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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.

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Make your product irresistible, and everything else will follow.

That’s the philosophy of Grant Lee, co-founder and CEO of Gamma, an AI design platform with an 'anti-PowerPoint approach', used by over 50M people.

This week on Grit, he also shares w... more

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Scaling a business globally comes down to leaders who align teams and drive them forward together.

Snowflake serves over 12,000 customers, and early executives Chris Degnan and Denise Persson share how they scaled the company while keeping the unlik... more

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What does it take to reinvent entire industries, over and over again?

This week on Grit, Sebastian Thrun, the “godfather” of self-driving cars and massive open online courses, reflects on a career pushing the boundaries of technology across mobility... more

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What kind of founder builds a billion-dollar company around something anyone can use for free?

Matt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress and CEO of Automattic, joins Joubin Mirzadegan to reflect on two decades of building the platform that now powers... more

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Recent Guests

Bill McDermott
CEO of ServiceNow
ServiceNow
Episode: Inside the Mind of the World’s Most Optimistic CEO
Ivan Zhao
Co-founder and CEO of Notion, the workspace that reimagines how millions of people organize, collaborate and build.
Notion
Episode: How Notion Reimagined Productivity Tools | Ivan Zhao
Matt Murphy
Chairman and CEO of Marvell Technologies
Marvell Technologies
Episode: How Matt Murphy Made Marvell Essential to AI and Cloud
David Risher
CEO of Lyft, previously worked at Amazon
Lyft
Episode: #223 Great Stories and Gritty Advice for 2025
Jason Kilar
Former CEO and co-founder of Hulu and former CEO of WarnerMedia
Hulu/WarnerMedia
Episode: #223 Great Stories and Gritty Advice for 2025
Owen McCabe
Co-founder of Intercom, stepped down as CEO in 2020
Intercom
Episode: #223 Great Stories and Gritty Advice for 2025
Mark Fields
Former CEO of Ford
Ford
Episode: #223 Great Stories and Gritty Advice for 2025
John Hanke
CEO of Niantic, known for creating Pokemon Go
Niantic
Episode: #223 Great Stories and Gritty Advice for 2025
Rony Abovitz
Former CEO of Magic Leap
Magic Leap
Episode: #223 Great Stories and Gritty Advice for 2025

Host

Joubin Mirzadegan
Partner at Kleiner Perkins and host of the series, he provides insights from his extensive experience in venture capital and entrepreneurship.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 467 ratings
  • Great guests, but I struggle with the host

    I haven’t found a podcast with such high caliber, accomplished guests within the tech industry.

    I’ve been listening since the early days and still listen; however, I’ve always hoped Joubin would develop more as an interviewer. He clearly does his research and has now had such intimate access to so many successful individuals, but he regularly interjects with personal stories, opinions, and commentary that takes away from the focus, the guest. The delta between his professional experience and t... more

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    3
    sudotechie
    United Statesa year ago
  • Particularly enjoyed the conversation with Victor Ripardelli

    Excellent insights in a relaxed conversation.

    Thank you.

    Jim James

    The UnNoticed Entrepreneur

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jim.a.c.l.James
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Useful content

    Interviewer has annoying habit of asking 3-4 questions in a row, which detracts from interviewees’ answers

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    McGeezer3328
    United States2 years ago
  • Great discussions.

    Only call out is that it’s very much white men skewed….

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Master A. Chu
    United States2 years ago
  • Impactful Insights - also beyond the business

    Love this podcast and have been recommending it a lot. I find it very refreshing to hear honest insights about what it takes to build a great company.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CH98
    Germany2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Overall, listeners describe the series as inspiring and educational, ideal for those interested in personal and professional growth.
Diversity of topics and backgrounds from guests has been noted, yet some feedback indicates a skew towards male perspectives.
Listeners appreciate the high-caliber guests featured in the discussions, often finding their insights invaluable.
While the quality of guests is praised, some feedback suggests that the host could enhance the interview style for better focus on the guests.
The content is recognized for its practical business advice, particularly resonating with individuals in sales and marketing roles.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Central Nervous System for Modern Business | Confluent CEO Jay Kreps
Q: When you hear the word grit, what do you think of?
I guess persistence, I, you know, like keeping at something.
Airtable’s AI Reboot with CEO Howie Liu
Q: What does grit mean to you?
I think of like life. The gritty experiences that actually make life, life; equilibrium is death.
How Dropbox Beat Big Tech in the Cloud Wars
Q: What do you do for fun?
I like coding and prototyping.
How Dropbox Beat Big Tech in the Cloud Wars
Q: When you hear the word grit, what do you think of?
It's about learning to manage discomfort and scrutinizing your role in challenges.
How Dropbox Beat Big Tech in the Cloud Wars
Q: Can you remind me, did you drop out of MIT?
No, I graduated but took a leave to start my first company during school.

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A series dedicated to uncovering the elements essential for building and scaling successful organizations, featuring conversations with prominent leaders across various industries. The discussions often highlight personal experiences, challenges, and insights that these leaders faced on their journey to success, providing listeners with both inspiration and practical advice. Unique in its approach, the series not only focuses on the business strategies involved but also delves into the personal stories of resilience and grit that underpin their professional achievements. As such, the content is particularly appealing to entrepreneurs, business enthusiasts, and professionals aiming to understand the dynamics of leadership.

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Recent guests on Grit include:

1. Bill McDermott
2. Ivan Zhao
3. Matt Murphy
4. David Risher
5. Jason Kilar
6. Owen McCabe
7. Mark Fields
8. John Hanke

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