
The CEO rulebook is getting rewritten. Brian Halligan, Sequoia partner and co-founder and longtime CEO of HubSpot, sits down with some of the CEOs who are defining the new one—from hypergrowth AI-native startups to 150-year-old behemoths. Whether you’re an early-stage founder or a scale-up CEO, Brian will be digging for advice you can use on the long strange trip of your own CEO journey.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 9 | Founded | 3 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Business | |||

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This might be my favorite episode yet.
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I recently started listening to this podcast and ripped through all of the episodes because of the good content. I do enjoy it a lot and I hope it continues with many other guest speakers. Some feedback, I did feel at times that answers were cut short from the CEOs, and it would be nice to hear their full answer. As well, the questions could be a bit more structured; the free-flow conversation is nice at times, but other times, as a listener, I’d prefer to hear as much useful information as poss... more
I have really enjoyed listening. One thing Brian does good at is probing answers and really getting down to root cause or experience. However, Brian could improve by letting guests finish their thoughts before asking thoughtful follow up questions
Halligan is awesome. Great guests and super insightful conversations! Keep up the great work! Long Strange Trip is definitely on my weekly ‘must listen’ list!
Brian speaks to people you want to hear from and asks them the questions you thinking in your head. I’ve learned a ton from the episodes so far. Looking forward to the next ones
If you’re a founder or business leader, you probably know about Brian Halligan. I think it’s safe to say that he’s one of the greats.
Whats really nice about this podcast, and where it seems to differentiate from other podcasts with similar themes, is that it’s much more open, honest, and emotionally vulnerable. It’s also coming from a host who has been there and done that, but also seems to have genuine curiosity and a desire to learn and grow.
Super curious as to how progresses and how Bri... more
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The podcast features in-depth discussions with various CEOs from both emerging startups and established corporations, focusing on the changing landscape of leadership in business. Topics covered include the challenges of scaling companies, managing company culture, and navigating complex decision-making processes. Notable guest insights reveal personal experiences with mentorship, adaptability, and the necessity for a customer-first approach. The host, leveraging his extensive background in growing a successful tech company, engages in a unique blend of curiosity-driven inquiry and practical advice, making it compelling for anyone involved in entrepreneurship or management.
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