Best Greylock Partners Podcasts (2023)

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Startup Dad

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Newborns, standup comedy and a new definition of fatherhood | Will Rocklin (new father of 1, Google, Square, Safara) 1:01:34

3d ago1:01:34

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Will Rocklin is a product advisor, the former Head of Product at Safara and former product leader at Square and Google. He is also an aspiring standup comic, having performed in New York and Los Angeles. He now helps climate tech startups go from zero to one. When he's not doing that he's busy gentrifying Los Angeles as a new father. In this episod…

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Masters of Scale

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4 strategies for tackling the toughest challenges 32:55

2d ago32:55

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The boldest of entrepreneurs take on the impossible. Recorded live at the Masters of Scale Summit, four scale leaders in Bjarke Ingels, Aurora James, Kathryn Finney, and Scott Harrison offer their strategies and ideas around taking on society’s most complex and tough challenges. In this episode, you’ll hear how each entrepreneur embraces a unique c…

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Startup Dad

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Raising responsible teenagers, how to let kids make their own decisions, and who is on your parenting team | Tom Willerer (father of 2, COO at Reforge) 1:03:21

11d ago1:03:21

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Tom Willerer is the Chief Operating Officer at Reforge. Prior to that he was the Chief Product Officer at Opendoor, Coursera and a VP of Product at Netflix. Tom is a husband, father of two teenagers and a fellow Michigander. In this episode we discuss: Tom's early years as a college baseball player How Tom got into tech The decision to start a fami…

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Masters of Scale

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Stacey Abrams: How to harness risk 43:29

9d ago43:29

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For some entrepreneurs, risk is just part of the game. But for the reluctant entrepreneur, whose endeavors come as a response to a need they've identified, risk can feel more like a necessary evil. That’s why you need to learn to harness risk. Stacey Abrams, an entrepreneur and scale leader both in and outside of politics, is a perfect example of h…

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Startup Dad

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Fostering interests in your children, maintaining friendships and pandemic tradeoffs | Ryan Johnson (father of 2, CPO at CallRail) 59:31

18d ago59:31

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Ryan Johson is the Chief Product Officer at CallRail a marketing and AI technology company. He was an early pioneer in the AI industry doing fascinating work on computer vision for anomaly detection in videos and images. Ryan is a husband and father of two kids and a fellow Midwesterner. In this episode we discuss: His Midwestern upbringing and the…

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Masters of Scale

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135. Eileen Fisher: Keep it simple to make it timeless 35:07

15d ago35:07

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Simplicity is notoriously difficult, but it’s key to iterating successfully — and staying relevant. Featuring cameos from entrepreneur superstar Daymond John, and Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom, this episode shares lessons from the timeless clothing brand, and its namesake creator, Eileen Fisher. During her 40 years at the helm, the company has…

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Startup Dad

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Emotional intelligence, navigating race and fatherhood in the UK | Ben Williams (father of 2, advisor at PLGeek.com) 56:28

25d ago56:28

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Ben Williams is a product and engineering executive and was most recently the VP Product at Snyk; an $8B developer tools company. He is currently a Product and Growth advisor and owner of PLGeek.com as well as The Product Led Geek Newsletter. Ben is a husband and father of two kids and my first international interview (he hails from the UK). In thi…

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Masters of Scale

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134. Brian Grazer: Scale your curiosity 33:04

23d ago33:04

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Amidst the fast pace of entrepreneurial life, how can we make our networking more impactful? The acclaimed film and television producer Brian Grazer argues that curiosity is the elixir for deeper human connection and cultivating a healthy network that serves as an ever-flowing well of inspiration. Brian joins Reid to share the unique practice that …

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Startup Dad

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Balance, being the default parent to teenagers and being married to a parenting PhD | Josh Herzig-Marx and Carla Naumburg (parents of 2, Tech Exec and Best-selling Parenting Author) 56:11

1M ago56:11

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In this special, 10th episode I interviewed husband and wife team Josh Herzig-Marx and Carla Naumburg, PhD. Josh is a product executive and coach, a former VP of Product, founder and ex-Googler. He is also the "default" parent to two teenagers having chosen to step back as Carla leaned more into the workforce as a best-selling parenting book author…

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Enterprise Software Innovators

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Using AI To Transform Manufacturing Processes with The Heico Companies EVP & CIO Tom Gerdes 26:00

29d ago26:00

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On the 27th episode of Enterprise Software Innovators, hosts Evan Reiser (Abnormal Security) and Saam Motamedi (Greylock Partners) talk with Tom Gerdes, EVP & CIO of The Heico Companies. Employing over 9,000 people globally and with an annual revenue of over $2.5 billion, The Heico Companies is the parent company for over 70 high-performing manufac…

