Running Through Walls
Greylock Partners' podcast on scaling companies, leadership, and breakthrough startup strategies.
Beyond the Battlefield Deep Dive with Navy CTO Justin Fanelli
In this episode, Morgan Hitzig interviews Navy Chief Technology Officer Justin Fanelli to unpack the findings of the first annual Beyond the Battlefield survey, which examines how to accelerate the transfer of private‑sector technology to the warfighter. Fanelli explains the Navy’s current acquisition bottlenecks, the role of rapid prototyping, and emerging partnerships with commercial innovators. He highlights specific technologies—such as AI‑driven analytics, autonomous systems, and advanced communications—that are poised to reshape naval operations. The conversation underscores the strategic shift toward a more agile, demand‑driven procurement model that puts warfighter needs at the forefront.
Data-Driven Science and Leadership
In this episode, Dominik Schumacher, CEO and co‑founder of Tubulis GmbH, explains how the company’s antibody‑drug conjugate (ADC) technology uniquely targets cancer cells, minimizing side effects and enhancing patient outcomes. He details the distinctive chemistry that sets Tubulis’s ADCs apart...
Healthcare Predictions for 2026
In this episode, Siobhan Nolan Mangini, Bob Kocher, and Bryan Roberts review their 2026 healthcare forecasts, highlighting where their AI predictions have already proven accurate and outlining upcoming challenges such as inflation pressures and the controversial "TrumpRx" policy. They assess...
Bringing Trust Back to Healthcare
In the "Bringing Trust Back to Healthcare" episode, Matt Holt of New Mountain Capital argues that the sector must rebuild trust among all stakeholders to prioritize patient outcomes, calling for greater collaboration across the industry. He and Venrock hosts highlight...
Marrying the Business with the Science
In this episode of the Venrock podcast "Running Through Walls," Sam Kulkarni, PhD, CEO of CRISPR Therapeutics, explains how gene‑editing technology is being pursued as a near‑science‑fiction cure and the business strategies behind it. He offers practical advice on raising...
Electrifying the Market
The post highlights the "Electrifying the Market" episode of the Running Through Walls podcast, featuring GitHub Chief Revenue Officer Elizabeth Pemmerl in conversation with Venrock partner Ethan Batraski. Pemmerl recounts her near‑decade at GitHub, detailing her shift from the public...
If You're Going to Bet on Anyone, Bet on Yourself
The episode "If You’re Going to Bet on Anyone, Bet on Yourself" features David Stark, Morgan Stanley’s Chief Medical Officer, discussing his shift from clinical practice to a business role and urging doctors to trust their own capabilities when considering...
Know What Problems You're Solving
The episode "Know What Problems You’re Solving" features Alex Rosemblat, former CMO of Datadog, who explains how defining the right problem drives effective go‑to‑market strategy and marketing leadership. He shares practical advice for new product marketers, highlights his biggest learning...