Podcast · 63 episodes
Grit, page 2
by Kleiner Perkins · English
Grit explores what it takes to create, build, and scale world-class organizations. It features weekly episodes highlighting the leaders who are pushing their companies to make a difference. This series is hosted by Joubin Mirzadegan, go to market operating partner at Kleiner Perkins, a venture capital firm investing in history-making founders.
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She Sold Her Startup for $500 Million, Here’s Her Next IdeaBrynn Putnam, founder and CEO of Board24 Nov 2025 · 1 h 12 min
Synthetic Data and the Future of AI | Cohere CEO Aidan GomezIn this episode of the *Grit* podcast, host Joubin Mirzadegan interviews Aidan Gomez, co-founder and CEO of Cohere.17 Nov 2025 · 1 h 12 min
From Yext to Roam: Howard Lerman’s Second ActHoward Lerman, co-founder of Yext and founder of Roam, discusses the challenges and realities of starting a new venture after previous success.10 Nov 2025 · 1 h 26 min
Rebuilding Front for the AI Era | CEO Dan O’ConnellIn this episode of the Grit podcast, host Joubin Mirzadegan engages in a deep conversation with Dan O’Connell, the CEO of Front, about the challenges of leading a legacy company through…3 Nov 2025 · 1 h
ElevenLabs’ Vision for Voice Interfaces | CEO Mati StaniszewskiJoubin Mirzadegan, Go-to-Market Operating Partner at Kleiner Perkins27 Oct 2025 · 1 h 5 min
95% Faster Video Production with Synthesia | Victor RiparbelliIn this episode of Grit, host Joubin Mirzadegan interviews Victor Riparbelli, co-founder and CEO of Synthesia.20 Oct 2025 · 1 h 8 min
From Idea To Impact: How Gamma Is Redefining Presentations | Grant LeeGrant Lee, Co-founder and CEO of Gamma13 Oct 2025 · 1 h 10 min
Leadership Lessons From Snowflake’s Sales & Marketing Duo | Chris Degnan and Denise PerssonLeadership Lessons From Snowflake’s Sales & Marketing Duo6 Oct 2025 · 1 h 23 min
The Man Who Builds for the Decade Ahead | Founder of Google X, Waymo, and UdacityThis episode features Sebastian Thrun, a pioneering figure in self-driving cars and online education, discussing his journey of innovation and the transformative power of technology in mobility and…29 Sep 2025 · 1 h 13 min
How WordPress Became a Web Giant | Automattic Founder and CEO Matt MullenwegMatt Mullenweg, co-founder of WordPress and CEO of Automattic22 Sep 2025 · 1 h 10 min
The Central Nervous System for Modern Business | Confluent CEO Jay KrepsIn this episode of the Grit podcast, host Joubin Mirzadegan speaks with Jay Kreps, co-founder and CEO of Confluent, about how the company serves as the "central nervous system" for modern businesses…15 Sep 2025 · 1 h 18 min
Airtable’s AI Reboot with CEO Howie LiuJoubin Mirzadegan, Partner at Kleiner Perkins8 Sep 2025 · 1 h 7 min
Inside the Mind of the World’s Most Optimistic CEOGrit explores what it takes to create, build, and scale world-class organizations by featuring leaders who are driving change in their companies.1 Sep 2025 · 1 h 10 min
How Dropbox Beat Big Tech in the Cloud WarsIn this episode, Drew Houston, co-founder and CEO of Dropbox, shares his journey from creating a bus-stop prototype of Dropbox to competing against tech giants like Google, Apple, and Microsoft.25 Aug 2025 · 1 h 33 min
Building High-Impact Sales Teams | Dan Lee and NooksBuilding High-Impact Sales Teams18 Aug 2025 · 59 min
Shishir Mehrotra on Building Tools Creators LoveGrit explores what it takes to create, build, and scale world-class organizations, featuring leaders pushing their companies to make a difference.11 Aug 2025 · 1 h 30 min
How Notion Reimagined Productivity Tools | Ivan ZhaoJoubin Mirzadegan, Operating Partner at Kleiner Perkins4 Aug 2025 · 1 h 29 min
The Travel Giant Built on Billions of Reviews | Steve Kaufer on TripAdvisorThe Travel Giant Built on Billions of Reviews28 Jul 2025 · 1 h 13 min
The Expert Network Behind Handshake AI’s Model Training w/ Garrett Lord & Mamoon HamidThe Expert Network Behind Handshake AI’s Model Training21 Jul 2025 · 1 h 2 min
How Plaid Turned a Failed $5.3B Deal with Visa into Momentum | Zach Perret (Plaid)Zach Perret, co-founder and CEO of Plaid14 Jul 2025 · 1 h 4 min
Episode 250: AI Special Featuring Sierra, Harvey, Windsurf & MoreIn the 250th episode of the Grit podcast, host Joubin Mirzadegan gathers insights from six leading figures across various tech sectors, discussing the transformative impact of artificial intelligence…7 Jul 2025 · 54 min
How Imprint Is Reinventing Credit Cards for Modern Brands | Daragh MurphyJoubin Mirzadegan, Operating Partner at Kleiner Perkins30 Jun 2025 · 56 min
GitLab’s CEO on Why the Next Great Developer Might Not Write Code | Bill StaplesThis episode of Grit features Bill Staples, CEO of GitLab, a leading all-remote DevSecOps company.23 Jun 2025 · 1 h 5 min
Stord’s Plan to Take on Amazon’s Logistics Advantage | Sean HenrySean Henry, Founder & CEO of Stord16 Jun 2025 · 58 min