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Masters of Scale

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Think like an outsider, w/Shellye Archambeau, Ellevest’s Sallie Krawcheck, and Calendly’s Tope Awotona 25:16

1M ago25:16

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How do you evolve your greatest obstacle into your greatest superpower? Shellye Archambeau, Ellevest’s Sallie Krawcheck, and Calendly’s Tope Awotona discuss the hidden advantages of strategizing like an entrepreneurial outsider. Recorded live at the Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco, they sit down with host Bob Safian to share lessons about …

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Startup Dad

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Amazing frameworks for raising three boys | Matt Greenberg (father of 3, fmr CTO at Reforge) 1:03:23

1M ago1:03:23

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Matt Greenberg is a product and engineering executive and was most recently the CTO at Reforge. He was previously the VP of Engineering at Credit Karma. Matt is a husband and father of three boys and one dog. In this episode we discuss: Matt's father being his hero and the wisdom he gained from him The work required in raising three boys The decisi…

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Masters of Scale

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133. Ron Howard: Evolve your vision 36:15

1M ago36:15

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How do you stay true to your vision for your company amid constant, unpredictable change? And how do you stay true to a singular vision, while also letting it evolve? These are questions every leader needs to consider as they rally people, resources and opportunities to make their vision a reality. Celebrated filmmaker Ron Howard has a remarkable a…

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Startup Dad

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Feeling ready for kids and being social chair of your marriage | Mike Duboe (father of 2, GP at Greylock) 42:16

2M ago42:16

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Mike Duboe is a General Partner at Greylock, one of the most well-known venture firms in Silicon Valley. Prior to that he was a Growth leader at Stitch Fix through their IPO and Tilt which was acquired by AirBnB. He is a husband and the father of two kids. In this episode we discuss: Cultural influences from his grandparents and parents Getting int…

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Masters of Scale

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How great cultures are built and rebuilt, w/Eric Schmidt, Angela Ahrendts, & Uber’s Dara Khosrowshahi 32:17

1M ago32:17

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Eric Schmidt, Angela Ahrendts, and Dara Khosrowshahi — three legendary culture-setters — sit down with host Bob Safian to discuss how they’ve built and rebuilt great cultures at Apple, Uber, Google and more. Recorded live at the Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco, the conversation delivers surprising stories, and counterintuitive lessons on a…

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Startup Dad

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Watching your kids first experiences and quality vs. quantity time | Darius Contractor (father of 2, CGO at Otter.ai, Growth and Product Leader) 55:23

2M ago55:23

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Darius Contractor is the Chief Growth Officer at Otter.ai, prior to that he was Chief Product and Technology Officer at Vendr, a Growth and Product leader at Airtable and Facebook, and an Engineering leader at Dropbox. He is also a fantastic angel investor and advisor, a husband and the father of two kids. In this episode we discuss: His parents in…

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Masters of Scale

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Leading in an age of burnout, w/Arianna Huffington & Padmasree Warrior 22:45

2M ago22:45

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How do you nurture human talent in today’s AI-obsessed, pressure-cooker business climate? Arianna Huffington, founder of Thrive and Huffington Post, and Padmasree Warrior, founder of Fable and former chief strategy officer at Cisco, offer actionable advice on avoiding burnout—for yourself and your teams. Arianna and Padma explain how productivity a…

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Startup Dad

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Coping with the loss of a child and protecting your time | Brian Balfour (father of 2, CEO and founder Reforge, venture partner) 52:22

2M ago52:22

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Brian Balfour is the founder and CEO of Reforge, former VP of Growth at Hubspot, and a venture partner at Long Journey Ventures. He is one of the foremost experts on Growth and also a husband and the father of two young kids. In this episode we discuss: His parents opinion of his profession Other family members' influence on his entrepreneurial spi…

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The Scale Lab

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Episode #30: Constantijn van Oranje and Joe Wilson are closing season 3 of the Scale Lab podcast with their main learnings 56:42

2M ago56:42

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In this episode, Joe Wilson and Constantijn van Oranje are closing season 3 of the Scale Lab podcast by dressing their learnings from past episodes. Constantijn is also explaining more about his role as Special envoy and his expectations for the future of Techleap.

