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Episode summaries:
Strategy

Founders' Insights with Joe Gebbia of Airbnb

January 31, 2025

Joe Gebbia advises early-stage founders on scaling, fundraising, and strategy. Insights for entrepreneurs on big opportunities and challenges.

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Strategy

How Todd Graves Built Raising Cane's Empire

January 27, 2025

Discover how Todd Graves turned rejection into a $3B restaurant chain success.

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Strategy

All-In Decisions with Kaitlin Smith of Simple Mills

January 26, 2025

Kaitlin Smith helps entrepreneurs decide when to go 'all-in' on their businesses, from pretzels to pet products.

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Strategy

Ben Leventhal: From Eater to Resy Empire

January 22, 2025

Explore how Ben Leventhal revolutionized dining with Eater and Resy, culminating in a $200M AmEx acquisition.

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Strategy

Disrupting Fashion: Bombas' One-for-One Success

January 19, 2025

Discover how Bombas reshaped the sock industry with social impact.

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Fundraising

Startup Advice from Patreon CEO Jack Conte

January 19, 2025

Jack Conte shares growth tips for early-stage founders on Advice Line.

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Building

Building Businesses with Purpose: Advice from Gary Hirshberg

January 5, 2025

Gary Hirshberg shares insights on sustainability, hiring, and finding unexpected markets for consumer products.

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Miscellaneous

Revolutionizing Non-Alcoholic Beer: Bill Shufelt's Journey

January 5, 2025

Discover how Bill Shufelt built Athletic Brewing, turning skepticism into an $800M success in the non-alcoholic beer market.

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Strategy

Founders Get Key Advice from CAVA's Brett Schulman

January 4, 2025

Brett Schulman mentors founders on scaling, sales, and investments.

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Finding PMF

Startup Lessons from Spikeball's Chris Ruder

January 1, 2025

Spikeball CEO Chris Ruder shares strategies to help founders grow their businesses and discover customer insights.

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Hiring

Hero Cosmetics: $630M Success Story of Mighty Patch

January 1, 2025

Discover how Ju Rhyu built Hero Cosmetics, turning acne patches into a $630M brand dominating the U.S. market.

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Strategy

Noosa Yoghurt's Journey to $200M Success

December 30, 2024

Discover how Koel Thomae turned passion into Noosa Yoghurt, growing from local inspiration to $200M national success.

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Hiring

The Container Store: Success, Challenges, and Regrets

December 29, 2024

Explore Kip and Sharon Tindell's journey: founding The Container Store, navigating online retail, and reflecting on going public.

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Strategy

Navigating Startup Challenges with Marc Lore’s Insights

December 29, 2024

Marc Lore advises founders on pivots, business strategy, and growth.

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Strategy

Startup Wisdom with Steve Case of AOL

December 20, 2024

Steve Case advises founders on tech challenges, engagement tips, and growth insights.

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Building

Scaling Brands: Advice from Dermalogica's Jane Wurwand

December 16, 2024

Jane Wurwand shares insights on scaling, brand trust, and community building with founders of emerging businesses.

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Miscellaneous

Norma Kamali's Timeless Fashion Journey

December 11, 2024

Explore Norma Kamali's career from 1960s student to iconic designer shaping 50+ years of fashion history.

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Strategy

Norma Kamali's Top Advice for Founders

December 4, 2024

Norma Kamali provides guidance to founders on attracting investors, changing perceptions, and scaling businesses.

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