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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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What does a former skydiver have to say about getting started with AI? Go ahead and jump! While Maia Josebachvili doesn’t spend her free time leaping out of airplanes these days, she still is a firm believer in taking calculated risks. It's a mindset... more

When markets drop and chaos hits, Mellody Hobson is determined to be brave. The co-CEO of Ariel Investments and former chair of Starbucks and DreamWorks joins Rapid Response to make the case that volatility isn't something to survive but to exploit. ... more

In this episode of "The Messy Parts," Gary Vaynerchuk opens up to host Maryam Banikarim about self-esteem, leadership, and what he believes is a growing crisis of “late adulthood.” Gary breaks down his philosophy on kind candor vs. radical candor, wh... more

As The Devil Wears Prada 2 hits theaters this weekend, Rapid Response explores the enduring business lessons inside the now 20-year-old original. Host Bob Safian is joined by two insiders who built their careers in the world the film depicts: Janice ... more

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Jared Isaacman
NASA Administrator, entrepreneur and former SpaceX/Shift4 founder
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Episode: Inside Artemis II and the next space race, with NASA’s Jared Isaacman
Mauro Porcini
President and Chief Design Officer at Samsung
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Episode: A first look at Samsung’s blueprint to win the AI era, with Mauro Porcini
Jean-Marie Monietti
CEO and co‑founder of CoinShares
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Episode: Ford's Jim Farley on beating China, and the storm nobody sees coming
Scott O'Neil
CEO of LIV Golf
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Episode: LIV Golf’s gambit to rewrite global sports, with Scott O’Neil
Anna Bateson
CEO of Guardian Media Group
Guardian Media Group
Episode: The Guardian’s secret weapon against media’s collapse, with CEO Anna Bateson
David Ko
Head of Calm health and wellness app, stepped down as CEO in 2022 to become senior advisor to the board
Calm
Episode: The “most stressed” wellness CEO, with Calm’s David Ko
Rana el Kaliouby
AI scientist, founder of Affectiva, investor at Blue Tulip, host of Pioneers of AI
Blue Tulip Ventures / Affectiva
Episode: Humanize AI before it dehumanizes us, with Dr. Rana el Kaliouby at SXSW
Matthew Prince
CEO and co-founder of Cloudflare
Cloudflare
Episode: The internet is breaking. So what’s next? with Cloudflare’s Matthew Prince
Amy Farley
Executive editor of Fast Company
Fast Company
Episode: Most Innovative Companies 2026: Who’s in, who’s out, with Fast Company’s Amy Farley

Host

Bob Safian
Host of Rapid Response; former editor-in-chief of Fast Company; principal interviewer

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 87 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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Consistently valuable leadership and strategy perspectives for executives.
Authentic, engaging dialogue that stays focused on practical insights.
Savvy, insightful interviews with top business leaders.
High-quality guests; thoughtful, informed questioning.
Concise, actionable takeaways and strong guest lineups.

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Inside Artemis II and the next space race, with NASA’s Jared Isaacman
Q: This week, NASA's Mars rover discovered chemicals that could indicate microbial life. How does that emphasis fit with NASA's broader goals and the search for life versus expanding scientific knowledge?
The fundamental aim is to answer whether we are alone, but we also emphasize bringing samples back to Earth to unlock consensus in the scientific community, while pursuing missions to Europa and Titan that could broaden our understanding of life in the solar system.
Inside Artemis II and the next space race, with NASA’s Jared Isaacman
Q: Entrepreneurs are often impatient, and I can hear in you this urgency to sort of, let's get things moving at a pace that maybe we haven't had. How do you look at what your role is?
I bring an entrepreneurial perspective to NASA, combining hands-on business experience with aerospace knowledge, to push for urgent progress while still maintaining rigorous safety and mission planning, and I rely on a cadence and disciplined process from NASA's past to guide today's decisions.
The Guardian’s secret weapon against media’s collapse, with CEO Anna Bateson
Q: Is there a single secret behind the Guardian's success, or a set of factors?
Anna explains there isn't a single secret, but a combination of embracing digital early, leveraging a unique ownership model that supports long-term planning, and building a strong reader revenue base alongside advertising.
The “most stressed” wellness CEO, with Calm’s David Ko
Q: What role does leadership play in mental health at work?
Ko emphasizes leadership must model vulnerability and openness, integrating mental health into the core mission rather than treating it as a peripheral benefit.
The “most stressed” wellness CEO, with Calm’s David Ko
Q: How did this transition come about for you?
Ko explains that stepping down was a thoughtful move after stepping back to see the broader impact of Calm and to focus on expanding health outcomes and a global mission beyond a single company.

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Rapid Response offers brisk, candid conversations with today's business leaders navigating rapid change across technology, geopolitics, branding, and organizational culture. Episodes frequently center on AI strategy, leadership during uncertainty, and real-world case stories from clients and partners, with practitioners sharing actionable takeaways on governance, talent, and transformation. The show stands out for bringing high-profile executives and thinkers—ranging from Fortune-level CEOs to policy-informed analysts—into a compact format that emphasizes practical guidance, human-centric leadership, and timely perspectives on how to lead in an AI-enabled, rapidly shifting world.

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1. Jared Isaacman
2. Mauro Porcini
3. Jean-Marie Monietti
4. Scott O'Neil
5. Anna Bateson
6. David Ko
7. Rana el Kaliouby
8. Matthew Prince

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