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To scale sustainably, founders must not neglect their mental health. Arianna Huffington learned this the hard way after collapsing from burnout while leading The Huffington Post. She talked with host Reid Hoffman about how that wake-up call sparked her next venture, Thrive Global, which helps companies build cultures that prioritize well-being. With work wellness insights from Huffington, Chris Yeh and Dr. Matt Walker, this 2018 episode feels more essential than ever.Subscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In the last half century, relationships between employers and their employees have evolved away from being rooted in long-term loyalty to a new paradigm of short-term alliances driven by uncertainty and competition. Entrepreneurs and coauthors Ben Casnocha and Chris Yeh argue that the new world of work isn't so different from the typical conditions that many entrepreneurs operate in. And if you're a manager, you may need a new strategy to hire and retain top talent. Casnocha and Yeh, coauthors of the book The Startup of You, explain why it's important for your organization to build internal and external employee networks—and how to get started if you don't already have those groups in place informally. Key episode topics include: strategy, entrepreneurship, talent management. HBR On Strategy curates the best case studies and conversations with the world's top business and management experts, to help you unlock new ways of doing business. New episodes every week. · Listen to the original HBR IdeaCast episode: Talent Strategies for the Post-Loyalty World (2013)· Find more episodes of HBR IdeaCast· Discover 100 years of Harvard Business Review articles, case studies, podcasts, and more at HBR.org]]>
“HR Heretics†| How CPOs, CHROs, Founders, and Boards Build High Performing Companies
Chris Yeh – author, venture partner, and co-writer of Blitzscaling (with Reid Hoffman) – shares insights from his multifaceted career as a Silicon Valley insider. Yeh discusses staying relevant in tech, the necessary skill of unlearning, and why traveling with potential partners might be the best way to assess compatibility. Yeh gives our listeners a masterclass in adaptability and authentic leadership.Discover how top HR leaders transformed from "the team in the corner" to invaluable business partners – and how you can, too.*Email us your questions or topics for Kelli & Nolan: hrheretics@turpentine.coFor coaching and advising inquire athttps://kellidragovich.com/HR Heretics is a podcast from Turpentine.—
How do leading startups like Amazon and TSMC expand a business at maximum speed to seize market opportunities in highly uncertain environments ? We had the pleasure of speaking with Chris Yeh, the co-author of Blitzscaling, exploring the concept and strategies of "Blitzscaling". His books help founders, venture capitalists, corporate leaders, policymakers, and everyday people better understand how the internet has changed the way we work together to build amazing organizations. Learn how Chris Yeh views Taiwan's startup environment and why we should pursue hyper-growth ! Share your thoughts about this episode: https://open.firstory.me/user/cl8jubp5t01v601sl4vys57dj/comments Host: Chi Ko & Wendy from Meet Global Guest: Chris Yeh, Investor, Author, Mentor, Entrepreneur Powered by Startup Island TAIWAN Directed by National Development Council Produced by Meet Global by Business Next Media
Tim opens the show reflecting on season 3 and the power of putting ourselves out there as role models/Dads. He's then joined by the incomparable Chris Yeh to discuss the impact Season 3 has had on him and beyond. Please subscribe to, rate and review the podcast. The Father Daughter Dance was recently rated in the top 5% of 3.5 Million podcasts by a “Neilsen type” rating service!
To survive your entrepreneurial journey, you have to learn to recharge. Knowing when to turn the lights out may be the only way to keep the lights on. Few know this better than Arianna Huffington, who dramatically scaled the Huffington Post – and then experienced profound physical burnout. Her venture, Thrive Global, scales the idea of balance across an organization. With cameo appearances from Chris Yeh (co-author, Blitzscaling) and Dr. Matt Walker (author of Why We Sleep).Read a transcript of this episode: https://mastersofscale.comSubscribe to the Masters of Scale weekly newsletter: https://mastersofscale.com/subscribeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Mission Matters covered the 2023 Korea Conference in Marina Del Rey, California. In this episode, Adam Torres and Chris Yeh, Founding Partner at Blitzscaling Ventures, explore his best selling book, Blitzscaling, and the 2023 Korea Conference.Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule.Apply to be a guest on our podcast:https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/Visit our website:https://missionmatters.com/Support the showMore FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia
Tim opens the pod touching on how he teaches Zoe not to take life too seriously. Then the magnificent Chris Yeh joins the pod to interview Tim on Zoe graduating from college. They touch on the entire weekend and what it meant to be a Dad at a Daughter's moment of celebration.
This week, we're going into the archives for 5 Quick Minutes with Chris Yeh, the coauthor of the famous business book "Blitzscaling". Jarrod & Chris discuss the differences between the fast way of growing business and the "progressionist". Search "Slow Smoked vs Blitz Scaling while grilling kebobs and skewers" to find the full episode. Our show provides practical and real advice for entrepreneurs and people working in startups or tech companies. Jarrod spent more than a decade building a business from the ground up while pioneering an entirely new industry. The lessons he learned, the people he met, and the actions he took proved invaluable and now we want to share these stories with an audience. Starting a business can be a little bit like running a barbecue restaurant. Customers come in, order food, and appreciate the simplicity of it all. The customer's transaction was quick and easy, but the preparation for that moment was immense. We understand that anything worth having takes a ton of time and work. We love working hard, watching the tech industry, and eating great food, and our show is a platform for these interests to collide.
Chris Yeh and Scott Johnson discuss the most blitzscalable venture deals announced in April 2023. Sorry for the delay--I've been traveling a lot!
‘Prof P Series': Chris Yeh, Author with a side-hustle of being a VC, joins Atul Prashar to discuss Unicorns, VC, Elon-ification situations, and more. Chris has co-authored several books with LinkedIN co-founder Reid Hoffman, including, 'The Alliance' & ‘Blitzscaling'. We talk Unicorns Chris Yeh Interview 00:00 Intro 05:22 His books 12:08 Evolving VC World (size of funds) 15:20 “Fake Life Is Better”, Big Tech. 19:44 Blitzscaling 24:00 Trimming the Bloat 27:00 Great & so-so collaborators 34:30 Elon-ification 46:35 Funding & Check Sizes 49:30 Building Businesses 53:00 Disruptive Forces & Chris-isms 57:40 Whiskey of the Day 1:01:01 (Ted) LassoCon
It was an absolute pleasure to host Chris Yeh on the podcast 1. We talked about Breaking into VC Here are some of my key takeaways: 1. Blitzscaling = prioritizing speed over efficiency 2. As a founder learn and unlearn 3. VC is a small industry and more You can connect with Chris on the below platforms Twitter:https://twitter.com/chrisyeh Listen to Chris's podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chris-yeh-podcast/id1370273920 Check out Blitzscaling book here: https://www.amazon.com/Blitzscaling-Lightning-Fast-Building-Massively-Companies/dp/1524761419 Connect with the host Roohi Kazi on the below platforms: Instagram-roohik2 LinkedIn: Roohi Kazi Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaziRoohi Visit this link for more listening options/platforms for the Business Podcast by Roohi, and next step groups: https://bop.me/roohikaz Business Podcast by Roohi website: https://businesspodcast.transistor.fm/ Subscribe to the Business Podcast by Roohi newsletter here: https://businesspodcastbyroohi.substack.com/ Subscribe to YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_wI_t2KXX2Oqz0VDDe9sMg If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review of the podcast here: https://ratethispodcast.com/bpbr
What is Blitzscaling? How do you use it to grow and scale your business? Discover the secret sauce of silicon valley startups. Learn how companies like AirBnB, LinkedIn, Zara and several others embrace Blitzscaling to achieve massive scale in a short time. We are excited to feature the book Blitzscaling authored by Chris Yeh and Reid Hoffman. A writer, investor, and entrepreneur, Chris has had a ringside seat in the world of startups and scaleups since 1995. Hundreds of companies, from garage-dwelling startups to Fortune 50 titans have tapped his knowledge and insights to accelerate and transform their businesses. Chris co-teaches the course "Technology enabled Blitzscaling" at Stanford University focusing on how Silicon Valley companies navigate rapid scaling, from dorm room to global giants.
