Productivity, Happiness and the Future of Remote Work
With Sukha Company Founder Steven Puri
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Steven Puri is a multi-time founder, former film executive, and the creator of The Sukha Company, a platform designed to help remote workers overcome procrastination and distraction to be focused, happier, and healthier. With a background spanning from Oscar-winning films to building startups, Steven brings a unique blend of creativity, technical leadership, and emotional intelligence to everything he builds.
In this episode, we discuss Steven’s fascinating career journey—from being involved with digital film as a young executive in Hollywood, to founding multiple startups, and how yoga, failure, and bold feedback helped him create a company that isn’t just about productivity—it’s about living well.
Episode Highlights (~1.5 Minute Watch, Full Episode Linked Above)
Top Takeaways
The film industry's long-standing use of remote and hybrid work offers valuable models and lessons for today's tech and other industries adapting to flexible work environments.
Luck favors the prepared. Steven’s entry into film was “random,” but his ability to bridge creativity and engineering made him invaluable during the film industry’s digital revolution.
Failure is an unmatched teacher. After some early success in film, Steven had a few failed startup attempts - he credits the creation of a list of all the reasons he failed as the key to success in his newest venture.
Productivity isn’t the goal—happiness is. The Sukha Company was born not from a desire to help people get more done, but from a mission to help them feel better about their work and their lives.
Resources
Email: stephen@thesukha.co
Full List of Topics Covered
How Steven ended up getting into film
Transitioning from studio executive to startup founder
The power of reflection after failure
The origins of Sukha and redefining productivity
Spirituality, yoga, and self-work in business
Building flow into remote work systems
Creating a community for distributed teams
The future of remote and hybrid work
Navigating feedback, leadership, and growth
I hope this conversation with Steven Puri gave you a different perspective on productivity and happiness. Share your thoughts in the comments, and let us know which insight resonated most with you.
- Adam