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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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AI could be bigger than electricity.

Anastasios Angelopoulos is seeing that shift firsthand, with Arena ranking 500+ models and tracking roughly 10 new releases every week.

On Grit, he explains why there may never be one dominant AI model and why t... more

What kind of founder walks away from a multi-billion-dollar fintech company to start building rockets?

Baiju Bhatt, co-founder of Robinhood, joins Joubin Mirzadegan to talk about life after one of the most consequential companies in modern finance, ... more

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"Our mission is to make it easier for everybody to experience the world."

From the dot-com crash to AI, Glenn Fogel has spent nearly three decades helping Booking Holdings evolve through every major technology shift while staying true to that missio... more

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"The answer to every problem is a model."

Parag Agrawal shares the ideas behind Parallel: products that continuously learn, and teams designed around versatile problem solvers.

He also shares why he built an AI agent for himself, and why AI's bigge... more

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Baiju Bhatt
Co-founder of Robinhood, founder and CEO of Cowboy Space
Cowboy Space / Robinhood
Episode: Data Centers in Orbit by 2028: Baiju Bhatt on His Plans After Robinhood
Glenn Fogel
CEO of Booking Holdings and Booking.com
Booking Holdings
Episode: Booking.com CEO on AI and the Future of Travel
Parag Agrawal
Former Twitter CEO; founder and CEO of Parallel
Parallel
Episode: Ex-Twitter CEO on Why AI Needs a New Internet | Parag Agrawal
Mark Roberge
Professor at Harvard teaching sales; author
Harvard University
Episode: The Sales Framework Every Founder Needs | Mark Roberge
Jack Zhang
Co-founder and CEO of Airwallex
Airwallex
Episode: Airwallex's Jack Zhang on Fintech, Failure, and Growth
Ryan Smith
Founder/CEO of Qualtrics (acquired by SAP)
Qualtrics
Episode: Why 80% of the Fortune 100 Chose Qualtrics | Ryan Smith
Aman Narang
Co-founder and CEO of Toast
Toast
Episode: What It Takes to Build Software for 171,000+ Restaurants | Aman Narang
Trae Stephens
Co-founder and chairman of Anduril, Roadrunner board member, former Founders Fund partner
Anduril Industries / Roadrunner
Episode: What It Takes to Build a Generational Company | Anduril’s Trae Stephens
Peter Zaffino
Chairman and CEO of AIG
AIG
Episode: How AIG Is Reinventing Insurance With AI | Peter Zaffino

Host

Joubin Mirzadegan
Host of Grit

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 488 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 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 States3 years ago
  • Great discussions.

    Only call out is that it’s very much white men skewed….

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Master A. Chu
    United States3 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
    Germany3 years ago

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Listeners note strong host preparation but some desire deeper probing and less interjection.
Guests are consistently high-caliber and practical for GTM and leadership audiences.
Audience appreciates diverse guests and actionable takeaways for scaling tech businesses.

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#141
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Why 80% of the Fortune 100 Chose Qualtrics | Ryan Smith
Q: What role did leadership energy play in navigating these transitions?
Energy and routines were central to maintaining high performance during intense fundraising and public-market moments, with examples showing how routines, focus, and personal energy helped keep the team aligned and execution sharp.
Why 80% of the Fortune 100 Chose Qualtrics | Ryan Smith
Q: How did capital strategy and cap table dynamics influence the exit decision?
He discusses balancing timing, valuation, and employee dilution, emphasizing that strategic exits can preserve GTM momentum and keep the company operating with its core sales machine intact, even when public markets were volatile.
Why 80% of the Fortune 100 Chose Qualtrics | Ryan Smith
Q: What was the core thinking behind choosing SAP as the path to going public?
The guest explains that SAP offered a global platform, a broad investor base, and an opportunity to scale quickly by leveraging SAP's distribution and ecosystem, which would maximize reach and impact beyond a traditional IPO route.
The Silicon Valley Insider In The Pentagon | DoW Emil Michael
Q: What are the things you really care about in your job today?
Three priorities are discussed: infusing AI into the Department of War to modernize a massive, aging organization; supporting new defense tech startups to build domestic capabilities; and solving critical national problems like domestic mineral supply chains and batteries, with a focus on faster, cheaper, and more capable systems.
The Silicon Valley Insider In The Pentagon | DoW Emil Michael
Q: Are you going to the State of the Union, and will you meet the USA hockey team there?
The discussion touches on possible appearances, but the focus shifts to broader context about public figures and events; there isn't a definitive answer given in this line, just speculation and light replies.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grit

What is Grit about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A leadership- and GTM-focused interview podcast that brings in founders, CEOs, and senior executives from technology, fintech, cybersecurity, and travel to unpack how they built and scaled category-leading teams and products. Episodes frequently cover go-to-market strategy, product-market fit, organizational culture, fundraising, and the impact of AI on business models, with a strong emphasis on practical insights, gritty tales of growth, and lessons learned from high-growth companies. Notable angles include platform economics, enterprise sales, design-led growth, and navigating regulatory or strategic shifts across global markets. A recurring strength is drawing out personal stories of grit, decision-making under pressure, and winning path... more

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Recent guests on Grit include:

1. Baiju Bhatt
2. Glenn Fogel
3. Parag Agrawal
4. Mark Roberge
5. Jack Zhang
6. Ryan Smith
7. Aman Narang
8. Trae Stephens

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