E234 - Liya Palagashvili on the Startup Mindset: How to Build a Career in Economics
Published: May 13, 2026
Duration: 55:57
On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Peter Boettke and Liya Palagashvili reflect on her journey from undergraduate student organizer to public intellectual, policy analyst, and Director of the Labor Policy Project. They discuss how Liya has approached her career with a startup mindset — exploring her work on the gig economy and portable benefits to create more dynamic and resilient labor markets. Along the way, they reflect on the importance of mentorship, “failing fast,” and the tension between holding a strong vision while remaining open to new evidence.
Dr. Liya Palagashvili is a Senior Research Fellow and Di...