FanDuel CEO Amy Howe: ‘My Whole Career Has Been Sliding Doors Moments’
In this Masters of Scale episode, FanDuel CEO Amy Howe recounts how she navigated the COVID‑driven crisis at Ticketmaster and then seized a "sliding doors" opportunity to lead FanDuel, quickly moving from president to CEO. She highlights the importance of deeply lived company values, a culture that encourages dissent, and pragmatic, first‑principles decision‑making inherited from her consulting background. Howe also discusses scaling the rapidly expanding online sports‑betting market, the evolving legal landscape, and the challenges of integrating new talent while preserving organizational cohesion.
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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,...
How to Be 'Fearless' In the AI Age, with Fei-Fei Li and Reid Hoffman
Fei-Fei Li, the "Godmother of AI," discusses with Reid Hoffman the necessity of fearlessness for scientists and entrepreneurs navigating an uncertain AI-driven future. She emphasizes the importance of human‑centered AI and spatial intelligence, drawing on her experience founding Stanford's Human‑Centered...
AI: The New Frontier for Mental Health Support?
In this episode, host Bob Safian discusses the contentious link between AI and mental health with Ellie Pavlick, director of Brown University's new AI‑mental health institute, and venture capitalist Soraya Darabi, an early backer of mental‑health AI startups. They examine...
The Future of Crypto, with Coinbase’s Emilie Choi
In this Masters of Scale episode, Coinbase President and COO Emilie Choi discusses how the company navigated the crypto winter and the operating principles that enable hyper‑scaling in a volatile industry. She shares insights on the future of money, the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...