During economic downturns, is it possible (or even wise) for startup entrepreneurs to deploy growth tactics? Will companies be able to secure funding? Should founders even consider starting a business during a bear market? "100%," says Greylock general partner Reid Hoffman. However, the specific ways startups approach high-growth strategies during high-risk economic environments is crucial, and it all depends on the leverage points they have over their competition. Hoffman and his Blitzscaling co-author Chris Yeh discuss how entrepreneurs can assess their position in the market and take action to get them to the next phase of super-charged growth. You can read a transcript from this interview here: https://greylock.com/greymatter/reid-hoffman-bear-market-blitzscaling/
A re-broadcast of our episode featuring Greylock general partner Reid Hoffman in conversation with his Blitzscaling co-author Chris Yeh. In this episode (originally recorded in May 2022), Hoffman and Yeh discuss strategies for entrepreneurs to navigate crises - whatever that may mean at the given time. Entrepreneurship assumes an innate degree of optimism and perseverance. But even the most determined founders can feel subdued when faced with yet another crisis. That's why adaptability is a startup's strongest asset. As recent global events push us into a new era of market volatility and economic uncertainty, companies must be prepared to recalibrate their business to the new reality. Whether that means pausing their hiring plans, tempering their expansion efforts, redirecting resources, or any other number of operational activities, today's startup leaders should have a set of defensive and offensive tactics they can quickly deploy during times of crisis. You can read a transcript of this episode here: https://greylock.com/greymatter/crisis-management/
This week Tim gets the experience of being the interviewee as his best bud Chris Yeh interviews him about the play. This episode wraps up season 2!
Jarrod chats with Chris Yeh, the coauthor of the famous business book "Blitzscaling," and discusses the differences between a super fast way of growing and the "progressionist" way of growing we normally discuss on the show. https://www.jarrodmorgan.com/podcast
On the aSaaSins 'Money Morning Quarterback' segment, our hosts Justin Vandehey and Chris Yeh break down the companies that raised their Seed, Series A, or Series B round of funding the prior week.This week, Justin and Chris play 'Money Morning Quarterback' with Verkada, an enterprise building security company, and Tract, a community and content marketplace for student-directed learning. They unpack Verkada's $205M round and Tract's $7M round.
On the aSaaSins 'Money Morning Quarterback' segment, our hosts Justin Vandehey and special guest host Chris Yeh break down the companies that raised their Seed, Series A, or Series B round of funding the prior week.This week, Justin and Chris play 'Money Morning Quarterback' with Boulevard, a platform that helps appointment based businesses (like Spas and Salons) streamline their operations, and Ben, an employee benefits and rewards platform. They unpack Boulevard's $70M Series C and Ben's $16M Series A.
In this week of Digible Dudes, David and Reid chat about some major changes that have happened in the company, how they are adapting, some interesting books about building a company, along with an insight on what is on the horizon for Digible's growth and future. Starting the conversation, David and Reid share how Digible focused on hitting profitability this year and interesting movements they had on the client's side also. David shares his attitude about Fiona Calls; saying that it plays a huge part in the company's future. They dive into Digible's 30% growth in the past six months, the incremental hiring, and the challenges of navigating rapid growth. David then talks about a couple of employee turnovers in Digible saying that the next phase of the career is important to people and it's understandable in their perspective to seek new opportunities out there. Reid and David then moved on to talk about the five stages of the decline of a business from the book, "How the Mighty Fall: And Why Some Companies Never Give in" by Jim Collins reveals that by starting to think about how a company falls, you can identify what to do and what not to do and also what stage your business is at currently. David mentions a book by Simon Sinek called "The Infinite Game" and shares that according to the book, doing a business is an infinite game; there are no winners or losers. He explains the importance of focusing on short-term wins instead of long-term wins by illustrating a great example between Apple versus Microsoft based on the book. Entering the final phase of the conversation, David and Reid share what they are most concerned about at the company and also they share that they do not only consider profitability or growth but the balance between them. [05.06] Profitability- David and Reid share how Digible focused on hitting profitability but stayed on track this year. [08.01] Fiona Calls- The software logs and monitors your calls using artificial intelligence, giving you insights into your most beneficial client interactions. [13.51] Growth- 30% growth just in six months and how Digible is adapting to the situation. [16.21] Employee Turnover- The act of replacing an existing employee with a new employee. [16.21] Blitzscaling: The Lightning‑Fast Path to Building Massively- A book by Chris Yeh and Reid Hoffman about the science of rapidly building out a company to serve a global market. [23.35] How the Mighty Fall- A book by Jim Collins about the five stages of the decline of a business. [27.37] The Infinite Game- A book by Simon Sinek revealing a bold framework for leadership in the present changing world. [37.28] Hiring- David shares hiring and investment as his main concerns for the company. [39.29] Fair Housing- Reid shares Fair housing as his major concern for the company because it is becoming more and more real with a large number of properties. [42.10] The Balance- David and Reid talk about balancing both the profitability and growth in Digible.
