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How leaders scale companies; blend of interviews (classic/Rapid Response) on strategy, growth, fundraising, and failures.

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How Zoom Grew 30x Almost Overnight
Podcast•Feb 5, 2026•27 min

How Zoom Grew 30x Almost Overnight

In this episode, Eric Yuan recounts his journey from a frustrated employee at a video‑conferencing startup to founding Zoom, detailing the company’s rapid 30‑fold expansion during the COVID‑19 pandemic. He explains how Zoom scaled its technology, culture, and operations to meet unprecedented demand, and shares the tough decisions behind a recent round of layoffs. Yuan also reflects on the lessons learned about product focus, customer empathy, and resilient leadership in crisis.

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Possible: Amjad Masad on Vibe Coding, AI Agents, and the End of Boilerplate
Podcast•Jan 31, 2026•1h 16m

Possible: Amjad Masad on Vibe Coding, AI Agents, and the End of Boilerplate

In this episode, Reid Hoffman and Aria Finger interview Amjad Masad, CEO of Replit, about how AI is democratizing software creation by turning natural language into functional code. Masad shares his journey from self‑teaching in Jordan to building a platform...

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How to Break Through a Fear of Failure, with Fawn Weaver & Van Jones
Podcast•Jan 29, 2026•22 min

How to Break Through a Fear of Failure, with Fawn Weaver & Van Jones

In this episode, Fawn Weaver, founder of Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, discusses how she overcame a fear of failure while scaling one of the fastest-growing spirit brands. She shares strategies for aligning business growth with personal purpose, emphasizing resilience, storytelling,...

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The $800M Exit that Started with a Single Muffin
Podcast•Jan 8, 2026•32 min

The $800M Exit that Started with a Single Muffin

In this episode, Katlin Smith recounts how she turned a humble almond‑flour muffin experiment into Simple Mills, a clean‑snack brand that grew into a $800 million exit. She discusses the challenges of scaling a health‑focused food company, the strategic decisions that...

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How to Unlock Your Team’s Creative Potential
Podcast•Dec 25, 2025•33 min

How to Unlock Your Team’s Creative Potential

In this episode, Reid Hoffman talks with former PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi about how to cultivate an environment that unlocks a team’s creative potential. Nooyi shares the leadership principles and talent‑development initiatives she implemented at PepsiCo, emphasizing psychological safety, clear...

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Resurrecting Dire Wolves Is Just the Beginning for Colossal Biosciences’ Ben Lamm
Podcast•Dec 23, 2025•33 min

Resurrecting Dire Wolves Is Just the Beginning for Colossal Biosciences’ Ben Lamm

In this Rapid Response encore, Ben Lamm, co‑founder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences, walks host Bob Safian through the company’s de‑extinction of the dire wolf, explaining the scientific process, the high‑profile investor backing, and the broader implications for conservation, biodiversity,...

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