EP 19: Matt Levine, Meme Stocks, Crypto Crash and Terrible Attempts at Crime

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In 1966, two Brazilian men were found dead on Vintém Hill under bizarre circumstances that continue to perplex investigators and conspiracy theorists alike. Lying side by side, their bodies were discovered wearing matching lead masks—shields with no eyeholes—alongside cryptic notes. Were they victims of a cult ritual, a failed experiment, or something even more otherworldly? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .…

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MP3

(00:00) Intro

(00:13) Intro Zach and Packy

(01:07) Solana

(05:14) Crypto Ecosystem

(13:00) Crypto Use Cases

(18:02) Crypto Investments

(21:45) Elon’s Ultimatum

(27:43) Billionaire Senate Run

(32:04) VC Firm’s Scam & Media War

(37:39) Sheryl Sandberg Steps Down

(48:03) Matt Levine Intro

(49:39) Leaving Goldman Sachs

(52:26) Joining Deal Breaker

(55:04) Choosing Topics

(1:01:08) Crypto as a Lab for Financial Institutions

(1:02:08) Deal Breaker to Bloomberg

(1:07:00) Finance Bro Groupies

(1:08:14) r/WallStreetBets

(1:12:31) Insider Trading

(1:15:17) Crypto

(1:22:13) Elon and Twitter

(1:25:08) Elon and the SEC

(1:29:01) Writing on Unexpected Topics

(1:31:16) Impact of Meme Stocks

(1:33:11) Future Writing

(1:34:51) Outro

Links:

VC threatened a media war against a start-up after unsolicited investment https://sifted.eu/articles/heroes-amazon-solid-capital/

Elon Musk’s Ultimatum to Tesla Execs: Return to the Office or Get Out https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-06-01/musk-s-tesla-ultimatum-return-to-office-or-work-somewhere-else

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1531867103854317568?s=20&t=cKRzLoqnu1HMX-LPLCbZFQ

Solana goes down for over 6 hours https://cryptopotato.com/solana-goes-down-for-over-6-hours-validators-prepare-for-restart/

Coinbase pauses new hiring and rescinds accepted offers https://blog.coinbase.com/update-on-hiring-plans-bcedfa634989

US Charges Ex-OpenSea Exec With NFT Insider Trading https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/06/01/us-charges-ex-opensea-exec-with-nft-insider-trading/

Mixed and edited: Justin Hrabovsky

Produced: Andrew Nadeau and Rashad Assir

Executive Producer: Josh Machiz

Music: Griff Lawson

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A Saturday morning podcast hosted by Logan Bartlett (Partner and Managing Director at Redpoint Ventures) covering the tech news with his friends and other people with industry expertise.

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Producer: Leah Clapper

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Logan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, and Netflix. In each episode of The Logan Bartlett Show, we sit down with the people behind today’s most important startups and extract the tactics, lessons, and frameworks they’ve learned the hard way. Conversations span hiring to GTM, product, growth, fundraising and everything in between - collectively forming the ultimate playbook to make you a better CEO, investor or board member.

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EP 19: Matt Levine, Meme Stocks, Crypto Crash and Terrible Attempts at Crime

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MP3

(00:00) Intro

(00:13) Intro Zach and Packy

(01:07) Solana

(05:14) Crypto Ecosystem

(13:00) Crypto Use Cases

(18:02) Crypto Investments

(21:45) Elon’s Ultimatum

(27:43) Billionaire Senate Run

(32:04) VC Firm’s Scam & Media War

(37:39) Sheryl Sandberg Steps Down

(48:03) Matt Levine Intro

(49:39) Leaving Goldman Sachs

(52:26) Joining Deal Breaker

(55:04) Choosing Topics

(1:01:08) Crypto as a Lab for Financial Institutions

(1:02:08) Deal Breaker to Bloomberg

(1:07:00) Finance Bro Groupies

(1:08:14) r/WallStreetBets

(1:12:31) Insider Trading

(1:15:17) Crypto

(1:22:13) Elon and Twitter

(1:25:08) Elon and the SEC

(1:29:01) Writing on Unexpected Topics

(1:31:16) Impact of Meme Stocks

(1:33:11) Future Writing

(1:34:51) Outro

Links:

VC threatened a media war against a start-up after unsolicited investment https://sifted.eu/articles/heroes-amazon-solid-capital/

