A podcast about succeeding in the digital era
Michelle Zatlyn on protecting the web.
Hear from leaders of Box, Square,
Microsoft, and others shaping our digital world.
In the digital economy, pursuing your vision—for a new business, a new product, a new way to try and solve a problem—can feel next to impossible. On Decoding Digital, Dan Saks talks with a cross-section of leaders who are using digital technology to do just that.
Huijin Kong
Decoding Positive Influence: Huijin Kong on How to be a Successful Influencer
Empowering leadership through influence
27 min
With nicknames like Compass and Energizer Bunny, Huijin Kong has really made an impact in the business world. She’s been a go-getter since the beginning — graduating not only summa cum laude from the Wharton School of Business, but also holding an M.B.A. with Highest Distinction from Harvard Business School. Her strong sense of direction, courage to call out the elephants in the room and relentless energy has enabled her to counsel CEOs, Owners, and founders of all ages and backgrounds. Most importantly, she deeply believes that everyone has a leader inside of them. Today, Huijin is a Principal Counselor at LinHart Group and co-author of the book Positive Influence: The First and Last Mile of Leadership. In today’s episode, Huijin tells us how she was called to this career, why higher ups can start to lose their “why” as they move up the ladder, and how leaders can positively influence their team through successful transformations within the company.
Jennifer Heil
Decoding Women’s Healthcare: Jennifer Heil on Olympic Gold & Entrepreneurship
World-Class Athlete to Women's Healthtech Innovator
33 min
Olympic Gold Medalist. Guinness World Record Holder. Entrepreneur. Advocate. Jennifer Heil is all of these things and more. After securing the first Olympic gold medal for Canada and the Guinness World Record for number of gold medals at the Freestyle Skiing World Championships, she turned her attention to other ventures. Jennifer founded the company RYA Health, became an advocate for girls education globally, and a policy developer of Safe Sport to address abuse and harassment. In today’s episode, Jennifer talks about how her Olympic career led her to a holistic approach to training that has translated to her work as an entrepreneur, especially the meditation practices that she started at a young age. She also dives into how technology is changing the future of women’s healthcare.
Tien Tzuo
Decoding Subscription Services: Tien Tzuo on Building Strong Relationships with Subscribers
BUILDING A ROBUST SUBSCRIPTION-MODEL BUSINESS
26 min
Tien Tzuo has been analyzing subscriptions since the dawn of the internet. He’s been an expert source for companies creating their own subscription models, and also the customers using the products. He is the author of "SUBSCRIBED: Why the Subscription Model Will Be Your Company's Future - and What to Do About It". Today, Tien is the Founder and CEO at Zuora, a company that provides cloud-based software on a subscription basis that enables any company in any industry to successfully launch, manage, and transform into a subscription business. In this episode, Tien talks about how his work at SalesForce impacted the work he’s doing today with Zuora, the importance of customer relationships, and the evolution of subscription-based services and what the future of SaaS companies look like.
Kurt Davis
Decoding Business Development: Kurt Davis on Closing the Big Deals
CULTIVATING RELATIONSHIPS AND BIG DEALS
32 min
What can you do to catapult your startup over the chasm of early adopters into the land of new opportunities with trillion-dollar companies? Kurt Davis is here to tell you how to do exactly that. Kurt is a technology entrepreneur, world explorer, and expert in business development. The first 20 years of his career were spent between the San Francisco Bay Area and Asia working with technology startups in finance and business development roles. Since then, Kurt has started a business accelerator in an African refugee camp, launched a media company, and invested in companies in the southeast of the U.S. Today, Kurt is the CEO of the startup, Stealth Smiles. In today’s episode, Kurt talks about his book, Navigate to the Lighthouse: A Silicon Valley Guide to Executing Global Deals, the importance of preparation and organization when presenting a large deal, and how fostering these relationships is key to helping you ultimately close the deal.