There are nine million motorcycles in Colombia, a country of 60M compared to eight million in the US, a country seven times larger, and Brazilians own 14+ million motorcycles. In Latin America, motorcycles are not transportation, they're also a work vehicle for delivery and courier workers.Freelancers who work for delivery apps like Rappi, Uber and Didi use motorcycles and bicycles to make deliveries, but gig workers make ~50% more money if they have a motorcycle, because they can make deliveries faster and fulfill more orders per day.I sat down with Daniel Otero to talk about how he is tackling financial inclusion via his company Ozon, a platform that finances motorcycles for gig workers and couriers in Latin America. We also discussed his entrepreneurial journey, the growth of Latin America's Motorcycle market, the advantages and disadvantages of running a multi-country company, and Ozon's plans for the future.Latin American motorcycle use is more like motorcycle use in SE Asia In Mexico, gig workers purchase nine out of ten motorcycles and the motorcycle market is growing quickly. As more Latin Americans purchase motorcycles, they become more important to Latin American economies. Daniel believes that Latin America might look more like SE Asia in the future. . Learn more about Daniel's insights on the data and trends of mobility in Latam in this episode of Crossing Borders.Becoming an entrepreneur: From Zero to OneDaniel always dreamed about becoming an entrepreneur, but it wasn't after working in a traditional company and finishing his MBA that he actually launched his first startup, Muvo, a micro mobility app that paved the way for Ozon.Daniel used what he learned starting Muvo to launch Ozon. This meant that from day one Ozon had access to data and resources to start testing different business models.Listen to this episode of Crossing Borders with Daniel Otero to find out more about learning from mistakes, the importance of befriending your competitors and how to find new business opportunities.Outline of this episode:[01:25] - About Ozon[02:54] - Numbers and stats[05:05] - A trend like in South East Asia[07:33] - Daniel's background[09:38] - About Muvo and its story[13:50] - On launching Ozon[15:15] - Lessons learned[15:55] - Expanding to Mexico[16:37] - Advantages and disadvantages of being multicountry[18:44] - Insights on fundraising[20:47] - Where is Ozon today?[22:04] - Expanding to Brazil[22:58] - The Colombian Entrepreneurial Mindset[24:47] - Differences and similarities between Colombia and Mexico[25:58] - Books and podcasts recommendations[27:47] - Advice to a young Daniel[28:44] - Plans for the futureResources & people mentioned:Daniel OteroOzonTV Series: The DropoutBook: Blitzscaling from Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeh
A re-broadcast of our episode focused on one of the most critical (yet often under-analyzed) aspects of entrepreneurship: decision-making. As Greylock general partner Reid Hoffman and his Blitzscaling co-author Chris Yeh discuss, there are actually many things entrepreneurs can do to improve their decision-making skills. The central skill is learning how to be quick and decisive, and to adjust your course to avoid the worst of the mines.You can read the essay based on this discussion here: https://greylock.com/greymatter/how-to-decide/
“We make it so that TV commercials are as effective as a Facebook ad,” is how Noah Palanksy describes the mission of his AI company Taiv. Having a drink at a bar one night, he watched as the TV played an ad for another bar down the street, and realized the potential for an establishment to promote itself on its own screen. Later, this idea evolved so that companies can now place their ads on the screens in bars, or anywhere where people congregate, to promote their business. From there, Taiv tracks where attending patrons then click, visit, or make purchases, after they leave the establishment. About a year and a half into bootstrapping their company, Noah and his co-founders were accepted into the prestigious Y Combinator program, which helps startups companies to successfully launch. All of the priceless information they learned there would soon be put to the test as they worked through the challenge of selling a socially driven concept, right as the world went into lockdown. On this episode, learn why it's so important to have hobbies, the difference between being cheap and treating every dollar like it's your last. Quotes: “To get enough funding to hire a few developers without giving up too much of the company is very challenging.”(8:50-8:59 | Noah) “Build something that people want, and actually figure out if you're providing value to people and don't just build a thing because it's cool.” (14:16-14:21 | Noah) “There's a million things you could spend money on and most of them are stupid.” (16:27-16:30 | Noah) “The hardest part of my job right now is balancing between trying to build new products and iterate, trying to make the thing we have better, and how to get users using the thing we already have.” (41:32-41:45 | Noah) “I think we're going through a transitionary period with advertising…so it's a good time to be doing something in this space.”(21:42-22:28 | Noah) Connect with Brendan Dell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendandell/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BrendanDell Instagram: @thebrendandellTikTok: @brendandell39 Buy a copy of Brendan's Book, The 12 Immutable Laws of High-Impact Messaging: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780578210926 Connect with Noah Palansky :Website: taiv.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taivbox/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noahpalansky/ Check out Noah's top 3 recommended books:The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780062273208 Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780062407801 Blitzscaling by Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeh: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781524761417 Please don't forget to rate, comment, and subscribe to Billion Dollar Tech on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Use code Brendan30 for 30% off your annual membership with RiverSide.fm Podcast production and show notes provided by HiveCast.fm
A re-broadcast of our episode with Greylock general partner Reid Hoffman and his Blitzscaling co-author Chris Yeh discussing when, how, and why CEOs should speak publicly about political or social topics. Once considered strictly off limits to business leaders, speaking out about politics and social issues has become much more common. In fact, it's now often expected for a CEO to make a statement that communicates their company's values and position even on the most highly-charged or controversial topics. But getting it right requires careful consideration, as Reid and Chris discuss in detail. This conversation was recorded in 2020. You can read an essay from the conversation here: https://greylock.com/greymatter/talking-politics/
Jim is joined by Chris Yeh and they dive deep on how and when to implement blitz scaling to your business. They deep dive on specifics as well as exploring work design to help retain talent.TOPICS DISCUSSED IN TODAY'S EPISODE Tips for public speaking Observations of the writing process How to think big without too much risk What is blitzscaling How to incorporate blitzscaling into your company Examples of blitzscaling Merits of leveraging product to scale business Work design – Employee retention Resources: Chris Yeh Blitzscaling Jim Huffman website Jim's Twitter GrowthHit The Growth Marketer's Playbook Additional episodes you might enjoy: Startup Ideas by Paul Graham (#45) Nathan Barry: How to Bootstrap a Company to $30M in a Crowded Market (#41) How I Met My Biz Partner and Less Learned Hitting $2M ARR (#44) Ryan Hamilton on his Netflix special, touring with Jerry Seinfeld, & how to write a joke (#10) How We're Validating Startup Ideas (#51)
Ben Casnocha is an entrepreneur and cofounder of Village Global, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm that has funded hundreds of startups and the co-author, with LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, of The Start-Up of You: Adapt, Take Risks, Grow your Network, and Transform Your Career. He delivers keynote speeches on business and globalization and has appeared on CBS's The Early Show, CNN, and CNBC. He is the coauthor of the New York Times bestselling management book The Alliance: Managing Talent in the Networked Age (with LinkedIn chairman Reid Hoffman and entrepreneur Chris Yeh). He started and scaled several ventures, including an e-government software company (Comcate) that currently delivers hosted CRM solutions to hundreds of local governments in America, an online education business, and a top tier boutique management training business. In this podcast, he shares: His view on what the future of work will look like, and why embracing randomness and building your network will become ever more important Why we should stop thinking of employees as “family” or “free agents” but rather as allies on a “tour of duty” Whether we are experiencing today a true shift in the nature of the employer-employee contract, or whether the pendulum will swing back __________________________________________________________________________________________"One of the new terms is the concept of portfolio careers because we realized that in the last 10 years, there are so many people who don't just have one job. Their career is stitched together, different a lot of writers and speakers and consultants run this at the high end. And at the low end, it's gig workers and everywhere in between. And so people are stitching together kind of braiding the modern career together in a way that's very different than the 40-hour-a-week company man." -Ben Casnocha__________________________________________________________________________________________Episode Timeline:00:00—Introducing Ben + The topic of today's episode1:51—If you really know me you know that...2:13—What is your definition of strategy?2:54—Could you tell us about your book, The Startup of You?5:44—What do you think has changed in the job market that prompted you to change the title of your book from the first to the second edition?7:41—Can you tell us about how leadership has changed from authority to creating followership?9:24—What are the implications of your insights into how hiring consequently changes because of these insights?10:50—What are your thoughts of how the average tenure of CEOs has changed in the last 10 years to be much shorter?12:58—Do you believe that the shift of power from the employer to the employee is permanent or will swing back at some point?16:36—Could you talk to us about your idea of luck?18:38—What put you on the path of entrepreneurship that led you to Village Global, your venture capital firm?20:13—Where can people follow you and your work?