Elon Musk’s Ultimatum to Tesla Execs: Return to the Office or Get Out https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-06-01/musk-s-tesla-ultimatum-return-to-office-or-work-somewhere-else

https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1531867103854317568?s=20&t=cKRzLoqnu1HMX-LPLCbZFQ

Solana goes down for over 6 hours https://cryptopotato.com/solana-goes-down-for-over-6-hours-validators-prepare-for-restart/

Coinbase pauses new hiring and rescinds accepted offers https://blog.coinbase.com/update-on-hiring-plans-bcedfa634989

US Charges Ex-OpenSea Exec With NFT Insider Trading https://www.coindesk.com/policy/2022/06/01/us-charges-ex-opensea-exec-with-nft-insider-trading/

Mixed and edited: Justin Hrabovsky

Produced: Andrew Nadeau and Rashad Assir

Executive Producer: Josh Machiz

Music: Griff Lawson

🎙 Listen to the show

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A Saturday morning podcast hosted by Logan Bartlett (Partner and Managing Director at Redpoint Ventures) covering the tech news with his friends and other people with industry expertise.

Executive Producer: Rashad Assir

Producer: Leah Clapper

Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky

Check out Unsupervised Learning, Redpoint's AI Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUl-s_Vp-Kkk_XVyDylNwLA

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In this episode, Derek Thompson (Writer, The Atlantic) delves into the tumultuous nature of Trump’s trade policies, especially regarding tariffs, and how they impact American manufacturing and global markets. They discuss the constant changes in policy, the resulting uncertainty for industries like automotive and aerospace, and the mismatch between Trump’s ‘madman strategy’ and effective industrial policy. The conversation also explores the broader economic consequences, including stock market volatility, housing affordability issues, and the role of government in promoting economic growth and innovation. (00:00) Intro (00:20) Trump's Trade Policy and Its Implications (01:30) The Uncertainty of Tariff Policies (02:12) Impact on American Manufacturing (05:15) Stock Market Reactions (07:00) Debating the Effectiveness of Tariffs (10:02) Wall Street vs. Main Street (18:44) Housing and Healthcare Challenges (34:53) Historical Context of Housing Regulations (41:48) The Reality of Construction Jobs (42:35) The American Dream and Housing Costs (42:57) The 30-Year Mortgage and Its Impact (43:48) Comparing Home Ownership to Stock Market Investments (45:14) Political Reception of the Book 'Abundance' (46:17) Pro-Business Democrats and Government's Role (48:38) The Need for Aggressive Democratic Leaders (51:18) The Importance of Economic Growth (01:01:26) Debating Government's Role in Industrial Policy (01:03:34) Challenges in the Semiconductor Industry (01:13:19) The Housing Problem in New York City (01:15:26) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Executive Producer: Rashad Assir Producer: Leah Clapper Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky Check out Unsupervised Learning, Redpoint's AI Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUl-s_Vp-Kkk_XVyDylNwLA 🎙 Listen to the show Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-logan-bartlett-show/id1606770839 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5WqBqDb4br3LlyVrdqOYYb?si=3076e6c1b5c94d63&nd=1 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugS0jD5IAdoqzjaNYzns7w?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on Socials 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theloganbartlettshow 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/loganbartshow 🎬 Clips on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theloganbartlettshow About the Show Logan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, and Netflix. In each episode, Logan goes behind the scenes with world-class entrepreneurs and investors. If you're interested in the real inside baseball of tech, entrepreneurship, and start-up investing, tune in every Friday for new episodes.…

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EP 137: Keith Rabois and Zach Weinberg Debate: Are Tariffs a Smart Economic Weapon? 52:18