Tim Prendergast
Decoding Digital Security: Tim Prendergast on Cloud Security and Infrastructure Access
MASTERING CLOUD SECURITY AND THE POWER OF TEAMWORK
27 min
“No one ever gained a lot by risking next to nothing.” This is why Tim Prendergast has been so successful in everything he’s done, because without risk, there is no reward. Prior to his work at StrongDM, Tim was the principal architect for Adobe's Cloud Team and then became a seed investor in technologies that he truly believes in. Tim is an expert in all things cloud security, cloud infrastructure, building and scaling SaaS businesses, and legit barbeque. Today, Tim is CEO of StrongDM, a startup solving the problem of how to get people to access infrastructure in a safe and sane way. In today’s episode, Tim talks about how all great innovation starts with pushing the envelope of what’s possible, the transformation of the security industry over the past few years, and the power of teamwork within a tech startup.
Jay Kaplan
Decoding Cybersecurity: Jay Kaplan on How to Protect Your Business from Cyberattacks
UNITING TECHNOLOGY AND HUMAN INTELLIGENCE TO FIGHT CYBERATTACKS
29 min
Jay Kaplan is a renowned security expert and entrepreneur who has served in many high-profile cybersecurity roles—including at the Department of Defense and the National Security Agency. He was also selected as Forbes 30 Under 30 in Enterprise Technology. After seeing a gap in the cybersecurity space, in 2013, Jay co-founded Synack, a company that’s developed a premier security testing platform. Today the Synack platform protects federal agencies, DoD classified assets, and a growing list of Global 2000 customers. In today’s episode, Jay talks about the rise of ransomware and crime syndicates, and he offers simple yet effective security strategies organizations, and individuals can apply right now. What are some of his biggest tips? Focus on your people, sensitive data, and endpoints.
Andrei Hagiu
Decoding Platform Companies: Andrei Hagiu on Platform Strategy and Building Your Business
STRATEGIES FOR TURNING PRODUCTS INTO PLATFORMS
37 min
“I skate to where the puck is going, not where it has been.” – Wayne Gretzky When Andrei Hagiu wrote a Harvard Business Review case study on AppDirect, he used this quote from Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky to show the mindset each founder should have before starting their company. Andrei is an expert in platform strategy and started a career in academics as an Associate Professor at Harvard Business School, as well as at MIT Sloan. Andrei’s research and teaching are entirely focused on platform businesses (e.g. Airbnb, Amazon.com, Facebook, etc.) and their unique strategic challenges. Today, Andrei is an Associate Professor of Information Systems at Boston University’s Questrom School of Business. In today’s episode, Andrei talks about the difference between virality and network effect, how to create a successful, multi-sided platform business, and the future of Web3’s decentralized platforms.
Andy Whyte
Decoding MEDDICC: Andy Whyte on how MEDDICC can increase the velocity of growth in your organization
APPLYING MEDDICC TO INJECT PREDICTABILITY INTO SALES PERFORMANCE
34 min
Andy Whyte has literally written the book on the power of the MEDDICC sales system. His book, “MEDDICC: The ultimate guide to staying one step ahead in the complex sale,” outlines how to apply the MEDDICC framework to any sales deal. But before Andy became this powerhouse in sales, he was an account executive at impressive companies like Oracle and Sprinklr. He also led many successful sales teams at various companies before starting out on his own. Today, Andy is the CEO and founder of MEDDICC, an organization that helps build elite competency in sales teams. In today’s episode, Andy talks about how the best salespeople are really good at solving their customers’ problems. He shares his three key parts to selling, how companies can best adopt and implement MEDDICC, and the big changes he’s seen in sales as companies evolve from enterprise-led to product-led.
Harry Stebbings
Decoding Content Creation: Harry Stebbings on Creating Standout Content
CREATING MEANINGFUL CONTENT AND UNLOCKING VC SECRETS
33 min
How do you play the game of content creation and come out on top? Time and energy. Harry Stebbings is a wildly talented podcaster, investor, and content creator. He got his start in podcasting at a very young age and at just 20 years old, he became one of the youngest VCs in the world. Today, Harry is the Founder of The Twenty Minute VC, the world's largest independent venture capital podcast. In today’s episode, Harry talks about how he learned to build a deep network and create relationships that last, and what it means to bundle and unbundle businesses.
