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In this recent episode of The Ben & Marc Show, a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz sit down with Adam Neumann—founder of WeWork and now Flow—to unpack one of the most unlikely comeback storie s in tech.What began as a personal reckoning after a very public fall has become a bold new vision for how we live and belong. Flow isn't just a real estate company—it's an operating system for community, built on first-principles software, design, and soul.Joined by a16z General Partner Erik Torenberg, the group goes deep on:Why Adam's childhood shaped his obsession with communityAdam's fall from WeWork—and how he found a new path to redemptionHow Flow is re-architecting real estate from scratchWhy loneliness is the greatest design challenge of our timeWith reflections on dyslexia, the American dream, and the thin line between failure and greatness, this is a candid and wide-ranging conversation about redemption, vision, and building something that matters in this world. We hope you enjoy this deeply human conversation about the future of living.Timecodes00:00 Introduction 00:51 Adam's Early Life and Family Background07:56 Military Service and Discipline10:08 Transition to the US and Education14:43 Entrepreneurial Journey Begins17:49 The Concept of Flow and Vision20:28 Meeting and Partnership Formation25:22 Overcoming Challenges and Resilience28:30 The Isolation Phenomenon30:03 Navigating Post-Crisis Relationships31:50 Real Estate Strategies During COVID33:47 The Genesis of a New Venture36:47 Lessons from WeWork38:49 Building Flow: The Vision41:44 The Importance of Alignment51:23 Technological Innovations in Real Estate55:44 Revolutionizing Real Estate Software and Flexible Living Solutions56:28 Challenges and Innovations in Multifamily Housing Rental Markets58:40 Global Housing Crisis and Solutions01:06:10 Expanding to Saudi Arabia01:08:49 Success in Saudi Arabia01:12:43 Real Estate Funds and Future Plans01:19:10: Why Is This an Opportunity? 01:20:45 Impact of COVID on Living and Working01:26:14 Future Potential of Housing and LivingResources: Read Marc's blog post about Flow: https://a16z.com/announcement/flow/Marc on X: https://x.com/pmarca Marc's Substack: https://pmarca.substack.com/ Ben on X: https://x.com/bhorowitz Erik on X: https://x.com/eriktorenberg Erik's Substack: https://eriktorenberg.substack.com/Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.
What does it take to build a venture firm from scratch—and scale it across multiple waves of technological and cultural change?In this special episode recorded at the a16z LP Summit, Marc Andreessen joins Erik Torenberg for a conversation on the origins and evolution of Andreessen Horowitz. From raising Fund I during the depths of the 2008 financial crisis to shaping the firm's multistage, multi-sector strategy, Marc reflects on how the firm was built—and rebuilt—as the tech landscape shifted.They discuss the rise of “Little Tech,” why policy now matters to startups, how scale became a strategic advantage in venture capital, and why the move from generalists to vertical specialists was inevitable.Along the way, Marc shares behind-the-scenes stories on Facebook's near-sale to Yahoo, the evolution of founder archetypes, the global talent arbitrage, and what too many people still misunderstand about tech's role in society.Resources: Find Marc on X: https://x.com/pmarcaFind Erik on X: https://x.com/eriktorenbergStay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://x.com/eriktorenbergPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.
AI is reshaping the fundamental economics of startups—lowering product development costs, compressing GTM cycles, and rewriting the rules of competition. In this episode, Craig McLuckie (Co-Founder & CEO @ Stacklok, co-creator of Kubernetes) unpacks “the epoch of the startup,” a moment of massive disruption where fast-moving founders have a unique edge over incumbents. We explore how Craig is navigating this new era from rethinking cost structure, value capture, and defensibility to leveraging open-source, community, and asymmetric advantages as core pillars of Stacklok's strategy. Craig shares lessons from pivotal product shifts, frameworks for identifying moats, and the broader societal implications of AI-driven disruption. Whether you're leading a startup, pivoting in the face of AI, or thinking about your next big move, this conversation offers a strategic playbook for thriving in today's shifting landscape.How do you see AI reshaping the startup landscape? Join the discussion on our forum and share your insights, questions, and takeaways. ABOUT CRAIG MCLUCKIECraig is the CEO and co-founder of Stacklok, where his team is working to tip AI code generation on its side, from vertical, closed solutions to horizontal, aligned systems. Craig was previously CEO and co-founder of Heptio, which was acquired by VMware in 2018; he has also led product and engineering teams at Google and Microsoft. Craig is a co-creator of Kubernetes and he bootstrapped and chaired the Cloud Native Computing Foundation. xThis episode is brought to you by Side – delivering award-winning QA, localization, player support, and tech services for the world's leading games and technology brands.For over 30 years, Side has helped create unforgettable user experiences—from indies to AAA blockbusters like Silent Hill 2 and Baldur's Gate 3.Learn more about Side's global solutions at side.inc. SHOW NOTES:Why this moment is “the epoch of the startup” (2:03)How AI shifts startup economics: from cost structures to value capture (4:18)Why incumbents struggle during disruption—and how startups can win (8:17)The origin story behind Stacklok & lessons from Craig's pivot (11:04)Frameworks for identifying asymmetric advantages as a founder (14:48)How to map your unique asymmetric advantages to new opportunities and secure stakeholder buy-in (16:34)Rethinking defensibility & value capture in the AI era (16:29)How Craig applied cost, GTM & product perspectives to strategic pivots @ Stacklok (18:07)Building investment theses: Aligning cultural strengths & asymmetric advantages with evolving opportunities (20:05)Determining your startup's investment themes (22:53)Structuring experiments & validating opportunities (24:15)Defensibility & building community-driven moats in early ideation phases (26:54)Signals of early community-product alignment (31:24)Conversation frameworks to assess asymmetric advantages (32:22)Societal implications of AI disruption & the “startup epoch” (35:14)Rapid fire questions (38:12)This episode wouldn't have been possible without the help of our incredible production team:Patrick Gallagher - Producer & Co-HostJerry Li - Co-HostNoah Olberding - Associate Producer, Audio & Video Editor https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-olberding/Dan Overheim - Audio Engineer, Dan's also an avid 3D printer - https://www.bnd3d.com/Ellie Coggins Angus - Copywriter, Check out her other work at https://elliecoggins.com/about/
Welcome to another episode of The Coral Capital Podcast, a show where we bring on guests from tech, business, politics, and culture to talk about all things Japan.In this episode, we're joined by Claire Hughes Johnson, Corporate Officer and Advisor at Stripe, and the company's former Chief Operating Officer. From 2014 to 2021, Claire played a pivotal role in scaling Stripe's operations, growing the team from under 200 to over 7,000 employees while leading a wide range of functions including sales, marketing, customer support, HR, and risk. Prior to joining Stripe, Claire spent 10 years at Google, where she led several business teams, including Consumer Operations, AdWords Online Sales & Operations, Google Offers, and served as VP of Google's self-driving car project.Claire is also the author of Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building, a Wall Street Journal bestseller that has quickly become a must-read for startup founders and operators. The book is now available in Japanese, and we cover key topics from it, including: Why title inflation is a ticking time bomb: Offering inflated titles early on might help close a hire—but it almost always backfires later. Self-awareness as a leadership foundation: The most effective leaders deeply understand their strengths and blind spots. Without that baseline, building a truly complementary team—or scaling yourself—is nearly impossible. Scaling culture across borders: Going global means more than just localization. Stripe built a culture understanding program that mapped national differences against company values—allowing local teams to adapt while staying aligned. How defensive processes kill velocity: Startups often overcorrect after mistakes by layering on rigid processes. The better approach is to build a process that creates repeatable excellence. Navigating team transitions with empathy: Not everyone grows at the same pace as the company. Having tough conversations early—framed as shared observations rather than judgments—can turn painful exits into respectful transitions. AI is reshaping company building: With AI amplifying productivity in roles like engineering and support, teams can stay smaller—but the talent bar rises. That makes hiring, management, and retention more critical than ever.-----For founders building Japan's next legendary companies, reach out to us here: https://coralcap.co/contact-startups/If you're interested in joining a Coral startup, join our talent network here: https://coralcap.co/coral-careers/
