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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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42. Small changes with big impact, w/Bumble’s Whitney Wolfe Herd

21 Nov 2023
39m
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This podcast episode explores various stories of individuals overcoming challenges to make a positive impact in the world. From Steve Spohn's advocacy for accessible gaming to Whitney Wolfe Herd's journey in creating Bumble and Merci, the episode sheds light on how small changes can lead to significant shifts in behavi...

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17. Sam Altman: Customer love is all you need

20 Nov 2023
40m
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This podcast delves into the unique perspectives and approaches of individuals in various fields, including entrepreneurs, innovators, and social change-makers. It emphasizes the importance of passion, creativity, and a deep understanding of user needs in achieving success. The key takeaways include the value of identi...

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GaryVee wants your attention, w/VaynerMedia’s Gary Vaynerchuk

16 Nov 2023
33m
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This podcast episode features an interview with Gary Vaynerchuk, where he emphasizes the importance of rapid response and embracing opportunities in business. He also discusses his upcoming book, "Day Trading Attention," which explores the significance of capturing attention in the digital age. Additionally, the episod...

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136. Tap into collective genius w/Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code & Moms First

14 Nov 2023
36m
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This podcast episode follows Reshma Saujani, the founder of Girls Who Code, as she shares her journey from activism to politics. She highlights the importance of building networks of changemakers to tackle intractable problems, and the creation of Girls Who Code as a solution to the gender gap in technology. Reshma emp...

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Your pandemic business takeaways are wrong, w/Co-authors Joe Nocera and Bethany McLean

09 Nov 2023
23m
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This podcast episode centers around the experiences and reflections on the challenges and lessons learnt from the COVID-19 pandemic. It explores the failures of capitalism, the ineffectiveness of lockdowns, the importance of protecting the vulnerable, the lessons learnt from school closures, the wisdom of experts, the ...

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Reid Hoffman confronts the AI critics, w/WaitWhat CEO Jeff Berman

07 Nov 2023
23m
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This podcast episode explores the implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on search, healthcare, business, and creativity. Reid Hoffman discusses developments in AI such as GPT-4 and emphasizes the need for an ethical approach to AI. He also highlights the potential of AI to enhance creativity and human interactio...

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AI + You | 5 ways to ethically build — and use — AI

31 Oct 2023
40m
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This podcast episode explores the ethical considerations and potential risks associated with the development and use of AI, particularly in education and various other domains. It highlights the importance of prioritizing user safety, encouraging widespread participation and diverse perspectives, and implementing robus...

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Gaza in crisis, w/Mercy Corps’ Arnaud Quemin

26 Oct 2023
22m
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This podcast discusses the challenges of humanitarian work during conflicts in Gaza and other regions, emphasizing the efforts of the Mercy Corps team and the difficulties they face. The podcast also highlights the emotional toll it has on workers and the importance of maintaining neutrality to effectively deliver aid.

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Supporting Palestinian builders versus destroyers, w/Kind’s Daniel Lubetzky

23 Oct 2023
23m
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This podcast episode delves into various aspects of the Middle East conflict, emphasizing the challenges of achieving peace, the importance of embracing diversity, and the role of individuals and organizations in promoting understanding and empathy.

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On the ground in Israel, w/Hello Heart's Maayan Cohen

18 Oct 2023
25m
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This podcast episode features Maayan Cohen, CEO of Hello Heart, recounting her inspiring leadership journey through a time of conflict in Israel, emphasizing the importance of resilience, empathy, and diversity. Cohen shares the challenges faced by her team during Hamas attacks, including navigating difficult circumsta...

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AI + You | 4 ways to scale your personal growth

17 Oct 2023
33m
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This podcast episode explores the intersection of technology and art, with a focus on using AI to enhance human capabilities. It delves into the potential of AI to amplify personal scale, strengthen connections, foster innovation, and accelerate progress towards ambitious goals. The episode features inspiring stories o...

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Under Armour’s pivot to growth, w/CEO Stephanie Linnartz

12 Oct 2023
22m
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This podcast episode features an interview with Stephanie Linnartz, the first female CEO of Under Armour. She discusses her pivot strategy to revitalize the company by focusing on product segmentation, sports style, and engaging female consumers. Linnartz also emphasizes the importance of hospitality and emotional conn...

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5 steps to experiment impactfully with AI

10 Oct 2023
41m
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This podcast episode explores the transformative potential of AI across diverse domains, from recipe generation to humanitarian aid delivery. It emphasizes the importance of experimentation, collaboration, and ethical considerations when integrating AI into various aspects of life. Successful AI implementation involves...

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How to revive collaboration at work, with WPP’s Mark Read

05 Oct 2023
25m
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This podcast episode explores the future of work, the challenges of hybrid work models, the impact of AI on the advertising industry, and the importance of leadership in a rapidly changing world. It also delves into the intricacies of purpose-driven marketing and the challenges faced by brands in taking positions on so...

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Confronting Elon Musk, w/ADL’s Jonathan Greenblatt

29 Sep 2023
29m
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This podcast episode explores how organizations are responding to pressing challenges and driving positive change in their respective fields. From rebranding to address negative perceptions, to combating hate speech and amplifying voices of marginalized communities, to promoting diversity and inclusion in corporate wor...

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Mustafa Suleyman: Empathy in AI

27 Sep 2023
46m
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This podcast episode examines the trajectory of AI, delving into milestones such as the shift from Atari games to AlphaFold, emphasizing the critical role of compute power in powering these advancements. The speakers explore the concept of personal AI, focusing on Pi and its potential as a conversational Wikipedia that...

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4 strategies for tackling the toughest challenges

19 Sep 2023
32m
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This podcast episode explores the journeys of entrepreneurs who tackle unsolvable problems and the transformative impact of collaboration and allyship in addressing pressing issues. Listeners are inspired by the stories of Bjarke Ingels, Aurora James, Catherine Finney, and Scott Harrison, who demonstrate the power of c...

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Stacey Abrams: How to harness risk

12 Sep 2023
43m
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This podcast episode delves into the entrepreneurial journeys of Stacey Abrams, Lara Hodgson, and Aparna Saran, exploring their unique approaches to entrepreneurship, risk-taking, and navigating challenges. It emphasizes the significance of embracing diversity, collaboration, and a willingness to learn in order to succ...

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135. Eileen Fisher: Keep it simple to make it timeless

06 Sep 2023
35m
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This podcast episode emphasizes the importance of simplicity and clarity in various aspects of life, including business, fashion, and marketing. It focuses on the entrepreneurial journeys of Daymond John and Eileen Fisher, highlighting their strategies for success and the role of simplicity in building enduring brands....

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134. Brian Grazer: Scale your curiosity

29 Aug 2023
33m
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This podcast episode highlights the importance of curiosity, community collaboration, and networking in achieving meaningful outcomes and fostering creativity. It explores how individuals and organizations can leverage their networks, engage in meaningful conversations, and embrace lifelong learning to drive innovation...

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