__________________________________________________________________________________________Additional Resources: Personal Page: https://casnocha.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bencasnochaBooks: https://casnocha.com/booksVillage Global Site: https://www.villageglobal.vc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bencasnocha
Ben Casnocha is an entrepreneur and cofounder of Village Global, a Silicon Valley venture capital firm that has funded hundreds of startups and the co-author, with LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman, of The Start-Up of You: Adapt, Take Risks, Grow your Network, and Transform Your Career. He delivers keynote speeches on business and globalization and has appeared on CBS's The Early Show, CNN, and CNBC. He is the coauthor of the New York Times bestselling management book The Alliance: Managing Talent in the Networked Age (with LinkedIn chairman Reid Hoffman and entrepreneur Chris Yeh). He started and scaled several ventures, including an e-government software company (Comcate) that currently delivers hosted CRM solutions to hundreds of local governments in America, an online education business, and a top tier boutique management training business. In this podcast, he shares: His view on what the future of work will look like, and why embracing randomness and building your network will become ever more important Why we should stop thinking of employees as “family” or “free agents” but rather as allies on a “tour of duty” Whether we are experiencing today a true shift in the nature of the employer-employee contract, or whether the pendulum will swing back __________________________________________________________________________________________"One of the new terms is the concept of portfolio careers because we realized that in the last 10 years, there are so many people who don't just have one job. Their career is stitched together, different a lot of writers and speakers and consultants run this at the high end. And at the low end, it's gig workers and everywhere in between. And so people are stitching together kind of braiding the modern career together in a way that's very different than the 40-hour-a-week company man." -Ben Casnocha__________________________________________________________________________________________Episode Timeline:00:00—Introducing Ben + The topic of today's episode1:51—If you really know me you know that...2:13—What is your definition of strategy?2:54—Could you tell us about your book, The Startup of You?5:44—What do you think has changed in the job market that prompted you to change the title of your book from the first to the second edition?7:41—Can you tell us about how leadership has changed from authority to creating followership?9:24—What are the implications of your insights into how hiring consequently changes because of these insights?10:50—What are your thoughts of how the average tenure of CEOs has changed in the last 10 years to be much shorter?12:58—Do you believe that the shift of power from the employer to the employee is permanent or will swing back at some point?16:36—Could you talk to us about your idea of luck?18:38—What put you on the path of entrepreneurship that led you to Village Global, your venture capital firm?20:13—Where can people follow you and your work?__________________________________________________________________________________________Additional Resources: Personal Page: https://casnocha.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bencasnochaBooks: https://casnocha.com/booksVillage Global Site: https://www.villageglobal.vc/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bencasnocha
The New Wave Podcast: Daily Conversations On Web3.0, Business, Psychology, Psychedelics & More. A Show For People Seeking Spiritual, Psychological And Financial Sovereignty. Hosted By Best-Selling Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur Daniel DiPiazza. Daniel welcomes investor, author, advisor, and father, Chris Yeh to the podcast. Chris is the ultimate example of a balanced, high-performer who believes taking the time to produce quality work saves more time and resources than taking shortcuts ever will. Chris co-authored the books, The Alliance and the tentatively titled, Blitzscaling to help startups scale up efficiently. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~
This week on Life Science Success, I interviewed Chris Yeh. Chris is the Co-Author of Blitzscaling. We will be talking about blitzscaling, key factors to blitzscale, and key things Chris looks for when working with companies.
Big tech is in the spotlight these days, but Microsoft keeps a low profile. It has escaped the flak while shaping the post-Covid world. Company veteran Jeff Teper joins Vasant Dhar in episode 36 of Brave New World to explain their vision for the future, and to share his views on Web 3.0. And oh, by the way -- Teams is the nascent Metaverse. Useful resources: 1. Jeff Teper at Stern and Twitter. 2. Aswath Damodaran on Investing -- Episode 33 of Brave New World. 3. The Product Book -- Josh Anon with Carlos González de Villaumbrosia. 4. Jaime Teevan at Microsoft. 5. The Alliance: Managing Talent in the Networked Age -- Reid Hoffman, Ben Casnocha and Chris Yeh. 6. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success -- Carol S Dweck. 7. Accidental Empires -- Robert X Cringely.
Chris Yeh is a venture capitalist, entrepreneur, investor, father, and author. As a venture capitalist, Chris is a partner at Blitzscaling Ventures, a fund directing investments to the fastest-growing startups. As an author, Chris is best known for The Alliance with co-authors Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha (this was a NY-Times best seller), and for Blitzscaling co-authored with Reid Hoffman (which was one of Amazon's top 20 business and leadership books of 2018). In this interview, we talk about: - Chris's early life - being a child prodigy and starting his Stanford undergrad education at 15 - Chris's early professional career working at D.E. Shaw and meeting his wife in Boston - Going to Harvard Business School for his MBA - Chris's business journey after his MBA - including starting his own venture TargetFirst and being the CEO of Ustream - Chris's writing and author journey and becoming a NYT Bestselling Author - Chris's venture capital journey including be a founding partner at Blitzscaling Ventures Chris's Socials: Website: https://chrisyeh.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrisyeh?lang=en Grateful Living Info: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Bo0LHtRJJNJBUYIceg27w Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Hn4ttttmbWfVqAhWh4Jhi Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/id1503185956 My Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aroy81547/?hl=en Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gratefulliving4 Medium: https://gratefulliving4.medium.com/ Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 0:53 Chris's childhood background 3:05 You were a young child prodigy in terms of your intellectual ability, where do you think that came from? 9:55 Do you think you were able to emotionally develop despite starting at Stanford at 15? 13:40 Any advice on making the most of your college experience? 20:44 Any advice on choosing your first job out of college? 24:40 What made you go to Harvard Business School? 27:40 Were you intimidated by people at Stanford or HBS? 29:45 Any advice on making the most of the MBA experience? 31:30 Talk about your start-up Target First 34:23 Any advice on the fundraising process for an entrepreneur? 38:07 Thoughts on mental health for entrepreneurs 41:29 Can you talk about Porthos Consulting? 46:12 How did you manage your personal life despite being career driven? 50:05 How did fatherhood change you? 52:44 Did you lose professional drive after becoming a father? 1:00:43 What was AthenaWorks? 1:03:26 PB works 1:05:19 Experience at UStream 1:06:46 Writing the Book Alliance with Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha 1:08:36 Advice on job searches 1:10:30 Thoughts on Great Resignation 1:11:10 How did you guys think of co-writing? 1:15:20 How was the co-writing execution? 1:17:16 What does it mean to you to be a NYT bestselling author? 1:18:30 Takeaways from Blitzscaling book 1:20:21 Can you talk about the concept of growing into other markets? 1:21:54 How do you know the right metrics? 1:23:54 How do you maintain culture while growing fast? 1:25:43 Can you talk about Blitzscaling Ventures? 1:28:13 Advice to entrepreneurs on pitching investors? 1:30:28 What's motivating you? 1:33:30 Speaking career advice? 1:37:08 Anything else you want to leave on? 1:40:00 Any regrets?