What if your business ran like a well-designed machine—one that could evolve, self-correct, and outperform your competition over decades?In this episode, I unpack Principles by Ray Dalio, the billionaire investor and founder of Bridgewater Associates, the world's largest hedge fund. It's not a traditional business book—it's a blueprint for decision-making, culture design, and long-term scaling, rooted in clarity, transparency, and radical self-honesty.This episode is built for venture capitalists, executives, and operators leading at scale—those who are no longer improvising but building enduring systems.You'll hear the 7 most actionable principles Dalio used to scale Bridgewater, reimagined for anyone building the future—from biotech to AI, from global funds to market-leading enterprises.We cover how to engineer feedback cultures, design for evolution, and drive decisions that compound over time. And we tackle the big question: Can you be both a high-performance machine and a human-centered leader?Key Takeaways:Think Like a Machine: Build systems that run without your constant input.Get the People Right: Talent isn't enough—character and growth capacity matter most.Radical Transparency: Trust is built by saying the hard things early and often.Idea Meritocracy: Don't default to consensus. Weight decisions by experience.Shaper Thinking: Zoom out to vision, zoom in to execution—and toggle constantly.Diagnose the Root Cause: Don't waste time solving symptoms.Open-Mindedness as Strategy: Challenge your thinking before reality does.Timestamps:(00:00) Intro: The Principles(02:15) Why This Book Matters If You're Building or Investing in the Future(04:14) Who Is Ray Dalio?(06:21) The Snapshot: What Principles Is Really About (10:05) Build Your Company Like a Machine, Not a Hero's Journey (15:29) Get the People Right (20:40) Radical Truth & Transparency Are Force Multipliers (26:08) Build an Idea Meritocracy (32:26) Shapers Win—They Dream Big, Think Clear, Execute Ruthlessly (37:37) Diagnose Root Causes, Not Symptoms (44:02) Be Radically Open-Minded (50:12) Key Takeaways & Personal ReflectionWhy Listen:Learn how billion-dollar systems are designed and scaledIdentify blind spots in your leadership, org design, or investment thesesEquip yourself with 7 operating principles you can implement this quarterReframe your relationship to truth, conflict, and growthDecide whether to build a machine—or remain the operatorIf these ideas resonate, I strongly recommend reading Principles in full. Or better yet—share this episode with someone you think is ready to level up how they lead and build.Send us a textSupport the showJoin the Podcast Newsletter: Link
In der aktuellen Zeit verändert sich maßgeblich, wie wir Firmen bauen. Von KI-Integration über effizientere Teams bis hin zur Nutzung moderner Tech-Stacks – du erfährst, warum kleine Teams heute mit den richtigen Tools große Ergebnisse erzielen können und welche Prinzipien Gründer beachten sollten, um nachhaltig und substanziell zu wachsen. Dabei schauen wir uns den Go-To-Market Tech Stack eines deutschen Gründers, ein paar Vorhersagen zu Organisationen der Zukunft und überraschende Daten zu Teamgröße und Umsatz an. Was du lernst: Effizienz durch kleine Teams: Wie kleine, KI-unterstützte Teams Ergebnisse erzielen, die früher große Teams brauchten Beispiele von Unternehmen, die mit wenigen Personen Millionenumsätze erreichen Die Rolle von KI und Tools: Warum KI und Automatisierung entscheidend für modernes Company Building sind Welche Tools und Tech-Stacks Unternehmen nutzen, um Prozesse zu optimieren Veränderung im Marketing und Vertrieb: Warum personalisierter und authentischer Content wichtiger ist als klassische Werbung Wie du mit gezieltem Outbound-Marketing und kleinen Events Leads generierst Substanz statt Wachstum um jeden Preis: Warum es wichtiger ist, nachhaltig zu bauen, statt Probleme mit immer mehr Mitarbeitenden zu lösen Tools: Clay (3.000 free credits): https://clay.com?via=73e581 Cello (1000€ Discount): www.cello.so/unicorn Along (10% discount): https://alongspace.cello.so/UJFKZmJlDXD HeyReach: heyreach.io/?via=fabian2u Attio (10% off): https://www.attio.com?r=O6viQBmfTcOndBKv Ahref: https://ahrefs.com/ Tl;dv: https://tldv.io/ Apollo: https://www.apollo.io/ Aircall: https://aircall.io/ Cursor: https://www.cursor.com/ Quellen: Post von Stefan Bader: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7298658633498677251/ Post von Matt Turck: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7296180925418164225/ Post von Bardo Droege: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7299183195239972864/ Post von Omar Ismail: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7301181821826838529 Post von Michael Jackson: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7308924662090981379/ Post von Yair Slasky: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7300804002382774275/ Kapitel: (00:00:00) Große Ergebnisse trotz kleinem Team: >100M Umsatz mit weniger als 20 Leuten? (00:07:02) Marketing & Sales: Mehr Story, weniger klassische Werbung? (00:11:41) Tech-Stack für effiziente Arbeit am Beispiel Cello (00:13:39) Tool-Stack-Beispiel zur Leadqualifizierung bei Cello (00:15:51) Effizienter Outreach bei Temple: Ohne Engineering-Ressourcen Dank KI zur Leadliste
What does it take to invent a foundational AI paradigm — and then build a company to bring it to the enterprise? In this episode of Founded & Funded, Madrona Partner Jon Turow sits down with Douwe Kiela, co-founder and CEO of Contextual AI and the co-inventor of RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation). They dive into the origins of RAG, its misunderstood role in the enterprise, and how Contextual is redefining what production-grade AI systems can do. Douwe shares what most companies get wrong about RAG, why chunking shouldn't matter, how to think about hallucinations, and what founders need to know in the era of RAG agents. Transcript: https://madrona.com/rag-inventor-talks-agents-grounded-ai-and-enterprise-impact Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:27) The Origin of RAG (04:00) Challenges and Innovations in RAG (09:49) Enterprise Adoption and Use Cases (20:46) Scaling and Innovations at Contextual AI (23:39) The Future of RAG Agents (24:43) Challenges in Enterprise Data (26:34) Building a Research-Driven Company (27:55) The Intersection of Research and Product (32:10) Advice for Founders and AI Companies (38:14) Understanding and Addressing Hallucinations (40:50) Company Building is Harder Than You'd Think (42:00) The Importance of Evaluation in AI (44:14) Concluding Thoughts
Brad Hoos is Founder of Musk Ox GoMuskOx.com | Promo Code: GRUBER15 to Save $15 - For anyone in Central Illinois – we are doing a Trunk show April 5th & 6th at Crafted Stag Supply – an outdoors store in Springfield, IL. as part of their 1 year anniversary celebration - Nacho & taco bar, bourbon tasting, live music - We are sponsoring the Barry-Roubaix Killer Gravel Race April 12th – MuskOx will be out there cheering the racers on and partying with everyone after! - Two MuskOx racers are riding
Henry Ward, cofounder and CEO of Carta, has spent over a decade scaling his company from an early-stage startup to a 2,000-person industry leader. In this a16z Speedrun conversation with Games partner Josh Lu, Henry shares hard-earned lessons on:Hiring missionaries vs. mercenaries — and how to keep company culture intact as you scaleThe reality of product-market fit and why many founders try to sell too soonThe evolution of a CEO — from building a product to building a system around youInputs vs. outputs, and why companies should focus on the right leading indicatorsTransparency in leadership, including when (and when not) to shareThis episode is packed with candid insights and lessons on company building. Recorded live at the a16z Speedrun program, you can learn more at a16z.com/games/speedrun. Resources: Find Henry on X: https://x.com/henryswardFind Josh on X: https://x.com/JoshLu Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://twitter.com/stephsmithioPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.
Future of Software, Agents in the Enterprise, and Inception Stage Company Building // MLOps Podcast 293 with Eliot Durbin, General Partner at Boldstart Ventures.Join the Community: https://go.mlops.community/YTJoinIn Get the newsletter: https://go.mlops.community/YTNewsletter // AbstractKey lessons for founders that are thinking about or starting their companies. 15 years of inception stage investing from how data science companies like Yhat went to market in 2013-14 and how that's evolved, to building companies around OSS frameworks like CrewAI; Eliot share's key learnings and questions for founders starting out.// BioEliot is a General Partner @ boldstart ventures since it's founding in 2010. boldstart an inception stage lead investor for technical founders building the next generation of enterprise companies such as Clay, Snyk, BigID, Kustomer, Superhuman, and CrewAI. // Related LinksWebsite: boldstart.vchttps://medium.com/@etdurbin~~~~~~~~ ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ~~~~~~~Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://go.mlops.community/TYExploreJoin our slack community [https://go.mlops.community/slack]Follow us on X/Twitter [@mlopscommunity](https://x.com/mlopscommunity) or LinkedIn (https://go.mlops.community/linkedin) Sign up for the next meetup: [https://go.mlops.community/register]MLOps Swag/Merch: [https://shop.mlops.community/]Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: /dpbrinkmConnect with Eliot on LinkedIn: /eliotdurbin
with @benleventhal @AriannaSimpsonWelcome to web3 with a16z. How many of you are regulars at a favorite cafe, bar, or dinner spot? Probably a lot of you — but if you're not, well, our guest today aims to make you one. This episode features Ben Leventhal — the founder and CEO of BlackBird, and formerly the founder of Resy and Eater. In it, he shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur in conversation with a16z crypto General Partner Arianna Simpson.Ben shares hard-won lessons learned in company-building, including navigating in wartime; the difference between measuring vs feeling when it comes to defining success; and more. Today's conversation originally took place in the fall at our CSX Crypto Startup Accelerator in New York. We're currently accepting applications for our next cohort in the spring in San Francisco. Visit a16zcrypto.com/csx for more information and to apply.As a reminder, none of the content should be taken as investment, business, legal, or tax advice. Please see a16z.com/disclosures for more important information, including a link to a list of our investments.
