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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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In this recap episode, we highlight the best moments from our 2025 interviews and reflect on the ideas that defined the year.

Featuring:

David Rubenstein (co-founder of Carlyle)

Yamini Rangan (CEO of HubSpot)

Ben Chestnut (co-founder of Mailchimp... more

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What happens when AI becomes your most influential referrer?

As consumers turn to ChatGPT for answers, James Cadwallader and his team at Profound help brands like Eight Sleep and MongoDB gain visibility and leverage inside AI models.

On this episod... more

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Turning down a $3B offer from Facebook is a bold move for any young CEO.

Evan Spiegel shares how Snap’s early dream was to stay independent and give its community an authentic voice, a bet that proved right.

He also explains why they are now doubli... more

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What does it take to go from advising founders to becoming one?

On this week’s special Reverse Grit episode, we flip the script and put our Grit podcast host Joubin Mirzadegan in the guest seat.

Joubin recently founded Roadrunner, where he is now c... more

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Recent Guests

James Cadwallader
Co-founder and CEO of Profound, the AI visibility platform built for the zero-click internet.
Profound
Episode: How Brands Stay Visible When AI Decides | Profound CEO James Cadwallader
Bing Gordon
Special guest and renowned venture capitalist
Episode: How Snap Plans to Win the AR Race | Evan Spiegel on Spectacles
Dan O'Connell
CEO of Front and former CRO of Dialpad
Front
Episode: Rebuilding Front for the AI Era | CEO Dan O’Connell
Mati Staniszewski
Co-founder and CEO of ElevenLabs, an audio company focused on AI voice technology.
ElevenLabs
Episode: ElevenLabs’ Vision for Voice Interfaces | CEO Mati Staniszewski
Grant Lee
Co-founder and CEO of Gamma, the AI presentation tool that aims to redefine digital presentations.
Gamma
Episode: From Idea To Impact: How Gamma Is Redefining Presentations | Grant Lee
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

Host

Joubin Mirzadegan
Go-to-market operating partner at Kleiner Perkins, experienced in helping to scale world-class organizations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 479 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 States2 years 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 Kingdom2 years 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

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Many find the content refreshing and impactful, particularly regarding business strategies and personal growth.
The diverse range of topics and guest backgrounds keeps audience members engaged and eager for more insightful discussions.
There are suggestions for the host to improve interviewing techniques to allow guests to shine without too much personal interjection.
Listeners appreciate the high caliber of guests, noting how influential leaders share valuable insights on leadership and entrepreneurship.

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#163
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#197
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How Snap Plans to Win the AR Race | Evan Spiegel on Spectacles
Q: Is there something in you that's like, I want to go build this thing and prove big bro that I can make it on my own?
Evan expresses pride in maintaining Snap's independence and values, stating it was important for him to serve their community differently than competitors like Meta.
How Snap Plans to Win the AR Race | Evan Spiegel on Spectacles
Q: Can I read you something?
Evan shares insights on Snap's position in the market, discussing the balance between competition with larger firms and maintaining its independent values.
From Idea To Impact: How Gamma Is Redefining Presentations | Grant Lee
Q: What does the company do?
Gamma is building the anti-PowerPoint, a tool designed to help users create impactful presentations without the manual tedious work of traditional slide preparation.
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.

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Focuses on the strategies and mindsets necessary for building and scaling successful organizations, often through the lens of technology and entrepreneurship. Each episode features influential industry leaders who share their personal journeys, unique insights, and lessons learned from their experiences, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs faced in the business world. Common themes include navigating the complexities of startup culture, leveraging innovation for competitive advantage, and fostering a culture of resilience and adaptability within organizations. Notable for its access to high-profile guests, the content is rich with candid conversations that reveal the intricacies of leadership in today's rapidly evolving market.

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Grit launched 6 years ago and published 276 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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Recent guests on Grit include:

1. James Cadwallader
2. Bing Gordon
3. Dan O'Connell
4. Mati Staniszewski
5. Grant Lee
6. Bill McDermott
7. Ivan Zhao
8. Matt Murphy

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