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Masters of Scale Masters of Scale
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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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Rapid Response: Taking over when tragedy strikes, w/Guild's Bijal Shah
After Guild’s founding CEO suffered a stroke at the age of just 34, Bijal Shah was tapped to take the helm. Shah joins Rapid Response to share the story behind the emotional leadership change, and how she wrestled with the immense responsibility of shepherding a company out of crisis. Shah also discusses how Taylor Swift inspires her leadership, and why Guild recently partnered with Team USA ahead of the Paris Olympics.
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Tinker your way to scale: James Dyson
James Dyson's journey to building a global invention enterprise began with a simple goal: to build a better vacuum. After 5,000+ prototypes and years of precise tinkering, his innovative bagless vacuum was ready. But none of the big brand names wanted it. So he started the Dyson company, betting that customers would be swayed by new technology, better performance, and distinctive design. Today the Dyson Corporation commands $9 billion in annual revenue, and — driven by engineering curiosity — develops products from air purifiers to hair dryers, even making a big bet on an electric car (that never hit the market). James Dyson’s inspiring story of scale involves challenging experts at every turn, relentless iteration, and a resilient view of failure as a stepping stone to the next breakthrough.
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Rapid Response: Crypto’s new chapter, w/Crypto Council for Innovation’s Sheila Warren
For anyone skeptical about crypto hype, Sheila Warren explains why it is here to stay, and what you might be overlooking. As CEO of the Crypto Council for Innovation, Warren joins Rapid Response to take us inside today’s crypto resurgence, in which 1 out of 5 Americans hold crypto in some fashion. Warren shares the story behind Congress’ recent bipartisan crypto bill, and how the industry is cracking down on bad actors and get-rich-quick schemes. Plus, how crypto is part of the underlying tech behind a “new internet.”
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Bonus: Angela Duckworth’s “No Stupid Questions” Podcast
Masters of Scale guest, psychologist, and “Grit” author Angela Duckworth also hosts the podcast “No Stupid Questions.” With her co-host, entrepreneur and executive Mike Maughn, she takes up questions on deep issues like purpose and productivity. In this episode called “Do You Need a Routine?” Angela and Mike share notes from their personal lives, colleagues, and experts about value of habit formation.
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QuestBridge: Scaling College Access with Ana Rowena Mallari
Imagine all the highly motivated, high-achieving students who can excel at the most challenging colleges but lack the financial resources to attend. Matching this type of talent with full funding from top-tier schools is the mission of QuestBridge. CEO Ana Rowena Mallari recounts the organization’s 30-year scale journey, during which the program has fostered $5 billion in scholarships and helped 100,000 students. Co-founded by Mallari and Michael McCullough as a summer program at Stanford, QuestBridge now partners with more than 50 schools, transforming how colleges across the U.S. evaluate and admit their incoming classes.
Synthetic voiceover of Reid Hoffman used in this episode was produced by Respeecher with full consent and permission.
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Rapid Response: Robinhood confronts a GameStop sequel, w/CEO Vlad Tenev
How will the return of meme stocks like GameStop and day trading influencers like Roaring Kitty alter the fintech landscape? Robinhood’s co-founder and CEO Vlad Tenev, who was a lightning rod for controversy when meme stocks first surged in 2021, joins Rapid Response to explain what’s the same and what’s different this time around. Tenev also shares how his family’s struggles in 1990s Bulgaria shapes his view of the U.S. financial markets today, and whether trading on Robinhood is like using a sports gambling app.
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There are so many lessons beautifully crafted and packed into each episode. Two things that stand out for me are how SIMPLE Reid and Bob make it for a listener to consume the content and the music by Ryan Holiday that makes each episode no less than an immersive storytelling experience! Really grateful to the team at MOS.
There are lot of distractions
Distractions like ads, content redirection. I liked the show but with the many distractions in the show, I had to change the podcast and find some other channel to listen to
Outstanding
Great storytelling and editing. Solid guests. Tries to sneak in a few “classic” episodes which is a bit naughty but forgiven.
Can be a little Valley centric but the q&a clearly shows significant global listenership. Would love to see some global episodes.
Blitz scaling may not be right for all (or any) going forward but insights and value extends beyond title philosophy.
Well worth your time. Listen with a pen and paper or pause to take notes.