Carsten Thoma ist einer der erfolgreichsten Software Gründer der 2000er Jahre. Sein Startup Hybris verkaufte er 2014 für über 1 Milliarde EUR an SAP. Aktuell ist er als Präsident bei Celonis aktiv. Carsten gibt Einblicke in die Charaktereigenschaften eines erfolgreichen Gründers, welche Faktoren er bei der Auswahl eines Marktes beachtet und warum die aktuelle Krise dazu führen wird, dass größere Unternehmen gebaut werden. Zudem spricht er über die Schwierigkeiten im Hiring von über 1.000 Mitarbeitern sowie die Transition vom Gründer zum Executive.Ein Interview auf das ich, Fabian, lange gewartet und mich sehr drauf gefreut habe.Ich habe wirklich viel Gutes über Carsten gehört und habe dann versucht das Maximale rauszuholen.Was du lernst:Wie Du als Gründer mit Krisen umgehst und Deine Resilienz verbesserstDie Bedeutung von klarer und direkter Kommunikation im UnternehmensaufbauStrategien zur Transition vom Gründer zum ExecutiveWie Du ein effektives Board aufbaustDie Rolle von KI in der Unternehmensstrategie von CelonisHier geht es zu deinem Geschäftskonto mit integrierten Finanztools: https://qonto.de ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY: https://zez.am/unicornbakeryMehr Infos zu Carsten & Celonis:LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/carstenthoma Website: https://www.celonis.com/ Join our Founder Tactics Newsletter: 2x die Woche bekommst du die Taktiken der besten Gründer der Welt direkt ins Postfach: https://newsletter.unicornbakery.deMarker:(00:00:00) Learnings aus der Gründung von Hybris(00:08:57) Carstens Playbook für den Umgang mit Krisen(00:11:03) Daran erkennst du erfolgreiche Gründer(00:23:05) Wie Du mit Ideen umgehst: Bewertung, Priorisierung und Kommunikation(00:27:55) Das perfekte Org.-Chart: Executive-Level, C-Level, Managementebenen(00:32:21) Celonis' Standortstrategie(00:38:07) Mitarbeiterentwicklung & -führung in Wachstumsphasen(00:54:43) Wie managed du high performing Executive-Teams(00:59:27) Die Rolle des Unternehmens-Präsidenten(01:01:35) Celonis' Weg zu 1 Milliarde ARR(01:04:32) Die Bedeutung von KI für die Stategie von Celonis(01:10:14) Company Building - Wann muss mein operating model stehen?(01:14:31) Wie baue ich ein effektives Board(01:21:35) Wie gehst du mit Schwächen im Gründerteam um Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mit über 800 Mitarbeitern, über 15 Mio Listings und einer Marktkapitalisierung von über 240 Mio EUR gehört HomeToGo zu den größten Marketplace-Startups Deutschlands. Neben dem Betrieb verschiedener B2C-Buchungsplattformen bietet HomeToGo mit HomeToGo Pro unterschiedliche B2B-Softwarelösungen für Eigentümer und Verwalter von Ferienimmobilien.Wir sprechen über die Entwicklungsphasen von der Metasuche über den Marktplatz zum Software-Unternehmen sowie Patrick Andrae's Transformation vom Gründer zum CEO. Zudem gibt Patrick Einblick in sein Verständnis von Situational Leadership und die Kommunikations- und Planungsprozesse zu verschiedenen Stages des Unternehmensaufbaus. Was du lernst:Wie Patrick Andrae über Company Building eines Marketplace Startups nachdenkt.Strategien zur effektiven Führung und Strukturierung einer wachsenden Organisation.Data-driven vs. Data-informed: Die Bedeutung von datengestützter Entscheidungsfindung und iterativer Produktentwicklung.Situational Leadership: Wie man den richtigen Rahmen für Mitarbeiter und Themen setzt.Einblicke in HomeToGos Kommunikations- und Planungsprozesse.ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY:https://zez.am/unicornbakery Mehr zu Patrick:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickandrae/ HomeToGo: https://www.hometogo.de/ Join our Founder Tactics Newsletter:2x die Woche bekommst du die Taktiken der besten Gründer der Welt direkt ins Postfach:https://newsletter.unicornbakery.deMarker:(00:00:00) Vom Jurist zum Gründer(00:11:17) Marketplace-Skalierung und Product-Strategy(00:27:35) Marketplace Challenges(00:29:12) Customer Acquisition Costs (CAC) & Customer Lifetime Value (CLV)(00:35:37) Alignment verschiedener Departments(00:40:19) Data-Driven vs. Data-Informed(00:43:37) Strategieentwicklung und Planung (00:52:31) Transformation vom Gründer zum CEO(01:01:14) HomeToGo's Meetingstruktur(01:06:45) Warum Chaos nicht problematisch ist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Part 3 of 4. My guest for this week's episode is Barbara Alcaraz Silva, Executive Director of Early Stage Life Sciences and Healthcare, Startup Banking at J.P. Morgan. Barbara is a former researcher and entrepreneur, and an accomplished industry veteran. Her career has revolved around startups and early-stage ventures. As a graduate student, she focused on Telomeres and DNA Repair. Before joining J.P. Morgan, Barbara was an advisor for biotech and medtech companies at the Manos Accelerator, where she provided mentorship in business development, fundraising, and other key areas. She also served as a Senior Investment Fellow at Life Science Angels, where she invested in emerging biotechs and managed investor relationships. Additionally, Barbara co-founded BioChron, a company that leveraged AI and machine learning to track biological aging.
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Max Linden, Gründer und CEO des FinTech Infrastructure Startup lemon.markets, arbeitet daran, Privatanlegern einen besseren Zugang zum Kapitalmarkt zu ermöglichen. In diesem regulierten und komplexen Markt ist es lemon.markets gelungen, renommierte Investoren, wie beispielsweise Creandum, Lightspeed und CommerzVentures, zu überzeugen und bereits über 25 Mio EUR einzusammeln. Max gibt tiefe Einblicke in die Herausforderungen als First-Time Founder & Manager, beim Entwickeln eines Produkts im regulierten Markt, das Fundraising für Infrastruktur Startups und den Vertrauensaufbau als junger Gründer in einer etablierten Branche. Was du lernst:Wie Max über Company Building eines Fintech-Infrastruktur Startups nachdenkt und dabei über 25 Millionen Euro von Top-Investoren einsammelt.Welche Komplexitäten beim Aufbau Infrastruktur bestehen und wie du mit langen Entwicklungszyklen umgehen kannst...Welche Strategien du zum Aufbau von Vertrauen als junges Startup in einem regulierten Markt nutzen kannst..Wie Max seinen Fundraising-Prozess gestaltet hat.Startup Leadership: Wie delegiert man? Wie handelt man bei schwacher Performance? Wie schafft man den Spagat zwischen operativem Geschäft und strategischer Ausrichtung? Jetzt dein Crowdinvesting mit Tokenize.it starten. Geh auf https://tokenize.it und sag dem Team, du kommst von Unicorn Bakery, um 50% Rabatt auf die Setup Fee zu erhalten.Interesse an einem All-In-One Referral Program für deine SaaS Lösung?Erfahre mehr über Cello, buche dir eine unverbindliche Demo und erhalte exklusiv 1.000€ Rabatt: https://cello.so/unicorn ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY:https://zez.am/unicornbakery Mehr zu Max:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-linden/ lemon.markets: https://www.lemon.markets/de-de Angesprochene Podcast Folgen:Benjamin Günther (Alasco) über Verhandlungsführung: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4pnSW6P8XFDFaHRL96wzLI?si=9D_Fgf1yQROO4DqfY12mIgPaul Müller (Adjust) über Sales: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0l5XwwWC4q2iYLmiOE680T?si=EbjSQEiwQXuM01NEcmAZygMichael Jäger (Cremanski&Company) über Sales: https://open.spotify.com/episode/539N0Lr3TwkGGxPC9rPBm6?si=1QiZ6M8eQ2KGmiJCS3qpcQMarker:(00:00:00) Komplexität beim Aufbau von Infrastruktur(00:07:31) Modell zur Entscheidungsfindung (00:15:57) Leadership & Performance Management(00:32:36) Hiring & “Setup for Success”(00:47:16) Fundraising Playbook(01:30:30) Zusammenarbeit mit Investoren(01:47:10) Supportsystem des Gründers & Organisationsentwicklung(01:57:24) Vertrauensaufbau im regulierten Markt (02:07:04) Umgang mit langen Entwicklungszyklen(02:11:55) lemon.markets Erfahrungen zu Pricing Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Front End Happy Hour, Ryan Burgess, Jem Young, Brian Holt, and Dan DiGangi dive deep into the challenges faced by junior developers as they embark on their coding journeys. From the importance of curiosity and continuous learning to the often overlooked non-technical skills, our panelists discuss the common gaps that new developers experience. Whether you're a beginner looking to navigate your first job or a senior engineer mentoring others, this conversation offers valuable insights to help bridge the gap between education and real-world success. Guests: Brian Holt - @holtbt Dan DiGangi - @dandigangi Panelists: Ryan Burgess - @burgessdryan Jem Young - @JemYoung Picks: Ryan Burgess - Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life https://www.amazon.com/Ikigai-Japanese-Secret-Long-Happy/dp/0143130722?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=frontendhappy-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=e062900575dea0ba9cf089cbcf0633eb&camp=1789&creative=9325 Ryan Burgess - Jem Young - Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building https://www.amazon.com/Scaling-People-Tactics-Management-Building/dp/1953953212?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=frontendhappy-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=e062900575dea0ba9cf089cbcf0633eb&camp=1789&creative=9325 Jem Young - Movement, Before All Flowers - Max Richter https://open.spotify.com/album/1HrFsljwk4wUHrPPOGkSbN Brian Holt - Minnesota State Fair https://www.mnstatefair.org/ Brian Holt - Dungeons & Degenerate Gamblers https://store.steampowered.com/app/2400510/Dungeons__Degenerate_Gamblers/ Brian Holt - Electric SQL https://electric-sql.com/ Dan DiGangi - Waking Up: A Guide to Spirituality Without Religion https://www.amazon.com/Waking-Up-Spirituality-Without-Religion/dp/1451636024?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=frontendhappy-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=e062900575dea0ba9cf089cbcf0633eb&camp=1789&creative=9325 Episode transcript: https://www.frontendhappyhour.com/episodes/why-most-new-developers-struggle-the-missing-skills-you-need
In this episode of the Managing with Mind and Heart podcast, host Ethan Nash explores an alternative approach to feedback that goes beyond the traditional “BIR” method (which we talked about back in episode #8 and wrote about here). This framework—where managers identify problematic Behavior, highlight its Impact, and suggest a Replacement—works well when specific behaviors need addressing. But what happens when feedback is based more on intuition or a general feeling about an employee? Drawing inspiration from the book Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building by Claire Hughes Johnson, Ethan introduces the hypothesis-based coaching approach, which turns potential criticism into open dialogue. By framing intuition-based feedback as a hypothesis rather than a judgment, managers can foster more productive conversations, even when feedback is less clear-cut. Tune in to discover how to navigate these tricky conversations with confidence. Text the word “LEADING” to 66866 to be added to Nash Consulting's monthly newsletter. Just practical management skills and tips. And just once a month. Pinky swear.
