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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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Latest Episodes

Eric Yuan turned a simple belief into Zoom, the platform that kept the world moving through a once-in-a-century shutdown and redefined modern work. 

On this episode of Grit, the Zoom CEO shares why velocity beats size, how a family-first ethos power... more

Over the past two decades, Bret Taylor has quietly helped shape the arc of Silicon Valley.

From co-creating Google Maps to steering Facebook, Salesforce, and OpenAI, he’s been behind some of the most consequential products in tech. Now, with his new... more

Chris Urmson has spent the last 20 years pushing the limits of autonomous driving—first at Carnegie Mellon’s DARPA Grand Challenge team, then as co-founder of Google’s self-driving car project, now Waymo.

On this week’s episode, the Aurora CEO retra... more

John Chambers led Cisco through the rise of the internet—transforming it into the world’s most valuable company at its peak.

On this week’s Grit, the former Cisco CEO unpacks how he scaled the business from $70M to $50B+, pioneered M&A as a growth s... more

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Matt Murphy
Chairman and CEO of Marvell Technologies
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David Risher
CEO of Lyft, previously worked at Amazon
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Jason Kilar
Former CEO and co-founder of Hulu and former CEO of WarnerMedia
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Owen McCabe
Co-founder of Intercom, stepped down as CEO in 2020
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Mark Fields
Former CEO of Ford
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John Hanke
CEO of Niantic, known for creating Pokemon Go
Niantic
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Rony Abovitz
Former CEO of Magic Leap
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Mark McLaughlin
Chairman of Qualcomm
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Taylor Francis
Co-founder of Watershed
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Host

Joubin Mirzadegan
Partner at Kleiner Perkins. Host of the show, bringing insights from his extensive experience in venture capital and leadership in tech-driven organizations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 448 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

    Apple Podcasts
    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 Statesa year 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

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The series is praised for its depth and variety of topics related to technology and business.
Listeners appreciate the caliber of guests, often highlighting the valuable insights shared by business leaders.
There are concerns about the host's interviewing style, with some suggesting a need for improvement in engagement and question delivery.
Overall, content is considered impactful and recommended for those interested in entrepreneurial journeys and leadership lessons.

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#121
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#189
India/Business
Apple Podcasts
#213
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#242
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Bret Taylor’s Journey Leading Salesforce, Sierra & OpenAI
Q: What do you think of when you hear the word grit?
Mental resilience and the ability to overcome meaningful setbacks.
Bret Taylor’s Journey Leading Salesforce, Sierra & OpenAI
Q: What do you think about the importance of the first mover advantage?
First mover advantage alone is not sustainable; it also depends on sustained technology, go-to-market model, and business model.
Bret Taylor’s Journey Leading Salesforce, Sierra & OpenAI
Q: Was saving the company getting Sam back in your mind?
At that point, the employees indicated they didn't understand what happened and demanded a reset.
From Scaling Cisco to Seeding AI: John T. Chambers on Speed, Strategy, and Reinvention
Q: Can you define reinvention?
It means re-evaluating your target market, products, differentiation, and market strategy.
From Scaling Cisco to Seeding AI: John T. Chambers on Speed, Strategy, and Reinvention
Q: When can competitiveness come to a fault?
When it overshadows strategy and vision, leading to unchecked ego.

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A focus on leadership and entrepreneurship permeates the discussion, with guests often sharing their personal journeys in building successful organizations. Topics include the challenges of scaling businesses, the importance of company culture, innovative approaches to technology, and resilience in the face of adversity. The series features engaging conversations with notable CEOs and founders from diverse industries, exploring their unique insights and experiences in navigating the complex world of business. What sets this series apart is the candid nature of these discussions, providing listeners with valuable lessons and personal anecdotes from some of the most successful leaders today.

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Recent guests on Grit include:

1. Matt Murphy
2. David Risher
3. Jason Kilar
4. Owen McCabe
5. Mark Fields
6. John Hanke
7. Rony Abovitz
8. Mark McLaughlin

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