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On Masters of Scale, iconic business leaders share lessons and strategies that have helped them grow the world's most fascinating companies. Founders, CEOs, and dynamic innovators join candid conversations about their triumphs and challenges with a set of luminary hosts, including founding host Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn co-founder and Greylock partner). From navigating early prototypes to expanding brands globally, Masters of Scale provides priceless insights to help anyone grow their dream enterprise.
Episodes
- 2025 / 6 / 24Empowering frontline leaders amid Trump’s massive global aid cuts, with War Child’s Dr. Samantha NuttEven after the fighting stops, the impact of war is felt for generations. War Child US and Canada’s President Dr. Samantha Nutt joins Rapid Response to share how the nonprofit is serving families in conflict...
- 2025 / 6 / 19How to raise $172M for the underinvested, with Stacy Brown-PhilpotAfter wildly successful stints at Google, as CEO of Taskrabbit, and on prominent boards, Stacy Brown-Philpot decided it was time to start her own venture capital fund. She talks with host Jeff Berman about...
- 2025 / 6 / 17Reid Hoffman on Trump vs Musk, Zuckerberg’s “superintelligence”, and the next wave of AIAmid global conflict, domestic unrest, and AI’s surging impact in all corners of business, it’s getting harder than ever to decipher noise from substance. To help us navigate this challenge, Reid Hoffman...
- 2025 / 6 / 17Reid Hoffman on Trump vs Musk, Zuckerberg’s “superintelligence,” and the next wave of AIAmid global conflict, domestic unrest, and AI’s surging impact in all corners of business, it’s getting harder than ever to decipher noise from substance. To help us navigate this challenge, Reid Hoffman...
- 2025 / 6 / 14Advice for grads in the age of AI from Reid Hoffman, Spencer Rascoff & moreA group of graduating students asked Reid Hoffman the biggest questions looming in their minds as they venture out into their careers. Plus, we asked a dozen incredible CEOs, founders and authors for the one...
- 2025 / 6 / 12Is Dude Perfect the next Disney?What started as five friends filming trick shot videos 16 years ago has become a new media empire. Dude Perfect has more than 61 million followers on YouTube alone. CEO Andrew Yaffe talks with host Jeff...
- 2025 / 6 / 10Trump’s impact on crypto future and your portfolio, with Unchained’s Laura ShinWhile the first family engage in their own memecoin ventures, the crypto market is booming. Crypto expert and host of the podcast Unchained, Laura Shin joins Rapid Response to reveal the sector’s emerging...
- 2025 / 6 / 5Simon Sinek: How to identify great leaders & find your whyAuthor Simon Sinek joins host Reid Hoffman for a lively chat about how to identify good leaders, scale ideas, and leverage the “ultimate hack” for success. They also discuss why missionaries beat mercenaries...
- 2025 / 6 / 3Sports biz at a crossroads, from the WNBA to the NCAA to ESPN, with Sarah Spain of Good GameSports business has never had higher stakes—for every league, every team, every streaming service, and every player. Sarah Spain, host of the podcast Good Game with Sarah Spain, longtime ESPN personality and...
- 2025 / 5 / 31Pioneers of AI: Reid Hoffman on AI’s environmental risks and rewardsReid Hoffman recently stopped by Pioneers of AI to talk with host Rana el Kaliouby, and we didn’t want you to miss their fascinating conversation on AI’s environmental impact. They discuss AI’s potential for...
- 2025 / 5 / 29Why great storytellers thrive in business, with Trilith Studios CEO Frank PattersonTrilith Studios CEO Frank Patterson joined host Jeff Berman on stage at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta as part of our Masters of Scale live tour in May. Patterson shares insights for thriving as a creative...
- 2025 / 5 / 27OLIPOP’s gutsy play to dethrone Coke and Pepsi, with Ben GoodwinOLIPOP’s surging popularity has taken the $60 billion soda industry by storm. As Gen Z and millennials ditch sugary sodas, OLIPOP is leading the pre-biotic beverage trend, sparking the likes of Coca Cola and...
- 2025 / 5 / 22Esther Perel: Build better relationships at workTherapist Esther Perel wants us all to build stronger relationships at work. Her coveted advice is the centerpiece of her books, TED talks and podcast “Where Should We Begin?” During the pandemic, she...
- 2025 / 5 / 20The enterprise AI revolution is underway, with Box’s Aaron LevieThe buzz in Silicon Valley around AI agents has many asking: What’s real and what’s hype? Box’s co-founder and CEO, Aaron Levie, joins Rapid Response to help decipher between fact and fiction, taking...
- 2025 / 5 / 15Why we keep failing to eradicate this disease, with YouTuber John GreenJohn Green has spent his career telling stories — through novels, YouTube videos, and educational projects like Crash Course. Now, he’s on a mission to eliminate tuberculosis: a curable disease that still...
- 2025 / 5 / 15Why we keep failing to eradicate this diseaseJohn Green has spent his career telling stories — through novels, YouTube videos, and educational projects like Crash Course. Now, he’s on a mission to eliminate tuberculosis: a curable disease that still...