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Debate between Keith Rabois and Zach Weinberg on what tariffs are actually trying to accomplish. One core theme: Tariffs aren’t fully about “bringing back factories,” but rather a negotiation tool to eliminate foreign trade barriers - ultimately aiming to increase free trade, not restrict it. We also got into: - What each of them would do if they were in charge - Whether the trade deficit is a meaningful metric or just a misunderstood talking point - If tariffs could be part of an initiative to replace income tax — shifting toward a more consumption-based tax system - If tariffs could successfully be used as a non-military tool to reduce drug supply to the US - If there’s a major disconnect between the new administration’s rhetoric and the actual economic goals behind the policy One of the deepest economic conversations from the show’s recent history — and a rare debate where both sides had real logic behind their views. (00:00) Introduction and Host's Biases (00:46) Keith's Perspective on Tariffs (03:05) Zach's Perspective and Clarifying Questions (05:14) Debating Tariff Strategies (07:45) Economic Implications and Free Trade (13:31) Trump's Tariff Policies and Goals (16:57) Global Trade and Protectionism (25:52) Final Thoughts on Tariffs and Trade (29:16) Discussion on Trade Tariffs and Partners (30:17) Impact of Tariffs on GDP and Debt (31:20) Political Coalitions and Trade Policies (32:00) Tariffs as Consumer Taxes (33:30) Debate on Trade Deficit and Tariff Rates (36:53) Regulatory Reforms and Economic Policies (47:25) Fentanyl Crisis and Trade Negotiations (51:06) Closing Remarks and Future Topics Executive Producer: Rashad Assir Producer: Leah Clapper Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky Check out Unsupervised Learning, Redpoint's AI Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUl-s_Vp-Kkk_XVyDylNwLA 🎙 Listen to the show Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-logan-bartlett-show/id1606770839 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5WqBqDb4br3LlyVrdqOYYb?si=3076e6c1b5c94d63&nd=1 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugS0jD5IAdoqzjaNYzns7w?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on Socials 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theloganbartlettshow 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/loganbartshow 🎬 Clips on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theloganbartlettshow About the Show Logan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, and Netflix. In each episode, Logan goes behind the scenes with world-class entrepreneurs and investors. If you're interested in the real inside baseball of tech, entrepreneurship, and start-up investing, tune in every Friday for new episodes.…

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In this freeform episode, Logan sits down with Zach Weinberg (Co-Founder and CEO of Curie.Bio) to break down two of the biggest storylines in tech: tariffs and AI. They banter through the core arguments for and against tariffs, including national security, domestic employment, and negotiation power. Plus, they revisit what’s happened in past trade wars and share predictions on the real economic consequences this time around. Logan and Zach also discuss OpenAI’s $40B raise and the broader race for AI dominance—can OpenAI maintain its lead against tech giants like Google and Apple? They debate the limits of product defensibility, the power of platform defaults, and the strategic moves OpenAI might need to make to stay ahead. Topics include: The arguments for and against tariffs What happened during past U.S. tariff cycles—and how this one compares Whether OpenAI can maintain its edge in a world of native AI platforms A possible playbook for OpenAI to build user lock-in beyond utility What this era of AI competition means for the U.S.—and what could derail it https://fdra.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Trade-War-Lessons-from-the-Past-2025.pdf?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axiosmacro&stream=business (00:00) Intro (01:35) Liberation Day and Global Trade (02:13) Freeform Discussion on Various Topics (02:44) Podcasting and VC Life (03:32) Debating Tariffs and National Security (11:26) Arguments Against Tariffs (22:19) Historical Context of Tariffs (26:58) Economic Predictions and Stagflation (33:39) The Forgotten Lessons of Recessions (36:02) The Fixed vs. Growth Mindset in Economics (37:17) The Democratic Party's Shift on Economic Policies (42:33) The Rise of Populism and Its Impact (50:28) OpenAI's Explosive Growth and Challenges (54:28) The Competitive Landscape of AI (58:33) The Future of AI and Consumer Behavior (01:07:20) The Role of Social Networking in AI's Future (01:10:43) Wildcard: The Role of XAI and Grok Executive Producer: Rashad Assir Producer: Leah Clapper Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky Check out Unsupervised Learning, Redpoint's AI Podcast: / @redpointai 🎙 Listen to the show Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast ... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5WqBqDb ... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0 ... 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube: / @theloganbartlettshow Follow on Socials 📸 Instagram - / theloganbartlettshow 🐦 Twitter - / loganbartshow 🎬 Clips on TikTok - / theloganbartlettshow About the Show Logan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, and Netflix. In each episode, Logan goes behind the scenes with world-class entrepreneurs and investors. If you're interested in the real inside baseball of tech, entrepreneurship, and start-up investing, tune in every Friday for new episodes.…

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EP 135: Aaron Levie (CEO, Box) on Enterprise AI Trends No One is Talking About Yet

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EP 134: Eric Yuan (CEO, Zoom): What Zoom’s AI Strategy Can Teach Every Operator

