Sam Corcos, CEO of Levels, and Tim Kendall, an early Facebook employee and investor, discuss the importance of team culture and incentive alignment within a company. Topics include building a strong culture, reaching your audience, embracing your uniqueness, screening for adaptability, and the benefits of change and open-mindedness.

Fiona Mathews, a Professor of Environmental Biology and founder of Mammal Conservation Europe, teams up with Tim Kendall, a Professor of English Literature, to discuss their bestselling book, 'Black Ops and Beaver Bombing.' They share their journeys into conservation, emphasizing the importance of personal connections to nature. The duo highlights the vital roles mammals play in ecosystems and addresses wildlife conservation challenges in Britain, including rewilding efforts. They also touch on ethical sourcing in the coffee industry, linking sustainability to global issues.

Former President of Pinterest and current CEO of Moment, Tim Kendall, discusses the power of using clothing as a communication tool. Topics include wearing t-shirts to symbolize focus, promoting company culture through attire, and the impact of true focus and using clothing to cut through noise in a corporate setting.

Company culture is hard to get right. And the further along your company is, the harder it becomes to make any significant changes to the culture. If you want to build a team that can work together well, culture building has to be intentional. In this episode, Tim Kendall, one of our investors and one of the earliest employees of Facebook, and Sam Corcos discuss building company culture, incentive alignment, and the importance of being able to change your mind. Levels helps you see how food affects your health, empowering you with the tools needed to achieve health goals and improve healthspan. Levels Members gain access to the Levels app and continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), providing real-time feedback on how diet and lifestyle choices impact your metabolic health. Look for new shows every month on Levels - Inside the Company, where we have in-depth conversations about how the Levels startup team builds a movement from the ground up in the health and wellness tech industry. 🎙 What Tim Kendall & Sam Corcos discuss: (05:22) – Your core people build your culture (10:08) – Find out how to reach your audience (13:39) – Tell the story of your culture (15:33) – Lean into your weirdness (20:27) – Screen for cultural adaptability (22:58) – Family can be dysfunctional (24:42) – Be a team, not a family (35:21) – Don’t be afraid of changes. (36:53) – Reset your calendar (40:28) – It’s okay to change your mind Transcripts & Show Notes 🔗 Helpful links: Become a Levels member: https://levels.link/itc?utm_campaign=ep17 Learn about metabolic health: https://levelshealth.com/blog Find us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/levelshealth?sub_confirmation=1 📲 Connect: Connect with us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/levels Connect with us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/levels Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/levels-health Connect with us on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@levelshealth

In this captivating discussion, Professors Fiona Mathews, an environmental biology expert and mammal conservation advocate, and Tim Kendall, a creative writing guru, venture into the Forest of Dean to explore the controversial topic of Wild Boar reintroduction. They reflect on the ecological impact of these creatures, share amusing wildlife encounters, and dissect the intricacies of conservation, including the complex dynamics of public perception and genetic diversity. Their insightful tales are both humorous and thought-provoking, blending science with storytelling.