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A VC, a Headhunter, and a Trainer Walk into a Bar — 40 episodes
Why are investors suddenly obsessed with hardware?
Q1 '26 Recap: NASA reset, SpaceX liquidity, and what comes next
Where’s the line between pushing people and being an a*hole?
Does every founder need a Gwynne Shotwell?
Are the best founders narcissists?
When should founders pivot, and when should they push through?
When should founders follow the market, and when should they lead it?
How do you build a culture where people actually surface problems?
What is founder mode – and what happens when founders step into it?
Why do startup employees leave vs. stay after big milestones?
What do abundant launches and big liquidity actually mean for founders in 2026?
How do startups weigh experience vs. hunger?
Do You Really Understand the Equity You’re Being Offered?
How do technical founders prove they can scale into executives?
How do startups defy the Valley of Death and ignite growth?
How do leaders stay focused during the hardest phase of scaling?
What is the Valley of Death, and how can startups bridge it?
How do you avoid over-hiring in an early-stage company?
How do you understand a company’s culture before you start?
How do you make sure someone is asking the “dumb” questions
How do successful startups attract and close top talent?
How do you fundraise strategically as a new start-up?
What are the best practices for developing leaders in a start-up?
Can parenting and start-up life mix?
Is it better to hire for conformity or friction?
What employee traits do you look for at different stages in business?
How do you navigate changes in senior leadership?
What is it like to work with the US Government?
How do you build successful internal relationships?
When is the right time to approach a VC?
What do engineers transitioning into management roles need to get right?
What are the most common early missteps you see with a company?
How important is storytelling for effective leadership?
When does a company need to start thinking about culture?
How can mentorship accelerate career growth?
What lessons can new space learn from other industries?
How do you build a great engineering culture?
Are the most common gaps technical skills or people skills?
Do you hire for today's needs or tomorrow's challenges?
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