#80: David Heinemeier Hansson, Co-Owner of 37signals— Creating with first principles, acting with courage, and working in a world with no managers

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Hundreds of thousands of programmers around the world have built amazing applications using Ruby on Rails, an open-source web framework he created in 2003, and continues to develop to this day. Some of the more famous include Github, Shopify, Airbnb, Square, Coinbase, and Zendesk.

For my newest episode of From Start-Up to Grown-Up, I talk with David Heinemeier Hansson, Co-Founder of 37signals, to explore his journey of innovation, remote work, and unconventional management.

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#80: David Heinemeier Hansson, Co-Owner of 37signals— Creating with first principles, acting with courage, and working in a world with no managers

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He writes regularly on HEY World and speaks on The REWORK Podcast.

For my newest episode of From Start-Up to Grown-Up, I talk with David Heinemeier Hansson, Co-Founder of 37signals, to explore his journey of innovation, remote work, and unconventional management.

Learn more about DHH | Website
https://dhh.dk/

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#90: From Startup to Grown-Up: Jeff Byers, Co-founder and CEO of Momentous — Transitioning from NFL player to CEO, managing cultural clashes during a merger, and navigating the high-pressure world… 1:11:40

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Jeff Byers is the co-founder and CEO of Momentous, a high-performance wellness company delivering science-backed products used by elite athletes, military operators, and high-performers worldwide. A former NFL player and two-time USC football captain, Jeff brings both personal and professional insight to optimizing performance and building values-driven companies. What you’ll learn: Why Jeff says effort and attitude are the only things you can control—and how they ground him in tough moments The cultural clash behind merging two wellness companies How “speed over consensus” became a core value at Momentous Why returning to in-person work cost talent but aligned culture How EOS helped reset their operating rhythm Building high-integrity partnerships with leaders like Huberman and Starrett Lessons from Pete Carroll on consistency and energy Why growth-stage CEOs must “reset the scoreboard” and stay curious Takeaways: Control what you can: Effort and attitude define how you show up Merge carefully: “Equals” often clash without clear direction Culture lives in person: Jeff prioritized cohesion over convenience Decide fast on people: Delays around misfits create drag Earn trust: Authenticity attracted elite advisors Balance roles: EOS clarified vision vs. execution You define you: Not your title—your choices Find Jeff: LinkedIn Momentous In this episode: (00:00:00) Expectations in growth-backed companies (00:00:23) Intro to Jeff (00:02:00) NFL to CEO journey (00:03:52) Life as a pro athlete (00:05:28) Teamwork, rhythm, winning (00:09:10) Athletic mindset in startups (00:11:06) Stress rituals, effort & attitude (00:14:02) Purpose-driven leadership (00:19:15) Founding Momentous (00:30:51) Merger lessons (00:35:25) Cultural alignment (00:42:27) In-person work benefits (00:48:38) Standing out in supplements (00:54:20) Partnering with leaders (00:57:59) Co-founder dynamics (01:02:23) Imposter syndrome (01:10:22) Curiosity = leadership growth Connect with Alisa! Follow Alisa Cohn on Instagram: @alisacohn Twitter: @alisacohn Facebook: facebook.com/alisa.cohn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/ Website: http://www.alisacohn.com Download her 5 scripts for delicate conversations (and 1 to make your life better) Grab a copy of From Start-Up to Grown-Up by Alisa Cohn from Amazon…

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#89: From Startup to Grown-Up: Kevin Evers, author of There’s Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift — unpacking Taylor Swift’s rise to the top; when to take big risks; and how to… 54:46

