Tom Lehman

Genius co-founders Ilan Zechory and Tom Lehman talk with Recode's Peter Kafka about how they and their business are maturing. Genius, which started as music-annotating service RapGenius, is now striking deals with major media companies to let users and brands insert factoids into content across the web. Zechory and Lehman discuss how they're trying to make Genius annotations omnipresent, and address allegations that their platform facilitates abuse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Lehman and Ilan Zechory, co-founders of Genius.com, delve into the essence of startup culture. They introduce the 'Genius ISMs,' essential principles for maintaining a cohesive environment as teams expand. Key topics include facing discomfort head-on in decision-making, fostering open communication and emotional awareness, and embracing chaos as a catalyst for growth. Listeners are also treated to their humorous takes on Brooklyn's music scene and sneaker culture, blending serious insights with light-hearted anecdotes.