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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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Few founders have seen Silicon Valley from every seat at the table.

After co-creating Google Maps at Google, serving as CTO at Facebook, and later as co-CEO of Salesforce, Bret Taylor is now building AI agents at Sierra to redefine customer experien... more

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What began as a 14 year old fixing infected computers became Malwarebytes, an 800 person cybersecurity company trusted by millions of customers.

On Grit, Marcin Kleczynski joins Joubin Mirzadegan to explore AI driven cyber threats, strategic reinven... more

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Can you scale customer support without burning out agents or frustrating customers?

Ping Wu shares how Cresta combines AI and human intelligence into a single system that scales sustainably for companies like United Airlines and Porsche.

In this ep... more

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USDC closed the gap between software and law in modern finance.

On Grit, Jeremy Allaire discusses how fully reserved, dollar backed digital currency became part of the financial system after more than a decade of work.

He also shares why for him gr... more

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Recent Guests

Bret Taylor
Co-founder of Sierra AI
Sierra AI
Episode: How Sierra Is Pulling Ahead in the AI Race | Co-founder Bret Taylor
Ping Wu
CEO of Cresta, former Google executive focusing on generative AI and conversational AI in contact centers
Cresta
Episode: The Truth Behind Automation Claims in Customer Support | Cresta CEO Ping Wu
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

Host

Joubin Mirzadegan
Host of Grit, go-to-market operating partner at Kleiner Perkins

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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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Host sometimes derails with personal anecdotes; guests still deliver valuable content.
Guests consistently bring high-caliber leadership perspectives and practical GTM insights.
Listeners praise diverse, world-class guests and actionable business takeaways.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How Sierra Is Pulling Ahead in the AI Race | Co-founder Bret Taylor
Q: Sorry, you used the phrase failure is an orphan. Can you explain that?
The idea is that successful products trigger wide credit, with many people claiming involvement, while failures are blamed on various teams, making it hard to identify the actual cause and learn from it; the goal is to uncover truth by dissecting incentives and avoiding storytelling that masks the real issues.
The Truth Behind Automation Claims in Customer Support | Cresta CEO Ping Wu
Q: What insights do you gain from your board members during meetings?
From Doug Leone, insights about company building and patterns; from Sebastian Thrun, technology trends and startup perspectives.
The Safest Dollar on the Internet | Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire
Q: What is Circle's role in the financial system?
Circle is building an Internet financial platform that facilitates economic coordination and transactions through stablecoins like USDC.
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grit

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. Bret Taylor
2. Ping Wu
3. James Cadwallader
4. Bing Gordon
5. Dan O'Connell
6. Mati Staniszewski
7. Grant Lee
8. Bill McDermott

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