
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 | 276 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessTechnology | |||

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
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
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
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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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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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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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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