Best John Cutler Podcasts (2025)

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109: Larry Robinson - How Instincts Outsmart Data in Product Leadership 54:43

6h ago54:43

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Larry Robinson, CPO of Bright Plan and Salesforce veteran, unpacks how to balance data with gut instinct in product leadership. From hiring dilemmas to prototyping emotional reactions, he reveals why sometimes the "soft" skills of intuition and storytelling outpace spreadsheets. Hot takes on why your next MVP should prioritize passion over precisio…

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#0122 - How to be a good technical leader with Sander Hoogendoorn 32:36

3d ago32:36

32:36

In this episode, we talk to Sander Hoogendoorn about effective technical leadership. Sander explains how rigid processes and micromanagement damage teams and why empowering small autonomous teams is key to success. He reveals how his teams can operate with minimal hierarchy and process by focusing on technical quality through practices like continu…

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Insiders React: Sam Altman's New $6B Partnership + Klarna's AI Backtrack, Bitcoin Over $111K 44:17

3d ago44:17

44:17

What does it mean when OpenAI gives away $6 billion worth of equity just to bring one man on board? In a world where design, brand, and user experience could determine AI dominance, are startups undervaluing human-centered thinking? In this episode, Chris and Yaniv unpack OpenAI’s jaw-dropping acquisition of Jony Ive's mysterious startup “io,” and …

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BPS 421: Behind the Scenes of Sharknado Turning Sci-Fi Madness into Storytelling Gold with Andrew Shaffer 27:08

3d ago27:08

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The mind is a curious trickster, delighting in dreams where logic pirouettes in absurdity. In today's extraordinary episode, we welcome Andrew Shaffer, a humorist and New York Times bestselling author whose wit slices through the storms of reality with a twinkle in his eye and a chainsaw in hand. From the earliest pages of his life, Andrew Shaffer …

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108: Etie Hertz - Why customer empathy is now the moat 39:38

7d ago39:38

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Etie Hertz, CEO of Loris.AI, breaks down how AI isn’t replacing humans - it’s unlocking superpowers for customer service teams. From analyzing 100% of customer conversations to predicting emerging issues before they blow up, he reveals how enterprises can turn empathy into a scalable strategy. Plus, why chatbots are headed for commoditization and t…

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Insiders React: Google Goes AI 'Beast Mode' + Airbnb's Bold Pivot, Microsoft’s Agent Strategy 55:49

10d ago55:49

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Is Google staging the biggest comeback in tech history? Or are we just getting swept up in the hype? Founders often underestimate just how fast platform shifts change the rules of the game, and Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI are rewriting the rulebook in real time. In this episode, Yaniv Bernstein and Chris Saad break down Google’s massive AI showca…

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BPS 420: Out of Time and the Back to the Future DeLorean Documentary with Steve Concotelli 58:27

10d ago58:27

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Today on the show we have documentary filmmaker Steve Concotelli, the director of OUTATIME: Saving the DeLorean Time Machine. Out of Time is the documentary about the restoration of the screen used Back to the Future DeLorean Time Machine.We discuss how the film came to be, his Kickstarter campaign, getting the rights from Universal, working with B…

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The Future of Housing and Modular Home Building with John Avrett 38:30

12d ago38:30

38:30

Tap into a network of bold thinkers and industry leaders by sponsoring the Unlearn Podcast. Contact here: https://bit.ly/contact-barryoreilly ____________________________________________________________ Welcome to UNLEARN, the podcast where we talk about bold ideas, fresh thinking, and the mindset shifts needed for real change. Today, I’m excited t…

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107: Andres Glusman: Why Your A/B Tests Are Lying (and How to Fix Them) 49:12

12d ago49:12

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Andres Glusman, experimentation expert and former Meetup product leader, unpacks why 89% of experiments fail - and why that’s a good thing. From redesign pitfalls to balancing data with intuition, he shares hard-earned lessons on turning failure into explosive growth. It’s not about running more tests, but smarter ones. Timestamps & Segments 00:01:…