Anarghya Vardhana
Decoding Consumer Healthcare Investing: Anarghya Vardhana on Diversifying the STEM Space
A LIFELONG STEM JOURNEY AND NAVIGATING HEALTHCARE STARTUPS
33 min
“Do one thing everyday that scares you.” This quote drives everything our next guest does. Anarghya Vardhana is a Partner at Maveron focusing on finding the next big direct to consumer business. In today’s episode, Anarghya talks about her lifelong love for STEM and her passion for diversifying this space. She shares why she loves healthcare startups and how doing challenging things positively impacts her self-confidence.
Adrian Grenier
Decoding Impact Investing: Adrian Grenier on Investing and Living Purposefully
Personal responsibility and the power of optimism
33 min
Adrian Grenier wears several hats: conscious celebrity, actor, musician, director, and producer. But he’s also the Co-Founder and General Partner at DuContra Ventures. At DuContra, Adrian is focused on making meaningful investments that will help the Earth and the people living here. In today’s episode, Adrian talks about why the content craze we’re in right now is pulling us away from making authentic human connections. He shares how we can move away from the hopeless view that the world is ending. He also discusses how taking personal responsibility can lead to a life full of purpose.
Blake Bartlett
Decoding Product-Led Growth: Blake Bartlett on Trailblazing the Path to PLG
Embracing PLG as the future of software
28 min
Product-led growth (PLG) is the reason companies like Zoom, Calendly and Slack became so successful. Take it from the man who coined the term “product-led growth,” back in 2016 and continues to be a thought leader in this community. Today’s guest Blake Bartlett, a partner at OpenView Venture Capital, has led investments in companies like Highspot, Calendly, Expensify, Postscript and more. In today’s episode, Blake talks about the initial discovery of PLG and how it has changed the way companies structure themselves in this increasingly digital world.
Todd Olson
Decoding Product-Led Growth: Todd Olson on Nailing the Customer Experience
Putting product at the center of your customer experience
28 min
If you adopt a product-led growth model, will that take jobs away from your salespeople? Today’s guest, Todd Olson, says that a PLG strategy and optimization will allow space for salespeople to become much more focused and effective. Todd is the co-founder and CEO of Pendo, a platform that accelerates and deepens software product adoption. In today’s episode, Todd says that when companies utilize product-led growth, they also become more efficient, communicative, and adaptable to the digital landscape.
Joe Lonsdale
Decoding Diverse Networks: Joe Lonsdale on Building an Enduring Team
Building enduring teams in a remote world
46 min
How did our guest Joe Lonsdale go from high school chess champion to super successful VC? His diverse network and a wide variety of interests to start. Joe has been a part of founding more than a dozen mission-driven companies, including Palantir, Addepar, OpenGov, Affinity, Epirus, Resilience Bio, and 8VC. In today’s episode, Joe talks about how he’s been able to build such strong teams over the years and why even in a remote world, human connection is key to building a strong foundation.
Dan Saks
Decoding Business Endurance: Secrets for Long-Term Digital Success
LOOKING BACK AT ONE YEAR OF “DECODING DIGITAL”
24 min
Over the course of one year, host Dan Saks has decoded 32 different ideas with 32 different guests. In this episode, Dan shares what he's learned from the amazing leaders he's spoken with during the first season of "Decoding Digital." Hear highlights about engagement, trust, driving change, and how businesses—and the people who lead them—can succeed in the long run.
