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CEO of Ripple on Crypto Predictions, Fighting the SEC & Finding Happiness | Brad Garlinghouse

May 9, 2024

Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, talks about navigating legal battles with the SEC, the future of cryptocurrency, importance of company culture, and strategies for fostering high-caliber talent. He also discusses coping strategies for loneliness as a CEO and the pursuit of happiness and personal growth.

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Quick takeaways

Emphasizing impact over money attracts top talent, fostering success.

Learning from failures and embracing mistakes fuels innovation and growth.

Facing challenges and embracing pain lead to personal growth and resilience.

Deep dives

Hiring A Players and Cultivating a Risk-Taking Culture

Creating a team of A players is crucial to success, attracting talent by emphasizing the opportunity to make a significant impact rather than just monetary gain. Encouraging risk-taking and tolerating failure is vital for innovation and growth within an organization.

Introduction

5min

Exploring Ripple's Vision for an Internet of Value and Crypto's Future

6min

Navigating Legal Battles and Cryptocurrency Regulations

21min

Exploring Crypto Influencers and Management Philosophies

5min

Navigating Loneliness and Coping Strategies as a CEO

2min

Fostering a Culture of High-Caliber Talent

15min

Exploring Happiness and Self-Worth

2min

Pursuing Personal Growth and Making a Positive Impact

4min

Today’s conversation is with the legendary Executive & Crypto pioneer, Brad Garlinghouse. Brad is currently the CEO of Ripple, a leading blockchain based payment solutions company with a current valuation of $11B. Prior to Ripple, Brad was the CEO of Hightail, President at AOL, and Sr. Executive at Yahoo. In this conversation, we really dive into his turbulent story leading Ripple through lawsuits into success. We talk about how to build a World Class team and company culture, the importance of taking risks, as well as Brad's predictions for the crypto market in the future.