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From Floorplans to Full Renovations: How Maket's AI Owns the Architectural Stack (Spotlight) 54:35

13d ago54:35

54:35

Can AI really design your home? 800,000+ users have already ditched their architects thanks to Maket, a startup using AI to simplify renovations from floorplans to permits. In this Spotlight episode, Maket founder Patrick Murphy delivers a mock version of the real pitch that secured $2M in funding from top investors including Reid Hoffman’s Blitzsc…

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Insiders React: Death of Google Search? + YC's Startup Wishlist, Trump’s Saudi AI Deals 1:04:57

17d ago1:04:57

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What happens when Apple hints that Google’s search dominance may be cracking, triggering a $155 billion wipeout in Alphabet’s value? Many still think Google search is untouchable, but a shift in user behavior and a few lines in DOJ testimony may signal otherwise. In this episode, Chris Saad, Yaniv Bernstein, and Amir Shevat explore how Apple’s reve…

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BPS 419: Going Undercover and Directing for VICE with Natalia Leite 50:16

17d ago50:16

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Today’s guest is writer/director Natalia Leite. This director is one of the bravest filmmakers I’ve ever met. Her work on the VICE documentary ‘Life as a Truck-Stop Stripper was breathtaking. Not only did she direct the piece but one of the subjects in the film as well. Take a look below at her amazing work.Everyone knows what charming places strip…

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Replay: Co-Founder Relationships - Avoiding the Big Breakup (Edu) 51:17

20d ago51:17

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106: Evie Brockwell - Burnout, Boundaries & Breaking the Hustle Cycle 53:24

21d ago53:24

53:24

Evie Brockwell unpacks why 92% of PMs are crispy-fried – and why "just meditate more" isn't the answer. We dissect toxic sprint culture, ADHD-friendly boundary hacks, and why treating burnout like a product churn problem might save your sanity (and your career). 🕒 Timestamps 00:02:28 - The Burnout Recipe High-driven PMs + chaotic orgs = guaranteed …

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Insiders React: OpenAI Bets Big on Vibe Coding + Epic Games' Victory Over Apple, Silicon Valley's Talent Crisis 1:02:29

24d ago1:02:29

1:02:29

OpenAI just dropped $3B on vibe coding—should software engineers be worried? And what happens now that Apple’s 30% App Store tax just took a major legal hit? In this episode of The Startup Podcast, hosts Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein are joined by seasoned founder and investor Hooman Radfar (CEO at Collective, ex-VC at Expa) to unpack three seismi…

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BPS 418: Drugs, Sex and Higher Love with Slamdance Winner Hasan Oswald 1:11:21

24d ago1:11:21

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Today on the show we have Slamdance Grand Jury winning filmmaker Hasan Oswald. Hasan's story is pretty inspiring. He did exactly what I preach all the time, he picked up a camera and began to tell his story. He made his first short film that was later tweeted by Stephen Fry, and the National Geographic came calling to work on their film Hell on Ear…

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The New Science of Self-Actualization for Founders to Reinvent Identity & Find Meaning - Faisal Hoque 35:22

26d ago35:22

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Tap into a network of bold thinkers and industry leaders by sponsoring the Unlearn Podcast. Contact here: https://bit.ly/contact-barryoreilly ____________________________________________________________ Today on the podcast, we welcome Faisal Hoque, author, entrepreneur, and thinker behind Transcend. With over 10 books and years of business leaders…

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Finance For Founders - Why 'Playing It Safe' Is Risky w/ Michiel Boere, CFO at Remote (Edu) 52:14

28d ago52:14

52:14

Think staying profitable means you’re on the right track? Think again. Too many founders obsess over budgets and burn—but the real risk isn’t running out of cash. It’s growing too slowly to matter. In this episode, Yaniv Bernstein is joined by Michiel Boere, CFO of Remote and former CFO of Uber Eats, to demystify startup finance for non-financial f…

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CARRICK: SACK OR BACK HIM? 1:13:32

28d ago1:13:32

1:13:32

Middlesbrough's season ends in another defeat at the hands of Coventry City, with no chance of the play-offs. A 10th placed finish in the Championship, 18 defeats, and 5 points worse off than last season. The question on many Boro fans' minds - sack or back Michael Carrick?