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Kevin Evers is a Senior Editor at Harvard Business Review, where he shapes groundbreaking research and develops award-winning and bestselling books on high performance, creativity, innovation, marketing, and digital disruption. He’s also written popular essays on brain science, persuasion, unpredictability, and the power of storytelling. Kevin holds degrees in English and Film Studies, and his forthcoming book with HBR Press, There’s Nothing Like This , offers a strategic analysis of Taylor Swift’s unmatched ability to evolve her brand without losing her audience. Episode Highlights & Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction Alyssa Cohn introduces Kevin Evers and the topic of Taylor Swift's strategic genius. 00:01:55 - Building Intimacy with Fans Discussion on how Taylor Swift creates a close relationship with her fans. 00:02:04 - Controversies and Success Overview of Taylor's famous fights and controversies and their impact on her career. 00:03:04 - The Idea Behind the Book Kevin explains the inspiration for his book on Taylor Swift. 00:13:05 - Inner Compass and Drive Exploration of Taylor's determination and her "killer instinct." 00:20:25 - The Kanye West Incident Analysis of the infamous VMA moment with Kanye West and its implications. 00:34:14 - Collaboration and Growth Discussion on Taylor's collaborations with producers and her evolution as an artist. 00:39:34 - The Importance of Risk Kevin shares insights on the importance of taking calculated risks in business. 00:44:37 - Re-recording Old Music Discussion on Taylor's strategy to re-record her old albums and its significance. 00:48:34 - Antifragility Concept Kevin explains the concept of antifragility and how it applies to Taylor's career. 00:53:25 - Advice for Founders Kevin offers advice to startup founders based on insights from Taylor's career. 00:54:10 - Conclusion Resources & References 📖 There’s Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift (Preorder) Amazon Link Connect with Kevin Evers Instagram: @there_is_nothing_like_this LinkedIn: Kevin Evers Connect with Alisa! Follow Alisa Cohn on Instagram: @alisacohn Twitter: @alisacohn Facebook: facebook.com/alisa.cohn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/ Website: http://www.alisacohn.com Download her 5 scripts for delicate conversations (and 1 to make your life better) Grab a copy of From Start-Up to Grown-Up by Alisa Cohn from Amazon…

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#88: From Startup to Grown-Up: Eddie Kim, Co-founder and CTO of Gusto - Wearing different “hats” as a leader; learning to get his hands off the keyboard and enable others instead; and how to build a… 43:08

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Eddie Kim is the CTO and cofounder of Gusto, which serves 400,000+ small and medium-sized businesses nationwide by helping them onboard, pay, insure, engage, and provide benefits for their teams, in one integrated, friendly, and easy-to-use platform. Eddie’s career has been shaped by chance encounters, a passion for software, and a deep commitment to growth. Before Gusto, he launched his first company—an experience that ultimately led him to reconnect with his future co-founder, Josh Reeves. In this episode, Eddie opens up about co-founder dynamics, leadership struggles, scaling a company, and the surprising tools he uses to stay aligned with his team. Episode Highlights & Timestamps 🔹 [00:00] - The Decision-Making Process of a Leader 🔹 [02:00] - The Origin Story of Gusto: A Half Marathon That Changed Everything 🔹 [06:00] - Co-Founder Dynamics: How Eddie, Josh, and Tomer Divided Leadership Roles 🔹 [10:00] - Managing Ego: Accepting the CTO Role Instead of CEO 🔹 [12:00] - Hands Off the Keyboard: How Eddie Transitioned from Engineer to Leader 🔹 [15:00] - The Role of Mentors: Lessons from Jeremy Stoppelman (Yelp) & Drew Houston (Dropbox) 🔹 [17:00] - Breaking Stereotypes: Being an Asian Founder of a Unicorn Startup 🔹 [20:00] - The Role of Company Values in Decision-Making & Hiring 🔹 [24:00] - Encouraging Debate in an Organization & Aligning the Team 🔹 [32:00] - Wearing Multiple Hats: The Skill Every Leader Must Master 🔹 [38:00] - The Highs and Lows of Hiring Executives 🔹 [40:00] - Gusto’s AI Initiatives: How AI is Revolutionizing Payroll & HR for Small Businesses 🔹 [45:00] - Eddie’s #1 Advice for Founders: The Power of a Growth Mindset Resources & References 📖 Mindset: The New Psychology of Success – Carol Dweck 🎙️ Listen to my previous conversation with Gusto Co-Founder & CEO Josh Reeves ( Episode 58 ) Where to Find Eddie Kim 🌍 Website: www.gusto.com 🐦 Twitter: @edawerd 💼 LinkedIn: Edward Kim Connect with Alisa! Follow Alisa Cohn on Instagram: @alisacohn Twitter: @alisacohn Facebook: facebook.com/alisa.cohn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/ Website: http://www.alisacohn.com Download her 5 scripts for delicate conversations (and 1 to make your life better) Grab a copy of From Start-Up to Grown-Up by Alisa Cohn from Amazon…