Forto ermöglicht Unternehmen weltweiten Warentransport und bietet eine Lösung zur Auswahl und Überwachung der optimalen Supply Chain und hat für diese Mission mehr als eine halbe Milliarde von Investoren bekommen. Wir sprechen über die folgenden Fragestellungen:Wie baut man ein starkes Team, insbesondere in einer frühen Phase??Worauf achtet man beim Hiring von erfahrenen Mitarbeitern? Wie geht man als Gründer mit extremen Wachstumsphasen um?Wie navigiert man als Startup durch wirtschaftliche Herausforderungen?Ingredients sind Ausschnitte aus den vollständigen Interviews bei Unicorn Bakery, die wir für besonders Hilfreich für den Aufbau eines erfoglreichen Startups halten..Zum vollständigen Podcast mit Michael: https://lnk.to/michael-wax Jetzt dein Crowdinvesting mit Tokenize.it starten. Geh auf https://tokenize.it und sag dem Team, du kommst von Unicorn Bakery, um 50% Rabatt auf die Setup Fee zu erhalten.Marker:(00:00:00) Erfolgreiches Flywheel im Hiring(00:06:58) Starkes Wachstum managen(00:12:12) Profitabilität vs. Wachstum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Laela Sturdy is Managing Partner of CapitalG, Alphabet's $7 billion independent growth fund, where she has invested in Stripe, Duolingo (DUOL), Gusto, UiPath (PATH), Webflow and Whatnot. Laela joined CapitalG shortly after its inception in 2013 and was promoted to Managing Partner in 2023, making her one of few women to be promoted into the sole leadership role within an established multibillion-dollar venture firm. Before joining CapitalG, Laela served as Managing Director of emerging businesses at Google and held leadership roles on the YouTube and Google Search teams. In Today's Episode with Laela Sturdy We Discuss: 1. Lessons from 10 Years Investing: What does Laela know now that she wishes she had known when she entered VC? What is the biggest miss for Laela? How did it change her mindset and approach? What are Laela's biggest takeaways from Stripe and UiPath? How did they change what she looks for in companies today? What is Laela's biggest advice to all new entrants to venture today? 2. How to Build a $100BN Company: Market Timing, Sizing and Staging: What does Laela mean when she says she will never take a risk on a company being able to complete a "second act"? How does Laela approach market sizing? How does Laela think about the notion that the best companies will always expand their markets? Is Laela willing to take market timing risk? What have been her biggest lessons on timing? Does Laela prefer founders who are new to a market and have optimistic naivety? Or prefer an expert in a market who knows every element of it? 3. The Deal: Pricing, Sizing and Upside: How does Laela think about price today? When is she willing to pay up vs not? What price did Laela pay that at the time seemed super high but turned out to be super cheap? What price did Laela pay that seemed super cheap but turned out to be super high? What upside is Laela underwriting towards? What does she need to see in base and best case? 4. VC Value Add: Is it all BS: Does Laela believe that the best founders really need help from their VC? Who is the best board member Laela works with? Why are they so good? What are the core areas where the VC and the founder are misaligned? What would Laela most like to change about the relationship that founders and VCs have?
One New Zealand based construction company is working on the country's first 3D printed show home. Iconic Construction has broken ground on the project - and the walls have already been made. Director Nick Lane says the company has paired with QOROX to improve on traditional building techniques. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nach einer erfolgreichen 12M EUR Series A im Jahr 2022 meldet das Logistik-Startup Liefergrün Anfang 2024 die vorläufige Insolvenz an. Zwischenzeitlich haben mehr als 100 Menschen für Liefergrün gearbeitet, es wurden Zehntausende Pakete täglich geliefert und Liefergrün zählte zu einem der gehypteren deutschen Startups. Und dann?Wie kommt es von diesem Punkt zur Insolvenz?Der Gründer Niklas Tauch spricht in dieser Episode offen über die Höhen und Tiefen und gibt persönliche Einblicke in die härtesten Momente dieser Phase. Neben der Wachstumsstory und dem unvorhergesehenen Ende von Liefergrün bekommst du Einblicke zu den Auswirkungen einer Insolvenz und die Einschätzungen eines Gründers, der von A bis Z alles erlebt hat. Wenn du dir nicht sicher bist, ob ihr finanziell gut aufgestellt seid oder ob ihr eine Runde zusammen bekommt, solltest du diese Folge bis zum Ende hören. (selbstverständlich keine Rechtsberatung)Was du lernst:Wie Liefergrün innerhalb kurzer Zeit auf 40.000 Pakete pro Tag und 22 Mio. € annualisierten Jahresumsatz wuchs Welche operativen Herausforderungen es beim Aufbau eines Logistik-Startups zu beachten giltWorauf Gründer bei Finanzierungsrunden und der Zusammenarbeit mit Investoren achten solltenWas bei einer drohenden Insolvenz rechtlich zu beachten ist und wie man sich als Gründer absichert (keine Rechtsberatung)Wie man persönlich und emotional mit dem Scheitern eines Startups umgehtALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY:https://zez.am/unicornbakery Niklas Tauch: LinkedIn: https://de.linkedin.com/in/niklas-tauch-14aba8146 Unicorn Bakery Whatsapp Broadcast:Hier erfährst du alles, was du als Gründer wissen musst: https://drp.li/jrq5S Unser WhatsApp Broadcast hält dich mit Einblicken in die Szene, News und Top-Inhalten auf dem Laufenden.Marker:(00:00:00) Zahlen, Daten, Fakten zu Liefergrün (00:05:25) Proof of Concept & Erste Kunden(00:15:38) Liefergrün legt FedEx lahm(00:19:53) Expansion in weitere Städte (00:25:47) Wenn sich das Momentum dreht(00:31:01) Strategiewechsel: Von Geld verbrennen zu Effizienz(00:41:40) Umgang mit schweren Phasen (wie größeren Entlassungswellen)(00:49:27) Managen von uneinigkeit im Board & Team-Alignment (00:57:37) Das Ende von Liefergrün(01:09:46) Vorläufige vs. finale Insolvenz(01:19:42) Abschließende Gedanken zum Company-Building(01:23:46) Learnings aus der Insolvenz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Echo Chunk, a company that is building Wordle-styled daily chess puzzle game Echo Chess, has raised $1.4 million in pre-seed from a16z Speedrun (Andreessen Horowitz's early stage games accelerator), founder of Zyanga Mark Pincus, South Park Commons (SPC), Opendoor founder and CEO Eric Wu and Stef Corazza, the Head of Generative AI at Roblox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Paul Becker ist aus der deutschen FinTech-Szene nicht mehr wegzudenken. Nach der erfolgreichen Gründung von LIQID closed er mit seiner aktuellen Firma, re:cap, erfolgreich die Series A Runde in Höhe von 13,5M EUR. Die Episode wird von Naro Gründer Chris Püllen moderiert, um etwas tiefer in Fintech & Company Building einzusteigen. Paul spricht über seine Philosophie beim Company Building und der strategischen Produkt-Sequenzierung. Es geht also darum dein Produkt von MVP und Prototyp zur Marktreife zu bringen und dabei komplexe Zusammenhänge zu durchdenken. Zudem diskutieren Chris Püllen (Co-Host) und Paul die Besonderheiten im FinTech-Kontext und Paul teilt seine größten Learnings als Seriengründer. Chris Püllen:Chris hat bereits bei der Episode mit Miriam Wohlfarth die Rolle des Co-Hosts eingenommen, in der es etwas mehr um Embedded-Products ging, sowie selbst erzählt, wie er mit Naro eine 2,7M Pre-Seed Runde aufgenommen und geplant hat.Nachdem er zu den aufstrebendsten Gründern in DACH gehört, sowie fleißiger Hörer von Unicorn Bakery ist, freuen wir uns umso mehr, ihm heute die alleinige Rolle als Co-Host zu geben.Was du lernst:Pauls Company Building Philosophie Besonderheiten der FinTech-Branche Strategien für Produktsequenzierung Einblicke in Pauls persönliche Erfahrungen als SerienunternehmerWeiterführende Links:ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY: https://zez.am/unicornbakeryPaul Becker & Chris Püllen findest du hier:re:cap: https://www.re-cap.com/de Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulbckr/Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisnaro/ naro: https://www.naroiq.com/ Unicorn Bakery WhatsApp Broadcast: Hier erfährst du alles, was du als Gründer wissen musst: https://drp.li/jrq5SUnser WhatsApp Broadcast hält dich mit Einblicken in die Szene, News und Top-Inhalten auf dem Laufenden.Kapitel:(00:00:00) Die Series A von re:cap (00:08:15) Fundraising für FinTechs (00:14:30) Produktfindung & Prototyping als FinTech (00:27:31) Company Building Strategien für FinTech-Startups (00:31:18) Hypothesen-Testing (00:43:16) GTM-Strategie von re:cap (00:50:57) Disziplinierte Produktsequenzierung (01:09:41) Zukunft von re:cap & Key Learnings eines Seriengründers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Die Global Savings Group macht weit über 100 Millionen Euro Umsatz (Zahlen aus 2021) und ist eines der erfolgreichsten Startups aus der Rocket Internet Ära. Durch zahlreiche Transaktionen, in Form von Firmenübernahmen, wurde ein enormes Wachstum erzielt. Inzwischen dürfte die GSG mehrere Hundert Millionen Euro für Akquisitionen aufgewendet haben, u.a. für MyDealz, Shoop, iGraal und einige mehrGründer und CEO Gerhard Trautmann gibt Einblicke in die M&A-Strategie und erklärt den gesamten Prozess von der Evaluierung von Firmen bis hin zu den Herausforderungen beim Zusammenführen von Teams. Es gibt in Deutschland wohl wenige bessere Beispiele für eine solide Akquisitionsstrategie und deswegen haben Fabian und Gerhard in dieser Episode versucht, eine M&A Masterclass auf die Beine zu stellen.Was du lernst:Die Bedeutung und Strategie von M&A im UnternehmenswachstumWie man Firmen evaluiert und den richtigen Zeitpunkt für Akquisitionen bestimmtDie Herausforderungen und Best Practices beim Zusammenführen von Teams nach einer AkquisitionEinblicke in die Entstehungsgeschichte und das Geschäftsmodell der Global Savings GroupWeiterführende Links:ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY: https://zez.am/unicornbakeryGerhards LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerhardtrautmann Global Savings Group: https://www.global-savings-group.com/ Unicorn Bakery WhatsApp Broadcast: Hier erfährst du alles, was du als Gründer wissen musst: https://drp.li/jrq5SUnser WhatsApp Broadcast hält dich mit Einblicken in die Szene, News und Top-Inhalten auf dem Laufenden.Marker:(00:00:00) Warum ist die Global Savings Group trotz ihrer Erfolge so unter dem Radar geblieben?