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105: Melissa Perri - Why "AI" is a terrible strategist 50:30

28d ago50:30

50:30

Melissa Perri drops truth bombs about why most companies fail at AI integration, how legacy giants self-sabotage innovation, and why "slapping AI on it" is the fastest way to irrelevance. Timestamps & Key Moments 05:59 – AI: Innovation vs. Lipstick on a Pig Why QuickBooks is losing to startups like Digits. Melissa’s rule: If AI doesn’t make the pro…

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Insiders React: Did Zuckerberg Sabotage Instagram? + Apple’s New Devices, James Cameron on AI 34:11

1M ago34:11

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Instagram’s co-founder, Kevin Systrom, helped define the modern social web—now he’s calling out Zuckerberg in court. And are Apple’s smart glasses finally catching up to Meta’s AI-powered wearables? In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein react to some of the biggest headlines in tech and startup land. From explosive testimony by Instagram’…

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BPS 417: How I Got My Film Directing Off The Ground with Sean Mullin 48:20

1M ago48:20

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Sean Mullin is an award-winning filmmaker. His critically-acclaimed feature film debut as a writer/director — Amira & Sam — won the top prize at numerous festivals and was distributed theatrically by Drafthouse Films. He’s the co-writer/co-producer of the film, Semper Fi – alongside Oscar-nominated director Henry-Alex Rubin (Murderball) and Oscar-n…

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#0121 - Vibe Coding with Brian Feister 33:55

1M ago33:55

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In this episode, we talk to Brian Feister about vibe coding. He shares his experience developing a new product using AI and highlights the importance of thoroughly reviewing everything the AI suggests because it lacks common sense. We discuss the risk of junior developers producing poor-quality code and the severe damage a company could face if it …

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Replay: Mastering Attention - Your Startup's Secret Weapon w/ Ben Parr (Edu) 51:19

1M ago51:19

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MISSION IMPOSSIBLE BORO 1:02:47

1M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

The 0-0 draw with Norwich means that Boro are 9th in the league with an away trip to Coventry City standing in their way…

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104: John Cutler - How to Turn Team Chaos into Strategy 53:10

1M ago53:10

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Forget corporate utopias—John Cutler spills the real tea on why work sucks and why we are messy. On "organized anarchies," why 50% of your team is checked out, and how to turn chaos into strategy. Perfect for you if you are tired of performative frameworks. Timestamps & Key Moments 00:00 - Intro to the Chaos John’s AI-generated roast sets the tone:…

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Insiders React: China Retaliates Against NVIDIA Embargo + US Startups in Crisis, Google Faces Legal Heat 39:04

1M ago39:04

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Huawei has just announced a new AI chip—does this mean tariffs accelerating Chinese innovation? This week, Chris Saad, Yaniv Bernstein, and guest Amir Shevat dig into how the AI trade war and tech monopolies are reshaping the global startup landscape. Plus, on a lighter note: why Sam Altman says politeness in AI prompts is surprisingly expensive. I…

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BPS 416: The Brutal and Honest Reality of Self-Distributing a Film Today with Jeff MacIntyre 1:25:13

1M ago1:25:13

1:25:13

Today on the show we have 18 time Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Jeff MacIntyre. Jeff is the director of the new film The Great Cookie Comeback. Famous Wally Amos introduced us to his famous cookie in 1975. It was love at first bite! 🍪 Then...he lost it all to a big corporation. For 30 years, Wally’s been hustling to get it back. At 82, facing huge p…