- 2025 / 5 / 13The one trait every leader needs today, with General Stanley McChrystalAmid polarization, AI disruption, and eroding trust in institutions, retired four-star general, Stanley McChrystal, argues that what leaders need now more than ever, is character. Head of the business...
- 2025 / 5 / 10Replay: Banishing burnout, with Arianna HuffingtonTo scale sustainably, founders must not neglect their mental health. Arianna Huffington learned this the hard way after collapsing from burnout while leading The Huffington Post. She talked with host Reid...
- 2025 / 5 / 8How this first-time founder landed a $630 million exitWhen Ju Rhyu moved to South Korea for a corporate job, she noticed people unapologetically wearing hydrocolloid pimple patches on their faces — on the street, at the office, anywhere. She soon realized no one...
- 2025 / 5 / 6Musk and DOGE: Inside 100 days of chaos, with WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie DrummondWhen Elon Musk stepped into the White House spotlight and brought his DOGE chainsaw, no one was better poised to cover the fallout than WIRED. The tech journalism outlet knew Musk’s playbook from the get-go,...
- 2025 / 5 / 1Disrupting healthcare job hunting, with Incredible Health’s Dr. Iman AbuzeidDr. Iman Abuzeid didn’t set out to disrupt the healthcare hiring system. But after she began listening more closely — especially to nurses — what she heard was an industry full of friction, delays, and...
- 2025 / 4 / 29Marc Lore wants an AI superapp to plan all your mealsIn his return to Rapid Response, the billionaire entrepreneur, NBA owner, and CEO of Wonder, Marc Lore, told us he plans all his meals with AI – and he loves it. It’s just one part of his vision for...
- 2025 / 4 / 24Replay: Frustration is your friend, with Adi TatarkoSpring cleaning season is in full swing, and this week, we’re revisiting Reid Hoffman’s chat with Adi Tatarko, co-founder and CEO of Houzz, an online platform for home remodeling and design. In this episode...
- 2025 / 4 / 22From warzones to boardrooms: José Andrés on leadership learned in the kitchenAs the founder of World Central Kitchen, renowned chef and humanitarian José Andrés has truly mastered the art of leading through crisis. Andrés returns to Rapid Response to share insights from his new book,...
- 2025 / 4 / 17Why happier vets mean healthier pets, with Modern Animal CEO Steven EidelmanAs CEO and co-founder of Modern Animal, Steven Eidelman is challenging the status quo of veterinary care — an industry long overdue for innovation. In this episode, Eidelman unpacks how Modern Animal is...
- 2025 / 4 / 15Finding opportunity in volatility, with GE Vernova CEO Scott StrazikAmid tariff whiplash and the rejuggling of global trade, GE Vernova’s CEO Scott Strazik is finding a way to stay “relentlessly optimistic”. Strazik returns to Rapid Response to share how the company plans to...
- 2025 / 4 / 10The business case for wellness, with Wellhub CEO Cesar CarvalhoWellness is no longer just an employee perk — it’s an imperative business strategy. Cesar Carvalho, co-founder and CEO of Wellhub (formerly Gympass), joins host Jeff Berman to make that case and share his...
- 2025 / 4 / 8When powerful law firms don’t defend themselves against Trump, with ex-Skadden associate Rachel CohenMany prominent law firms have recently found themselves in President Trump’s crosshairs. Skadden Arps’ attorney, Rachel Cohen, encouraged the firm to fight the government’s pressure, only to have her attempts...
- 2025 / 4 / 3How Reid Hoffman’s new company will create cancer curesReid Hoffman shares the inside story this week of his bold new venture to disrupt cancer drug development: Manas AI. He chats with Jeff Berman to reflect on why he co-founded the company, the lessons he’s...
- 2025 / 4 / 1From data breach scandal to AI darling, with Snowflake’s CEO Sridhar RamaswamyIt's been a wild few years for Snowflake, from a record-breaking IPO to a plummeting stock price to a data-breach scandal. Sridhar Ramaswamy took over in the heat of the turmoil and helped steady the ship, in...
- 2025 / 3 / 27Climate change ‘codeswitching’ for business, with Planet FWD’s Julia CollinsSerial entrepreneur Julia Collins is tackling climate change with her latest venture, Planet FWD. It’s a B2B platform helping brands make their supply chains better for the environment – and their bottom...
- 2025 / 3 / 25Public radio vs. DOGE: NPR CEO Katherine Maher previews her testimonyTomorrow, NPR’s CEO Katherine Maher goes before a DOGE subcommittee in Congress to defend the public media outlet’s case for federal funding. Maher returns to Rapid Response for the first time since taking on...
- 2025 / 3 / 20Live from SXSW: Mike and Kass Lazerow’s ‘messy’ path to successSerial entrepreneurs and investors Mike and Kass Lazerow are best known for co-founding Buddy Media, the social media marketing platform that sold to Salesforce for $745 million. Host Jeff Berman joined the...