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After unveiling 45 new product announcements this week, Zoom CEO Eric Yuan joined the show to share how he’s thinking about the future of work. He shared how he prioritizes which features to build, his approach to rebuilding company culture, what he’d do differently if he were starting Zoom today, and much more. (00:00) Intro (01:14) Eric Yuan on Zoom's Recent Innovations (02:02) AI Companion and Its Capabilities (03:23) Zoom's Open Platform and AI Features (04:36) Customer-Centric AI Development (06:21) Innovative Features and Real-World Applications (11:15) Balancing Core and Future Innovations (13:32) Zoom's AI-First Transformation (25:05) Security and Data Privacy in AI (27:46) Customer Feedback Driving Innovation (29:36) Eric Yuan's Leadership Style (33:22) Navigating the Pandemic: Rapid Growth and Cultural Challenges (34:44) Rebuilding Company Culture: The Culture Playbook (35:45) Continuous Improvement: Daily Self-Reflection (37:25) Hybrid Work: Embracing the New Normal (40:31) Founding Zoom: Insights and Challenges (48:50) Lessons from Early Days: Perseverance and Timing (53:12) Hiring and Leadership: Building the Right Team (57:05) Reflections and Future Planning (01:01:27) Choosing the Right Investors (01:03:04) The Future of AI and Industry Transformation Executive Producer: Rashad Assir Producer: Leah Clapper Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky Check out Unsupervised Learning, Redpoint's AI Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUl-s_Vp-Kkk_XVyDylNwLA 🎙 Listen to the show Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-logan-bartlett-show/id1606770839 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5WqBqDb4br3LlyVrdqOYYb?si=3076e6c1b5c94d63&nd=1 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9zb0hJZkhWbg 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugS0jD5IAdoqzjaNYzns7w?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on Socials 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theloganbartlettshow 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/loganbartshow 🎬 Clips on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theloganbartlettshow About the Show Logan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, and Netflix. In each episode, Logan goes behind the scenes with world-class entrepreneurs and investors. If you're interested in the real inside baseball of tech, entrepreneurship, and start-up investing, tune in every Friday for new episodes.…

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Ep 133: Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen Breaks Down the Global Impact of Trump’s New Tariffs 1:18:37

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As tariff drama continues to heat up, Ryan Petersen, CEO of Flexport (one of the hottest freight forwarders in the world) came on the show to unpack the impact. Ryan also dives deep into the hidden world of US shipping, opportunities for AI automation in logistics, reflections on building Flexport, and some supply chain conspiracy theories. (00:00) Intro (01:16) Flexport's Mission and Operations (02:28) Impact of Tariffs on Businesses (05:15) Navigating New Duties and Regulations (09:19) Flexport's Strategic Response (14:39) Challenges in U.S. Shipping Policies (28:21) Union Influence on Port Automation (40:35) National Security and Trade Negotiations (41:06) Tariffs and Business Planning Challenges (42:16) Investment Opportunities in Ports (44:02) Port Automation and AI Integration (45:09) Flexport's Big Tech Launch (47:02) AI's Role in Supply Chain Management (53:14) Digitizing Freight Contracts (58:18) Lessons from Flexport's Growth (01:09:13) Conspiracy Theories in Shipping Executive Producer: Rashad Assir Producer: Leah Clapper Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky Check out Unsupervised Learning, Redpoint's AI Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUl-s_Vp-Kkk_XVyDylNwLA 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugS0jD5IAdoqzjaNYzns7w?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on Socials 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theloganbartlettshow 📱 X - https://twitter.com/loganbartshow 🎬 Clips on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theloganbartlettshow About the Show Logan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, and Netflix. In each episode of The Logan Bartlett Show, we sit down with the people behind today’s most important startups and extract the tactics, lessons, and frameworks they’ve learned the hard way. Conversations span hiring to GTM, product, growth, fundraising and everything in between - collectively forming the ultimate playbook to make you a better CEO, investor or board member. Tap follow and enable notifications to stay ahead of the game.…

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EP 132: Yamini Rangan (CEO, Hubspot) On Sales and Marketing Frameworks That Win in the Age of AI 1:15:00