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103: CJ Gustafson - The Silent Recession: Why Product Leaders Need CFOs Now 47:50

1M ago47:50

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CJ Gustafson (ex-PWC tech CFO, finance provocateur) unpacks how tariffs and economic chaos are gutting SaaS valuations, why AI budgets are CEOs’ midlife crisis splurges, and how to recession-proof your product strategy. Timestamps & Key Moments 00:00 - Tariffs: The SaaS Killer You Didn’t See Coming $1.8T wiped from global equities overnight (worst …

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Unlearning Legacy Systems to Build Antifragile AI Operating Models with Ja-Naé Duane 46:07

1M ago46:07

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Tap into a network of bold thinkers and industry leaders by sponsoring the Unlearn Podcast. Contact here: https://bit.ly/contact-barryoreilly ____________________________________________________________ Today on the podcast, we welcome Ja-Naé Duane, systems thinker, innovator, and author of Super Shifts. With over 20 years as a behavioral scientist…

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Next-Gen Founders: Startups in the Age of AI (Edu) 53:02

1M ago53:02

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Is AI making startups easier—or just changing the rules of the game? In a world where execution is cheap and accessible, building a successful startup is more competitive than ever. In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein unpack the reality of every business having access to the same AI-driven tools, what makes a startup successful in this …

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HILLSBOROUGH HEARTACHE 1:03:25

1M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

A costly away defeat for Boro at Hillsborough on Easter Monday… Can Boro still make the playoffs??

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Insiders React: Meta's Whistleblower Bombshell + NVIDIA's $500B AI Investment, OpenAI’s New GPT-4.1 44:12

1M ago44:12

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In this episode of The Startup Podcast, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein react to former Meta executive Sarah Wynn-Williams’ jaw-dropping testimony in front of the US Senate Judiciary Committee. She alleges Facebook put profits above all else—including the mental health of young users and even national security. Plus, we discuss the political theater…

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BPS 415: From Indies to Producing Oscar Winners with Cassian Elwes 1:07:37

2M ago1:07:37

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Replay: Raising Capital at Seed - 5 Ways to De-Risk Your Round (Edu) 55:25

2M ago55:25

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CARRICK’S CRUNCH TIME 1:00:46

2M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

Dicko, Bandy, and Cuts discuss the double defeat this week to Leeds United and Millwall. Is promotion via the play-offs still on the cards for Michael Carrick’s Boro?

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102: John Zeratsky - Fake Products, Real Feedback: Sprinting to Validation 48:52

2M ago48:52

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John Zeratsky, co-creator of the Sprint Method and VC partner at Character, spills the tea on why "vision-driven" startups often fail, how to validate hypotheses before burning cash, and why your pitch deck needs more grit than glitter. Cue the rapid prototyping, competitor smackdowns, and hot takes on AI hype. Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: John’s jour…

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#0120 - AI Assisted development with Nick Consentino 33:18

2M ago33:18

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In this episode, we talk to Nick Consentino about AI assisted coding. We examine how AI tools such as Co-pilot and ChatGPT enhance developer productivity and enable rapid prototyping. Nick discusses the benefits and pitfalls of using Ai, emphasizing the need for strong domain knowledge to avoid generating large amounts of unmanageable code. We disc…

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Insiders React: Trump's Tariff Meltdown + Startup Valuations Crash, Shopify Goes Full AI 38:43

2M ago38:43

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Is AI just a buzzword — or the key to survival in a volatile startup landscape? In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein break down Donald Trump’s shocking “Liberation Day” tariffs and the ripple effect it could have on the global economy — and on your startup. As fears of a recession mount and market uncertainty grows, we explore what found…

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BPS 414: Billie Eilish and Truth to Filmmaking with RJ Cutler 1:02:18