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Masters of Scale

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96. Focus on the scale that your customers can’t see, w/Land O'Lakes CEO Beth Ford 31:17

2M ago31:17

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Too often, companies only focus on the type of scale that’s visible: massive campuses, thousands of workers, offices around the globe. But as Land O’Lakes proves, there are less conspicuous ways to scale – ways that supply your business with structural integrity. This is something CEO Beth Ford knows well. She’s strategically scaled Land O’Lakes – …

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Startup Dad

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Consistency in parenting and having teenagers | Fareed Mosavat (father of 2, CDO at Reforge, Product Leader) 51:53

2M ago51:53

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Fareed Mosavat is Chief Development Officer at Reforge, former Director of Product at Slack, Instacart, Zynga and more. He's a husband and father of two teenagers (!). In this episode we discuss: Lessons from being raised by his Mom His decision to start a family Earliest memories of being a Dad Regrets he's had as a father Tweens vs. Teens and whi…

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Masters of Scale

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Prepare for where AI is headed next, w/Reid Hoffman & Bob Safian 26:50

2M ago26:50

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Need to Know: AI’s risks and opportunities; why Reid launched his own AI chatbot; and what Elon Musk and Sam Altman aren’t telling you. Reid Hoffman joins Bob Safian to explore how leaders everywhere should prepare for the AI revolution. Plus, Reid shares the inspiration and strategy behind co-founding his company, Inflection AI. If you’re unsure h…

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Masters of Scale

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Re-skill for AI, w/PwC’s Tim Ryan 20:43

2M ago20:43

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Rapid Response with Bob Safian: How do you re-skill a 65,000-strong workforce to prepare for the AI revolution? PwC recently invested $1 billion into AI, hoping to unleash never-before-seen potential for employees and clients. US chief Tim Ryan explains why and how the money will be spent, plus shares what he’s advising fellow CEOs about which indu…

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Enterprise Software Innovators

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The AI Playbook with Databricks CIO Naveen Zutshi 31:28

2M ago31:28

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On the 26th episode of Enterprise Software Innovators, hosts Evan Reiser (Abnormal Security) and Saam Motamedi (Greylock Partners) talk with Naveen Zutshi, CIO of Databricks. Databricks is a leading AI enterprise software company enabling organizations to build, deploy, and maintain data solutions at scale. In this conversation, Naveen shares fasci…

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Masters of Scale

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132. Build your culture like a product, w/HubSpot's Dharmesh Shah 27:45

2M ago27:45

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Your company's culture is the bedrock of everything you do. So you can't afford to just let your culture emerge — you need to build it with the deliberate approach of a product designer. Then you need to bring that culture to life by winning buy-in from your team. This is exactly what Dharmesh Shah did at HubSpot — as laid out in the famed HubSpot …

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Startup Dad

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Starting a family while broke, how to navigate divorce with young kids | Buster Benson (father of 2, PM at Medium, Author, Founder) 46:55

3M ago46:55

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Buster Benson is Principle Product Manager at Medium, the platform creating a new model for digital publishing. He a published author of the book Why Are We Yelling? The Art of Productive Disagreements, the founder of 750Words, and most importantly the father of two boys. In this episode we discuss: Joining and leaving companies in pursuit of being…

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Masters of Scale

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4 secrets to building your network 30:45

3M ago30:45

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Human beings are social creatures, with a critical need to connect with others. This drive gives shape and meaning to our personal and professional lives. For entrepreneurs and business leaders, the path to success relies on strong, human-centered networks. In this special episode, we revisit the Masters of Scale Summit to hear from leaders, includ…

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Startup Dad

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Raising kids without a support network, surprising aspects of being a new dad, frameworks for parenting | Alex Cohen (father of 2, Carbon Health, Spendoso, Angel Investor) 43:21

3M ago43:21

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Alex Cohen is Sr. Director of Product at Carbon Health, a modern health clinic that provides urgent and primary care for easier everyday health. He is also a serial entrepreneur, investor, and one of the most prolific "shitposters" on Twitter. He's a loving husband and the father of 1 kid, born during the peak of the pandemic. In this episode we di…

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Masters of Scale

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Prioritize principles in crisis, w/Upwork’s Hayden Brown and Merck’s Ken Frazier 25:23

3M ago25:23

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Navigate today’s uncertain climate with a steadfast resolve. Recorded live at the Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco, former Merck CEO Ken Frazier and Upwork CEO Hayden Brown talk with host Bob Safian about how leaders should trust their values when faced with social, political, and economic challenges. Brown shares how leading through the ch…

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Enterprise Software Innovators

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How AI Fuels the Future of Work with Cisco VP of Business Strategy Paul Chapman 18:11

