EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 53 MIN
April 7, 2026 – Musk Direct Report Jon McNeill and Scalable Profit Jeremy Reeves
from School for Startups Radio · host Jim Beach
Jon McNeill – CEO and Co-Found of DVx Ventures and Author of The Algorithm: The Hypergrowth Formula that Transformed Tesla, Lululemon, General Motors and SpaceX When you automate first, you’re automating a bad process, and all you do is get to the bad answer faster. Jon McNeill currently serves as the CEO and Co-Founder of DVx Ventures. With a track record of founding and scaling six companies, Jon has led teams that generated tens of thousands of jobs and delivered multi-billion dollar returns for investors. At DVx, Jon and his team have launched 12 companies that are attacking broad opportunities in large markets. Previously, Jon served as President at Tesla, where revenue grew from $2B to $20B in just 30 months. Following Tesla, Jon joined Lyft as COO, where he played a pivotal role in doubling revenues and helping to take the company public. With a history as a six-time serial entrepreneur, Jon has a wealth of experience in operating and scaling companies during periods of hyper-growth in revenue and operations and has delivered returns of 9x to investors. Jon currently serves on the boards of General Motors, Lululemon, Asurion, CrossFit, and Stash. He played a pivotal role in Lululemon’s turnaround, contributing to a 5x increase in stock value. He also sits on the Liquid AI Advisory Council. After graduating from Northwestern University, Jon began his career at Bain & Company. A frequent speaker and guest lecturer at Harvard Business School, MIT Sloan, and Stanford GSB, Jon is known for delivering practical, actionable insights on innovation, leadership, and scaling operations. In his book, The Algorithm: The Hypergrowth Formula that Transformed Tesla, Lululemon, General Motors and SpaceX, Jon shares a behind-the-scenes look at how iconic companies scale and outlines a playbook leaders can use to drive sustained growth and impact. Jeremy Reeves – CEO of Scale Advisors and Author of The Scalable Profit Model: How to Grow Faster, Keep More Profit and Stress Less You can work two hours a day on the right things, or you can work 15 hours a day on all the wrong things, and you’re probably going to get better results working two hours a day on the things that actually move the needle. Jeremy Reeves is the CEO of Scale Advisors, an entrepreneur, growth strategist, and author of The Scalable Profit Model: How to Grow Faster, Keep More Profit and Stress Less. With nearly two decades of hands-on experience in marketing, copywriting, operations, and business scaling, he has generated close to $200 million in revenue across his own companies and the businesses he has advised. Jeremy has successfully scaled multiple companies to eight figures and led teams of more than 100 employees, giving him deep, practical insight into what it really takes to grow a business sustainably. Through Scale Advisors, Jeremy works with high-integrity entrepreneurs to build scalable profit models that allow them to grow faster while keeping more of their profits and reducing unnecessary complexity. His approach combines advanced marketing strategy with operational discipline, helping founders move beyond revenue growth alone and focus on profitability, efficiency, and long-term stability. Jeremy is known for translating complex growth challenges into clear, actionable strategies backed by real-world case studies. He frequently shares his expertise through virtual events, podcast interviews, and training sessions, where he delivers practical, no-nonsense insights on scaling from six to eight figures, improving margins, building effective teams, and creating businesses that are both profitable and sustainable.
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