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Confession with Ali Partovi
by Ali Partovi and Neo · English
Every successful tech veteran has a story they don't tell from the stage: the deal that fell apart, the agonizing period of self-doubt, the moment they hit rock bottom. We pull back the curtain in Confession with Ali Partovi, featuring candid conversations with tech leaders including Satya Nadella, Dara Khosrowshahi, and others.
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Introducing Confession with Ali Partovi
Ali Partovi’s personal “confession” about rock bottom after being fired as CEO, focusing on fear of failure, shame, and the hidden lessons behind success.
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