- 2025 / 3 / 18From 'Trump bump' to 'Trump slump,' with Betterment CEO Sarah LevyRecent market swings are causing whiplash for everyday investors. Sarah Levy, CEO of digital investment platform Betterment returns to Rapid Response to shed light on a market in flux. Levy explores the...
- 2025 / 3 / 13Solving start-up puzzles, with Vanta CEO Christina CacioppoCompliance and security might not be the flashiest parts of running a business, but that’s exactly where the CEO and founder of Vanta saw a $2.5 billion opportunity. Christina Cacioppo joins host Jeff Berman...
- 2025 / 3 / 11Nonprofits navigate Trump’s drastic funding cuts, with The Chronicle of Philanthropy CEO Stacy PalmerPresident Trump’s dramatic cuts to U.S. government grants are destabilizing every corner of the non-profit sector, leaving organizations scrambling to adapt. Stacy Palmer, CEO of the Chronicle of...
- 2025 / 3 / 6How Anastasia Soare built a beauty brand worth billionsAnastasia Soare is responsible for how everyone from Oprah to Kim Kardashian shape their eyebrows. Soare started as a Romanian immigrant in a single room salon in Beverly Hills, and decades later, her beauty...
- 2025 / 3 / 4What the Oscars tell us about streamers, studios, and Hollywood’s future with The Ankler's Janice MinThe Oscars aren’t just about filmmaking—they’re a real-time look at the culture, business, and power plays shaping Hollywood and larger entertainment industry. The Ankler CEO Janice Min returns to Rapid...
- 2025 / 2 / 27Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen on leveraging AIShantanu Narayen has weathered plenty of storms for Adobe, the iconic software company that earned more than $21 billion in revenue last year. The veteran tech leader talks with host Reid Hoffman about...
- 2025 / 2 / 25Egg prices, avian flu & golden yolks, with Vital Farms CEO Russell Diez-CansecoFeeling the impact of eggflation? Vital Farms’ CEO Russell Diez-Canseco joins Rapid Response to offer valuable context beyond the eye-popping price tags. As avian flu continues to wipe out millions of birds,...
- 2025 / 2 / 20A more compassionate capitalism, with Cotopaxi’s Davis SmithCotopaxi founder Davis Smith believes business can be a force for change. He built a world-class outdoor brand around a simple but powerful motto: Do Good. In this conversation with host Jeff Berman, Smith...
- 2025 / 2 / 18Can Rivian avoid the EV speed bumps? with founder and CEO RJ ScaringeAs demand declines for EVs, and Tesla’s Elon Musk wields power in the new Trump administration, electric automaker Rivian is taking this time to adapt its business and expand its brand. Rivian’s founder and...
- 2025 / 2 / 13Building a network of mentors, with Cadre’s Ryan WilliamsRyan Williams thinks it should be easier to invest in real estate. He founded Cadre in 2014 to address this problem, and scaled it to impressive heights before an acquisition last year that sources say was...
- 2025 / 2 / 11From Nike to Bud Light to Tubi: Lessons from the Super Bowl 2025 ads, with Autodesk's Dara TresederSuper Bowl LIX had a clear winner on the field, but victory for brands was more hard-won. Sure, plenty of ad spots were star-studded, from Seal to David Beckham to Ben and Casey Affleck, but to what end? Many...
- 2025 / 2 / 7Pivot: Reid Hoffman joins Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway to go deep on AI newsMasters of Scale brings you a special episode of Pivot with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway featuring conversation with our show’s founding host Reid Hoffman. Together, they discuss the hype and fears around...
- 2025 / 2 / 6Disrupting the hair color business, with Madison Reed CEO Amy ErrettAmy Errett had a hunch that hair color was a huge potential market – especially among women who wanted an option free from harsh chemicals. She started a company focused on clean ingredients, innovative...
- 2025 / 2 / 4Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol is here to put the brand back on topAmid higher costs, longer wait times and waning sales, Starbucks is ready for a brand refresh. The company’s new CEO, Brian Niccol joins Rapid Response to reveal how Starbucks plans to go back to its roots...
- 2025 / 1 / 30Emma Grede, Mellody Hobson & Angela Ahrendts on inclusive leadershipEmma Grede is the co-founder of the Kardashian brands Good American and Safely, a founding partner of Skims, and chair of the 15 Percent Pledge. In this conversation, recorded live on stage at the Masters of...
- 2025 / 1 / 28Reid Hoffman on AI ‘Superagency’As Chinese AI developers send shockwaves through Silicon Valley, and Elon Musk spats with President Trump over AI policy, Reid Hoffman returns to Rapid Response to explore today’s AI landscape, and the...
- 2025 / 1 / 23Scaling solutions for the climate crisis, with Vinod KhoslaTech titan Vinod Khosla argues that a dozen extraordinary entrepreneurs could make all the difference in combatting climate change. He spoke with host Jeff Berman live at the Masters of Scale Summit in...