Grit explores what it takes to create, build, and scale world-class organizations. It features weekly episodes highlighting the leaders who are pushing their companies to make a difference. This series is hosted by Joubin Mirzadegan, go to market operating partner at Kleiner Perkins, a venture capital firm investing in history-making founders.
In this episode of Grit, Joubin Mirzadegan interviews Ivan Zhao, the co-founder and CEO of Notion. They discuss Zhao's design sensibilities, his preference for simplicity, and the evolution of Notion as a workspace. Zhao shares his background, including his upbringing in China, his move to Canada, and his journey to Si...
In this episode of the "Grit" podcast, Joubin Mirzadegan interviews Steve Kaufer, co-founder and longtime CEO of TripAdvisor, exploring his entrepreneurial journey, the challenges faced in building TripAdvisor, and his experiences in the travel industry. Kaufer recounts the initial B2B business model of TripAdvisor, th...
In this episode of "Grit," Joubin, partner at Kleiner Perkins, interviews Garrett Lord, co-founder and CEO of Handshake, along with partner and guest Mamoon Hamid. Garrett shares his journey from Michigan Tech to building Handshake, now a $3.5 billion company, emphasizing its role as a career network for a new generati...
In this episode of the Grit podcast, Joubin Mirzadegan interviews Zach Perret, co-founder and CEO of Plaid, about the company's journey, including a failed acquisition by Visa, subsequent funding rounds, and strategic shifts. Perret discusses the emotional impact of these events on his team, his decision-making process...
This podcast episode features highlights from interviews with AI thought leaders, founders, builders, and operators across various industries. The conversations explore AI's transformative impact on sectors like semiconductors, legal, customer experience, and autonomous driving. Interviewees discuss topics such as the ...
In this episode of Grit, Joubin interviews Daragh Murphy, co-founder and CEO of Imprint, a co-branded credit card issuer. Murphy discusses the genesis of Imprint, identifying a gap in the market where modern digital brands and even traditional businesses undergoing digital transformation were underserved by existing ba...
In this episode of the Grit podcast, Joubin interviews Bill Staples, the CEO of GitLab, about his journey into a founder-led company and his perspectives on technology, work culture, and leadership. Staples shares his philosophy on hard work and purpose, emphasizing the importance of passion and impact. The conversatio...
In this episode of the Grit podcast, Joubin Mirzadegan interviews Sean Henry, the co-founder and CEO of Stord, along with Ilya Fushman, to discuss Stord's journey and Sean's leadership. They delve into the challenges Stord faced when the macro environment shifted, prompting a strategic recalibration despite having rece...
In this episode of Grit, Joubin Mirzadegan interviews Chris Urmson, CEO and co-founder of Aurora, about the past, present, and future of self-driving technology. Urmson discusses his early work on self-driving cars at Carnegie Mellon and Google's Waymo, the challenges and triumphs of developing autonomous vehicles, and...
In this episode of the Grit podcast, Joubin Mirzadegan interviews John Chambers, former CEO of Cisco and current CEO of JC2 Ventures. Chambers shares his journey from initially not wanting to be in technology to leading Cisco through a period of massive growth and numerous acquisitions. He discusses key leadership prin...
In this episode of "Grit," Joubin Mirzadegan interviews Matt Murphy, the Chairman and CEO of Marvell Technologies, about his journey in transforming Marvell into a leader in data infrastructure and semiconductors, particularly in the AI, cloud, and 5G sectors. Murphy discusses the importance of end market exposure, cap...
In this episode of Grit, Joubin Mirzadegan interviews Yamini Rangan, CEO of HubSpot, about her journey from a modest upbringing in India to leading a major tech company. They discuss HubSpot's rapid growth during COVID-19, the challenges of scaling and adapting to market changes, and the transformative potential of AI ...
This episode explores the multifaceted life and career of David Rubenstein, co-founder and chairman of The Carlyle Group, focusing on his perspectives on wealth, family, philanthropy, and career trajectory. Against the backdrop of his humble beginnings and the evolution of wealth creation in different eras, Rubenstein ...
This episode explores the challenges and evolution of leadership in a high-growth technology company, specifically focusing on the experiences of Spenser Skates, CEO and co-founder of Amplitude. Against the backdrop of the SaaS industry's technological shifts, from cloud computing to AI, Skates discusses Amplitude's st...
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