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Yamini Rangan, CEO of HubSpot (a $40 billion leader in the CRM space) shares how AI is transforming go-to-market strategies, the key lessons Yamini has learned as a first-time CEO, and the sales tactics she’s mastered. She also discusses the challenges of navigating major business pivots, including how companies can successfully transition into AI-first businesses and what it takes to stay competitive in an evolving landscape. (00:00) Intro (00:56) Yamini Rangan's Background and Career Journey (02:33) Joining HubSpot and Early Challenges (03:49) Transition to CEO and Leadership Insights (07:33) Strategic Planning and Long-Term Vision (15:15) AI Transformation and Product Innovation (18:57) AI's Impact on CRM and Future Prospects (28:51) Content Strategy and Customer Engagement (37:34) Contextual AI Features for Better Usage (38:13) Human Expectations and AI (39:36) AI in Daily Productivity (42:54) The Art and Science of Sales (51:05) The Role of Curiosity and Resilience in Sales (53:23) Evolving Company Culture (55:27) Leadership Style and Management Lessons (58:27) Scaling Startups: Lessons from Workday (01:02:54) The Future of AI and Incumbents (01:14:10) Concluding Thoughts Executive Producer: Rashad Assir Producer: Leah Clapper Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky Check out Unsupervised Learning, Redpoint's AI Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUl-s_Vp-Kkk_XVyDylNwLA 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugS0jD5IAdoqzjaNYzns7w?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on Socials 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theloganbartlettshow 📱 X - https://twitter.com/loganbartshow 🎬 Clips on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theloganbartlettshow About the Show Logan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, and Netflix. In each episode of The Logan Bartlett Show, we sit down with the people behind today’s most important startups and extract the tactics, lessons, and frameworks they’ve learned the hard way. Conversations span hiring to GTM, product, growth, fundraising and everything in between - collectively forming the ultimate playbook to make you a better CEO, investor or board member. Tap follow and enable notifications to stay ahead of the game.…

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EP 131: Andy Price (Artisanal): Executive Hiring Advice from the Founder of Tech’s Top Recruiting Firm 1:30:48

9 weeks тому1:30:48

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Andy is the founder of Artisanal Ventures and Artisanal Talent, one of Silicon Valley’s top search firms. He’s helped build leadership teams at companies like Databricks, Snowflake, Confluent, Abnormal Security, AcuityMD, and many more. In this episode, he shares… - How founders can differentiate in the talent war today - Maximizing the success rate of executive hires - Why interviews are a waste of time - The best ways to do references - How to choose the right search firm & more (00:00) Intro (02:02) Andy Price's Background and Career Journey (03:20) The Role of Founders in Hiring (04:32) Challenges in Early Stage Hiring (10:08) Importance of Venture Capital Brand (12:14) Effective Search Processes and Candidate Evaluation (23:27) Backchannel References and Networking (29:10) Identifying Key Players in Sales Growth (29:44) The Importance of Minimal Disruption (30:40) Effective Founder-Executive Relationships (30:57) The Role of Soak Time in Differentiation (31:52) Hiring Strategies for Rapid Growth (33:42) Common Failure Modes in Hiring (34:32) Aligning Founder and Executive Expectations (38:26) Building a Strong Talent Acquisition Team (40:51) The Talent Wars and Hiring Choke Points (44:24) Balancing Skill Sets and Company Culture (47:29) Evaluating and Upleveling Team Members (49:59) The Importance of Forecasting and Planning (51:34) Handling Executive Transitions Smoothly (59:09) The Art of Firing: Best Practices (59:32) Handling Employee Terminations with Dignity (01:02:19) Negotiating with Candidates: Tips and Tricks (01:06:31) Understanding Compensation Trends (01:08:18) Avoiding Common Founder Mistakes (01:11:28) Scaling Operations in Hypergrowth (01:15:00) Navigating the Current VC and Talent Ecosystem (01:23:34) The Importance of Specialized Search Firms (01:28:03) Adapting to the New Market Realities (01:30:46) Final Thoughts and Reflections Executive Producer: Rashad Assir Producer: Leah Clapper Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky Check out Unsupervised Learning, Redpoint's AI Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUl-s_Vp-Kkk_XVyDylNwLA 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugS0jD5IAdoqzjaNYzns7w?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on Socials 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theloganbartlettshow 📱 X - https://twitter.com/loganbartshow 🎬 Clips on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theloganbartlettshow About the Show Logan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, and Netflix. In each episode of The Logan Bartlett Show, we sit down with the people behind today’s most important startups and extract the tactics, lessons, and frameworks they’ve learned the hard way. Conversations span hiring to GTM, product, growth, fundraising and everything in between - collectively forming the ultimate playbook to make you a better CEO, investor or board member. Tap follow and enable notifications to stay ahead of the game.…

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EP 130: Matt Mullenweg (Co-Founder WordPress): WordPress Controversy, Future of Open Source AI, and Navigating Backlash 1:04:52