If you're growing rapidly way faster than your competitors that it makes you feel uneasy, you might be blitzscaling! What is this strategy and how could you incorporate it into your business? Join us today as Chris Yeh, the co-author (with Reid Hoffman) of Blitzscaling, and the co-founder of Blitzscaling Ventures and the Blitzscaling Academy talks us through how this strategy can help you achieve your goal much faster yet still being efficient. Let's get right to it! [00:01 - 03:00 ] Opening Segment Welcoming Chris to the show Blitzscaling explained [03:02 - 41:10] The Power of Blitzscaling 3 ways to measure scaling (Users and Customers, Revenues, Employees The challenges of scaling fast Blitzscaling: A temporary strategy Looking at Meta (Facebook) Business Model The company culture's role in scaling 2 things to consider when valuing a blizscaling company Is there still value in being a public company Chris top 2 interesting places to invest in tech now [46:48 - 50:55] Wrapping Up! Lightning Round with Chris Connect with Chris on the links below Key Quotes “Don't mistake being lucky for being smart.” - Chris Yeh “When there's such a big prize to be one, and when there's a lot of competition, it's riskier not to take a risk.” - Chris Yeh -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with Chris: Website: https://chrisyeh.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrisyeh Connect with me: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-c-adams/ (LinkedIn) LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND LEAVE US A REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or whatever platform you listen on. Thank you for tuning in and Stay Tuned for the Next Episode COMING SOON!
Why do some organisations grow really quickly? How do they reach the scale that they do? If you're looking for the secret sauce to make your company grow exponentially, then don't miss Chris Yeh on this week's episode of The Melting Pot. Chris is a venture capitalist with Blitzscaling Ventures, educator at the Blitzscaling Academy, and co-author with LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman, of bestselling books Alliance and Blitzscaling (among others).In this latest episode, Chris explains why companies and employees lie to each other, why we all need to be having more grown up conversations, and why he wrote Blitzscaling. He also discusses the algorithm his VC firm has built to score companies as they come to market looking for money, and shares his thoughts on the most interesting businesses to come to market in recent years (and the ones to avoid). Download and listen today. On today's podcast:The lies employees and companies tell each otherWhat Blitzscaling isSuccessful companies and ones to be wary ofWhat makes a business attractive to investorsThe meaning of life in 60 secondsLinks:Book (Blitzscaling): BlitzscalingPodcast: The Chris Yeh PodcastTwitter – @chrisyehLinkedIn – Chris YehWebsite – Chris Yeh
Hey everybody, welcome to the MBIT podcast in which we discuss entrepreneurship and tech. Today we have a fascinating episode discussing blitzscaling, what it is, and how it can be used to expand your business. We have a very special guest Chris Yeh to talk more on these topics.Twitter of Host: @mbitpodcastTwitter of Guest: @chrisyehCheck Out More of Chris Yeh & His Book Below!http://twitter.com/chrisyeh | http://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisyeh | https://chrisyeh.com/Get my book, “Blitzscaling: The Lighting-Fast Path to Building Massively-Valuable Companies”:https://www.blitzscaling.com/Get help bringing the benefits of blitzscaling to your company:https://www.blitzscalingacademy.com/Get my book, the New York Times, Amazon, and iBooks bestseller “The Alliance”: https://www.theallianceframework.com/
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Apple/SpotifyEvery choice is a chance. Subscribe for weekly interviews.The emotion is real. The logic is not.In this bonus episode Andrés “Dre” Alvarez and I discuss the Season 2 Finale of Ted Lasso (and reference Ted Lasso fans Chris Yeh and Marshall Ramsey).Dre and I talk:-How justified is Nate? Has Ted actually neglected him?-Keeley and Roy-Sam and Rebecca (ugh)-What can I learn here?-Every choice is a chance.-Cry because they existed. Cry because they're gone.And now, the interminable wait for Season 3
My guest today is Chris Yeh, entrepreneur, investor, writer, and mentor with two Bachelor’s degrees with distinction from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he was a Baker Scholar. Chris co-authored the New York Times best-seller The Alliance as well as the book Blitzscaling with Reid Hoffman (co-founder of LinkedIn). Chris wrote Blitzscaling with Reid to explain how some of the largest companies in the world like Amazon, AirBNB, and Uber use a very specific set of offensive, competitive strategies that prioritize speed to achieve massive scale at incredible speed. In this episode, Chris is going to demystify what some of the world's most valuable companies did in order to reach their highest highs and then break down his concept of blitzscaling. He’ll even go over the principles and methodologies in his book and how they apply to any idea or business. We’ll break down the different principles and methodologies in the book and how they can apply to any idea or business. What You Will Learn How to compete and grow faster than the competition in a winner-take-all market The three key principles of blitzscaling and how they work Business model innovation Strategy innovation Management innovation How the world's most valuable companies use a framework for growth called blitzscaling The five stages of growth a blitzscaling company will go through Why tying your ego in with the company is extremely dangerous Ways to evolve that all-important culture as your company grows How the blitzscaling growth model has changed the world and created the most valuable companies What the network effect is and how it fits into a company’s flywheel Why you must define “what is better” compared to “what currently exists” How to intelligently calculate risks — and why risks are beneficial in innovation Why it’s “better to be a pirate than join the navy” and what that means Current thoughts on raising money and the truth about valuations Bio: Chris Yeh is a writer, investor, and entrepreneur who has had a ringside seat in the world of startups and scaleups since 1995. He has authored such books as The Alliance and Blitzscaling (co-authored with Reid Hoffman of LinkedIn), the book that explains how to build world-changing companies like Amazon, Alibaba, and Airbnb in record time. His books help founders, venture capitalists, corporate leaders, policymakers, and everyday people better understand how the internet has changed the way we work together to build amazing organizations. Quotes: 13:20 - “It really is the case that these feedback loops are getting stronger and stronger. [...] The feedback loop of talent and capital. We’ve seen this happen. Companies that breakout to an early lead find it much easier to attract great talent and the follow-on capital and that’s because people love a winner.” - Chris Yeh 13:53 - “Think of the number of millionaires that have been minted by the Facebooks and the Googles and the AirBnBs of the world.” - Chris Yeh 14:40 - “There’s a little bit of a controversy there because the term Blitzscaling is explicitly modeled on the term Blitzkrieg, which you may remember from your history lessons of WWII. It’s the concept of a lightning war, where your forces go out ahead of their supply line, and is moving faster than anyone is possibly anticipating. It’s a high risk, high reward s