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In this episode of From Start-Up to Grown-Up , host Alisa Cohn sits down with Daniel Yanisse , co-founder and CEO of Checkr, to discuss the exhilarating rise and the challenges of sustaining a high-growth company. Checkr revolutionized the background check industry, scaling from a $1M revenue run rate in just three months to processing millions of background checks annually. But with hypergrowth came intense operational, cultural, and leadership challenges. Daniel shares how he navigated: Hiring at hyperspeed—and why some employees quit on day one. The "hangover" after hypergrowth—losing key executives and investor pressure. How to hire and retain top executives—and avoid common leadership hiring mistakes. Revising a company mission to balance fairness and safety while scaling. The "Fly High, Fly Low" leadership approach—balancing strategy and deep operational insights. This episode is packed with real-world lessons for founders, CEOs, and startup leaders facing the challenges of rapid growth, leadership transitions, and market shifts. 🎧 Listen now and learn how to build and sustain a high-growth company. Timestamps & Key Topics 00:00 – Introduction 02:30 – The Early Days of Checkr 06:20 – The Downside of Hypergrowth 08:45 – Facing Leadership Challenges & Executive Turnover 15:30 – Hiring and Managing Executives 21:00 – Redefining Checkr’s Mission: Fairness vs. Safety 28:00 – Leadership Lessons & Overcoming Challenges 39:00 – Confidence, Imposter Syndrome & Founder Loneliness 45:00 – Final Advice for Founders Connect with Alisa! Follow Alisa Cohn on Instagram: @alisacohn Twitter: @alisacohn Facebook: facebook.com/alisa.cohn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/ Website: http://www.alisacohn.com Download her 5 scripts for delicate conversations (and 1 to make your life better) Grab a copy of From Start-Up to Grown-Up by Alisa Cohn from Amazon…

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Peter Attia, MD, is the founder of Early Medical, a medical practice that applies the principles of Medicine 3.0 to patients with the goal of lengthening their lifespan and simultaneously improving their healthspan. He is the host of The Drive, one of the most popular podcasts covering the topics of health and medicine. Dr. Attia received his medical degree from the Stanford University School of Medicine and trained for five years at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in general surgery, where he was the recipient of several prestigious awards, including resident of the year. He spent two years at the National Institutes of Health as a surgical oncology fellow at the National Cancer Institute, where his research focused on immune-based therapies for melanoma. Learn more about Peter here | Website https://www.peterattiamd.com/ Connect with Alisa! Follow Alisa Cohn on Instagram: @alisacohn Twitter: @alisacohn Facebook: facebook.com/alisa.cohn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/ Website: http://www.alisacohn.com Download her 5 scripts for delicate conversations (and 1 to make your life better) Grab a copy of From Start-Up to Grown-Up by Alisa Cohn from Amazon…

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Isabelle Freidheim is the founder and managing partner of Athena Capital. She is the youngest chairman of a publicly traded company in the U.S. In her role as managing partner of Athena Capital, Freidheim oversees the company's strategic direction and leads its efforts in identifying and investing in technology companies. Freidheim is an entrepreneur and investor with more than 15 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, SPACs and IPOs. She founded Athena in 2020. Athena Capital invests at the intersection of private companies preparing to go public or considering M&A exits. Athena’s platform includes board members of Fortune 100 companies and CEOs, Fortune 500 companies, company founders and investors. Freidheim is one of Inc's 250 Female Founders in 2024, a member of The Council on Foreign Relations and an alumna of Fortune's Most Powerful Women. Find out more about Athena Capital | Website https://www.athenacap.com/ Connect with Alisa! Follow Alisa Cohn on Instagram: @alisacohn Twitter: @alisacohn Facebook: facebook.com/alisa.cohn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/ Website: http://www.alisacohn.com Download her 5 scripts for delicate conversations (and 1 to make your life better) Grab a copy of From Start-Up to Grown-Up by Alisa Cohn from Amazon…