Rich Nanda & Gerald Kane
Decoding Digital Heroes: Cultivating the People that Drive Innovation
SUPPORTING THE PEOPLE WHO DRIVE ORGANIZATIONAL CHANGE
25 min
Digital transformation is hard, and it's only getting harder as the world becomes more complex. What do people need to successfully navigate these changes? Hear Dr. Gerald Kane and Rich Nanda, authors of "The Transformation Myth," take a deep dive into the mindset of a digital hero and how they use certain traits, like curiosity and vision, to drive change effectively.
Jennifer Byrne
Decoding Enterprise Transformation: Jennifer Byrne on Change
HOW TO GAIN TRUST TO LEAD LARGE-SCALE TRANSFORMATION
25 min
The larger an organization gets, the harder it is to drive change. How can individuals have an impact? Jennifer Byrne has some answers. As the former CTO of Microsoft US, Jennifer has first-hand experience leading transformation at global companies. In this episode, she gives practical advice on driving change, including how to build trust with large customers.
Mark Suster
Decoding Product-Led Growth: Mark Suster on Viral Software
HOW TO DESIGN PRODUCTS THAT PEOPLE WANT TO ADOPT
25 min
A product that people can't resist using is the dream for any enterprise technology startup. After all, it's how today's biggest B2B companies, like Slack and Zoom, became household names. How do you create viral magic that drives product adoption? In this episode, veteran investor Mark Suster shares his approach, and what to do if a product-led growth strategy isn’t working.
Josh McCarter
Decoding Vertical Ecosystems: Josh McCarter on Industry Focus
BRINGING TOGETHER SOLUTIONS TO BETTER SERVE CUSTOMERS
23 min
It's easy to talk about creating a digital ecosystem, but Mindbody—a California-based platform company that supports the fitness and wellness industry—has actually done it. In this episode, hear CEO Josh McCarter, explain how the company has grown and adapted to a rapidly changing market through a powerful, API-driven digital ecosystem of vertically targeted solutions.
Ray Wang
Decoding Digital Dominance: Ray Wang on Beating Industry Giants
WINNING THE MARKET WITH MASSIVE SCALE
24 min
Today, companies like Google, Facebook, and Amazon dominate the global business landscape. Can smaller companies hope to compete with digital giants like these? Ray Wang believes they can. In this episode, hear Ray—a technology industry veteran and founder of Constellation Research—discuss how to adapt and thrive in a digital market where “bigger” often means “winner.”
David Sovie & Vik Viniak
Decoding XaaS: A Deep Dive with Accenture’s David Sovie & Vik Viniak
INSIGHTS FROM TWO EXPERTS IN EVERYTHING AS A SERVICE
31 min
The "as a service" model has been around for decades, but many companies still struggle with transitioning their products to take full advantage of cloud-based go-to-market strategies. In this podcast, two experts from Accenture, David Sovie & Vik Viniak, talk about how to rethink products and the value you can deliver in a world where almost everything can be a service.
Aydin Mirzaee
Decoding Supermanagers: Aydin Mirzaee on Developing Great Leaders
DISCOVERING WHAT MAKES A SUCCESSFUL MANAGER
29 min
What does it take to be a great manager? It’s a question Aydin Mirzaee has spent a lot of time thinking about. In addition to being the CEO of Fellow.app, he’s the host of the “Supermanagers” podcast. He’s talked to dozens of managers from leading companies about how to drive success. Hear him explain the traits that make good leaders great.
Eric Siu
Decoding Personal Power-Ups: Eric Siu on Wins in Business and Life
USING MENTAL GAMIFICATION TO ACHIEVE MORE
24 min
There's no shortage of advice about how to overcome adversity, both in business and in life, but Eric Siu has a unique take. A gamer at heart, he wrote "Leveling Up: How to Master the Game of Life" where he translates lessons from video games into "power-ups" that people can use to reframe and overcome obstacles. Hear Eric talk about pushing yourself to achieve more.