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Links: Apple/SpotifyThe biggest lie we've been told is that playing from a place of anger improves performance.Today's episode is a conversation with Andrés Alvarez. Dre first came on the show way back in Episode 11 where we discussed meta-cognition, group think, poker, chess, and basketball.Today's conversation with Dre started when I posted an article about Ted Lasso. Dre suggested we do an episode where we discuss what makes a good coach and/or teacher, to which I readily agreed.Like all of my conversations with Dre, on and off-air, this one took us to some fascinating places. We discuss:-Why do coaches punish players by having them run laps, sprints, etc.?-If the coach calls a play, and the players don't execute the play, is it the fault of the coach or the players?-The teaching philosophy of Dave Berri: Your job is to explain things.-Chris Yeh's thoughts on Ted as a knowledgeable soccer coach: Ted Lasso is unprepared to coach football.Here are some of my favorite quotes from Dre:-Being stoic when things are going wrong is really good at pissing people off.-If you're going to be doing something highly emotional, highly volatile, lots of moving parts, you have to keep yourself calm.-It's really hard to grade someone on a task without knowing how difficult that thing is to do.Dre has a Substack to which I encourage you to subscribe:If you liked this episode Dre and I are going to record a Ted Lasso Season 2 recap that will drop Monday, October 11, 2021.Please forward this to the Ted Lasso fans in your life and/or share on social media as that helps bring in subscribers to this newsletter.Speaking of coaching, my book Zen and the Art of Coaching Basketball: Memoir of a Namibian Odyssey launches on November 1st.A team of teenagers competes for the championship in Namibia's professional basketball league... And a basketball coach discovers the power of meditation.It will be up on Amazon on November 1st. If you've enjoyed the content here I hope you will support my work by buying a copy :-)Podcast Links: Apple/Spotify This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit benbo.substack.com
It's time to tie the knot on the first season of the Father Daughter Dance podcast, and who better to do that with than the undisputed three-time guest, Chris Yeh. Chris and Tim will reflect on the podcast so far and will explore the key lessons learned from the conversations with guests such as Zoe Taylor, Alexandra Stockwell and Christopher Lewis. Tune in to hear Tim discuss how he jumped out of his comfort zone to start the podcast and how he has no regrets in doing so. You'll hear the impact that the podcast has made so far on Tim, his guests and his audience, and how Tim expects the podcast to grow and mature in season 2. Here's a glance at what you'll hear in this episode: Reflections on the podcast so far and the main lessons learned How the Father Daughter relationship can be a difficult subject matter Stepping out of your comfort zone and being nervous to do interviews Why most family stories are stories of redemption How the Father Daughter Dance will grow and ideas for the future Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 1:40 – Thanking those who helped start the podcast and kept it going 3:50 – Helping fathers connect with their daughters 5:40 – Plans for Season 2, Overcoming Awkwardness, Talking to Zoe 8:30 – Welcoming Chris Yeh back to the show 13:30 – The impact the Father Daughter Dance has had (unexpected results) 17:45 – The rewarding nature of the podcast 21:10 – Interlocutor: An interview vs a conversation 23:45 – Being nervous about interviewing Zoe (Tim's daughter) 26:10 – Turning a conversation into a deep conversation 29:50 – Approaching difficult conversations, seeking guidance & being open 32:30 – Redemptive stories from the podcast 36:15 – “An improv background and a larger than normal knowledge base.” 37:40 – Episodes with fathers of transracial daughters 39:10 – “It's not uncommon for families to attempt to mend relationships as time progresses.” 41:30 – Chris Yeh's 23andMe results and Yo-Yo Ma 45:45 – Cherishing conversations from the podcast & the Viennese waltz 50:18 – Having no regrets from Season 1, plans for Season 2 56:55 – The potential of writing a book 1:00:12 – Wrapping up the season and Chris's final thoughts Episode Resources: Chris Yeh's Website: https://chrisyeh.com/ Chris Yeh's Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrisyeh Chris Yeh's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisyeh/ Chris Yeh's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HBSchris Listen to Chris's first episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-yeh-balancing-connection-independence-teenage/id1556215258?i=1000512193997 Listen to Chris's guest appearance on the best father-daughter movies episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mt-rushmore-of-movie-dads-with-daughters-with-chris-yeh/id1556215258?i=1000525535131 Podcast Links: Website: https://thefatherdaughterdance.libsyn.com/website Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-father-daughter-dance/id1556215258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jb7DO3009t2GOjsTRCwOz Email: thefatherdaughterdancepod@gmail.com
Chris Yeh is an entrepreneur, investor and author of several books, including two with the founder of LinkedIn, Reid Hoffman, the most recent of which is called "Blitzscaling." Today we cover the fascinating topic of blitzscaling - how to scale a business in record time, how to take advantage of significant market opportunities that are in front of you, how to focus on distribution, and leverage network effects. Whether you're a founder, a CEO, an investor in early stage companies, a developer, or leading a business unit or a function in a large organisation which might be at risk of going ex-growth, you'll learn valuable lessons from a lifelong learner such as Chris Yeh. What is Covered: - The definition of blitzscaling: prioritising speed over efficiency in the environment of uncertainty - What kind of companies can blitzscale and in what kind of markets - Key growth factors and key growth limiters in blitzscaling - The counterintuitive rules of blitzscaling and what kind of CEO it requires - Examples of the companies which successfully blitzscaled Key Learnings and Takeaways: - A company would decide to blitzscale if it is facing a winner take most market that could be worth billions or trillions of dollars, and the company's objective should be to win that market. - In blitzscaling, product market fit is necessary but insufficient; necessary, because without product market fit, you can't have sustainable success, but insufficient, because other things like the winner take most market and the distribution are ultimately more important. - The reason to raise the money is not to spend it, but to give you that ability to adapt, and then ultimately to move faster when the time comes. - The main danger for entrepreneurs is getting caught up in a local market that is not large enough to give them a stable position within the overall global economy. Links and Resources Mentioned in This Episode: - “Blitzscaling: The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies” by Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeh https://www.blitzscaling.com/ - “The Alliance: Managing Talent in the Networked Age” by Reid Hoffman, Ben Casnocha and Chris Yeh https://www.amazon.com/Alliance-Managing-Talent-Networked-Age/dp/1625275773 - “The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses” by Eric Ries https://www.amazon.com/The-Lean-Startup-Eric-Ries-audiobook/dp/B005MM7HY8/ - Blitzscaling Ventures https://www.blitzscalingvc.com/ - Blitzscaling Academy https://www.blitzscalingacademy.com/ - Chris Yeh Podcast https://anchor.fm/chris-yeh-podcast - Chris Yeh Website https://chrisyeh.com/ - Greylock Partners https://greylock.com/ - Greymatter Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/greymatter/id1089013200 - Sahar Hashemi OBE: Anyone Can Do It - Sahar's Remarkable Entrepreneurial Journey on OutsideVoices https://outsidelens.com/anyone-can-do-it-sahars-remarkable-entrepreneurial-journey/ - Safi Bachall: Loonshots - Innovation Through the Lens of a Physicist on OutsideVoices https://outsidelens.com/safi-bachall-loonshots-innovation-though-the-lens-of-a-physicist/ Connect with Mark Bidwell: - LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbidwell/ - Twitter https://twitter.com/markehb
