of Follow the Leader?

The companies featured in the first season of "Follow the Leader" include Goldbely, Lyft, Vice, Warby Parker, Belfor, and Spark Capital.

Who are the founders of Warby Parker?

The founders of Warby Parker are Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa.

How did the founders of Warby Parker come up with the idea for their company?

The founders of Warby Parker came up with the idea for their company while they were in business school and realized that eyewear was overpriced because of the monopoly in the eyewear industry.

How many employees does Belfor have?

Belfor has over 7,500 employees worldwide.

What year was Belfor founded?

Belfor was founded in 1949.

Which business leader describes his company as a "mission with a company attached to it"?

Vice co-founder Shane Smith describes his company as a "mission with a company attached to it" on Follow the Leader.

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