10 weeks тому1:04:52

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The recent controversy between WordPress and WP Engine put Matt Mullenweg (Co-Founder of WordPress, CEO of Automattic) under intense online scrutiny. In our conversation, he shared lessons from the controversy and managing through crisis, as well as this thoughts on the future of open source AI and more. (00:00) Intro (01:17) Controversy with WP Engine (03:36) Understanding Open Source and Trademarks (04:36) Automattic's Role and Contributions (08:26) Navigating Legal Battles and Community Relations (18:27) Leadership and Personal Resilience (21:49) The Impact of Social Media on CEOs (31:22) Future Outlook and Reflections (32:42) Exploring the Quinn Model and Open Source Innovations (33:17) The Evolution of AI Interfaces and User Interactions (35:36) AI as a Writing and Coding Partner (38:07) The Power of Open Source in AI Development (40:00) Commoditizing Complements: A Business Strategy (41:39) The Battle with Shopify and Open Source Models (42:33) The Impact of Open Source on Market Dynamics (43:55) USB-C Transition and Gadget Recommendations (47:53) The Benefits of Sabbaticals (53:34) The Future of WordPress and Automattic (59:12) Employee Ownership and Liquidity Programs (01:04:33) Conclusion and Final Thoughts Executive Producer: Rashad Assir Producer: Leah Clapper Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky Check out Unsupervised Learning, Redpoint's AI Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUl-s_Vp-Kkk_XVyDylNwLA 🎙 Listen to the show Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-logan-bartlett-show/id1606770839 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5WqBqDb4br3LlyVrdqOYYb?si=3076e6c1b5c94d63&nd=1 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9zb0hJZkhWbg 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugS0jD5IAdoqzjaNYzns7w?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on Socials 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theloganbartlettshow 🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/loganbartshow 🎬 Clips on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theloganbartlettshow About the Show Logan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, and Netflix. In each episode, Logan goes behind the scenes with world-class entrepreneurs and investors. If you're interested in the real inside baseball of tech, entrepreneurship, and start-up investing, tune in every Friday for new episodes. Executive Producer: Rashad Assir Producer: Leah Clapper Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky Check out Unsupervised Learning, Redpoint's AI Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUl-s_Vp-Kkk_XVyDylNwLA 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugS0jD5IAdoqzjaNYzns7w?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on Socials 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theloganbartlettshow 📱 X - https://twitter.com/loganbartshow 🎬 Clips on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theloganbartlettshow About the Show Logan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, and Netflix. In each episode of The Logan Bartlett Show, we sit down with the people behind today’s most important startups and extract the tactics, lessons, and frameworks they’ve learned the hard way. Conversations span hiring to GTM, product, growth, fundraising and everything in between - collectively forming the ultimate playbook to make you a better CEO, investor or board member. Tap follow and enable notifications to stay ahead of the game.…

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EP 129: Tom Hale (CEO, Oura) Shares Health Habits That Will Make You a Better Leader 1:24:49

12 weeks тому1:24:49

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Two weeks after Oura CEO Tom Hale started tracking and improving his sleep, he recalls, “It was like walking out of a black-and-white movie into a 4K technicolor movie… I’ve been missing this for 30 years.” The experience of feeling 20 again every day inspired him to apply for the Oura CEO role. Now, nearly 3 years into the job, he sat down to discuss what all founders and CEOs should consider when it comes to avoiding burnout and maximizing health and productivity. We covered his experiences with tools like continuous glucose monitoring, his thoughts on the future of wearables, and how AI insights will help us take better control of our health. (00:00) Intro (00:53) The Journey with Oura Ring (01:47) Sleep Optimization and Health Trends (05:06) Behavioral Changes for Better Sleep (09:33) Tom Hale's Professional Background (12:47) Challenges and Opportunities at Oura (22:50) The Importance of Sleep (26:05) Health Benefits of Quality Sleep (28:38) Oura's Unique Position in the Market (36:47) Consumer Choice and Healthcare Disruption (40:59) Unexpected Insights from HSA and FSA Spending (41:36) The Future of Insurance and Wearable Data (44:40) Preventative Care and Employer Incentives (47:21) The Impact of Small Choices on Health (48:52) Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare (54:08) The Role of Continuous Glucose Monitors (59:50) Expanding Oura's Market and Product Strategy (01:12:04) Navigating Leadership and Company Culture (01:19:22) Future Opportunities and Global Expansion (01:23:43) Closing Remarks and Reflections Executive Producer: Rashad Assir Producer: Leah Clapper Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky Check out Unsupervised Learning, Redpoint's AI Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUl-s_Vp-Kkk_XVyDylNwLA 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugS0jD5IAdoqzjaNYzns7w?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on Socials 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theloganbartlettshow 📱 X - https://twitter.com/loganbartshow 🎬 Clips on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theloganbartlettshow About the Show Logan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, and Netflix. In each episode of The Logan Bartlett Show, we sit down with the people behind today’s most important startups and extract the tactics, lessons, and frameworks they’ve learned the hard way. Conversations span hiring to GTM, product, growth, fundraising and everything in between - collectively forming the ultimate playbook to make you a better CEO, investor or board member. Tap follow and enable notifications to stay ahead of the game.…

