Victoria Ransom
Co-founder of Wildfire, a social marketing SaaS company acquired by Google, and Prisma, a global virtual school. Holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.
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Jul 16, 2025 • 17min
EP #508 - Victoria Ransom: Building a Startup Culture That Lasts
Victoria Ransom, co-founder of Wildfire and Prisma, shares her insights on building a lasting startup culture. She emphasizes the careful hiring of the first 15-25 employees to set a strong foundation. Ransom discusses the importance of company culture over mere ideas and how incentives should enhance, not replace, culture. She draws comparisons between Swiss and American entrepreneurial approaches, encouraging Swiss founders to embrace ambition and avoid excessive humility. Her experiences underline the strategic significance of values in successful startups.
Feb 5, 2025 • 36min
EP #472 - Victoria Ransom: Building An Incredible Culture, In-Person or Remotely
Victoria Ransom, co-founder of Wildfire and Prisma, shares her insights on building a strong company culture. She discusses the unique aspects that define an uncopyable culture and emphasizes the importance of hiring effectively and fostering a sense of belonging. Victoria highlights the need for transparency and resourcefulness, showcasing how Wildfire succeeded against bigger competitors. She also delves into the tough decisions leaders must make for cultural integrity and how the founders' values shape the company ethos, especially in remote settings.
Jul 11, 2024 • 48min
S2 | E2 — Victoria Ransom (Co-founder of Prisma, Wildfire) on her journey to a $450M acquisition by Google, reinventing school at Prisma & what's next for education.
Victoria Ransom, co-founder of Prisma and Wildfire, shares her incredible journey from rural New Zealand to tech entrepreneur success. She discusses the $450M acquisition of Wildfire by Google and the cultural challenges faced post-acquisition. Ransom highlights the flaws in today's education system, leading her to create Prisma, an innovative school promoting project-based learning. She also offers insights on fostering resilience in children and imagines the future of education, emphasizing community-based learning and adaptability.
