Masters of Scale

Let fires burn w/Selina Tobaccowala (Evite, SurveyMonkey, Gixo)

Jul 21, 2020

Join Selina Tobaccowala, a seasoned entrepreneur and co-founder of Gixo, as she unpacks the unusual wisdom behind letting some fires burn while focusing on key challenges. She discusses the art of prioritization and conserving energy for the most pressing issues. The conversation also delves into the chaotic yet exciting world of startup growth, highlighting adaptability and strategic problem-solving. With insights drawn from her experiences with Evite and SurveyMonkey, Selina sparks inspiration for navigating the hectic entrepreneurial journey.

34:30

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Selina Tobaccowala

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Navigating Entrepreneurial Fires

7min

Celebrating Employee Loyalty: The Lobatical Initiative

2min

Navigating Early Startup Challenges and Rapid Growth

5min

Chaos and Opportunity in Startup Growth

21min

From Dream to Reality: The Journey of Entrepreneurial Passion

2min

It's the opposite of what you were taught. The best entrepreneurs — they let fires burn. Knowing which problems NOT to solve is as critical as knowing how to solve them. We're revisiting this episode with serial entrepreneur Selina Tobaccowala (Evite, SurveyMonkey, TicketMaster, Gixo) to underscore the one thing every entrepreneur needs to know right now: You have to conserve energy for the biggest blazes, and learn how to sleep easy while other fires smolder around you. Cameo appearances: Cheryl Kellond (Apostrophe, Inc.), Brian Chesky (Airbnb), Lisa Curtis (Kuli Kuli), Hadi Partovi (Code.org), Jerry Chen (Greylock Partners).

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