(00:01:42) Gerhard Trautmanns Prinzipien fürs Company Building(00:03:18) Zahlen, Daten & Fakten rund um die Global Savings Group(00:05:48) Warum Buy & Build als Wachstumsstrategie?(00:16:16) Was macht einen erfolgreichen Firmenkauf aus? (00:20:39) Wie geht man an die Finanzierung der ersten M&A Transaktion heran?(00:24:51) Red-Flags & Due-Diligence bei Firmenkäufen(00:30:08) Incentivierung von Gründer-Teams nach deren Exit(00:37:40) Preisverhandlungen(00:44:31) M&A Prozess vs. opportunistische Gespräche(00:48:59) Verhandlungstipps für andere Gründer(00:54:58) Welche Rolle spielt die Firmenkultur beim Kauf eines Unternehmens?(01:05:57) Was hast du über M&A in den letzten Jahren gelernt, was du gerne früher gewusst hättest? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dan Siroker baute Optimizely zu mehr als 120 Millionen ARR auf, bevor er das Unternehmen verließ. Das Unternehmen wurde verkauft und fusioniert, und startete dann, rewind.ai- heute limitless.ai, ein Verbraucherprodukt, welches, anders als Dans bisherige Firma, eine Software und Hardware Komponente hat. Dan gibt tiefe Einblicke in den Übergang von Software- zu Hardware-Entwicklung und die Nutzung von KI in modernen Startups. Er erklärt, wie Empathie und Nutzerforschung den Produktentwicklungsprozess verbessern können und welche Strategien er beim Aufbau eines effizienten Teams anwendet. Darüber hinaus teilt er seine Erfahrungen beim Fundraising und gibt Tipps zur Auswahl der richtigen Investoren.Außerdem erfährst du, wie du die größten Red Flags im Hiring-Prozess identifizierst und dir so Ärger und Geld ersparst. Grundsätzlich teilt Dan viele Dinge, die er inzwischen als Seriengründer anders betrachtet: Wie findest du den richtigen Investor? Welche Fehler lauern im Fundraising? & Welches Gründer-Missverständnis basiert schlicht und einfach auf Bullshit?Was du lernst:Die Herausforderungen und Chancen beim Übergang von Software zu HardwareWie KI als Superkraft genutzt werden kann, um die Produktivität zu steigernDie Bedeutung von Empathie und Nutzerforschung in der ProduktentwicklungStrategien zur Vermeidung von klassischen Hiring-FehlernWie man Investoren gewinnt und die richtigen Partner auswähltWas du von einem dreifach Vater und zweifach Gründer für dein Energiemanagement lernen kannstALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY: https://zez.am/unicornbakeryDan SirokerLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dsiroker/ Limitless: https://www.limitless.ai/ Optimizely: https://www.optimizely.com/ Unicorn Bakery WhatsApp Broadcast: Hier erfährst du alles, was du als Gründer wissen musst: https://drp.li/jrq5SUnser WhatsApp Broadcast hält dich mit Einblicken in die Szene, News und Top-Inhalten auf dem Laufenden.Marker: (00:00:00) Company Building in the era of AI(00:06:35) What do you use GPT4 for, and what about old habits that block us from using new tools like AI?(00:10:48) Building the founding team - what people are you looking for and how is your leadership-style?(00:19:59) How to do Backchannel References?(00:23:36) How do you find out if former founders are recruitable?(00:26:45) How do you describe the journey of Limitless to Product-Market-Fit?(00:32:13) What are the biggest fallacies about finding PMF?(00:35:01) Round Sizing: How do you evaluate how much money you want/need from investors? (00:39:22) Why founders need to have empathy for investors(00:45:47) How do you know if the investor you are talking to is the right investor for you?(00:49:45) What unusual decision did you make in your fundraising?(00:53:30) How do you think about burn management?(00:56:16) To what extent can you test your hardware for product market fit?(01:01:03) How do you think about energy management now as a 3-times-dad and a 2nd time founder?(01:06:02) What is one of the biggest misconceptions that founders have? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Over the past decade, usage-based pricing has soared in popularity. Why? Because it aligns cost with value, letting customers pay only for what they use. But, that flexibility is not without issues - especially when it comes to predicting revenue. Fortunately, with the right process and infrastructure, your usage-based revenue can become more predictable than the traditional seat-based SaaS model. In this episode from the a16z Growth team, Fivetran's VP of Strategy and Operations Travis Ferber and Alchemy's Head of Sales Dan Burrill join a16z Growth's Revenue Operations Partner Mark Regan. Together, they discuss the art of generating reliable usage-based revenue. They share tips for avoiding common pitfalls when implementing this pricing model - including how to nail sales forecasting, adopting the best tools to track usage, and deal with the initial lack of customer data. Resources: Learn more about pricing, packaging, and monetization strategies: a16z.com/pricing-packagingFind Dan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BurrillDanielFind Travis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisferberFind Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mregan178Stay Updated: Let us know what you think: https://ratethispodcast.com/a16zFind a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://twitter.com/stephsmithioPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.
Key Topics and Chapter Markers:Introduction and Catch-up [0:00]Yahoo vs. Google: Lessons from Deep Engineering [0:03:00]The Evolution of Essentialism in Company Building [0:10:00]Product Management: From Project Coordination to Deep Focus [0:16:00]AI and the Depth of Real-World Applications [0:21:00]Search, RAG, and Workflow Engines in AI [0:32:00]Analytics: Why Legacy Systems Still Matter in AI [0:44:00]The Power of Staying Financially Prudent Through Hype Cycles [0:55:00]Closing Thoughts: Sustaining Depth for Long-term Success [1:05:00]Share Your Thoughts: Have questions or comments? Drop us a mail at EffortlessPodcastHQ@gmail.com
In episode 69 of The TBD Podcast, Garrett sits down with Sean Demartino, a widely respected veteran in the construction industry who has led multiple large scale projects for clients such as Walt Disney, Universal Orlando, LYNX and the Orlando Magic. Sean has overseen Tampa projects like the JW Marriott Water Street, the Ritz Carlton residences on Bayshore Boulevard, the Pendry Hotel in downtown, and the Arts and Entertainment residences. Sean Demartino is the President of Coastal Constructions Central Florida division. Sean's efforts and expertise can be seen in some of the most significant and iconic structures in the region, including the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, the Peabody Hotel (now the Hyatt Regency Orlando), and the Harris Corporate Headquarters and High Technology Center in Palm Bay, FL. In South Florida, Coastal Construction has built some iconic towers such as the Porsche tower, Bentley residences, and many more.
Anthony Kennada is is co-founder & CEO of AudiencePlus, a company building software, content, and community to help businesses become media companies. Prior to founding AudiencePlus, Anthony served as the CMO of Hopin, Front, and Gainsight.In this episode, they discussWhat it means to be a media companyBuilding an audience from scratchWhy building community is important in B2B marketingTimestamps(00:00) - - Introduction and context from Anthony Kennada. (05:00) - - Definition and evolution of becoming a media company. (10:00) - - The importance of building an audience and brand-oriented marketing. (15:00) - - Discussion on content production and budget constraints. (20:00) - - Community building and its significance in B2B marketing. (25:00) - - The relationship between audience and community in marketing strategies. (30:00) - - Efficient growth strategies and the role of organic growth. (35:00) - - Building an audience from scratch and effective distribution strategies. (40:00) - - Overcoming challenges in the current economic climate. (45:00) - - Reflection on past marketing mistakes and learning from them. (50:00) - - Discussion on category creation and its impact.
