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View From The Top

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Prominent leaders from around the world join MBA students for conversations on effective leadership, core values, and lessons learned throughout their careers. View From The Top, the podcast, is based on the dean’s speaker series at Stanford Graduate School of Business.

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Alibaba, known as the “Amazon of China,” is one of the world’s most valuable companies. In a wide-ranging conversation on View From The Top: The Podcast, co-founder and chairman Joe Tsai recalls how it became the company it is today — and looks ahead... more

“Being a reporter is the most fun an adult is allowed to have at work,” says A.G. Sulzberger, the publisher and chairman of The New York Times.

In a wide-ranging conversation with Amira Weeks, MBA ’26, on View From The Top: The Podcast, Sulzberger ... more

This week on View From The Top we’re sharing an episode of GSB at 100, a limited audio series created especially for Stanford Graduate School of Business’s Centennial. GSB at 100 presents a scrapbook of memories, ideas, and breakthroughs as Stanford ... more

This week on View From The Top we’re sharing an episode of GSB at 100, a limited audio series created especially for Stanford Graduate School of Business’s Centennial. GSB at 100 presents a scrapbook of memories, ideas, and breakthroughs as Stanford ... more

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Recent Guests

A. G. Sulzberger
Publisher and Chairman of The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: S9E2: A.G. Sulzberger Is Tuning Out the Cheers and the Jeers
Orlando Bravo
Founder and managing director of Thoma Bravo
Thoma Bravo
Episode: S9E1: Orlando Bravo on Doing the Work, One Deal at a Time
Luis von Ahn
Co-founder and CEO of Duolingo
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Episode: S8E8: Luis von Ahn Is Making Screen Time Count
Ken Griffin
Founder and CEO of Citadel
Citadel
Episode: S8E7: Ken Griffin Still Checks His P&L
Aravind Srinivas
CEO and co-founder of Perplexity, expert in AI and information democratization
Perplexity
Episode: S8E6: Aravind Srinivas Has All The Answers
Lisa Su
Chair and CEO of AMD
AMD
Episode: S8E5: Lisa Su Is Still Curious About How Things Work
Darren Walker
President of the Ford Foundation
Ford Foundation
Episode: S8E3: Darren Walker on Finding Clarity and Purpose
Rulof Botha
Prominent venture capitalist and GSB alumnus
Sequoia Capital
Episode: S8E1: Roelof Botha Doesn’t Believe in “the Top”

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Michael McDowell
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Kevin Kuhl
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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 179 ratings
  • Leadership north star

    My only and only go to for learning and understanding leadership, management, strategy and innovation. Thank you for doing this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jacktherock
    United States7 months ago
  • Please update the podcasts on Apple Podcasts!

    I would like to listen to your most recent ones here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    boeboe26
    Switzerland2 years ago

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S9E2: A.G. Sulzberger Is Tuning Out the Cheers and the Jeers
Q: How did you handle the anti-press rhetoric and political pressure during the Trump era?
We expanded Washington operations, increased investigative reporting and safety work, and consistently reminded staff that the Times is independent—neither cheerleader nor opposition—while defending the essential role of journalism.
S9E2: A.G. Sulzberger Is Tuning Out the Cheers and the Jeers
Q: What was the one thing you learned about leading The Times through a decade of digital transformation?
The most important lesson is to define what must not change (the core mission of independent reporting) and then change everything else to support that enduring principle.
S8E7: Ken Griffin Still Checks His P&L
Q: How do you stay in contact with friends and colleagues while managing investments?
I have to check my P&L daily.
S8E7: Ken Griffin Still Checks His P&L
Q: What are some core principles that have endured in helping you stay focused and resilient?
Citadel is a team sport, and having strong partners helps create resilience. It's important to make rational decisions despite emotional burdens.
S8E6: Aravind Srinivas Has All The Answers
Q: How do you handle ethical issues and criticism regarding your company?
Engaging with critics to explain your mission can often change perspectives; dialogue is essential.

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What is View From The Top about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A leadership-focused series featuring high-profile executives, entrepreneurs, and fund managers who discuss strategy, culture, and the evolving business landscape. Episodes frequently explore resilience, ethical leadership, and adapting traditional organizations to digital-era challenges, with listeners gaining practical takeaways on change management, mentorship, and innovation from leaders across media, finance, tech, and philanthropy. A notable pattern is the blend of personal storytelling with actionable leadership lessons, often tied to broader industry shifts such as AI, digital transformation, and global business dynamics. The show tends to attract MBA students, aspiring executives, and mid-to-senior professionals seeking firsthand l... more

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2. Orlando Bravo
3. Luis von Ahn
4. Ken Griffin
5. Aravind Srinivas
6. Lisa Su
7. Darren Walker
8. Rulof Botha

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