
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 269 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | TechnologyBusiness | |||

The hardest company to build is the one you start after you’ve already succeeded.
After scaling Yext into a platform powering millions of businesses, Howard Lerman chose to start over with Roam, the “Office of the Future,” where humans and AI work s... more
The hardest part of transformation is knowing what to let go of.
Dan O’Connell, now leading Front as CEO and formerly on the board at Dialpad, joins Joubin Mirzadegan to explore the delicate balance between legacy and innovation as he leads a decade... more
Before AI became a buzzword, a few true believers were already building.
Since early 2022, Mati Staniszewski and his team at ElevenLabs have been among them, working to create voices that “actually represent emotions.”
He shares with Joubin Mirzade... more
What’s product-market fit like when you give people the power to do what they never thought was possible?
On this rerun of Grit from April 2024, Victor Riparbelli, co-founder and CEO of Synthesia, shares how his platform gave billions a new way to c... more
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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
Excellent insights in a relaxed conversation.
Thank you.
Jim James
The UnNoticed Entrepreneur
Interviewer has annoying habit of asking 3-4 questions in a row, which detracts from interviewees’ answers
Only call out is that it’s very much white men skewed….
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.
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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. Dan O'Connell
2. Mati Staniszewski
3. Grant Lee
4. Bill McDermott
5. Ivan Zhao
6. Matt Murphy
7. David Risher
8. Jason Kilar
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