3M ago18:11

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On the 25th episode of Enterprise Software Innovators, hosts Evan Reiser (Abnormal Security) and Saam Motamedi (Greylock Partners) talk with Paul Chapman, VP of Business Strategy at Cisco. Cisco is a leading global networking equipment, software, and services provider. In this conversation, Paul shares his perspective on AI, how technology will tra…

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Masters of Scale

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131. Better metrics for better culture, part 2, with Kapor Capital’s Mitch Kapor & Dr. Freada Kapor Klein 31:05

3M ago31:05

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In part 2 of this episode with veteran founders and investors Mitch Kapor & Dr. Freada Kapor Klein, we get into the data of building human-centered cultures. In part one, we heard how Mitch and Freada went all-in on investing their values, committing 100% of new investments in “gap-closing” companies that aim to improve society, even as they aim fo…

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Masters of Scale

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How to inject AI into your core business, w/Smart Eye’s Rana el Kaliouby 23:07

3M ago23:07

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Rapid Response with Bob Safian: Should you begin incorporating AI now or wait to see how it shakes-out for early adopters? AI pioneer Rana el Kaliouby urges business leaders to embrace their exploration mindset in order to accelerate faster. El Kaliouby takes us inside her own AI shop, Smart Eye, where she serves as deputy CEO, to share their proce…

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Masters of Scale

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130. Better metrics for better culture, part 1, with Kapor Capital’s Mitch Kapor & Dr. Freada Kapor Klein 33:32

3M ago33:32

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Can you build with conscience and still succeed? Mitch Kapor & Dr. Freada Kapor Klein certainly think so. As tech industry veteran founders and investors, Mitch and Freada have long embraced non-traditional metrics that put humans at the center. Mitch co-founded Lotus, the 1980s software giant, and hired Freada to help make the company “the most pr…

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Startup Dad

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The importance of role models, raising a child with special needs, advocating for your kids | Adam Grenier (father of 3, Eventbrite, Masterclass, Uber) 52:51

3M ago52:51

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Adam Grenier is VP of Growth at Eventbrite, a ticketing company that is bringing the world together through live experiences. Prior to that he led growth for Masterclass and Lambda School, was an EIR at Reforge and was Head of Growth Marketing at Uber. He's also a loving husband and the father of 3 kids, including an autistic son. In this episode w…

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Startup Dad

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Building a company and family, the responsibility cloak, mistakes and setting irrevocable guidelines | Nick Soman (father of 2, Decent, Gusto, Amazon) 48:37

3M ago48:37

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Nick Soman is the founder and CEO of Decent, a healthcare company that helps small businesses band together to get more affordable health insurance for their employees. Prior to that he led growth for Gusto, was a product manager on the Kindle at Amazon, and started a company that he sold to Napster! In this episode we discuss: How Nick's parents i…

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Startup Dad

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Welcome to the Startup Dad podcast! 2:01

3M ago2:01

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Welcome to the very first episode of Startup Dad! Every week, Adam Fishman will interview entrepreneurs, leaders, founders, and many people you may have heard advice from before. This time it's different because they're also all fathers. Instead of talking about product development, the latest growth strategies, or fundraising we talk about balanci…

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Masters of Scale

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To be first to the future, be stubbornly nimble 19:29

3M ago19:29

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How do you balance saving capital versus taking advantage of current opportunities? How do investors and founders evaluate risk differently? And how do you embrace disruptive new technology without sending the message that you’re replacing humans with robots? Reid Hoffman and Bob Safian answer these questions and more, all posed in a special live S…

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Enterprise Software Innovators

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The Power of AI at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts with EVP & CIO Scott Strickland 29:11

3M ago29:11

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On the 24th episode of Enterprise Software Innovators, hosts Evan Reiser (Abnormal Security) and Saam Motamedi (Greylock Partners) talk with Scott Strickland, EVP & CIO of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Wyndham is the world’s largest hotel group, with nearly 10,000 properties in 95 countries across 24 global brands. In this conversation, Scott shares ho…

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Masters of Scale

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Tyler Perry and Netflix's Ted Sarandos: Amplify the untapped audience 24:48

3M ago24:48

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To achieve true cultural impact, follow authentic storytelling and spot untapped consumer needs. Recorded live at the Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco, filmmaker and entrepreneur Tyler Perry and Netflix’s co-CEO Ted Sarandos talk with host Reid Hoffman about redefining culture, evaluating the playing field, and ignoring conventional wisdom.…

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Masters of Scale

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Make AI your co-pilot, w/Microsoft VP of Design & AI, John Maeda 25:46

4M ago25:46

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Rapid Response with Bob Safian: Can you truly take advantage of AI before speaking its language? Microsoft’s VP of Design and AI, Dr. John Maeda discusses AI’s common misconceptions and its misunderstood opportunities. A veteran of AI development, John shares valuable insights for entrepreneurs about how to engage with the new technology — from ove…