Roll out the red carpet! The best father and daughter relationship films are being decided on this podcast! Chris Yeh is joining us again, but this time, it's to create the Mount Rushmore of father & daughter films. Tune in to get a list of the best films you can watch to see how Hollywood portrays the relationships that we have with our daughters, and how Tim and Chris's film choices are radically different in genre, but still share the same message. Here's a glance at what you'll hear from Tim and Chris in this episode: The Mount Rushmore of father & daughter relationship films Can films present a realistic father & daughter relationship? Why aren't fathers and daughters given a lot of attention in Hollywood? How films bury hidden messages and how to break down the meaning behind a story Timestamps: 0:00 – Introduction 0:30 – The Father/Daughter relationship in movies 4:00 – The impact you have when raising your daughter 7:50 – Welcoming Chris back to the podcast 10:20 – How Hollywood portrays father/daughter relationships 16:54 – Fathers expressing emotions 18:20 – Setting the ground rules 24:58 – Chris's Fourth Placed Film: Monsters Inc. 30:30 – Tim's Fourth Placed Film: On Golden Pond 36:26 – Chris's Third Placed Film: Hotel Transylvania 41:40 – Tim's Third Placed Film: The Descendants 45:00 – Chris Yeh being a mental samurai 48:00 – Chris's Second Placed Film: Taken 56:20 – Tim's Second Placed Film: Father of the Bride 1:01:05 – Films hard to leave off 1:04:00 – Chris's First Place: Mulan 1:10:00 – Tim's First Place: I Am Sam 1:13:00 – Comparing Mount Rushmore's 1:14:08 – Final Thoughts Episode Resources: Chris Yeh's Website: https://chrisyeh.com/ Chris Yeh's Twitter: https://twitter.com/chrisyeh Chris Yeh's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisyeh/ Chris Yeh's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HBSchris Listen to Chris's first episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chris-yeh-balancing-connection-independence-teenage/id1556215258?i=1000512193997 Podcast Links: Website: https://thefatherdaughterdance.libsyn.com/website Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-father-daughter-dance/id1556215258 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jb7DO3009t2GOjsTRCwOz Email: thefatherdaughterdancepod@gmail.com
Welcome to Building Brand You, the podcast that helps you accelerate your success by unlocking your greatest asset – you. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Your success in life is determined by the people you meet and the books you read. Think about where you're going and what your specific goals are. Think about that growth mindset, think about expanding, being curious but always being focused on what your goals are for this year. BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Magic of Thinking Big by David J Schwartz ➤ https://amzn.to/2TSfprS How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie ➤ https://amzn.to/3w81FHy Blitzscaling: The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies by Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeh ➤ https://amzn.to/3gdQt5A No Filter: How Instagram transformed business, celebrity and culture by Sarah Frier ➤ https://amzn.to/356De1f Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE by Phil Knight ➤ https://amzn.to/3g0euOy Mindset: Changing the way you think to fulfil your potential by Dr Carol S Dweck ➤ https://amzn.to/2T7mpRe ABOUT THE HOST: Kym Hamer is an international business coach, serial entrepreneur, and the creator of Building Brand You™, a methodology helping organisations, teams and individuals to build visibility and reputational rigor as essential building blocks for delivering sustained business value. In 2020, she was nominated as one of the Top 100 Women in B2B Leadership influencers, and in 2021 as one of the Top 50 in Change Management and Top 30 in Marketing, Mindset/Mental Health and Entrepreneurship, by Thinkers360, the world's first open platform for thought leaders. She is Founder & CEO of Artemis Futures International, a Founding Board Member of the Customer Experience & Service Association Middle East & Co-founder of CXSA Group Ltd. as well as a trustee in the education sector. And in between all of these things, you'll find her curled up in a corner with her nose in a book. CONNECT WITH KYM HAMER: LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/kymhamer/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/kymhamerartemis/ Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/kymhamerartemis/ Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildingbrandyou Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kymhamerartemis/ Website - https://www.artemisfutures.co.uk/ YouTube - https://bit.ly/3rWBKQm Email - kymhamer@artemisfutures.co.uk Schedule a Call at https://calendly.com/kymhamer/bbychat HOSTED BY: Kym Hamer DISCLAIMER: The views, information or opinions expressed during the Building Brand You podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent any other entities, agencies, organisations, or companies. Building Brand You is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy of any of the information contained in the podcast available for listening on this site. The primary purpose of this podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast does not constitute legal advice or services. Subscribe to Building Brand You on Soundwise
#015 - On this episode we are joined by the Co-founder and CEO of ibble, Raymond Kaminski and the Founding Partner of Blitzscaling Ventures, Chris Yeh. ibble is a social video sharing app reinventing conversations. Get lost in topics you love, share your passions with friends, and gain a new perspective. Join their waitlist from either the Apple App Store or Google Play Store! Learn more at Getibble.com Blitzscaling Ventures helps rapidly-growing companies in winner-take-most markets become global leaders by providing in-depth scaling advice and capital. Chris Yeh is the co-author, along with Reid Hoffman, of Blitzscaling, the book that explains how to build world-changing companies like Amazon, Alibaba, and Airbnb in record time. A writer, investor, and entrepreneur, Chris has had a ringside seat in the world of startups and scaleups since 1995. His books help founders, venture capitalists, corporate leaders, policymakers, and everyday people better understand how the internet has changed the way we work together to build amazing organizations. Draper Startup House is a global network of physical locations for entrepreneurs to work, visit, live and connect with an added layer of entrepreneurial education and access to venture capital. Find us at draperstartuphouse.com If you are an entrepreneur or VC who would like to be on our show, email us at austin@draperstartuphouse.com Follow us at @dshaustin on Instagram, @draperstartuphouse on LinkedIn and let us know which companies from the show you would invest in!
