Episode 23: Lightspeed's Josh Machiz on Storytelling, Brand Building, and Designing Your Life

Amanda sits down with Josh Machiz, Chief Marketing Officer of Lightspeed Venture Partners and former Partner at Redpoint and Chief Digital Officer at Nasdaq, for a conversation on storytelling, brand building, creativity, and designing a life with intention. From transforming Nasdaq's social media presence into one of the most influential corporate platforms to shaping the voice of one of venture capital's leading firms, Josh shares how great stories are built—and why the best opportunities often begin by finding the spaces no one else sees.Together, they explore how founders can earn attention in an increasingly crowded world, why clarity and repetition matter more than complexity, and why taste may be the last enduring competitive advantage in the age of AI. The conversation also turns to leadership, creativity, intentional living, and the importance of protecting your own attention in a world constantly competing for it.