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During his 15+ years at Amazon, Ethan Evans helped invent Prime Video, Amazon Video, Amazon Appstore, Merch by Amazon, Prime Gaming (formerly Twitch Prime), and Twitch Commerce. He led global teams of over 800 and holds more than 70 patents. Ethan has reviewed 10,000+ resumes, conducted 2,500+ interviews, made 1,000+ hires, and was an Amazon Bar Raiser and Bar Raiser Core Leader, responsible for training and maintaining Amazon's group of interview outcome facilitators. Ethan helped advocate for and draft the Amazon Leadership Principle (LP) “Ownership” — the words, “They never say ‘that’s not my job.’” are Ethan’s (read the story). At Amazon, Ethan promoted 8 reports from Senior Manager (Amazon L7) to Director (Amazon L8), contributed to 25+ Director promotions, hired 10+ Directors internally and externally, and drove the promotion of 3 engineers to Principal. Of his former reports, 2 are current Amazon VPs (L10) and 5 are C-Suite outside Amazon. Ethan retired from Amazon as a Vice President in September 2020 to pay forward his good fortune. Prior to Amazon, Ethan spent 12 years at 3 startups. Ethan now teaches leaders to become true executives. Subscribe to Ethan’s newsletter, Level Up, for ongoing career advice, and consider joining the Level Up Career Community. Ethan also offers a range of Leadership Development Courses (live online and on-demand) that go in-depth on topics like “Breaking Through to Executive,” “Managing Up Successfully,” “Leadership Networking,” and more. If you’d like to connect, you can find Ethan on LinkedIn. Contact Ethan on his website for inquiries about corporate training, speaking requests, and podcast appearances. | Website https://www.ethanevans.com/ Connect with Alisa! Follow Alisa Cohn on Instagram: @alisacohn Twitter: @alisacohn Facebook: facebook.com/alisa.cohn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/ Website: http://www.alisacohn.com Download her 5 scripts for delicate conversations (and 1 to make your life better) Grab a copy of From Start-Up to Grown-Up by Alisa Cohn from Amazon…

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#83: Chip Conley, Founder at Modern Elder Academy — Using regret as fuel; how and why founders need to shift their identities; how to manage people older than you; and his favorite interview… 1:14:32

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Chip is the founder of the Modern Elder Academy (MEA), where a new roadmap for midlife is offered at a beautiful oceanfront campus in Baja California Sur, Mexico, and forthcoming campuses in Santa Fe, NM. His five books have made him a leading authority at the intersection of psychology and business. Chip had tons of wisdom to share in this talk, including how to use regret as fuel for the future, what founders can learn when they shift their identities, how to manage people older than you, what Chip learned from the people that he mentored, and his favorite interview question. Love the show? Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share! Resources Mentioned Finish Big: How Great Entrepreneurs Exit Their Companies on Top: https://bit.ly/3jtlA2N Life Is in the Transitions: Mastering Change at Any Age: https://amzn.to/3HFPjOa Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder: https://bit.ly/3YjOxwQ Follow Chip Conley on: Website: https://chipconley.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChipConley LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chipconleysf/ Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/chipconleyauthor Connect with Alisa! Follow Alisa Cohn on Instagram: @alisacohn Twitter: @alisacohn Facebook: facebook.com/alisa.cohn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/ Website: http://www.alisacohn.com Download her 5 scripts for delicate conversations (and 1 to make your life better) Grab a copy of From Start-Up to Grown-Up by Alisa Cohn from Amazon…

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#82, Gary Vaynerchuk, Serial Entrepreneur and Chairman of VaynerX — The importance of kind candor, how to get over your insecurity, and why you need to embrace social media (Repost) 30:27

