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Crucible Moments

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A podcast about the inflection points that shaped some of the most significant companies of our time. Crucible moments are pivotal decisions that determine your trajectory. In Season 2, hear from founders and leaders like Steve Chen of YouTube, Drew Houston of Dropbox, Frank Slootman of ServiceNow and Tony Xu of DoorDash, Steve Huffman of Reddit and more about how they navigated the challenges and... more

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When Nubank started 10 years ago, a few big banks in Brazil had a stranglehold on the largest economy in Latin America: they controlled nearly all the market share, and imposed some of the highest fees and worst banking terms in the world. David Véle... more

YouTube

A scrappy upstart taking on hyperscalers in a category with lots of hand-wavers, Dropbox became the canonical example of Silicon Valley viral growth, adding 50 million users in the first years following their 2008 launch and quickly dominating their ... more

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Earlier this season we heard the startup story of ServiceNow—from Fred Luddy setting out to reinvent IT workflows as a first-time founder, to Frank Slootman joining as CEO to scale the business to an IPO. Even more remarkable is that ServiceNow has o... more

Millions of Americans use their smartphones to invest and manage their finances every day—but before Robinhood started in 2013, finance looked very different. Investing was something for the wealthy, with steep fees charged on every trade, and was do... more

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Recent Guests

Dev Ittycheria
President and CEO of MongoDB, previously a partner at Greylock Partners and had significant experience in venture investing
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Roelof Botha
Roelof Botha is a prominent host and managing partner at Sequoia Capital, bringing deep expertise in venture capital and entrepreneurship.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 313 ratings
  • Great Podcast

    Very interesting and enjoyable listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ccjono
    Australiaa year ago
  • Founders Basics

    Informative podcast is outlining the building blocks that led to the establishment of companies that have influenced humanity.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    THABANG TLOU
    South Africa2 years ago
  • Outstanding!

    Truly remarkable stories from every standpoint with their own nooks and crannies. Looking forward to listening to the next episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jauhsic
    Colombia2 years ago
  • I love this podcast!

    These are great stories about fascinating moments in tech history. Please keep telling them!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan Warter
    United States2 years ago
  • Incredible insights

    I love learning about how business leaders got their starts and how they approached some of the biggest challenges their companies faced. Really good!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jasface5288
    United States2 years ago

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Overall, feedback portrays the podcast as both educational and inspirational for those in business.
The focus on pivotal moments resonates with entrepreneurs seeking motivation and practical advice.
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Listeners appreciate the compelling storytelling and insights offered by tech leaders about their journeys.

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A great CEO must have a clear and articulate vision, a solid strategy, and the capacity for elite-level execution.
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This podcast explores the defining moments in the journeys of notable founders and leaders who have shaped prominent companies in the technology and finance sectors. It provides insight into their pivotal decisions, the challenges they faced, and the critical inflection points that determined their trajectories. Noteworthy figures such as Steve Chen from YouTube and Tony Xu of DoorDash share their personal stories, emphasizing resilience, innovation, and the ability to navigate through crises. This blend of firsthand accounts and strategic advice aims to empower listeners who are interested in entrepreneurship, business leadership, and investment strategies.

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Crucible Moments launched 2 years ago and published 23 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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