Masters of Scale

Masters of Scale

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

How to Get Funded Now: VCs Reid Hoffman, Aileen Lee, and Stacy Brown-Philpot, with Van Jones
PodcastNov 11, 20250 min

How to Get Funded Now: VCs Reid Hoffman, Aileen Lee, and Stacy Brown-Philpot, with Van Jones

In this Masters of Scale session, Reid Hoffman, Aileen Lee, and Stacy Brown-Philpot discuss how venture capital strategies have shifted in 2025, emphasizing a more selective, founder‑centric approach amid rapid AI growth. They outline the key green‑lights—clear product‑market fit, defensible...

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From Billion-Dollar Brand to Blank Slate: Bobbi Brown’s Comeback
PodcastNov 6, 20250 min

From Billion-Dollar Brand to Blank Slate: Bobbi Brown’s Comeback

In this episode, Bobbi Brown recounts how she grew Bobbi Brown Cosmetics into a billion‑dollar powerhouse and the fraught split with Estée Lauder that forced her to choose between retirement and reinvention. She shares hard‑won lessons on scaling a brand, navigating...

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How Anastasia Soare Built a Beauty Brand Worth Billions
PodcastOct 29, 20250 min

How Anastasia Soare Built a Beauty Brand Worth Billions

In this episode, Anastasia Soare recounts her journey from a Romanian immigrant running a one‑room Beverly Hills salon to creating a global beauty empire valued at roughly $3 billion, highlighting the power of relentless focus on a niche—eyebrows. She shares key...

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Chobani & Patagonia CEOs Break Down Where Values Meet Profit
PodcastOct 28, 20250 min

Chobani & Patagonia CEOs Break Down Where Values Meet Profit

In the episode, Patagonia CEO Ryan Gellert and Chobani founder Hamdi Ulukaya discuss how they align values with profit, navigating activist government pressure and anticipatory compliance while scaling their businesses. They share strategies for integrating environmental stewardship and immigration support...

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Brené Brown & Reid Hoffman on the Skills Every Leader Needs Now
PodcastOct 16, 20250 min

Brené Brown & Reid Hoffman on the Skills Every Leader Needs Now

In this 23‑minute conversation, Brené Brown and Reid Hoffman explore the essential, often overlooked skills leaders need today, emphasizing courageous vulnerability, active listening, and the power of compassion. Brown argues that true leadership thrives on empathy and psychological safety, while...

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Replay: How Daymond John Built FUBU
PodcastOct 9, 20250 min

Replay: How Daymond John Built FUBU

In this archival Masters of Scale episode, Reid Hoffman and Shark Tank star Daymond John dissect how John grew FUBU from a modest start into a global streetwear brand by forging authentic, community‑driven partnerships and leveraging cultural relevance. John highlights...

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