Welcome back to "The Ben & Marc Show," featuring a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz. In this new episode – the second in a 2 part series – Marc and Ben address a new round of questions regarding the "State of AI" in relation to company building. In light of recent developments at Boeing, Marc and Ben commence the episode with a discussion on the real criteria boards utilize to select a CEO. Returning to the topic of AI, they explore the potential for emerging chip startups, the incorporation of AI in robotics, and what America will need to do in order to regain its position as world's leading manufacturer. Watch on Youtube:*Part 1: https://youtu.be/XyrBJ0gk-is*Part 2: https://youtu.be/QyyWsr1NMt8 Article mentioned: - "Ones and Twos" by Ben Horowitz https://a16z.com/ones-and-twos/ Book mentioned: - "Elon Musk" by Walter Isaacson https://amzn.to/3wyGOmo Resources: Marc on X: https://twitter.com/pmarca Marc's Substack: https://pmarca.substack.com/ Ben on X: https://twitter.com/bhorowitz Stay Updated: Find us on X: https://twitter.com/a16z Find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16z The views expressed here are those of the individual personnel quoted and are not the views of a16z or its affiliates. This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. Furthermore, this content is not directed at nor intended for use by any investors or prospective investors and may not under any circumstances be relied upon when making a decision to invest in any a16z funds. PLEASE SEE MORE HERE: https://a16z.com/disclosures/
Over 3,700 companies applied to a16z's SPEEDRUN. In this episode, we meet the founders pushing the boundaries of what games can be.From the fusion of traditional gaming elements with modern tech-twists, a16z General Partner Andrew Chen and Partner Josh Lu discuss the challenges and wins of creating games that are not only fun but also integrate seamlessly into the digital age, from AI-twins to games that “move at the speed of culture”. Whether you're a developer, an enthusiast, or just curious about the future of interactive entertainment, this episode provides a glimpse into how today's creators use creativity and technology to captivate.If you're passionate about shaping the future of gaming, consider applying for SPEEDRUN 3.0 at a16z.com/speedrun3. Resources: Submit your SPEEDRUN 3.0 application: https://a16z.com/speedrun-la-2024Find Andrew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andrewchenFind Josh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoshLuLearn more about Avi and Magic Circle: https://twitter.com/aviromanoffLearn more about Lil Snack: https://www.lilsnack.coLearn more about Neon Wild: https://www.neonwild.comLearn more about Open Souls: https://www.opensouls.studioLearn more about Altera: https://altera.al Stay Updated: Find a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://twitter.com/stephsmithioPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.
Claire Hughes Johnson, the former COO of Stripe and author of “Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building,” joins Scott to discuss team management, the role of DEI, and how to identify top talent. Claire is an all-star operator — follow her on X, @chughesjohnson. Scott opens by telling us about his new book, The Algebra of Wealth, which is out now! Algebra of Happiness: what do you want to tell your friends and family? Follow our podcast across socials @profgpod: Instagram Threads X Reddit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Claire Vo is the chief product officer at LaunchDarkly and the founder of ChatPRD, likely the most popular PM-specific AI product out there. Before LaunchDarkly, she was a longtime chief product officer at Color and Optimizely. Claire has founded and managed two other companies, Pretty HQ and Experiment Engine, the latter of which Optimizely acquired in 2017. In our conversation, we discuss:• Knowing what you want in your career and being clear about it• Finding your zone of genius and how to operate within it• How to maintain a fast pace in larger companies• How to make it easy for your boss to help you achieve your goals• Advice for navigating the tech industry as a woman• The role of a CPTO and the benefits it brings to organizations• Why she built ChatPRD• Tips for building your own AI tools• The impact of AI on product management and what skills will continue to be important—Brought to you by:• Orb—The flexible billing engine for modern pricing• Dovetail—Bring your customer into every decision• Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security—Find the full transcript at: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/bending-the-universe-in-your-favor—Where to find Claire Vo:• X: https://twitter.com/clairevo• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clairevo/• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefproductofficer—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Claire's background(04:50) How to achieve career progression(10:11) Avoiding promotion obsession(13:50) How Claire stepped into leadership roles(17:24) Operating in your zone of genius(23:03) How to maintain a fast pace(27:46) Setting a high bar for quality and talent(29:54) Normalizing feedback(33:09) Being a woman in tech(47:09) The role of a CPTO(54:19) Building ChatPRD(59:39) Tips for building a GPT(01:02:27) The impact of AI on product management(01:08:08) How AI is changing the product management role(01:14:36) Efficiency gains with ChatPRD(01:16:39) Contrarian corner: sales-led product organizations(01:20:11) Lightning round—Referenced:• LaunchDarkly: https://launchdarkly.com/• Define your zone of genius: Laura Garnett at TEDxMillRiver: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ7_r2oWlrw• Energy Audit: https://beta.mocharymethod.com/blog-post/energy-audit• How to fire people with grace, work through fear, and nurture innovation | Matt Mochary: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/videos/how-to-fire-people-with-grace-work-through-fear-and-nurture-innovation-matt-mochary/• Radical Candor: From theory to practice with author Kim Scott: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/radical-candor-from-theory-to-practice-with-author-kim-scott/• Optimizely: https://www.optimizely.com/• GitLab: https://about.gitlab.com/• ChatPRD: https://www.chatprd.ai/• You should be playing with GPTs at work: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/you-should-be-playing-with-gpts-at• SpaceX's Starship: https://www.spacex.com/vehicles/starship/• GitHub Copilot: https://github.com/features/copilot• Product management theater | Marty Cagan (Silicon Valley Product Group): https://www.lennyspodcast.com/product-management-theater-marty-cagan-silicon-valley-product-group/• High Growth Handbook: Scaling Startups from 10 to 10,000 People: https://www.amazon.com/High-Growth-Handbook-Elad-Gil/dp/1732265100• Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building: https://www.amazon.com/Scaling-People-Tactics-Management-Building/dp/1953953212• Stripe Press: https://press.stripe.com/• Circe: https://www.amazon.com/Circe-Madeline-Miller/dp/0316556327• Poor Things: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14230458/• Mythic Quest on AppleTV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/mythic-quest/umc.cmc.1nfdfd5zlk05fo1bwwetzldy3• Silicon Valley on HBO: https://www.hbo.com/silicon-valley• Chrysler Pacifica: https://www.chrysler.com/pacifica.html• Waymo: https://waymo.com/—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe
with @brian_armstrong @cdixonWelcome to web3 with a16z, a show about building the next generation of the internet from the team at a16z crypto. This episode features Brian Armstrong, CEO and cofounder of Coinbase, in conversation with a16z crypto founder and managing partner Chris Dixon.The conversation was originally recorded at our Founders Summit in November. It covers the aftermath of FTX and the rise of crypto in politics — but it also goes into company building at scale, lessons for directing product development, how to balance core business with disruptive innovation, and more.As a reminder none of the following should be taken as business, legal, tax, or investment advice. Please see a16z.com/disclosures for more important information including a link to a list of our investments.
In a new episode of This Much I Know, Carlos's guest is Chris Tottman, General Partner at Notion VC, one of Europe's top-tier VC firms. Chris shares insights on: - his journey as an entrepreneur and Venture Capital investor - the evolution of venture capital in Europe - how founders can become successful in company building. - the role of mentorship in the VC industry. He also highlights the significance of founder-led sales, strategic pricing, understanding customer needs, fundraising challenges, and more. Show Notes: Chris Tottman - linkedin.com/in/chris-tottman Carlos Espinal – linkedin.com/in/carloseduardoespinal Notion VC - https://www.notion.vc/ Included - https://included.vc/ Seedcamp - seedcamp.com Chris's Book 'THE GO TO MARKET HANDBOOK FOR B2B SaaS LEADERS' - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CJ45462M?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_CBFYWJN41F41CBK033SA
H/L Ventures integrates venture studio and investment fund strategies for purpose-driven businesses and was founded 16 years ago. Now, H/L Ventures stands out as a trailblazer in holistic company building, home to entities like H/L Studios and City Rock Ventures. Diverging from conventional venture firms, H/L Ventures is most differentiated for pioneering a deeply hands-on approach, actively participating in the daily operations of portfolio companies showcasing a profound commitment to their success.In this episode, Daniel is joined by Oliver B. Libby (co-founding Managing Partner) as they explore the nuances of investing with a focus on impact.