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Gary Vaynerchuk , also known as "GaryVee," is a serial entrepreneur, the Chairman of VaynerX , and 5x New York Times Best Selling Author. He is a leading global mind on what's next in culture, relevance, and the internet. Gary possesses an uncanny ability to recognize trends and patterns early to help others understand how these shifts impact consumer behavior. He is one of the most forward-thinkers in business. Gary's approach sits at the intersection of business and culture. He keenly understands how to bring brand relevance to the forefront. “It's not a hokey thing to say you have to enjoy the journey. It's the only sustainable thing.” That’s one of the wisdom bombs from my latest guest on From Start-up to Grown-up, the legendary Gary Vaynerchuk- Chairman of Vayner X and the author of his brand new book, Day Trading Attention . Here are a few more of the many great takeaways Gary offered during our discussion: “Chasing the short-term is the number one strategy that makes people fail.” “Entrepreneurship is a constant game of losing with occasional wins.” “There’s nothing that happens on earth that doesn’t start with attention.” Learn more about his book, Day Trading Attention | Website garyvaynerchuk.com Connect with Alisa! Follow Alisa Cohn on Instagram: @alisacohn Twitter: @alisacohn Facebook: facebook.com/alisa.cohn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/ Website: http://www.alisacohn.com Download her 5 scripts for delicate conversations (and 1 to make your life better) Grab a copy of From Start-Up to Grown-Up by Alisa Cohn from Amazon…

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#81: Colin Bryar, Co-Author of "Working Backwards;" former Chief of Staff to Jeff Bezos — How Amazon built its processes, the birth of the 6-page memo, and how to instill psychological safety in a… 1:22:24

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Colin Bryar is a business advisor and technology leader whose career has focused on optimizing business strategy, technology, and operations. He is a former top-level executive at Amazon, where he spent more than 12 years – much of it in the early aughts during the company’s period of unmatched innovation – serving as a tech VP, leading the operations for IMDb.com, as well as shadowing and working directly with Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos to help with all aspects of Amazon's business including strategy, technology, and operations. Bryar is also the co-founder of Working Backwards, LLC where he coaches and advises executives at both early stages and established companies around the globe, helping them to implement the management practices developed at Amazon. He also serves as an advisor for Singapore-based online marketplace, Carousell. Learn more about Colin | Website https://www.workingbackwards.com Connect with Alisa! Follow Alisa Cohn on Instagram: @alisacohn Twitter: @alisacohn Facebook: facebook.com/alisa.cohn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/ Website: http://www.alisacohn.com Download her 5 scripts for delicate conversations (and 1 to make your life better) Grab a copy of From Start-Up to Grown-Up by Alisa Cohn from Amazon…

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#80: David Heinemeier Hansson, Co-Owner of 37signals— Creating with first principles, acting with courage, and working in a world with no managers 1:20:28

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David is the creator of Ruby on Rails, Co-Owner of 37signals, best-selling author, Le Mans class-winning racing driver, antitrust advocate, investor in Danish startups, frequent podcast guest, and family man. He writes regularly on HEY World and speaks on The REWORK Podcast . Hundreds of thousands of programmers around the world have built amazing applications using Ruby on Rails , an open-source web framework he created in 2003, and continues to develop to this day. Some of the more famous include Github , Shopify , Airbnb , Square , Coinbase , and Zendesk . For my newest episode of From Start-Up to Grown-Up, I talk with David Heinemeier Hansson, Co-Founder of 37signals, to explore his journey of innovation, remote work, and unconventional management. Learn more about DHH | Website https://dhh.dk/ Connect with Alisa! Follow Alisa Cohn on Instagram: @alisacohn Twitter: @alisacohn Facebook: facebook.com/alisa.cohn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/ Website: http://www.alisacohn.com Download her 5 scripts for delicate conversations (and 1 to make your life better) Grab a copy of From Start-Up to Grown-Up by Alisa Cohn from Amazon…

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#79, Shegun Otulana, Founder and CEO of Harmony Venture Labs—From Nigeria to unicorn founder; bootstrapping a profitable business; learning to embrace feedback 1:11:14

