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Building the Netflix for Wine: Winc’s CEO on Creating a Personalized Wine Delivery Service Aug 11, 2016

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People tend only buy one or two different types of wine, and one company is on a mission to change that. Winc uses machine learning to give subscribers personalized wine recommendations and deliver those recommendations to their doorsteps. In this episode, we chat with Xander Oxman, co-founder and CEO of Winc, about his experience building the wine recommendation service, and what advice he’d give other entrepreneurs on starting a company around their personal passions.

Mattermark’s CEO on Her Accidental Mission to Organize the World’s Business Data Aug 09, 2016

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In high school, Danielle Morrill started working at her father's business. After spending time as an analyst and the Head of Marketing for Twilio, she founded Mattermark, a business that helps companies uncover actionable insights in the wealth of data at their fingertips. In this episode, Danielle talks about expanding Mattermark’s target market, finding “work-life balance” when you start a company with close friends, and building a team when you’re early on in your startup’s journey.

Why IBM Watson Won Jeopardy (And What It Means for Our Future) Aug 04, 2016

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In 2011, IBM Watson beat Jeopardy mega-champion Ken Jennings, signaling a seismic shift in computing. Like the human mind, Watson can process massive amounts of information --- but in a fraction of the time it would take a normal person. In this episode, Zachary Walchuk, developer evangelist at IBM Watson, shares how computers are starting to think a lot more like humans and what it means for our future.

Netflix’s Former Chief Talent Officer on the Right Way to Build a Great Team Aug 02, 2016

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During her time as Chief Talent Officer at Netflix, Patty McCord created the famous Netflix Culture Deck - one Sheryl Sandberg refers to as “...the most important document ever to come out of the Valley.” It comes as no surprise that Patty is a trusted advisor among bigwigs at places like Warby Parker, Bigcommerce, and Simply Hired. In today’s episode, Patty shares her firsthand advice on hiring invaluable teams, building a company culture, and dealing with the growing pains of scale.

$5M in 3 Years: Behind the Scenes of an Up-and-Coming Fashion Startup Jul 26, 2016

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Katie Doyle and Jay Adams, the co-founders of Brass Clothing, met when they were 14 years old. It’s on that foundation that they began Brass Clothing. With $25,000 in the bank from a Kickstarter campaign, they set out to build a company to rival fast fashion giants like H&M and Forever 21. They’re estimating $5M in revenue by end of 2017. In this episode, Katie and Jay share their perspective on fundraising and customer feedback, and how their evolving friendship has accelerated their company’s grow

What If Everything in the World Was Connected? Jul 19, 2016

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What if everything around you was connected? That is our future, and Linden Tibbets, CEO of IFTTT, is at the center of it. IFTTT users have complete creative control over how they connect apps and products -- and the possibilities are endless. In this episode, Linden shares his predictions on the future of connectivity and the possible implications for humanity.

How to Fail Better: Hard-Learned Lessons From Medium’s Top Writer Jul 12, 2016

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Jon Westenberg is arguably one of the top writers on Medium. He has over 50 thousand followers, and his content receives over 300 thousand views in a month. By any measure, Jon is incredibly successful - but he’s also taken his fair share of knocks. In this episode, Jon talks about some of the secrets to his success on Medium - and how a few important failures shaped who he is today.

What Happens When You Start a Business With the Love of Your Life Jul 05, 2016

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Imagine starting a company with your significant other. Does that sound like a dream...or a nightmare? For married couple Anna and Nathan Bond, it seemed only natural to start a business together. Years ago, they began Rifle Paper Co., a stationery company, out of their garage. In this episode, Anna and Nathan share the real implications of having your business partner and romantic partner be the same person in your life - and how their relationship has been a key to growing Rifle Paper Co.

Mind the Gap: The Startup Bent on Helping Women Overcome Resume Breaks Jun 28, 2016

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Over 3 million educated women in the U.S. are looking to re-enter the workforce after taking a career break - yet only 40% secure full-time jobs, according to the Center for Talent Innovation. That’s where Jennifer Gefsky, founder of Après, comes in. In this episode, Jennifer shares advice on how to prepare for a career break, what to do during the gap to ensure an easy transition back, and what businesses around the world have to gain from hiring these valuable candidates.

The Secret to Mixpanel’s Rapid Growth? Question Everything Jun 21, 2016

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Suhail Doshi, the founder of Mixpanel, is not afraid to question the way things are done. It all started in 2009. Suhail challenged the “golden metric” of website success and opened the door to more detailed analytics. Today, Mixpanel has nearly 4,000 customers at companies like Uber, Airbnb, and Venmo. In this episode, Suhail shares how he managed to grow his company during a recession using his passion, discipline, luck, and unconventional way of thinking all along the way.

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