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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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Thibault “Tibo” Sottiaux is OpenAI’s head of Product & Platform, making him responsible for the AI tools used by more than a billion users worldwide. Rana el Kaliouby spoke with Tibo on Pioneers of AI about why he’s “proud” OpenAI delayed its latest ... more

Alyssa Ravasio loves using ‘coyote trickster energy’ to get more people to put down their technology. Her camping marketplace, Hipcamp, has grown into the largest source for booking campsites on public and private land. She talks with host Jeff Berma... more

Prediction markets incentivize truth. Everything else incentivizes clickbait. That's the core argument Luana Lopes Lara makes for Kalshi — the prediction market platform she co-founded that has gone from $5 billion to $22 billion in valuation in unde... more

Jennifer Ferro is the former board chair of NPR and president of Southern California’s iconic public radio organization: KCRW. Ferro talks with host Jeff Berman about how nearly two decades as the founder’s deputy taught her to lead, why she thinks w... more

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Recent Guests

Jennifer Ferro
Leader of KCRW, public media executive
KCRW
Episode: Don't be boring: KCRW's Jennifer Ferro on building a brand people love
Kirk Tanner
CEO of The Hershey Company
The Hershey Company
Episode: Halloween meets GLP-1s: Hershey’s candy Super Bowl, with CEO Kirk Tanner
Codie Sanchez
Founder and CEO of Contrarian Thinking
Contrarian Thinking
Episode: Rapid Response: Stop creating businesses. Buy one instead, with Codie Sanchez
Jess Smith
President of the Golden State Valkyries
Golden State Valkyries
Episode: How to build a billion-dollar sports team from scratch, with Golden State Valkyries’ Jess Smith
Rosie Berman
Niece of the host, Valkyries fan
Episode: How to build a billion-dollar sports team from scratch, with Golden State Valkyries’ Jess Smith
Tajada McKenna
CEO of Prosper Global (formerly Mercy Corps)
Prosper Global
Episode: Rebranding in a war zone, with Prosper Global (formerly Mercy Corps)
Jim VandeHei
CEO of Axios and co-author of the book Simplify
Axios
Episode: Let’s Kill Sh*t: Axios CEO on simplifying your work-life in the AI era
David Allemann
Co-founder and co-CEO of On
On
Episode: Rapid Response: On's 16-year overnight success: Zendaya, Federer, and outrunning competition
Andrew Anagnost
CEO of Autodesk
Autodesk
Episode: From high school dropout to CEO, with Autodesk’s Andrew Anagnost

Hosts

Jeff Berman
Host focusing on leadership, scaling, and interview-driven storytelling.
Bob Safian
Host with rapid-response coverage and editorial leadership.
Reid Hoffman
Co-founder of LinkedIn; hosts with focus on scaling and entrepreneurship.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 7.8k ratings
  • Ask better questions.

    Listening to the episode about David protein bars was painful.

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    AltPeachDelete
    Canada4 months ago
  • Shame

    The nerve to create a podcast…people are sick

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    Boring with zero good delivery
    United States8 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.

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    EC Sky
    United States8 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 Kingdom8 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
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    Laura mmd
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate high-signal guest insights and storytelling.
Clear, actionable takeaways for founders and execs.
Some criticism about pacing and ad-heavy segments.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Rapid Response: Stop creating businesses. Buy one instead, with Codie Sanchez
Q: Is it better to start your own business or buy an existing one? Are hands-on trades really worth considering in an AI world?
Buying existing businesses generally offers a higher probability of success and controllable risk, especially when you leverage partnerships and structured financing. AI can assist but isn't a substitute for due diligence and practical experience in the trades.
Rapid Response: Stop creating businesses. Buy one instead, with Codie Sanchez
Q: You launched a business earlier this year, BizScout, to help people buy existing small businesses rather than creating ones from scratch. So how do you know if that option is a good option for you?
BizScout provides valuation analyses and a sense of whether a business is sellable, plus guidance on whether a buy makes sense versus starting from scratch. The key is having data-backed insight and proper due diligence to assess profitability and fit with the buyer's skills and goals.
How to build a billion-dollar sports team from scratch, with Golden State Valkyries’ Jess Smith
Q: Partnerships is so much more art than science. How did you land on what that go-to-market looked like for your partnership strategy?
We started by defining who we were and what we were building, then created an impact council with nine founding partners to drive community programs and outcomes, ensuring the partnerships added real value beyond branding.
Don't be boring: KCRW's Jennifer Ferro on building a brand people love
Q: Why did you decide to chair the NPR Board of Directors?
To build cohesion in public radio during challenging times, address leadership transitions, and help guide NPR and the public radio system toward a more collaborative future.
Don't be boring: KCRW's Jennifer Ferro on building a brand people love
Q: How have you adapted as media evolves beyond radio into podcasts and digital formats?
She emphasizes building community over merely delivering media, maintaining trust, and expanding services beyond LA to nationwide reach while keeping public media's core values intact.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Masters of Scale

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

The series curates conversations with founders, CEOs, and top leadership across technology, media, retail, and consumer brands, focusing on scaling strategies, product discipline, brand governance, and leadership in times of rapid change. Episodes frequently center on how incumbents stay insurgent, how AI and data shape decision-making, and how culture, customer experience, and storytelling drive growth. Noteworthy throughlines include the practical frameworks for product and brand scaling, the tension between profitability and ambition, and the emphasis on human-centered leadership in an AI-enabled landscape. Listeners can expect high-signal lessons from world-class founders and executives, often illustrated with real-world pivots, experim... more

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2. Kirk Tanner
3. Codie Sanchez
4. Jess Smith
5. Rosie Berman
6. Tajada McKenna
7. Jim VandeHei
8. David Allemann

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