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Shegun Otulana is a seasoned entrepreneur, advisor, mentor and investor. Drawing from his experience as a bootstrapped startup founder who found incredible success, his mission is to empower the next generation of builders by sharing his lessons learned to guide their entrepreneurial journeys. In addition to mentoring founders in his community – many of whom have gone on to launch successful companies – he also enjoys sharing his insight with startup leaders, business associations, academic institutions and other growth-minded groups. In 2013, Shegun founded TheraNest and its parent company, Therapy Brands, a software platform for mental, behavioral, substance and physical rehab providers and organizations. In 2021, he exited the business for $1.25 billion, the largest software exit on record in the state of Alabama. Prior to establishing Therapy Brands, Shegun founded Zertis Technologies, a computer software consultancy company. Today, he continues his “idea lab” approach as the Founder of Harmony Venture Labs (HVL), an idea and growth studio that owns and operates a family of technology companies. In this powerful episode of From Start-Up to Grown-Up, I sit down with Shegun Otulana, who bootstrapped his way from Nigeria to building a $1.25B healthcare tech company in Birmingham, Alabama. What struck me most about Shegun's journey? ➡️ The power of constraints as blessings - limited funding forced profitable growth from day one ➡️ Culture needs rituals - it's not enough to have values, you must memorialize and celebrate them ➡️ Leadership growth requires vulnerability - others see you differently than you see yourself One of my favorite insights: "Your nature is your nature, but you need to find people who complement what you don't bring to the table." Shegun openly shared how he learned to build strong remote teams by finding cultural champions when that wasn't his natural strength. When Shegun could only raise $250,000 in 10 months for his healthcare SaaS company, he turned that constraint into motivation. Without the luxury of burning cash, he had to build profitably from day one. Rather than seeing limited capital as a barrier, he viewed it as a blessing that forced disciplined growth - a mindset that ultimately led to a billion-dollar exit. It's about intentionally designing incentive structures that make your team feel safe to experiment and learn. Learn more about Shegun | Website https://shegunotulana.com/ Connect with Alisa! Follow Alisa Cohn on Instagram: @alisacohn Twitter: @alisacohn Facebook: facebook.com/alisa.cohn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/ Website: http://www.alisacohn.com Download her 5 scripts for delicate conversations (and 1 to make your life better) Grab a copy of From Start-Up to Grown-Up by Alisa Cohn from Amazon…

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#78: Jake Schwartz, Co-Founder and former CEO of General Assembly—Navigating startup chaos, what a startup and the Beatles have in common, and the wisdom of looking back on the journey 1:13:13

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Jake Schwartz is a serial entrepreneur, investor and advisor. Until 2020, Jake Schwartz served at CEO of General Assembly (GA), the global leader in education and career transformation, which he co-founded in 2011. He grew GA to over 1,000 employees on five continents. In 2018, GA was acquired by The Adecco Group. Jake Schwartz co-founded and serves as Chair of Brave Health, a mission-driven company focused on expanding access to high-quality, affordable care for mental health and addiction. Jake Schwartz was named E&Y Entrepreneur of the Year in 2014 and one of Crain’s “40 under 40” in 2015. Jake holds a BA from Yale and an MBA from The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He is a former CFA Charterholder. When you hear the founding story of any startup, it can often feel like it was destined. That the end was clear at the beginning and the founders held an unwavering gaze. We often think launching a successful company requires: Defining roles from day one Holding to an unchanging vision Work through a clear path to get there. That's one way to do it! But what if there's another approach? What if building a successful startup isn't about following a strict formula, but about embracing serendipity and intuition? Jake Schwartz, Co-Founder and former CEO of General Assembly, didn't have a conventional playbook. Looking back a decade later, he felt like they were forming a band. Just get together, start creating, figuring things out as you go. What I took away from this discussion: Passion > perfect plan. Flexibility > rigidity early on. Evolution > clear vision. By following their intuition and leaning into serendipity, Jake and his co-founders discovered a unique formula for success. Learn more about Jake and Brave Health | Website https://bebravehealth.com/ Connect with Alisa! Follow Alisa Cohn on Instagram: @alisacohn Twitter: @alisacohn Facebook: facebook.com/alisa.cohn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/ Website: http://www.alisacohn.com Download her 5 scripts for delicate conversations (and 1 to make your life better) Grab a copy of From Start-Up to Grown-Up by Alisa Cohn from Amazon…

