S2/E36 $1B Industries in 2026

In this episode, I share four interview “secrets” I’ve learned from hiring, training, and firing over a thousand people. First, employers want to feel chosen, so I explain why you should stop mass-applying and instead research and pursue your top 10 companies with clear personal, ...  Show more

In this episode, I argue that being “multi-passionate” is usually a distraction, not a strength, and explain why specialists tend to earn more than generalists and why distractions and context switching erode performance. I break down six steps to pick your one thing: audit every ...  Show more

Welcome back to another episode, product bosses! Today I’m diving into the 3 biggest roadblocks I see product-based business owners facing that are holding them back from their next level of growth. If you’re feeling stuck or frustrated or like you’ve been working harder than eve ...  Show more

Most entrepreneurs don’t actually fail—they quit too soon. And in 2025, quitting is easier than ever. The business landscape is shifting fast, with AI, automation, and changing consumer expectations redefining what it takes to succeed.

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If you’re a fast-growing company in an emerging economy, you need a strategy for competing in your home market in the short term. But you also need a longer-term strategy that will help you grow beyond that initial market. John Jullens says the challenge is building both strategi ...  Show more

What can failures like Harley-Davidson Cologne or Cheetos Lip Balm teach us about success? Sean Jacobsohn, partner at Norwest Venture Partners and founder of the Failure Museum, takes us on a tour of notable product failures, sharing insights into why they failed and the lessons ...  Show more