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Masters of Scale

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129. Jimmy Iovine: Harness fear to drive innovation, part 2 30:52

4M ago30:52

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With guest host Angela Ahrendts (Burberry, Apple). To innovate, you need to build an instinct to smash through barriers — especially the ones that terrify you. Music industry legend Jimmy Iovine has done this throughout his career working with legendary artists like John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, and Dr. Dre, working in innovative tech like Beats …

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Masters of Scale

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128. Jimmy Iovine: Harness fear to drive innovation, part 1 27:34

4M ago27:34

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With guest host Angela Ahrendts (Burberry, Apple). To innovate, you need to build an instinct to smash through barriers — especially the ones that terrify you. Music industry legend Jimmy Iovine has done this throughout his career working with legendary artists like John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen, and Dr. Dre, working in innovative tech like Beats …

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Masters of Scale

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Using failure as a launchpad, w/MoviePass’s Stacy Spikes 23:09

4M ago23:09

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Rapid Response with Bob Safian: After an infamous fall, MoviePass co-founder Stacy Spikes is back to try again, applying hard-earned lessons and a revamped model to meet the same goal: make theater-going a habit for a new generation. As a passionate Black entrepreneur, Stacy shares the hidden powers of being an outsider and how anyone can re-take c…

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Enterprise Software Innovators

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How AI Will Transform Healthcare with Teladoc Health Chief Innovation Officer, EVP of R&D and Technology Claus Torp Jensen 29:52

4M ago29:52

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On the 23rd episode of Enterprise Software Innovators, hosts Evan Reiser (Abnormal Security) and Saam Motamedi (Greylock Partners) talk with Claus Torp Jensen, Chief Innovation Officer and EVP of R&D at Teladoc Health. Previously, Claus was the CTO at both CVS Health and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. In this conversation, Claus shares how…

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Masters of Scale

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How the word "no" inspires change, w/Princess Reema 20:39

4M ago20:39

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To change the status quo, we need to lean into whatever advantages we have. Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud of Saudi Arabia has privileges that many do not: She is a member of the royal family and Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to the United States. But she is also a woman in a traditional culture who has encountered many obstacles — as an entreprene…

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Masters of Scale

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How great leaders respond in a crisis, w/Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky 23:58

5M ago23:58

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After guiding the company through a near-death experience, Airbnb’s Brian Chesky talks with Rapid Response host Bob Safian about what he learned and how responding to a crisis both reveals your character and teaches you what’s most important. Recorded live on stage at the Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco. Read a transcript of this episode: …

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Masters of Scale

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Lessons from the demise of BuzzFeed News, w/CEO Jonah Peretti 25:53

5M ago25:53

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Rapid Response with Bob Safian: If the most prestigious aspect of your business isn’t paying dividends, should you leave it in the past? BuzzFeed’s co-founder and CEO, Jonah Peretti discusses the surprising decision to shutter the Pulitzer Prize-winning BuzzFeed News, and how the company seeks to re-anchor toward the bright future of media. In his …

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Enterprise Software Innovators

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The Future of Commercial Real Estate with CBRE Chief Digital and Technology Officer Sandeep Davé 26:29

5M ago26:29

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On the 22nd episode of Enterprise Software Innovators, hosts Evan Reiser (Abnormal Security) and Saam Motamedi (Greylock Partners) talk with Sandeep Davé, CDTO at CBRE. CBRE is a Fortune 500 commercial real estate company, with $27B of revenue and more than 100,000 employees operating in over 100 countries globally. In this conversation, Sandeep sh…

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The Scale Lab

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Episode #29: Ross Mason taking us through his journey at MuleSoft 42:54

5M ago42:54

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In this episode, Constantijn van Oranje and Joe Wilson talked to Ross Mason, the founder of MuleSoft a breakthrough company, unlocking systems and data with integration, driving productivity and efficiency with automation, and creating engaging digital experiences. A highly inspiring episode where we discover how Ross Mason took MuleSoft to the nex…

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Masters of Scale

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ALL-STAR EP: Uber’s Dara Khosrowshahi — Bringing a culture back from the brink 43:47

5M ago43:47

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Early-stage startups are a lot like pirate ships — they need a buccaneering spirit to survive. But every startup needs to shed its pirate nature at some point, and evolve into something more akin to a navy — no less heroic, but more disciplined. Dara Khosrowshahi, as Uber CEO, took on the most extreme pirate-to-navy transition in startup history. T…

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