Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchBONUS: Creating a Safety Net for Freelancers
Episode 14
Today, contractors make up a third of the workforce. We're talking about drivers, designers, even doctors. It’s a number that’s climbing steadily. So how do they get insurance? Sara Horowitz is worki…
Published on 6 years, 4 months ago
Drafting Teams with Former NFL Talent Scout Michael Lombardi
Episode 13
For the season finale, Jessi talks to former NFL talent scout Michael Lombardi about how to assemble teams, why you can’t teach someone to be more competitive, and how to weigh talent versus characte…
Published on 6 years, 6 months ago
Vulnerability Lessons with Facebook's Carolyn Everson
Episode 12
Facebook's Carolyn Everson helped launch one of the most iconic startups of the Web 1.0 era: Pets.com. But before it even took off, and long before its catastrophic failure, she was fired. It was a s…
Published on 6 years, 7 months ago
Beyond the Open Office with WeWork’s Liz Burow
Episode 11
How did we get from the large private offices seen in Mad Men to the open desk plans we have today? This episode, WeWork’s VP of workplace strategy Liz Burow gives us a look at the office of the futu…
Published on 6 years, 7 months ago
Angela Ahrendts on Intuition
Episode 10
How do you balance calculated decision-making with trusting your gut? This episode, hear Angela Ahrendts talk with Jessi about how following her intuition has shaped her career, from Burberry to Appl…
Published on 6 years, 7 months ago
Stepping into the Spotlight with Melinda Gates
Episode 9
After decades of keeping a low profile, Melinda Gates has begun sharing more about her own life. She talks about the experience of being a young woman working in technology, her desire to protect her…
Published on 6 years, 7 months ago
Adam Grant on When to Help Others
Episode 8
This episode, workplace psychologist Adam Grant explains the secrets behind his wildly productive work life. He shares how he manages his time, plus how much of his time he gives away to help others.…
Published on 6 years, 8 months ago
A Human-focused Take on AI with Fei-Fei Li
Episode 7
Stanford professor Fei-Fei Li is a pioneer in artificial intelligence. Her research helped lead to breakthroughs like allowing computers to recognize images. Now, AI has spread to every economic sect…
Published on 6 years, 8 months ago
Abby Wambach on How to Find Your Pack
Episode 6
Two-time Olympian and World Cup champion Abby Wambach made a name for herself playing soccer. Now, she’s helping businesses with her new rules on leadership, failure, teamwork, and confidence. Plus, …
Published on 6 years, 8 months ago
Striking It Rich with Google’s First Chef Charlie Ayers
Episode 5
The myth of Silicon Valley is that anyone can land at a tech startup early and strike it rich. But let’s face it: this almost never happens. This episode, as a spate of tech companies prepare to go p…
Published on 6 years, 8 months ago