Ale (Ali) Catanese

Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox, co-founders of Smosh, share their journey from the early YouTube days to a well-established comedy brand. They discuss the challenges of selling and repurchasing Smosh, emphasizing their focus on 'comedy rooted in friendship' to stay relevant. Ale Catanese, the current CEO, outlines the company's efforts in creating a sustainable work culture and a new talent-first studio space. Pavithra Mohan dives into the hustle culture in Silicon Valley, contrasting it with companies like Linear that prioritize work-life balance.