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The pace of change in our culture is unprecedented and shows no signs of slowing. So what is most important to pay attention to when striving to innovate, create, and lead? From the team behind Masters of Scale, Rapid Response features candid conversations with today's top business leaders navigating real-time challenges. Hosted by the former editor-in-chief of Fast Company, Bob Safian.

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The World Cup arriving on American soil isn't just a moment. For U.S. Soccer Federation CEO JT Batson, it's a launchpad. Batson joins Rapid Response to reveal what’s on the line for the US men's team, where things stand with Coach Pochettino's future... more

As the World Cup kicks off this Thursday, scrutiny surrounds ticket prices, disrupted fan travel, potential ICE activity, and FIFA’s murky dealings. ESPN Global Sports Correspondent Sam Borden has covered this tournament from Brazil to Qatar, and he ... more

We all feel the urgency: learn to use AI, or risk falling behind at work. And we all know there's an upside: AI can reduce tedious tasks, streamline operations, and boost output. But knowing is half the battle (maybe even less) and implementing AI ne... more

The book industry has a problem, and it isn't a lack of content. Madeline McIntosh spent decades navigating publishing's biggest upheavals, from the e-commerce revolution at Amazon to leading Penguin Random House as CEO. Now she's betting that the wh... more

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Recent Guests

JT Batson
CEO of the U.S. Soccer Federation
U.S. Soccer Federation
Episode: U.S. Soccer CEO: The unseen stakes of this World Cup
Sam Borden
Global Sports Correspondent for ESPN and investigative reporter
ESPN
Episode: World Cup kickoff: Goals, greed, and geopolitics, with ESPN’s Sam Borden
Parth Patil
AI engineer, Office of Reid Hoffman
Office of Reid Hoffman
Episode: Pioneers of AI: How fast can you upskill in AI? We did a sprint to find out.
DeAngela Napier
Special Events Project Manager, Masters of Scale Summit
Masters of Scale
Episode: Pioneers of AI: How fast can you upskill in AI? We did a sprint to find out.
Madeline McIntosh
Co-founder and CEO of Authors Equity
Authors Equity
Episode: A radical fix for the broken book business, with Madeline McIntosh
Aza Raskin
Co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology
Center for Humane Technology
Episode: The race no one can win: AI’s anti-human crisis, with Aza Raskin
Brandon Tseng
President and co-founder of Shield AI
Shield AI
Episode: AI warfare and the race for a million-drone army, with Shield AI’s Brandon Tseng
Eric Ries
Author and entrepreneur, author of The Lean Startup and Incorruptible
Founder of The Long-Term Stock Exchange; Answer AI
Episode: Why success destroys the companies we love, with Eric Ries
Andrew Macdonald
President and Chief Operating Officer of Uber
Uber
Episode: Uber's swerve on gas prices, hotels, and a driverless future, with Andrew Macdonald

Host

Bob Safian
Host of Rapid Response; former editor-in-chief of Fast Company; experienced journalist and business interviewer

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 89 ratings
  • Peer to Peer convo

    love that Bob Safian engages with guest in a curious but informed way - and his guests reflect fresh thinking in business.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LA YMCA user
    United States2 years ago
  • Engaging and Insightful Business Conversations

    Concise and insightful! Bob Safian’s informed questions, combined with his curiosity and wit, make each episode engaging. The end-of-podcast summaries are a perfect wrap-up. A must-listen for quick, valuable business insights.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Goldenrust
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Safian delivers an interesting story and presents ideas I never thought about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mbelsky674
    United States2 years ago
  • The best!!

    An excellent, amazingly high quality show that manages to be equally entertaining and informative. Couldn’t recommend it more highly!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    eagleeyes95
    United States2 years ago
  • Come for the interview, stay for the takeaways

    Bob Safian can talk to anybody. But especially with movers and shakers of the business world. Whether it’s a big time CEO, Star Trek’s executive producer, or an educational organizational leader integrating AI into their products, Bob skillfully asks the questions we want to know. If you want relevant and exciting interviews on what biz leaders are doing to navigate life here on earth, and this business machine we all wake up in everyday, this is the spot for you. Pack this podcast and unwrap th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Travdin Tuck
    United States2 years ago

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Quality interviews with high-caliber guests and a tight, takeaway-driven format are repeatedly highlighted.
The show is described as authentic, insightful, and consistently valuable for practical business takeaways.
Listeners praise the host's curious yet informed interviewing style and the host's ability to draw fresh insights from movers and shakers in business.

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U.S. Soccer CEO: The unseen stakes of this World Cup
Q: What goes into decisions about whether Maurizio Pochettino stays as head coach after the World Cup?
The contract runs through the World Cup, but beyond that the team values an impact beyond just the men's team, with long-term plans across Olympics, youth programs, and coaching education; the decision will consider both performance and fit with the federation's broader strategy.
The race no one can win: AI’s anti-human crisis, with Aza Raskin
Q: Are there good guys and bad guys among the companies in the AI arena?
There are differences in corporate behavior: some leaders advocate slowing down or slowing down pace to build safeguards, while others race forward; the distinction lies in whether these players prioritize responsible deployment and public welfare or pursuit of speed and wealth.
Uber's swerve on gas prices, hotels, and a driverless future, with Andrew Macdonald
Q: What are Uber's thoughts on autonomous vehicles and owning fleets?
Uber sees a future with many ownership models for AVs and emphasizes not needing to own fleets directly today, while remaining open to changing course as the economics and technology evolve.
Uber's swerve on gas prices, hotels, and a driverless future, with Andrew Macdonald
Q: What is the strategy behind Uber's Expedia partnership and potential future acquisitions?
The partnership is a strategic channel to grow travel bookings and hotel stays, with openness to further partnerships while the Expedia acquisition is not currently on the table.
The “invisible army” behind Amazon’s robotaxi revolution, with Zoox’s Aicha Evans
Q: What role does Uber play in Zoox's strategy?
Uber is seen as a key partner for commercialization and scale, with mutual understanding of the differentiated experience Zoox aims to offer, beyond simple vehicle supply.

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Rapid Response delivers concise, high-impact conversations with today's business leaders navigating fast-moving change. Episodes cover AI, autonomy, energy, sports business, space, design, and leadership under scrutiny, often tying macro trends to practical implications for managers and investors. A standout pattern is bringing deep domain expertise to timely, high-stakes topics, with a focus on ethical considerations, strategic pivots, and real-world outcomes. The show tends to attract listeners who want actionable takeaways from executives, founders, and policymakers, and it frequently features guests who operate at the intersection of technology, industry disruption, and leadership culture.

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1. Masters of Scale
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1. JT Batson
2. Sam Borden
3. Parth Patil
4. DeAngela Napier
5. Madeline McIntosh
6. Aza Raskin
7. Brandon Tseng
8. Eric Ries

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