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On Masters of Scale, iconic business leaders share lessons and strategies that have helped them grow the world's most fascinating companies. Founders, CEOs, and dynamic innovators join candid conversations about their triumphs and challenges with a set of luminary hosts, including founding host Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn co-founder and Greylock partner). From navigating early prototypes to expanding b... more

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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	697	Founded	9 years ago
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Latest Episodes

How Coach scaled from a single store into a global icon

When Lew Frankfort joined Coach half a century ago, it was a small NYC handbag maker without a single storefront. Frankfort reveals how he scaled the brand into a global icon worth more than 20 billion dollars with a signature blend of “magic and log... more

Yesterday • 28 min

The “invisible army” behind Amazon’s robotaxi revolution

Robotaxis are multiplying across American cities… But are consumers actually ready to trust them? Zoox CEO Aicha Evans joins Rapid Response to talk about the company’s strategy as an Amazon subsidiary, its intensifying rivalry with Waymo, and why a n... more

19 May 2026 • 27 min

Author David Epstein on why constraints fuel innovation

In a new follow-up to his bestselling book Range, author David Epstein reveals his new contrarian take: The best thing for innovation is actually constraints. Epstein talks with host Jeff Berman about the fascinating research he did to prove out this... more

14 May 2026 • 30 min

Duolingo’s battle for learning in an AI world, with Luis von Ahn

When Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn sent an internal memo about AI last year, he didn't expect it to go viral — or to ignite a firestorm about the future of work. Now he joins Rapid Response to unpack what he got right, what he got wrong, and what the bac... more

12 May 2026 • 31 min

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Recent Guests

David Epstein

Best-selling author and researcher known for Inside the Box, Range, and The Sports Gene

Author

Episode: Author David Epstein on why constraints fuel innovation

Luis von Ahn

CEO and co-founder of Duolingo

Duolingo

Episode: Duolingo’s battle for learning in an AI world, with Luis von Ahn

Todd Graves

Founder and co-CEO of Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

Episode: Raising Cane’s secret recipe for scaling, with CEO Todd Graves

Maria Sharapova

Tennis champion, investor, entrepreneur

Former pro tennis player; investor and host of Pretty Tough

Episode: Maria Sharapova’s centre court tricks for the boardroom

Reid Hastings

Co-founder and former CEO of Netflix

Netflix

Episode: Possible: Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings: stories, schools, superpowers

Eric Ryan

Serial founder behind Method and Olly; branding and product design expert

Method, Olly

Episode: The art of the steal: Serial founder Eric Ryan on finding inspiration

Mauro Porcini

President and Chief Design Officer at Samsung

Samsung

Episode: A first look at Samsung’s blueprint to win the AI era, with Mauro Porcini

Byron Deeter

Investor with Bessemer Venture Partners, formerly operator and founder

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Episode: Why CEOs need to think more like athletes, with investor Byron Deeter

Scott O'Neil

CEO of LIV Golf

LIV Golf

Episode: LIV Golf’s gambit to rewrite global sports, with Scott O’Neil

Hosts

Bob Safian

Host with a focus on rapid response and scaling conversations; often collaborates with top business thinkers and innovators.

Jeff Berman

Host with Masters of Scale, known for guiding interviews with a focus on growth strategies and founder-level insights.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 7.8k ratings

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The nerve to create a podcast…people are sick
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Boring with zero good delivery
United States4 months ago
Why is Reid Hoffman platforming anti-Semite Hamas supporting Amjad Masad?
Masad is very public in his hate of the Jewish people. Hoffman, in the interview, lobbed a couple of softball questions at him but allowed Masad to use his platform to come off as a very normal and reasonable person. Why is it acceptable a noted vocal racist (check out Masad’s public record)? Why not ask him more pointed questions? I would urge anyone who is in favor of an anti-racist agenda to drop this podcast from their feed.
Apple Podcasts
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EC Sky
United States4 months ago
Quiet Courage in a Noisy Moment
You held the conversation in a way that invited responsibility rather than reaction. By keeping the focus on thoughtful leadership in the face of rapid change, you gave listeners permission to slow down, reflect, and engage with AI from a place of intention.
Apple Podcasts
5
Anum — The Platinum CEO
United Kingdom4 months ago
Better Than Harvard Business School
I love Masters of Scale and especially Jeff Berman as host. (Reid, I love you too but Jeff’s voice and questions are so comforting)
I don’t know another way you’d be able to get a glimpse of the inside of successful companies like Chomps, Anastasia of Beverly Hills and Liquid Death and their scaling journey, and more importantly inside the minds of their founders. I’m grateful for the inspiration and the instruction as I’m scaling my company. Thanks for creating this show and letting me listen... more
Apple Podcasts
5
Laura mmd
United States7 months ago
Cringe Worthy
Sadly, a truely cringe worthy podcast, cohosts, interviewees and callers spend so much time sucking up to Reid and telling him how great he is it’s impossible to listen to it. A real pity.
Apple Podcasts
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Australia9 months ago

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High-quality guests and practical scaling lessons are a recurring strength.

The show is valued for authentic, insightful leadership discussions, though a subset of listeners view some episodes as marketing-forward or less substance-focused.

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Apple Podcasts	#23	United States/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts	#233	United States/Business
Apple Podcasts	#12	United Kingdom/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts	#21	Canada/Business/Management
Apple Podcasts	#173	United Kingdom/Business
Apple Podcasts	#14	Italy/Business/Management

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Author David Epstein on why constraints fuel innovation

Q: So, how do you decide which constraints to impose when you're leading a project?

The host and Epstein discuss using constraints to clarify priorities, guide exploration, and prevent energy from being wasted on non-essentials, with examples like Pixar's three-pitches rule.

Duolingo’s battle for learning in an AI world, with Luis von Ahn

Q: Why did you decide to shift focus toward user growth in 2026?

Luis explains that the learning potential and the long-term opportunity hinge on expanding the learner base, especially as AI enables better teaching. While revenue remains important, prioritizing growth helps secure a bigger, more sustainable market share.

Maria Sharapova’s centre court tricks for the boardroom

Q: How did your early experiences negotiating with brands shape your later business decisions?

They taught me to be present in conversations, protect the big picture, and ensure I understood the long-term value beyond a single contract.

How Poppi’s founders built a new soda brand worth $2 billion

Q: What about the branding and the advice you got from the Shark Tank investor?

Rohan told them their liquids were amazing but the branding needed work, a blunt but constructive critique that sparked a critical rebrand.

How Poppi’s founders built a new soda brand worth $2 billion

Q: Tell us what happened on the show.

They secured a deal with investor Rohan Oza, which catalyzed a full rebrand from Mother Beverage to Poppi and set the stage for national growth.

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Masters of Scale centers on how founders and senior leaders scale world-changing companies, with a mix of founder stories, leadership principles, and practical frameworks for growth. Episodes frequently explore blitzscaling, product-market fit, fundraising, partnerships, and organizational culture, often weaving in timely discussions about technology, AI, governance, and market dynamics. The show has featured deep dives into the minds of industry luminaries and innovators, offering actionable takeaways for listeners building or expanding ambitious ventures. Notable strengths include high-caliber guests, rigorous business storytelling, and a capacity to translate complex scaling challenges into repeatable lessons; some listeners also note a ... more

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1. David Epstein
2. Luis von Ahn
3. Todd Graves
4. Maria Sharapova
5. Reid Hastings
6. Eric Ryan
7. Mauro Porcini
8. Byron Deeter

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