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Masters of Scale

Episode summaries:
Strategy

Leadership Lessons from the Kitchen

April 23, 2025

José Andrés shares stories and insights on leading with courage, adapting in crisis, and embracing change from his new book.

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Why Big Law Won't Stand Up to Trump

April 19, 2025

Rachel Cohen reveals how top law firms avoid confronting Trump and the implications for democracy.

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Reinventing Vet Care from the Ground Up

April 19, 2025

Modern Animal CEO Steven Eidelman on scaling a better model for vets and pet owners.

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Wellness as Strategy, Not Just a Perk

April 17, 2025

Wellhub CEO Cesar Carvalho on why wellness drives business success.

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Finding Growth in Energy Market Uncertainty

April 15, 2025

GE Vernova CEO shares strategies for thriving through disruption.

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Snowflake’s AI Turnaround with Sridhar Ramaswamy

April 7, 2025

How Snowflake overcame crisis by betting big on AI innovation.

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Reid Hoffman’s Bold Bet on Cancer Cures

April 4, 2025

Reid Hoffman shares how Manas AI uses AI to transform cancer drug development and scale innovation across industries.

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Inclusive Leadership with Grede, Hobson & Ahrendts

February 2, 2025

Emma Grede & Mellody Hobson share insights on DEI, leadership, and entrepreneurship at the 2024 Masters of Scale Summit.

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Reid Hoffman on AI ‘Superagency’

January 30, 2025

Reid Hoffman discusses AI's future, societal fears, and the power of curiosity in a transformative era.

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Miscellaneous

Voices of Resilience Amid LA Wildfires

January 28, 2025

Stories of survival, community aid, and recovery efforts during LA wildfires.

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Scaling Climate Solutions with Vinod Khosla

January 25, 2025

Vinod Khosla discusses impactful entrepreneurship to tackle climate change.

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Redefining Work-Life Balance with Neha Ruch

January 22, 2025

Neha Ruch explores career pauses, parenting, and redefining success for well-being and personal growth.

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The Power of Mentors: Lessons from Top Icons

January 21, 2025

Explore how mentors transformed lives of Alex Rodriguez, Angela Duckworth, and other industry leaders in this insightful episode.

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How Oura Ring is Redefining Health Tech

January 10, 2025

CEO Tom Hale shares insights on innovation, growth, and partnerships driving Oura Ring's success in health technology.

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5 Bold AI Predictions for 2025

January 8, 2025

Rana El Kaliouby shares AI advancements, societal impact, and opportunities for growth approaching 2025.

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The Science of Fresh Starts Explained

January 3, 2025

Learn strategies to harness fresh starts and achieve your goals with expert advice from Katy Milkman.

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Plant-Based Foods: Evolution & Marketing Challenges

December 31, 2024

Peter McGuinness shares insights on improving plant-based branding, marketing missteps, and strategic growth through partnerships.

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Erika Ayers Badan: Leadership Lessons from Barstool to Food52

December 28, 2024

Explore Erika Ayers Badan's journey from Barstool CEO to Food52, her strategies on community building, and leadership wisdom.

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Scaling Whiskey: Fawn Weaver's Billion-Dollar Journey

December 27, 2024

Fawn Weaver shares how she built a billion-dollar whiskey brand by uncovering a forgotten legacy and scaling rapidly.

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Building Loyalty That Lasts: Insights from Top CEOs

December 23, 2024

Learn strategies to foster lasting connections with customers, teams, and investors from industry leaders Sumit Singh and Sarah Robb O’Hagan.

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Revolutionizing Energy: Insights from Octopus Energy

December 22, 2024

Greg Jackson shares innovative strategies for a greener, smarter energy grid with AI and customer-driven solutions.

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D&D Lessons for Entrepreneurs with Reid Hoffman

December 22, 2024

Reid Hoffman and Chris Cocks share how D&D inspires entrepreneurship, creativity, and innovation in business and gaming.

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Miscellaneous

Bill Gates on AI, Climate, and Human Progress

December 19, 2024

Bill Gates discusses AI's role in solving climate, health, and education challenges, sharing insights on innovation and global progress.

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Miscellaneous

Iggy Azalea Debunks Crypto Myths and Lessons Learned

December 19, 2024

Iggy Azalea shares insights on $MOTHER token, branding, and crypto lessons for building digital community connections.

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Six Lessons of Rapid Response for 2025

December 17, 2024

Insights from top leaders on leadership, problem-solving, and tackling uncertainty for future challenges.

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