Grit
Kleiner PerkinsGrit 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.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 285 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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What does it take to run a company where the business is risk itself?
In conversation with Joubin Mirzadegan, Peter Zaffino shares what the role demands at AIG, including high stakes decisions, constant responsibility, and sacrifice.
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In a market that hadn’t changed in decades, Linear didn’t win by being faster. They won by being more thoughtful.
Karri Saarinen helped shape design at Airbnb and Coinbase before building Linear around small teams and high standards.
On Grit, he sh... more
What does security look like when attackers use AI better than you do?
Armadin recently raised $200M to build for the “attacker of the future,” where attacks are autonomous and harder to contain.
On the Kleiner Perkins Grit podcast, Kevin Mandia jo... more
Emil Michael went from scaling Uber across 600 cities to rewiring the world's largest military.
In the midst of the Pentagon-Silicon Valley debate, the now U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering opens up about what a real partn... more
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- 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
Apple Podcasts3sudotechie
United States2 years ago - Particularly enjoyed the conversation with Victor Ripardelli
Excellent insights in a relaxed conversation.
Thank you.
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Apple Podcasts5Jim.a.c.l.James
United Kingdom2 years ago - Useful content
Interviewer has annoying habit of asking 3-4 questions in a row, which detracts from interviewees’ answers
Apple Podcasts3McGeezer3328United States2 years ago - Great discussions.
Only call out is that it’s very much white men skewed….
Apple Podcasts4Master A. ChuUnited 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 Podcasts5CH98
Germany3 years ago
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What is Grit about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Grit concentrates on how leaders build and scale high-performing organizations, with a focus on go-to-market strategy, growth, and the challenges of leading at fast-growing tech companies. Guests tend to be CEOs, CROs, and founders who share practical lessons on GTM motions, product strategy, recruitment, and navigating rapid change in enterprise software and AI-driven spaces. The episodes often blend personal leadership stories with actionable takeaways for scaling revenue, product-led growth, and organizational culture, making it valuable for executives and teams aligned with growth and innovation. A notable strength is the mix of candid founder journeys and strategic perspectives from top investors or operators within a VC-backed ecosyst... more
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Recent guests on Grit include:
1. Peter Zaffino
2. Karri Saarinen
3. Kevin Mandia
4. Josh Coyne
5. Emil Michael
6. Bret Taylor
7. Ping Wu
8. James Cadwallader
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