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EP 128: Jay Chaudhry (CEO, Zscaler) On Picking The Best Markets, Risking Everything, & Scaling to $30B 1:02:21

13 weeks тому1:02:21

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Jay Chaudhry is the definition of a self-starter. Born in the Himalayas with no running water or electricity until high school, Jay has now scaled Zscaler to a $30B public company. He and his wife went all in many times over—betting their life savings and quitting their jobs to launch their first venture, Secure IT, which became a huge success. Jay then parlayed that into building multiple more self-funded, successful cybersecurity companies before founding Zscaler. In this episode, Jay shares his playbook for building disruptive companies, how he picks a market, and insights on using AI to combat modern breaches—plus his perspectives on life, family, and money. Executive Producer: Rashad Assir Producer: Leah Clapper Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky Check out Unsupervised Learning, Redpoint's AI Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUl-s_Vp-Kkk_XVyDylNwLA 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugS0jD5IAdoqzjaNYzns7w?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on Socials 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theloganbartlettshow 📱 X - https://twitter.com/loganbartshow 🎬 Clips on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theloganbartlettshow About the Show Logan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, and Netflix. In each episode of The Logan Bartlett Show, we sit down with the people behind today’s most important startups and extract the tactics, lessons, and frameworks they’ve learned the hard way. Conversations span hiring to GTM, product, growth, fundraising and everything in between - collectively forming the ultimate playbook to make you a better CEO, investor or board member. Tap follow and enable notifications to stay ahead of the game.…

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EP 127: Marc Benioff (CEO, Salesforce): the Future of Digital Labor & the Agentic Era 40:59

14 weeks тому40:59

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In this episode, Marc Benioff (CEO, Salesforce) responds to Satya Nadella’s recent predictions and shares his thoughts on the current reality of Agi. He dives into the rise of digital labor, the multi-trillion-dollar potential of agentic technology, and what the future split between software and agentic revenue might look like. Marc also discusses why CEOs need to stay grounded in delivering actionable solutions, and he emphasizes the moral obligation businesses have to retrain employees and invest in communities as AI continues to evolve. (00:00) Intro (01:45) Salesforce's AI Impact on Business (03:03) The Future of Digital Labor (05:28) Agentic AI and Customer Success (07:42) Salesforce's Competitive Edge (11:48) Marc Benioff's Response to Satya Nadella (14:16) The Role of AI in Enterprise Software (20:14) The Balance of AI and Human Labor (28:34) Salesforce's Philanthropic Efforts (36:24) The Future of AI and Regulation (40:24) Conclusion and Farewell Executive Producer: Rashad Assir Producer: Leah Clapper Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky Check out Unsupervised Learning, Redpoint's AI Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUl-s_Vp-Kkk_XVyDylNwLA 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugS0jD5IAdoqzjaNYzns7w?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on Socials 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theloganbartlettshow 📱 X - https://twitter.com/loganbartshow 🎬 Clips on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theloganbartlettshow About the Show Logan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, and Netflix. In each episode of The Logan Bartlett Show, we sit down with the people behind today’s most important startups and extract the tactics, lessons, and frameworks they’ve learned the hard way. Conversations span hiring to GTM, product, growth, fundraising and everything in between - collectively forming the ultimate playbook to make you a better CEO, investor or board member. Tap follow and enable notifications to stay ahead of the game.…

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EP 126: Eran Zinman (Co-Founder, monday.com) on The Efficiency Hacks That Drove monday.com to $14B 1:12:29

