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Craig and Steve have been getting together for decades, talking business over a beer. They decided to press record. Join Craig and Steve as they riff on the corporate world, sharing their favorite moments and anecdotes from businesses and founders. Combining decades of professional experience with the kind of shorthand only forty years of friendship can produce, Steve and Craig break down complex business concepts into conversations that you'd overhear in the boardroom or barroom.

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  1. 6월 26일

    Hat & Tat | S1E4 | Pixar and Ed Catmull

    This episode breaks down the fascinating organizational psychology behind Pixar by discussing the career and management philosophies of its co-founder, Ed Catmull. The episode explores how Catmull successfully balanced cutting-edge technology with world-class storytelling while establishing workplace practices that completely stripped away fear and ego from the creative process. TakeawaysWhy Catmull turned down a dream job at Disney to focus entirely on making the first full-length computer-animated film.Pixar’s "Brain Trust" and how it was constructed to create candid feedback in a safe environment. People in power or perceived power should speak last in meetings to encourage new ideas and diverse opinions.Reviewing rough, daily work-in-progress eliminates the paralyzing fear of criticism.ResourcesListen to Ed Catmull on Founders Podcast

    39분

  2. 6월 12일

    Hat & Tat | S1E3 | Founder Mode and Airbnb

    This conversation dives into the world of Founder Mode, exploring Brian Chesky’s insights on the Invest Like the Best podcast. The episode breaks down how the Airbnb CEO took control to steer the company through a crisis, the real definition of auditing versus micromanaging, and why the future of AI might mean the end of traditional middle management layers. Takeaways Founder mode is less about micromanaging, and more about auditing and coaching employees before gradually backing away to grant them full autonomyCreating small, focused teams with direct access to top leadership to solve problems and unlock growthMaintaining grit and a willingness to do unscalable things is the path to finding product-market-fitHow AI could reshape the workplace in unexpected ways Resources Listen to Brian Chesky on Invest Like the Best

    35분

  3. 5월 29일

    Hat & Tat | S1E2 | Vortic

    Vortic Watch Company is a unique business that repurposes vintage pocket watches into wristwatches, focusing on storytelling, nostalgia, and American-made craftsmanship. Takeaways Storytelling and nostalgia are powerful marketing toolsChallenges of domestic manufacturing and the importance of American-made craftsmanshipThe founder's vision for scaling production and creating a new brand

    23분

  4. 5월 15일

    Hat & Tat | S1E1 | The Hard Thing About Hard Things

    The conversation delves into the key takeaways from 'The Hard Thing About Hard Things' by Ben Horowitz, emphasizing the importance of embracing the struggle, leadership during tough times, the value of grit and perseverance and the impact of family support on success. The discussion also covers missed opportunities and lessons learned. Takeaways Embrace the struggleLeadership during tough timesThe importance of grit and perseveranceThe value of simplicity and utilitarianismThe impact of family support on success

    28분
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Craig and Steve have been getting together for decades, talking business over a beer. They decided to press record. Join Craig and Steve as they riff on the corporate world, sharing their favorite moments and anecdotes from businesses and founders. Combining decades of professional experience with the kind of shorthand only forty years of friendship can produce, Steve and Craig break down complex business concepts into conversations that you'd overhear in the boardroom or barroom.

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    Craig & Steve
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    2026년
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