Jack Newton
Decoding Vertical SaaS: Jack Newton on Tech that Shapes Industries
WINNING THE MARKET BY INNOVATING FOR SPECIFIC SECTORS
28 min
"Should we go deep, or should we go broad?" is one of the fundamental strategy questions that every product-driven business faces. Aiming for as many customers as possible may seem logical, but it's not always the smartest bet. Hear Jack Newton, co-founder and CEO of legal SaaS company Clio, discuss why targeting specific verticals can deliver better results for everyone.
Dr. Jeannette zu Fürstenberg
Decoding New Innovations in the Old Economy with Dr. Jeannette zu Fürstenberg
DRIVING TECHNOLOGY GROWTH IN “OLD WORLD” SECTORS
31 min
Traditional companies and digital upstarts have a lot to gain from each other. That's why Jeannette zu Fürstenberg founded La Famiglia, a VC firm that connects innovative young disruptors with old-line companies across Europe. Hear her discuss why connections are so important in business, and why a disruption-friendly mindset can help any company no matter how old.
Mark Templeton
Decoding Remote Work: Mark Templeton on the Virtual Workspace
A VIRTUAL WORK VISIONARY ON WHAT’S NEXT
35 min
The topic of remote work has dominated the news, but Mark Templeton—former CEO of Citrix—was among the first to understand its potential more than a decade ago. In this episode, hear Mark explain his early vision for a software-defined virtual workspace that could make it possible to work from anywhere, and how his ideas are shaping the “future of work” we know today.
Brad Garlinghouse
Decoding Hype Cycles: Brad Garlinghouse on Crypto and FinTech
EXPLORING HYPE CYCLES AND THE NEXT ERA OF TECH
26 min
If anyone has had a front row seat to the digital revolution, it’s Brad Garlinghouse. He spent his early days at Internet powerhouses like Yahoo and AOL. Today, as the CEO of Ripple, he sits at the center of the next big disruptive innovation: cryptocurrency. In this episode, learn about digital currencies and how they are changing the global payments infrastructure.
Dr. Gerald Kane
Decoding Digital Heroes: Dr. Jerry Kane on Digital Leadership
WHY PEOPLE ARE THE KEY TO DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
33 min
According to Professor Gerald C. Kane, co-author of “The Technology Fallacy,” digital transformation is not a technology problem, it's a people problem. After surveying more than 16,000 business leaders from companies such as Walmart, Google, and Salesforce, the data is clear: Businesses must focus on people and processes—not just technology—to compete in a digital world.
Jim McKelvey
Decoding Innovation: Jim McKelvey on "The Innovation Stack"
A CONVERSATION ABOUT SURVIVAL & GAME-CHANGING INNOVATION
37 min
If you think great innovators have superpowers, Square co-founder, Jim McKelvey, will make you think again. After Square survived a direct attack from Amazon in 2014, Jim was determined to find out why. In this episode, learn what it takes to build a world-changing company, and why solving difficult problems is the true key to creating resilient businesses.
Ross Mason
Decoding APIs: Ross Mason on the Power of “Headless” Applications
A CONVERSATION ABOUT DATA, IT, & THE DIGITAL ECONOMY
29 min
You can't see them, but APIs are always hard at work, sending and retrieving the information that makes the digital world possible. When our data stops flowing, that's when the trouble begins. In this episode, Ross Mason, pioneering founder of MuleSoft, explores the importance of APIs and why connecting data from many sources is one of the toughest problems companies face.
Nick Mehta
Decoding Customer Success: Nick Mehta on “Recurring" Customer Value
A CONVERSATION ABOUT NURTURING CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
28 min
As companies shift to subscription-based business models, providing value to customers on a recurring basis is more important than ever. In this episode, we sit down with one of the pioneers of the customer success movement, Nick Mehta, CEO of Gainsight, to talk about what it takes to optimize customer lifetime value and delight customers with a better digital experience.