18 weeks тому1:12:29

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Eran Zinman entered a crowded category, out-executed everyone, and scaled monday.com into a $14B public company. In my latest conversation with him, he details their unique metric tracking system (dubbed Big Brain) that allows them to do the same amount of work with ½ the people, along with their relentless focus on cash over other metrics, and the little tactics that brought significant ROI (like sending everyone—including investors—a daily SMS with yesterday’s metrics). (00:00) Introduction to the Logan Bartlett Show (01:12) The Philosophy Behind Monday.com (01:29) Building a Flexible Platform (04:12) Competing in a Crowded Market (06:21) The Evolution of Monday.com (13:43) The Importance of Cash Efficiency (14:22) Big Brain: The In-House Analytics Platform (23:54) Performance Marketing Strategies (29:47) AI Integration and Future Prospects (38:51) Founder Mode and Company Philosophy (40:53) Learning from Mistakes and Adapting (43:04) Customer Success and Service Philosophy (46:53) Building a Strong Company Culture (51:10) Interviewing and Hiring Best Practices (54:49) Going Public and Investor Relations (01:03:38) Co-CEO Model and Partnership (01:08:34) Future Vision for Monday.com (01:11:07) Embracing Failure and Continuous Improvement Executive Producer: Rashad Assir Producer: Leah Clapper Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky Check out Unsupervised Learning, Redpoint's AI Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUl-s_Vp-Kkk_XVyDylNwLA 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugS0jD5IAdoqzjaNYzns7w?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on Socials 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theloganbartlettshow 📱 X - https://twitter.com/loganbartshow 🎬 Clips on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theloganbartlettshow About the Show Logan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, and Netflix. In each episode of The Logan Bartlett Show, we sit down with the people behind today’s most important startups and extract the tactics, lessons, and frameworks they’ve learned the hard way. Conversations span hiring to GTM, product, growth, fundraising and everything in between - collectively forming the ultimate playbook to make you a better CEO, investor or board member. Tap follow and enable notifications to stay ahead of the game.…

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EP 125: Glenn Fogel (CEO, Booking Holdings) Building a $170B Travel Empire: On AI, Acquisitions, and Shaping Travel’s Future 1:17:33

19 weeks тому1:17:33

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Glenn Fogel, CEO of Booking Holdings, has built a $170B travel empire that includes brands like http://Booking.com, Priceline, Kayak, and OpenTable. Glenn shares insights into how Booking has grown into a global powerhouse, weathering challenges like tsunamis, wars, 9/11, and the COVID-19 pandemic. We dive into the strategy behind the transformative acquisition of http://Booking.com, which now drives 90% of the company’s revenue, and the key lessons Glenn has learned about M&A success. Glenn also discusses how AI could revolutionize travel, from automating customer service to creating seamless traveler-first experiences. (00:00) Intro (01:37) Overview of Booking Holdings (02:31) Early Days of Priceline and Joining the Company (03:33) Dot-Com Boom and Financial Challenges (07:28) Travel Industry Resilience (07:47) Cultural and Economic Factors in Travel (09:17) Stock Splits and Employee Incentives (13:34) Acquisition of Booking.com and Active Hotels (24:20) Growth and Integration of Acquired Companies (29:11) Artificial Intelligence in Travel (30:57) Future of Travel and AI Integration (38:54) The Greatest Acquirers in History (39:16) Teamwork in Business Acquisitions (40:48) Challenges in M&A and Regulatory Hurdles (41:49) Patterns in Successful and Failed Deals (46:06) Cultural Alignment in Mergers (50:31) Brand Management and Integration (54:14) Regulatory Environment and Smart Regulations (01:00:11) Post-COVID Business Travel Trends (01:08:24) Leadership Through Crises (01:15:33) Technological Advancements in Travel Executive Producer: Rashad Assir Producer: Leah Clapper Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky Check out Unsupervised Learning, Redpoint's AI Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUl-s_Vp-Kkk_XVyDylNwLA 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugS0jD5IAdoqzjaNYzns7w?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on Socials 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theloganbartlettshow 📱 X - https://twitter.com/loganbartshow 🎬 Clips on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theloganbartlettshow About the Show Logan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, and Netflix. In each episode of The Logan Bartlett Show, we sit down with the people behind today’s most important startups and extract the tactics, lessons, and frameworks they’ve learned the hard way. Conversations span hiring to GTM, product, growth, fundraising and everything in between - collectively forming the ultimate playbook to make you a better CEO, investor or board member. Tap follow and enable notifications to stay ahead of the game.…

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EP 124: Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi Breaks Down the AI Hype-Cycle 1:14:03

21 weeks тому1:14:03