Today's post is the audio companion to the Virtual not Distant monthly newsletter, which you can sign up to here. Every month, Pilar shares with readers articles she's come across on the web, books she's read (or is reading) and podcast episodes she's listened to. And today, she's joined by Marcus Wermuth, who is an Engineering Leader specialising in virtual leadership.| Marcus is back on this show, this time talking about his recent professional transition: laying himself off from his job as Head of Engineering. This has been a very difficult decision to take, but he's followed his own principles, and stayed true to his identity as servant leader. Coffee Break Articles: First off, check out Marcus' article on “laying himself off”, If you are interested in hearing another conversation about how to strike the balance between transparency and discretion, check out episode 69 of the Management Café. 18.30 MINS Deutsche Bank's 3-day-a-week return-to-office policy has been met with fierce criticism by staff who say there isn't enough space for everyone via Business Insider The title says it all, but worth looking at some of the detail to understand the risks of mandatory planning looks like. Right to disconnect: Implementation and impact at company level Recent research shows that having laws about the right to disconnect is not enough to prevent employees feeling like they have to be constantly available. Company culture and in-house companies are needed too. 10 Ways to Build Better Relationships Working Remotely A blog post that could have been a short ebook. A thoughtful article with specific advice on how to build relationships . Are Enterprise Social Platforms All Talk? Past guest Wietske Van Osch has just released research into why enterprise social networks need to be run differently to the social networks employees might be used to, for employees and the organisation to get the most out of them. Gifts and Greats for True Feedback via Mark Kilby A very useful post to guide us through formulating feedback on other people's work, and how to structure it. Listening Recommendations: Podcast: The Rich Roll Podcast Episode: #815 CHARLES DUHIGG: HOW TO UNLOCK THE SECRET LANGUAGE OF CONNECTION Date: 22 February 2024 An interview with journalist/writer Charles Duhigg, talking about building strong relationships. Podcast: Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin Long-form Interviews with a range of guests, from a range of industries. Podcast: Collaboration Superpowers Episode: Agile Retrospectives 2.0 with Esther Derby, Diana Larsen & David Horowitz Date: 5 March 2022 Lisette Sutherland talks to the authors of the new edition of Agile Retrospectives 2.0. Pilar hasn't listened to it yet, but highly recommends it - she's a great fan of David Horowitz, who guested on this show back in 2017, in episode 129 on Building a Distributed Business. Podcast: Sliced Bread Episode: Fitness Trackers (UK link, but look for it in your podcast app) 29 Feb 2023 Book Recommendations: Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building by Claire Hughes Johnson Collabor(h)ate: How to build incredible collaborative relationships at work (even if you'd rather work alone) by Deb Mashek PhD Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection by Charles Duhigg The Coming Wave by Mustafa Suleyman Can't Hurt Me by David Goggings Make Your Art No Matter What by Beth Pickens You can connect with Marcus Wermuth on LinkedIn and check out his website: www.marcuswermuth.com Other episodes with Marcus: WLP291 Starting a New Role Remotely WLP219 OnBoarding (or Integration) in Remote Teams and Organisations WLP188 - From Maker to Manager in a Distributed Company SIgn up to the Virtual not Distant's newsletter here: https://www.virtualnotdistant.com/newsletter
Claire Hughes Johnson currently serves as a corporate officer and advisor for Stripe, a global technology company that builds economic infrastructure for the Internet. Claire previously served as Stripe's chief operating officer from 2014 to 2021, helping grow the company from fewer than 200 employees to more than 6,000. Her book is Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building. Please enjoy!Timestamps for this episode are available below.Sponsors:AG1 all-in-one nutritional supplement: https://drinkag1.com/tim (1-year supply of Vitamin D (and 5 free AG1 travel packs) with your first subscription purchase.)LinkedIn Ads marketing platform with 1B+ users: https://linkedin.com/TFS (free $100 LinkedIn ad credit for your first campaign)Momentous high-quality supplements: https://livemomentous.com/tim (code TIM for 20% off)Timestamps:[07:51] Say the thing you think you cannot say.[13:24] Detoxifying your left-hand column.[19:59] Victim versus player.[29:49] Recommended reading.[36:53] The case for reading fiction.[44:18] Crafting a working-with-me document.[52:07] Make the implicit explicit.[57:29] An Irish Goodbye.[58:34] Email policies.[1:03:58] Renegotiating the terms of expectations.[01:06:05] Listening for the quiet no.[01:08:27] Money versus time.[01:10:14] Good rules can be liberating.[01:12:59] Leadership and disappointment.[01:17:59] Renegotiating past disappointment.[01:37:05] Asking a question versus stating an opinion.[01:40:58] Training wheels for a “no.”[01:42:26] Time, talent, treasure, and testimony.[01:46:37] Spotting bad apples while hiring.[01:48:37] If you're not self-aware, how would you know?[01:51:08] Work style assessments for self-awareness building.[01:58:38] Paragons of no.[02:00:51] No more boards.[02:04:58] Pushers and pullers.[02:11:50] Parting thoughts.*Resources from this episode: https://tim.blog/2024/02/13/william-ury/For show notes and past guests on The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast.For deals from sponsors of The Tim Ferriss Show, please visit tim.blog/podcast-sponsorsSign up for Tim's email newsletter (5-Bullet Friday) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Discover Tim's books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissYouTube: youtube.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, Margaret Atwood, Mark Zuckerberg, Peter Thiel, Dr. Gabor Maté, Anne Lamott, Sarah Silverman, Dr. Andrew Huberman, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
5 countries have landed on the moon, now 1 company has: Intuitive Machines — Nasa was barely involved, because sometimes to grow, you have to let go. Pork demand is down in America for the last 20 years, because Chicken is taking over — The real problem? “The Other White Meat” marketing campaign.Reddit was one of the first social media companies, but will be the last to IPO — But the biggest risk to the company? Revolt. Literally.$RDDT $LUNR $TSNSubscribe to our newsletter: tboypod.com/newsletterWant merch, a shoutout, or got TheBestFactYet? Go to: www.tboypod.comFollow The Best One Yet on Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok: @tboypodAnd now watch us on YoutubeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In the cutthroat world of entrepreneurship, success often comes at a cost. But Andrew DeGood's story takes an unexpected turn, revealing a hidden battle that threatened to unravel everything he had worked for. His story is a moving and impactful journey that sheds light on the mental health challenges faced by entrepreneurs.Jamie Bateman, the host of the From Adversity to Abundance Podcast, delves into Andrew's struggle with Bipolar II Disorder, which went undiagnosed for many years. Andrew's experience of navigating through high-performance periods, coupled with the burden of keeping his condition a secret, resonates with the audience on a deep level. The candid conversation between Jamie and Andrew offers a unique insight into the intersection of entrepreneurship and mental health, highlighting the challenges and the inspiring triumphs. Through Andrew's vulnerability and transparency, the audience gains a profound understanding of the impact of mental health on entrepreneurship, creating a relatable narrative that fosters empathy and understanding.In this episode, you will be able to:Mastering Mental Health Challenges in Entrepreneurship: Uncover strategies for thriving amidst challenges.Navigating the Impact of Bipolar Disorder Type Two: Understanding and managing its unique effects.Advocating for Mental Health: Embracing the power of advocacy for a healthier entrepreneurial community.Managing the Emotional Toll of Leading a Company: Building resilience and emotional well-being for successful leadership.Exploring the Intersection of Mental Health and Entrepreneurship: Understanding the dynamics to foster personal and professional growth.In the entrepreneurial world, things can change really fast. Don't compound what might be a problem by creating a much bigger problem. - Andrew DeGoodBooks and ResourcesMan Enough: Undefining My MasculinityBrain Energy: A Revolutionary Breakthrough in Understanding Mental Health--and Improving Treatment for Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD, and MoreIdeaflow: The Only Business Metric That MattersConnect with Andrew DeGood:FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/andrew.degood.9INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/adegoodLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewdegood/Haven Financial:https://www.myfinancialhaven.com/jamiebateman/ATTENTION:Unlock the secrets to a transformative life with “From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring stories of Mental, Physical and Financial Transformation”. Buy your copy now and embark on a journey from challenges to triumphs!AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGTWJY1D?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Connect with usWEBSITE: https://www.adversity2abundance.comLeave us a rating or review: https://www.adversity2abundance.com/reviews/new/ or hereGot comments, feedback or suggestions? We'd love to hear it! https://www.adversity2abundance.com/contact/ Follow From Adversity to Abundance PodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089126144055INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/adversitytoabundancepodcast/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/89949391/admin/feed/posts/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@FromAdversity2AbundancePodcast Connect with JamieBOOK: From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring Stories of Mental, Physical, and Financial TransformationLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjames
In this episode, join us as we unravel the story behind Iconic, the e-commerce giant renowned for its zero sugar proteins, led by founder Billy Bosch.Explore the essence of standing out in a saturated market, emphasizing the crucial importance of identifying what sets your brand apart. Moreover, delve into an intriguing discussion about entrepreneurs' values, personal growth, and the lasting financial legacy they aim to leave.Tune in for a fascinating conversation into the realms of branding, entrepreneurship, and the impact of personal and organizational alignment.TIME STAMPS[01:37] Discovering Iconic: Empowering Lives with Protein.[04:41] Evolving into an E-commerce Brand.[09:28] Driving Website Traffic and Influencer Marketing Insights.[12:20] Competing in a Crowded Market.[16:54] Aligning Organizational and Personal Values.[23:23] The entrepreneurs' DNA.[35:54] Advice on Branding and Company Building.ABOUT BILLY BOSCHBilly Bosch is the Founder of ICONIC Protein, a brand that helps people reach their iconic bodies as they find it and leave the planet better than they found it. Billy is a subject matter expert when it comes to simplifying the understanding of health and wellness. Shop at http://www.drinkiconic.com/RESOURCESWe want to hear from you. Fill out our short survey at:https://bit.ly/UNpodsurvey
Megan Cook is the head of product for Atlassian's Jira software, which is used by 75% of Fortune 500 companies, has over 125,000 customers globally, over 15 different products, and is by far the most popular project management tool in the world. Megan has been at Atlassian for just under 11 years, and before this role, she was an analyst, a developer, and an Agile coach. In our conversation, we discuss:• How to get buy-in for your ideas• The value of starting small• How, and why, creating space for play is so essential• How Jira stays ahead of endless competition• Atlassian's approach to launching new product lines• Tactical tips for making remote work, work• A personal failure and the lessons learned from it—Brought to you by:• Teal—Your personal career growth platform• Sprig—Build a product people love• Vanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security.—Find the transcript for this episode and all past episodes at: https://www.lennyspodcast.com/episodes/. Today's transcript will be live by 8 a.m. PT.—Where to find Megan Cook:• X: https://twitter.com/meganwcook• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cookmegan—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Megan's background(03:50) Creating space for play and psychological safety on teams(07:36) Peer feedback groups(10:30) Sharing stories of failure(13:33) The “10 dollar” game for priorities(15:24) Advice on making remote work, work(24:16) Getting buy-in for your ideas(28:33) The importance of staying open-minded(34:05) A quick summary of how to get buy-in(36:45) Fighting the good fight(38:15) Identifying customer pain points(43:04) Starting small and showing success(46:08) Launching new product lines(53:35) Atlassian's gated process for new product ideas(58:00) How Jira stays ahead of competitors(01:04:28) Learning from failure(01:08:30) Fight club(01:10:08) Lightning round—Referenced:• Jira: https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira• Atlassian: https://www.atlassian.com/• Bitbucket: https://bitbucket.org/product• Ben Crowe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-crowe-67299714/• Ash Barty on X: https://twitter.com/ashbarty• Atlassian's blog, Work Life: https://www.atlassian.com/blog• Lessons learned: 1,000 days of distributed at Atlassian: https://www.atlassian.com/blog/distributed-work/distributed-work-report• New research: How to make time for the work that matters: https://www.atlassian.com/blog/distributed-work/calendar-redesign-experiment• Atlas: https://www.atlassian.com/software/atlas• Confluence: https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence• Lenny's swag store: https://lennyswag.com/• What is CSAT and how do you measure it?: https://www.qualtrics.com/experience-management/customer/what-is-csat• The UX research reckoning is here | Judd Antin (Airbnb, Meta): https://www.lennyspodcast.com/the-ux-research-reckoning-is-here-judd-antin-airbnb-meta/• Charlie Sutton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charliesutton/• Nokia 6100: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nokia_6100• Compass: https://www.atlassian.com/software/compass• Jira Product Discovery: https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira/product-discovery• Canva: https://www.canva.com/• Inspired: How to Create Tech Products Customers Love: https://www.amazon.com/INSPIRED-Create-Tech-Products-Customers/dp/1119387507• Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building: https://www.amazon.com/Scaling-People-Tactics-Management-Building/dp/1953953212• Foundation on AppleTV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/foundation/umc.cmc.5983fipzqbicvrve6jdfep4x3• Foundation book series: https://www.amazon.com/Foundation-3-Book-Boxed-Set-Empire/dp/0593499573• Traeger smoker: https://www.traeger.com/shop/wood-pellet-grills—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. Get full access to Lenny's Newsletter at www.lennysnewsletter.com/subscribe
Hi everybody, new episodes of Fixable are back next week! In the meantime, we are bringing back this episode in case you missed it. Anne and Frances are joined by their first “Master Fixer," author Claire Hughes Johnson, who's here to help you fix your meetings! Her book Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building draws on her executive experiences at Stripe and Google and reveals her techniques for getting the most out of the people she's leading – especially while they're gathered together. In this episode, Claire shares her recipe for better meetings, including how to make them more inclusive, why it's crucial to delegate tasks, and how to make space for dissent. And remember — if you want to be on next season Fixable, call Anne and Frances with your workplace problems at 234-Fixable (that's 234-349-2253). You can also email fixable@ted.com or submit using THIS form.
