20VC: The Secret to Negotiating; Making $50BN for Yahoo on Alibaba | Why Everything You Know About Hiring is Wrong; Domain Knowledge and Past Experience are Dangerous | The Next 10 Years for Fintech; Winners, Losers and Crypto with Jackie Reses, CEO @ Lea
This podcast episode explores the journey and leadership philosophies of Jackie Reses, CEO of Lead Bank and former executive chairman of Square financial services. Reses discusses her childhood motivations, the importance of grit and perseverance, and her approach to hiring, emphasizing raw intelligence and adaptability. She highlights the principles of building loyalty and followership, including prioritizing career growth, inspiring through hard work, and seeking true connections. Reses also discusses her experiences in negotiations, emphasizing the need to understand motivations and outcomes while building mutually beneficial relationships. The episode concludes with insights on fintech innovation, the future of crypto and banking, and the role of conviction in product development.