Amy Chang
Decoding Fear: Amy Chang on Leaning into the Unknown
A CONVERSATION ABOUT MASTERING FEAR
29 min
Leaving Google to start her own company was the scariest thing Amy Chang has ever done. But sometimes, doing what scares you is the best way to grow. Hear Amy’s remarkable journey as she left "safe" jobs at McKinsey and Google to found Accompany and lead a successful acquisition by Cisco. You'll also learn her tips for leaning into fear to achieve your greatest ambitions.
Dax Dasilva
Decoding the Changemaker Mentality: Dax Dasilva on Igniting Change
A CONVERSATION ABOUT IGNITING TODAY’S CHANGEMAKER
25 min
Great leaders inspire change, and according to Dax Dasilva, changemakers can emerge from everywhere. In this episode, Dax brings us along his changemaker journey, from leading one of the fastest growing e-commerce companies, to founding a non-profit cultural space, to writing his first book, "Age of Union," a guide for creating change. Prepare to be inspired.
Aaron Levie
Decoding Viral Enterprise Growth: Aaron Levie on Building a Brand
Decoding Viral Enterprise Growth: Aaron Levie on Building a Brand
32 min
“Work doesn’t have to be complicated and software doesn’t have to suck.” That’s the message that Aaron Levie—co-founder and CEO of Box—believes enterprise companies need to take to heart. In this episode, Aaron shares his vision on the new era of work and why companies need to focus on building simpler, better software that makes it easier for people to collaborate.
René Obermann
Decoding Digital Transformation: René Obermann on Driving Change
A CONVERSATION ABOUT REIMAGINING HOW COMPANIES WORK
37 min
Change is rarely easy, especially at large, global enterprise companies. It’s a lesson that René Obermann—the former CEO of German telecom giant Deutsche Telekom—learned first hand. In this episode, hear how René was able to gain alignment across tens of thousands of employees and transform the organization to become a digital leader in the telecom sector.
Hélène Barnekow
Decoding Values-Based Leadership: Hélène Barnekow on Empathy
Decoding Values-Based Leadership: Hélène Barnekow on Empathy
40 min
Many companies talk about values, but what does it mean to actually create a values-based organization? For Hélène Barnekow, the answer is simple: Leaders must commit to living the values everyday at work. In this episode, hear Hélène talk about company culture, how to cultivate a growth mindset, and why we need a sense of urgency in how we adopt technology.
Faisal Masud
Decoding eCommerce: Faisal Masud on What Makes Online Sales Work
A CONVERSATION WITH AN ECOMMERCE VETERAN
25 min
Faisal Masud has had a front row seat to the evolution of eCommerce. In 1999, he began his career at one-hour delivery pioneer Kozmo, and since then has held leadership roles at a who's who of online retail giants, including Amazon, eBay, Groupon, and Staples. In this episode, Faisal talks about what you have to do to set yourself apart in today's eCommerce industry.
Clara Shih
Decoding Social Business: Clara Shih on Fostering Trust
A DEEP DIVE INTO SOCIAL MEDIA AND BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS
33 min
Social media has changed the way we interact with friends and family, but can it build more trust in businesses? It's a question that Clara Shih has spent a lot of time thinking about. The co-founder of Hearsay Systems, Clara broke new ground using the social graph for business, and in this episode, she talks about the promise—and problems—that social media brings.
Amit Bendov
Decoding Revenue Intelligence: Amit Bendov on Making Sales Smarter
A CONVERSATION ABOUT CAPTURING INSIGHTS FROM SALES
26 min
Amit Bendov has spent nearly two decades leading hyper-growth software startups. He’s scaled three “unicorn” companies worth a billion dollars or more, proving he has the unique ability to make business ideas become wildly successful. In this episode, hear Amit explain how to spot opportunities in the market, and how to improve the sales process by listening to customers.
Nicolaj Siggelkow
Decoding Connected Strategies: Nicolaj Siggelkow on Building Trust
TALKING WITH AN EXPERT ON NEW WAYS TO REACH CUSTOMERS
38 min
A quiet revolution is changing the way companies sell. Instead of one-time transactions, businesses are looking to create ongoing, always-on relationships with their customers. Nicolaj Siggelkow wrote the book on these new connected strategies, and in this episode, he explains how they work and how you can rethink your business to connect to your customers in new ways.