2M ago1:02:18

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Our guest today, RJ Cutler opened up 2021 with his raw, emotional, and remarkable new documentary Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry. He’s a phenomenal documentary and TV director and producer with nearly thirty years of experience in the business. The $2 million dollars documentary film which was directed, written, and produced by Cutler c…

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From Fashion to Real Estate, Unlearning to Realign Purpose and Scale with Francesca Cortesi 43:51

2M ago43:51

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Tap into a network of bold thinkers and industry leaders by sponsoring the Unlearn Podcast. Contact here: https://bit.ly/contact-barryoreilly ____________________________________________________________ Today on the Unlearn Podcast, I’m thrilled to be joined by Francesca Cortesi, CPO and Founder of Prodotto Collective, a product visionary, transfor…

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Strategic Communications – Why PR Alone Won’t Drive Business Growth w/ Jessy Wu (Edu) 45:48

2M ago45:48

45:48

Is your startup’s PR strategy just a vanity exercise? Most founders make the mistake of announcing fundraising rounds like it’s a badge of honor, hoping for instant traction and credibility. But here's the truth: if you're chasing headlines without a strategy, you're wasting money. In this episode, Yaniv Bernstein and Jessy Wu, founder of Encour, d…

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101: Srikrishnan Ganesan - “MVPs Are Dead” & Other SaaS Heresies 45:38

2M ago45:38

45:38

Why building opinionated products is the future, why skipping MVPs in established markets works, and how AI will reshape customer onboarding. When I met Srikrishnan Ganesan for the first time, he impressed me with his original framing of what it means to find (and refind) product-market fit constantly. Timestamps 02:23 – From SMB to Enterprise: Sca…

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Ewoodn’t You Believe It! 1:01:15

2M ago1:01:15

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The usual trio of Bandy, Cuts, and Dicko are joined by Sarah Holloway to discuss Boro’s latest win against Blackburn away, the tricky next fixture against Leeds United, and discuss play-off prospects!

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Insiders React: Google Just Killed SEO + OpenAI’s $40B Raise, AI’s Copyright Crisis 1:04:51

2M ago1:04:51

1:04:51

Is Google about to kill SEO forever? Why did OpenAI just raise $40 billion? And is the AI bubble about to burst? The AI arms race is heating up, and the biggest players are making moves that could change everything. But what does this mean for creators, businesses, and the future of search? In this episode, Chris and Yaniv are joined by Hooman Radf…

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BPS 413: The Problem with Abusive Film Sets with Greg Hemmings 1:08:21

2M ago1:08:21

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Let me introduce to you all, filmmaker and award-winning film-preneur, Greg Hemmings – Chief storyteller and CEO of Hemmings House Pictures limited. I wanted to address the serious problem of verbal abuse interns and other crew persons face on film sets from directors, producers, or others in charge.Why would I invite a CEO to discuss this topic? W…

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Replay: Scaling Sales - Insider Secrets w/ Rippling's Matt Loop and Matt Plank (Edu) 1:01:07

2M ago1:01:07

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NETO SCHOOLS OXFORD! 1:00:37

2M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

The Typical trio discuss Boro's 2-1 home win against Oxford, which was significantly harder work than the 2-6 reverse fixture!

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100: Matt Le May - The Product Manager’s Guide to Driving Business Impact 53:44

2M ago53:44

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What’s up with the disconnect between product teams and business goals? Why vibes won't pay the bills, and how product teams can avoid the "elephant graveyard" of low-impact work. If you've ever wondered how to align your work with business outcomes - or why your CEO might be the "support worker of the board" - this one's for you. Chapters with Tim…

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#0119 - Navigating Organisation Politics with Charles Lambdin 41:07

2M ago41:07

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In this episode, we talk to Charles Lambdin about creating meaningful change in organizations. We examine the hidden conflicts that prevent organizations from adopting modern ways of working and uncover how incentives, power and stories influence company dynamics. Charles highlights the importance of understanding organization, politics, and build…

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