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Jake Kloberdanz is the founder of ONEHOPE, a pioneering wine brand with a mission to create a positive social impact. Under his leadership, ONEHOPE has donated tens of millions of dollars to over 40,000 non-profits and grown from zero to producing over one million bottles per year. The company boasts a world-class vineyard in Napa Valley and has garnered more than 30 wines with 90+ point ratings. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing private companies by Inc. Magazine, ONEHOPE has raised over $100 million in funding. Jake has been honored as a "Top 40 Under 40" by Wine Enthusiast and a "Top 30 Under 30" by Forbes. He serves on the boards of 8VC and After the Fire, and is a sought-after speaker, having presented at the UN Global Summit, TED, and leading universities like Stanford and MIT. A graduate of UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business and a two-time national rugby champion, Jake is an advocate for "Cause-centric Commerce," integrating purpose into business models. This new episode of From Start-Up to Grown-Up features an in-depth conversation with Jake Kloberdanz, the Co-Founder and CEO of One Hope Winery, who’s reshaping how business and philanthropy intersect. From selling wines out of a U-Haul to building a company that’s donated over $10 million to meaningful causes, Jake's story is nothing short of inspiring. Jake talks about his original idea to create “Girl Scout Cookies for adults” and how that evolved over time. He also talks about his evolution as a leader as the company overcame turbulence, how he learned the importance of clarity and how he developed his frameworks for communication. Learn more about One Hope Winery | Website https://www.onehopewine.com/ Connect with Alisa! Follow Alisa Cohn on Instagram: @alisacohn Twitter: @alisacohn Facebook: facebook.com/alisa.cohn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/ Website: http://www.alisacohn.com Download her 5 scripts for delicate conversations (and 1 to make your life better) Grab a copy of From Start-Up to Grown-Up by Alisa Cohn from Amazon…

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Susan McPherson is a serial connector, angel investor, and corporate responsibility expert. As the founder and CEO of McPherson Strategies, a communications consultancy focused on brands and social impact, she brings over 30 years of experience in marketing, PR, and sustainability communications. Susan is the author of The Lost Art of Connecting and a sought-after speaker at major events like the Massachusetts Conference for Women and Techonomy. She has contributed to outlets like Harvard Business Review and Fast Company and has appeared in NPR , CNN , and USA Today . Susan invests in and advises women-led startups and is involved in several boards and advisory groups, including The 19th News and Just Capital. This episode of From Start-Up to Grown-Up dives into the world of networking and relationship-building with Susan McPherson – a “super connector” who leverages her extensive network to help others and grow her own business, McPherson Strategies! Susan shares her insights on the significance of rekindling dormant ties, the benefits of dormant connections, and the importance of proactive outreach in networking. Susan started her company at the bold age of 48, reaching out to a staggering 500 people in her network, demonstrating the power of asking for help and the value in promoting others. She's full of practical tips - including hosting your own events collaboratively and keeping the conversation focused on what others need. We'll also hear about her smart approach to follow-up after events, employing the "ten touches rule" to keep her contacts engaged. Prepare to be inspired as Susan discusses her entrepreneurial journey, overcoming personal and professional low points, and the joy she finds in team growth and recognition. Stay tuned as we learn that it's never too late to start, it’s okay to be afraid of failure, and that, at times, success is serendipitous – often resulting from seeds we plant long before they bear fruit. Learn more about Susan | Website https://www.susanmcp.com/ Connect with Alisa! Follow Alisa Cohn on Instagram: @alisacohn Twitter: @alisacohn Facebook: facebook.com/alisa.cohn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/ Website: http://www.alisacohn.com Download her 5 scripts for delicate conversations (and 1 to make your life better) Grab a copy of From Start-Up to Grown-Up by Alisa Cohn from Amazon…

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