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Big wave Surf legend Kai Lenny opens up about his controversial friendship with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg—and the backlash he faced from the surfing world. 🌊
From foiling adventures to early morning workouts, Kai shares what it was really like to get to know one of the most powerful and divisive figures on the planet. He talks about public judgment, criticism from peers, and why he believes meeting influential people firsthand is always worth it—regardless of the controversy.
This is a rare look at friendship, power, and perspective beyond the headlines.

00:00 Meeting Mark Zuckerberg – First Impressions & Hidden Athleticism
00:30 Fun Adventures – Foiling, Wakesurfing & Building a Friendship
00:58 Respect for Stepping Outside His Comfort Zone
01:28 Public Backlash & The “Champion” Effect
01:57 Power and Influence – Running the World’s Largest Social Network
02:21 Surf Culture vs. Tech Culture – Entering the Surfing Tribe
02:50 Personal Backlash for Befriending Zuckerberg
03:17 Final Thoughts – Lessons from Meeting One of the World’s Most Influential People

#KaiLenny #MarkZuckerberg #ControversialFriendship #BigWaveSurfing #ThePlugPodcast #SurfCulture #Meta

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