with @davidmarcus @smc90This wide-ranging conversation covers company building, big to small -- including what cadence and when is the right "time" to ship; the relationship between centralization, decentralization, platforms, and financial freedom; moving from web2 to web3 in both crypto AND payments... as well as why bitcoin, views on remote work, and much much more. Our guest is David Marcus, CEO and co-founder of Lightspark; Marcus was also a co-creator of Diem (aka Libra and Novi, the cryptocurrency project initiated by Facebook). Before that, he was vice president of messaging products there, where he ran the Facebook Messenger unit; and prior to joining Facebook, Marcus was the former president of PayPal (which had acquired his previous startup). This episode begins with an interview just to help kick things off and then features a rich set of questions from the audience -- as this originally took place live on stage at our Crypto Startup School 2023. As a reminder: none of this should be taken as investment, legal, business, or tax advice; please see a16z.com/disclosures for more important information -- including a link to a list of our investments.related readings:Regulate apps, not protocols series (2022-2023) - Miles Jennings et al, a16z crypto)What it will take to create the next great Silicon Valleys (2014) - Marc Andreessen (Politico, a16z)Why bitcoin matters (2014) - Marc Andreeessen (NYT, a16z)When one app rules them all: The case of WeChat and Mobile in China (2015) - Connie Chan (a16z) Subscribe to web3 with a16z: https://link.chtbl.com/web3witha16z Stay Updated: Find a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://twitter.com/stephsmithioPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Ryan Petersen is Founder & CEO @ Flexport, a leader in global supply chain technology. In 2022, Flexport moved more than $26 billion of merchandise. Over the last 10 years, Ryan has raised close to $2.5BN for the business with the latest valuation pegging the business at $8BN. Prior to starting Flexport, Ryan was the founder and CEO of ImportGenius, a premier provider of transaction data for the global trade industry. In Today's Episode with Ryan Petersen We Discuss: 1. The Origins of a Generational Defining Leader: What did Ryan want to be when he was growing up? How did scooters and motorbikes in China lead to the idea for Flexport? What does Ryan know now that he wishes he had known when he started Flexport? 2. Speed and Money: The Secrets To Execution: Does Ryan believe speed is key to execution? What is the difference between speed and velocity? What advice does Ryan have to founders who raise a lot of money? How should it impact hiring? What are the most common ways founders become inefficient post-fundraising? Why does Ryan look to invest in founders with jaded pasts and a chip on their shoulder? 3. The Art of Resource Allocation: Are the best CEOs the best resource allocators? What is the single best resource allocation Ryan has made? What did he learn? What is the worst? What did he learn? What have been Ryan's biggest hiring mistakes? How did that change his approach? 4. The Wider World: Is Ryan long or short on China? Why? Will we see global trade become nationalized? Why? Will we see interest rates raised further? What impact does that have on trade? What has been the impact of war on trade and the shipping industry? 5. Ryan Petersen: The Father and Husband: How has having kids changed how Ryan approaches leadership and management? How does Ryan juggle 2 young kids and leading a 2,500 person company? How does Ryan retain romance with his wife while also being a full-on CEO of a large co? Does money make you happy? What does it help with? What does it not help with?
Software crosses borders effortlessly. The globalization of money, however, is considerably more challenging. This is especially true for multinational businesses, which grapple with managing multiple accounts in diverse currencies, navigating costly foreign exchange rates, and unpredictable money transfers.As businesses increasingly embrace a global default, top fintech entrepreneurs are rising to the challenge, addressing cross-border infrastructure issues and offering comprehensive solutions.In this episode, a16z partners Angela Strange, Joe Schmidt, and Gabriel Vasquez discuss the challenges of cross-border payment infrastructures and what fintech entrepreneurs are doing to create a more integrated, financially inclusive world.Topics Covered:00:00 - Software crosses borders easily; money does not. 03:02 - Why has global payments been a challenge for so long? 05:44 - How global payments and money currently moves07:25 - The metrics used to measure a country's financial health12:13 - The impact of regulation on financial services16:23 - Can the same regulations be applied to any country? 21:29 - Why each country has its own fintech system24:54 - Opportunities in global payments infrastructure34:47 - Advice for founders navigating global fintech systems36:58 - What does a truly global system enable? Read the Fintech Fuels Global Payments package: https://a16z.com/global-paymentsWatch 'Foreign Exchange 101: What Happens When You Send Money Abroad?': https://youtu.be/eoXdyO9oGJc?feature=sharedFind Angela on Twitter: https://twitter.com/astrangeFind Joe Schmidt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joeschmidtivFInd Gabriel Vasquez on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GEVS94Stay Updated: Find a16z on Twitter: https://twitter.com/a16zFind a16z on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a16zSubscribe on your favorite podcast app: https://a16z.simplecast.com/Follow our host: https://twitter.com/stephsmithioPlease note that the content here is for informational purposes only; should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, or investment advice or be used to evaluate any investment or security; and is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any a16z fund. a16z and its affiliates may maintain investments in the companies discussed. For more details please see a16z.com/disclosures.
Peter Wagner of Wing VC joins Nick to discuss Lessons from Seed Investing in Snowflake and Gong, Why the Next Super-Cycle is Here and How to Invest in It, and Insights on Firm Building, Decision Making, and Talent Spotting. In this episode we cover: Early-Stage Investing and Company Building in B2B Technology Investment Decisions and Market Fit AI's Impact on Business and Investment Strategies Data Platforms, ETL, and Vector Data in AI Venture Capital Team Building and Talent Selection Guest Links: Twitter LinkedIn Wing VC The hosts of The Full Ratchet are Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital firm committed to investing in founders outside of the Bay Area. Want to keep up to date with The Full Ratchet? Follow us on social. You can learn more about New Stack Ventures by visiting our LinkedIn and Twitter. Are you a founder looking for your next investor? Visit our free tool VC-Rank and we'll send a list of potential investors right to your inbox!
The Twenty Minute VC: Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
Matthew Prince is the co-founder and CEO of Cloudflare, on a mission is to help build a better Internet. Matthew has scaled Cloudflare to over $1BN in revenue, $20BN in market cap, and over 3,200 employees. Today the company runs one of the world's largest networks, which spans more than 200 cities in over 100 countries. Matthew is a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, a member of the Council on Foreign Relations, winner of the 2011 Tech Fellow Award, and serves on the Board of Advisors for the Center for Information Technology and Privacy Law. In Today's Episode with Matthew Prince We Discuss: 1. From Selling Fireworks to Public Company CEO: How did Matthew first make money selling fireworks as a kid? Does Mathew believe in the trope "you have to love what you do"? What does Matthew know now that he wishes he had known when he started Cloudflare? 2. Money, Identity and Happiness: Why does Matthew feel many of the most successful founders lose their way when they leave their companies? How does he assess Gates, Bezos and others? Does Matthew tie his own identity to Cloudflare and the success of the company? How does Matthew evaluate his own relationship to money today? How has it changed over time? How does Matthew keep score today on how he is doing? What is success to Matthew? 3. The Three Outcomes for Companies Today: What are the three outcomes available to companies today? What is the worst and why? What are the two biggest mistakes Matthew sees founders make today? Why does Matthew know that diverse teams are more successful? What is the proof? What is Matthew's single biggest advice to founders when it comes to selecting a co-founder? 4. Focus is BS: You Have to Have Mega Ambition: Why does Matthew believe it is BS to have a very specific target customer from the offset? What does Matthew believe are the benefits of not having an ICP in the early days? What are the biggest pieces of VC advice to founders that Matthew knows to be wrong?
Kara and Scott talk about the coronation, CNN's Trump town hall, and Elizabeth Holmes. Also, Twitter is bleeding blue checks, and Tucker Carlson reportedly spoke to Elon Musk about his next moves. Then, which party will come out ahead in the debt ceiling negotiations? And, Friend of Pivot Claire Hughes Johnson to talk about what managers get wrong. You can find Claire on Twitter at @chughesjohnson, and can buy “Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building” here. Send us your questions! Call 855-51-PIVOT or go to nymag.com/pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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