Say It Skillfully® is a show that helps you to benefit from Molly Tschang's expert guidance on the best possible ways to speak your mind at work in a positive and productive manner. In Episode 73, the 11th feature of OUR VOICES, Chris Yeh—author, investor, speaker and mentor—shares his journey as a first generation born in the US after his parents were exiled from mainland China. Precocious, extroverted and audience-seeking, he recalls his anti-Tiger Mom and pivotal early mentor Harold Connolly, who won Olympic Gold despite being disabled. Product design engineering and creative writing majors at Stanford (along with improv, peer counseling, public speaking) led to a fascinating job search, including a D.E. Shaw “mystery letter” and 1st class flight (unthinkable). Luck was a theme; he stresses preparation is key. He notes the role of his competitive spirit and confronting reality: you can have it all, but not at the same time. With two young kids, he put family first and left all-consuming CEO life. He discusses his and Reid Hoffman's interest to explore and impact the world and how friends helped him gain self-awareness and empathy. He now thinks it vital to take on others' viewpoints and overcome racism. Other gems: “Take control of your own narrative” and “Don't get caught up with job title labels.” Thought for the week: “In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few.” —Suzuki Roshi. Join the show to hear Chris' journey, inspiring us to know no boundaries and to commit to taking action so that all can be safe, seen and heard, and our true and best selves. Learn more at https://chrisyeh.com and books Chris has co-authored: https://www.blitzscaling.com http://www.theallianceframework.com And his beloved high school vice principal and mentor: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hal_Connolly
What a great pleasure to have a sit down with author and super Angel turned VC Chris Yeh. The former graduate of Harvard and Stanford, and author of Blitzscaling shares insights and cheat codes on everything from startup investing and ramping up business to cooking up awesome meals for his family while talking hoops. Give it a listen. https://chrisyeh.com/ https://www.blitzscalingvc.com/
Having a teenage daughter can be confusing when you're trying to maintain a relationship and respect her budding independence. Tim Taylor listens in as Chris Yeh shares how his relationship with his daughter has evolved over time. In this episode, Chris talks about how he communicates with his daughter and “plays the long game” to keep the relationship strong. You'll learn the value of showing emotion in front of your daughter, why nagging never works, and how to keep harmony in the household by swimming with the tide. He'll also share why he's so inspired by Kobe Bryant, and the lesson he learned about fatherhood upon his passing. Here's a glance at what you'll learn from Chris in this episode: How his upbringing shaped his future. How his relationship with his daughter changed over time. The ways he handles communicating with his daughter. Why he chooses to play the long game with his kids. The value of showing emotion in front of your daughter. How to maintain a relationship with your independent daughter. What you can (and can't) do as a father (no matter how hard you try!). Show Notes 00:30 – Introducing Chris Yeh. 01:30 – The emotional re-watching of movies. 07:00 – Chris' background, family, and upbringing. 10:50 – Communication in Chris' family: His mother was extroverted; his father was caring and sensitive and would answer questions about the world. 12:30 – His schooling and how his parents pushed him and helped him thrive. 18:00 – When he found out he was having a daughter. 21:00 – How his relationship with his daughter changed over time. 22:15 – The transition point in middle school. 24:20 – The song he'd sing to her when she was a baby. 28:50 – The dance between father and daughter when it comes to communication. 29:21 – His mother's concerns with the pandemic. 32:00 – To nag or not to nag and how to play the long game with your kids. 33:10 – There's an important balance between having a relationship with your daughter and respecting her independence. 36:35 – The “Mamba Mentality” and his relationship with his daughter. 37:35 – Kobe Bryant's inspiration and daughters. 42:00 – Fathers crying, strength, and the importance of showing emotion. 44:30 – Send an email to agapett@gmail.com with the secret code! 45:45 – A practical tip: Don't include your face in nude photos! 48:30 – A lesson: As a father, you can't protect your daughter from everything but you can prepare and them as best you can for the inevitable challenges of life. 50:00 – Face your fears with a full heart and lots of love. Exercise How can you better prepare your daughter for the inevitable challenges of life? ---- The Father Daughter Dance hosted by Tim Taylor is devoted to creating conversations to help Dads keep up with the velocity of how things are changing for our Daughters.
Chris is the co-author of the bestselling book ”Blitzscaling: The Lighting-fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies“, which he wrote along with Reid Hoffman. He is a serial entrepreneur and venture capital investor. Learn why Chris believes that companies are collections of units operating at different stages in their lifecycle, why people typically fit into one specific stage, and why rolling a die is the perfect innovation metaphor.
In this Episode, Chris Yeh shares his 5 strategies for individuals to Blitzscale and grow in their careers. Chris Yeh is the co-author, along with Reid Hoffman, of Blitzscaling, the book that explains how to build world-changing companies like Amazon, Alibaba, and Airbnb in record time.A writer, investor, and entrepreneur, Chris has had a ringside seat in the world of startups and scaleups since 1995. His books help founders, venture capitalists, corporate leaders, policymakers, and everyday people better understand how the internet has changed the way we work together to build amazing organizations.
Chris Yeh is the co-author, along with Reid Hoffman, of Blitzscaling, the book that explains how to build world-changing companies like Amazon, Alibaba, and Airbnb in record time. A writer, investor, and entrepreneur, Chris has had a ringside seat in the world of startups and scaleups since 1995. His books help founders, venture capitalists, corporate leaders, policymakers, and everyday people better understand how the internet has changed the way we work together to build amazing organizations. Hundreds of companies, from garage-dwelling startups to Fortune 50 titans have tapped his knowledge and insights to accelerate and transform their businesses. Tweetable Quotes: “During tough times, because there is less competition there's more room for people who are really serious about starting companies to build their business before the competition comes in.” “The whole point of business Is to make money.” “The most powerful force in the universe must be the Google Calendar.” Chris Yeh's Top Plays: Increase the value of your company through the “network effect." Your organization should feel like an alliance as opposed to a family. Calendar out your personal work tasks. Achieve a critical level of scale. Build a team of specialists. Chris Yeh: ChrisYeh.com The Chris Yeh Podcast twitter.com/chrisyeh
How do some companies create loyalty between themselves and their employees while others watch talented staff and executives click through a turnstile? According to the guys who founded LinkedIn, the secret to corporate loyalty lies in creating a tour of duty framework. I recently interviewed David Keil (pronounced Kyle), founder and chief executive of QASymphony. We talked about how he's applying the tour of duty concept at his company. David discovered tour of duty on a flight to Vietnam when he opened the book The Alliance: Managing Talent in the Networked Age by LinkedIn founders Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeh. Technology companies are particularly vulnerable to high turnover, so when Hoffman and Yeh started LinkedIn, they decided their new company would be the outlier. That's why they created a tour of duty.
Don't let "success" get in the way of living a life that maximizes your impact and happiness."Do you really want to devote your life to the single-minded pursuit of a particular goal where you have a less than 50 percent chance of achieving it, and where you've left no room in your life for things that will actually make you happy?" -Chris YehThe Cheat Sheet:How do you deal with the psychological challenges of entrepreneurship?Learn the importance of great relationships -- personal and professional -- to happiness and success (and how to build them).How do you find meaning in your work and life?Discover why self-awareness and self-improvement are the keys to living a fulfilled life.See what it's like recruiting, managing, and retaining great people during a fierce war for talent.And so much more...Show notes at http://theartofcharm.com/podcast-episodes/chris-yeh-entrepreneurial-alliance-episode-436/HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!If you dig the show, please subscribe in iTunes and write us a review! This is what helps us stand out from the crowd and help people find the credible advice they need.Stay Charming!