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.
This episode of the "Grit" podcast features an interview with Ben Chestnut, founder of Mailchimp, discussing his 20-year entrepreneurial journey culminating in the company's $12 billion acquisition by Intuit. The conversation covers the challenges of building a successful business, including the initial nine years of ...
This interview podcast features Joubin Mirzadegan interviewing his second cousin, Nick Kokonas, a renowned restaurateur and entrepreneur. The conversation begins with a discussion of Kokonas's approach to risk-taking and his philosophy of diving into challenging projects despite initial skepticism. The bulk of the in...
In this podcast episode, DHH, the founder of 37signals, shares his unconventional approach to building and scaling a tech company. He emphasizes the importance of "flow states" in both work and life, drawing parallels to his passions like race car driving, coding, and writing, all of which he believes enhance productiv...
In this podcast, Dan, the CEO of Tanium, a cybersecurity firm, shares insights from his career journey. He talks about his time in the military, his roles at major tech companies like McKinsey and Siebel, and his leadership experiences at Tanium. Dan highlights the significance of servant leadership and the need for cl...
In this podcast, Josh Silverman, the CEO of Etsy, shares insights into his leadership philosophy and experiences. He highlights the significance of managing energy intentionally, making impactful decisions, and effectively delegating tasks while still taking responsibility. Silverman reflects on his journey from being ...
In this podcast episode, Varun, the founder of Codeium, joins Leigh Marie, an operating partner at Kleiner Perkins, to discuss Codeium's impressive growth and the distinctive challenges of building a successful hard tech company in Silicon Valley. They delve into Codeium's ambitious growth goals, which have far surpass...
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