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Masters of Scale

On Masters of Scale, iconic business leaders share lessons and strategies that have helped them grow the world's most fascinating companies. Founders, CEOs, and dynamic innovators join candid conversations about their triumphs and challenges with a set of luminary hosts, including founding host Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn co-founder and Greylock partner). From navigating early prototypes to expanding brands globally, Masters of Scale provides priceless insights to help anyone grow their dream enterprise.

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Landing on the moon, with Steve Altemus, CEO of Intuitive Machines

07 Mar 2024
25m
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This podcast episode explores the successful lunar landing of Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lander, marking the first U.S. presence on the moon in over 50 years. Despite challenges and imperfect information, the team's resilience, adaptability, and innovative solutions enabled them to overcome obstacles and land on the ...

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Reid Hoffman & Jeff Berman on why the future needs re-founders

05 Mar 2024
34m
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This podcast episode explores the concept of refounding, a key element in organizational growth and innovation. Refounding involves adopting a founder's mindset and making strategic decisions that benefit future leaders rather than solely focusing on short-term goals. The episode emphasizes the importance of clarity in...

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Reid Hoffman on OpenAI’s $7 trillion plan, Apple’s Vision Pro, and AI traps

27 Feb 2024
25m
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This podcast episode explores the significance of scale compute in the remarkable AI advancements by OpenAI, emphasizing its key role in enabling smoother and more efficient executions. It discusses the interplay between software and hardware in AI development, recognizing the importance of both for progress. The episo...

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Battling cyber attacks and deepfakes with AI, w/Darktrace CEO Poppy Gustafsson

22 Feb 2024
29m
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This podcast episode delves into the growing sophistication and commercialization of cyberattacks, the challenges in cybersecurity due to evolving threats, and the significance of AI in addressing these threats. It also explores the role of people and technology in cybersecurity, Darktrace's unique approach to learning...

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Reid Hoffman opens up w/On Being's Krista Tippett

20 Feb 2024
1h 22m
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This podcast episode explores the multifaceted relationship between humanity and artificial intelligence (AI). From its potential to amplify our capabilities and alleviate suffering to the ethical considerations and risks it poses, the conversation delves into the crucial need for intentional and value-aligned developm...

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Super Bowl ads: Lessons from Beyoncé, J. Lo and Taylor

13 Feb 2024
28m
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This podcast episode provides insights into successful Super Bowl ads and the factors that make them memorable, ownable, and relevant. It explores the trend of humor and nostalgia as dominant themes in Super Bowl ads, emphasizing safety and avoidance of controversy. The episode also discusses considerations when opting...

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5 leadership lessons from gaming with Reid Hoffman

06 Feb 2024
23m
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This podcast episode explores the educational value of games like Settlers of Catan and Poker, emphasizing the importance of explicit learning, bluffing, and learning from mistakes. It also discusses real-world examples of deception in business, including PayPal's strategy in its competition with eBay's Billpoint, and ...

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Learn from every "no"

30 Jan 2024
44m
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This podcast episode emphasizes the significance of perseverance and resilience in entrepreneurship. It highlights examples of individuals who faced rejections and turned them into learning opportunities. The speakers stress the value of embracing feedback and adapting ideas accordingly. The episode also explores the i...

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Inside Reid Hoffman’s meeting with President Biden

23 Jan 2024
13m
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This podcast episode explores President Biden's meeting with AI experts in San Francisco, AI's implications for ordinary Americans, and the Biden administration's approach to regulating AI.

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What’s wrong with the remote vs. in-office debate? w/Atlassian co-CEO Scott Farquhar

18 Jan 2024
28m
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This podcast episode examines Atlassian's Team Anywhere strategy, the concept of intentional togetherness in distributed teams, and the future of hybrid and remote work models. It showcases inspiring stories of employees who have benefited from Team Anywhere and highlights Alight's innovative approach to refugee respon...

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140. Start with a story, cook up success, w/Chef Marcus Samuelsson

16 Jan 2024
35m
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This podcast episode explores the transformative power of storytelling and diversity in building strong communities and creating lasting impact. From Jay Punjabi's culinary journey that fostered unity to Marcus Samuelsson's elevation of diverse voices and experiences in the culinary world, the episode emphasizes the im...

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139. will.i.am & Austin Russell: Mute the hype, amplify the product

09 Jan 2024
37m
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This podcast episode delves into the strategies of various notable figures and companies to showcase the effective use of silence and understatement in capturing attention and conveying messages. Key takeaways include Public Enemy's iconic logo, Austin Russell's quiet approach to unveiling new technologies, the focus o...

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Highlights to inspire your 2024

02 Jan 2024
32m
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This podcast episode covers various topics, including Daymond John's motivation for writing a book on financial literacy for children, the use of AI in cooking, the origin story of Girls Who Code, the transformative impact of Steve Jobs, the visionary success of Ron Howard and Brian Grazer, Alight's innovative approach...

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28. What great founders do at night, w/Arianna Huffington

26 Dec 2023
39m
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"Dealing with Sleep, Avoiding Burnout, Maintaining Balance, and Prioritizing Well-being in Entrepreneurship" summarizes this podcast episode, which delves into overcoming challenges, particularly prioritizing wellness in startups and avoiding burnout. It emphasizes the significance of individual needs and capacities an...

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5 memorable lessons from 2023

19 Dec 2023
29m
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This podcast episode delves into the advantages and challenges of utilizing AI in business. Experts discuss the significance of pop culture and personal engagement in building successful brands. Princess Reema bint Bandar Al Saud's efforts to promote female inclusion in Saudi Arabia serve as an inspiring example. Bozom...

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Inside Intel’s AI ambitions w/CEO Pat Gelsinger

14 Dec 2023
21m
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This podcast episode, with Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger, delves into Intel's AI Everywhere strategy, discussing the rise of AI and its impact on various aspects of life. It introduces the concept of the AI PC as a major evolutionary step in computing, explores the siliconomy's geopolitical, economic, and societal dimensions...

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138. Find co-creators everywhere, w/Exploding Kittens' Elan Lee

12 Dec 2023
44m
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This podcast episode explores the journey of Elan Lee, the creator of Exploding Kittens, a wildly successful card game, and the pivotal role co-creation and collaboration play in driving innovation and transforming industries.

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137. Pixar’s Ed Catmull: Throw out your rules

05 Dec 2023
47m
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This podcast episode delves into the transformation of Steve Jobs from a demanding and abrasive creative genius to a more empathetic and caring leader, the evolution of Pixar from a hardware company to a renowned animation studio, and the importance of having a beginner's mindset, fostering creativity and innovation, a...

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Navigating a leadership crisis, w/Web Summit CEO Katherine Maher

30 Nov 2023
26m
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This podcast episode features Katherine Maher, CEO of Web Summit, discussing the leadership crisis at the conference. Maher talks about acknowledging harm caused by controversial comments while continuing to address important topics. She also discusses the challenges faced by the tech sector and the need for companies ...

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Remix: Scott Harrison & charity: water, 5 years later

28 Nov 2023
30m
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This podcast episode features Scott Harrison, founder and CEO of Charity Water, and Aparna Saran of Capital One Business, discussing various aspects of running a nonprofit organization, focusing on the journey of Charity Water, its challenges and successes, and innovative fundraising strategies. The episode also highli...

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