Laela Sturdy
Decoding Innovation Culture: Laela Sturdy on Nurturing Ideas
TALKING WITH AN EXPERT IN HOW TO SPOT ENTREPRENEURS
45 min
Over the course of her career in venture capital, Laela Sturdy has met hundreds of entrepreneurs and listened to just as many startup pitches. In this episode, hear her explain which traits she sees in the most successful founders, as well as what you can do to foster an environment where your team feels comfortable taking risks that drive innovation.
Rich Aberman
Decoding Digital Payments: Rich Aberman on Innovating Inside Out
A CONVERSATION WITH A PAYMENTS INDUSTRY VETERAN
45 min
When Rich Aberman co-founded WePay in 2008, he decided to not only take on a huge competitor—PayPal—but also disrupt the banking industry, one of the most established, regulated sectors in the world. Hear Rich explain how he did it, and why working from the inside out can be the ideal way to drive game-changing innovation.
Michelle Zatlyn
Decoding Digital Security: Michelle Zatlyn on Protecting the Web
A CONVERSATION ON BEING A BETTER DIGITAL CITIZEN
45 min
Many of us worry about how secure our online lives really are. After all, the news is filled with stories of data breaches and denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. As co-founder of cloud security company Cloudflare, Michelle Zatlyn has some advice: Be cautious, but engage with technology to become a better digital citizen. Hear her discuss how to safeguard the digital world.
Dr. Don Sheppard
Decoding Medical Innovation: Dr. Don Sheppard on Fighting Disease
A CONVERSATION WITH A WORLD-RENOWNED RESEARCHER
44 min
The quest to cure disease is among our most enduring challenges, and the stakes could not be higher. Dr. Don Sheppard is using digital technology to bring together experts from a range of fields—medicine, engineering, sociology, and more—to help make the world a safer, healthier place. Hear Dr. Sheppard discuss his work with the pioneering MI4 initiative.
Brad Feld
Decoding Entrepreneurship: Brad Feld Explains How to Thrive
A CONVERSATION WITH A RENOWNED STARTUP MENTOR
42 min
Every entrepreneur spends a lot of time thinking about their business, but for Brad Feld, it's not enough. Founders also need to be mindful about their work and the impact it has—on the market, on their colleagues, and on their own wellbeing. Hear the legendary investor and startup mentor talk about building businesses, coping with change, and remembering to be kind.
Michele Romanow
Decoding Venture Capital: Michele Romanow Rethinks How to Invest
A CONVERSATION WITH THE FOUNDER OF CLEARBANC
28 min
Venture capital has a people problem. Typically, it requires personal introductions and face-to-face meetings. It also takes a long time, and bias inevitably creeps in. Hear from Michele Romanow on how she is changing that dynamic by using data, AI, and automation to accelerate funding decisions and make it much more diverse.
Eric Ries
Decoding Lean Principles: Eric Ries and The Long-Term Stock Exchange
A CONVERSATION WITH THE AUTHOR OF "THE LEAN STARTUP"
41 min
What do you do after you’ve changed the way an entire generation of founders launch and build their companies? If you’re Eric Ries, you tackle one of your most ambitious projects yet—creating a new stock exchange to generate long-term, sustainable value. Hear Eric discuss “The Lean Startup,” the hard work of changing the status quo, and more.
Dan Saks
Decoding “Decoding Digital”: Dan Saks on Profiling Digital Heroes
A CONVERSATION ABOUT SHARING STORIES OF SUCCESS
36 min
It takes a special type of person to succeed in the digital economy. They need vision, curiosity, grit, and determination to achieve their goals and create a bold impact, both at work and in the world at large. Hear podcast host Dan Saks explain why it's critical to tell the stories of these Digital Heroes, and why he's decided to do just that on Decoding Digital.