

33voices
33voices
Moe and Jenna Abdou interview a highly influential roster of founders, venture capitalists, CEO's, master thinkers, bestselling authors, academic minds, and creatives to deconstruct the hidden insights that only those who are building breakthrough ventures can reveal. For ten years now, 33voices has engaged closely with founders, senior executives and company builders to identify interesting & pressing challenges that give rise to thoughtful dialogue with contributors who not only think differently, but who represent the frontiers of knowledge in business, culture and lifestyle.
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Jun 1, 2017 • 46min
Learning to Love Risk
Nidhi and Jenna discuss how Maiden Home is bringing ease and transparency to the furniture industry by partnering with America's best family owned factories to deliver custom chairs and couches directly to your doorstep. They chat about an entrepreneur's transition from solitude during the early days to loneliness as their company scales. Nidhi also explains how building a network of founders and mentors helps you navigate your toughest leadership challenges, the advice Birchbox CEO Katia Beauchamp gave her that success is addictive and tips to maintain perspective, as well as the importance of being your own best friend.

Jun 1, 2017 • 36min
How Radical Transparency Breeds Trust at x.ai
Dennis and Jenna discuss how x.ai's culture of radical feedback and transparency breeds trust, commitment and a willingness to go the extra mile. They chat about Dennis' transition from leading a B2B company, where you have a close relationship with your customers, to leading a B2C company and learning how to communicate at scale. Dennis also shares why he believes being happy is a daily decision and his Sunday ritual of walking the length of Manhattan (13.6 miles), without any technology, to let his mind wander.

May 30, 2017 • 40min
Why Staying Small is the Secret to Growing Big
Leo and Jenna discuss growing Dos Toros from his co-founder Oliver Kremer and him asking "How the f*ck do we build a restaurant?" to opening 13 NYC taquerias. Leo shares how being industry outsiders allowed the brothers to radically redefine the restaurant experience for their team and customers and how leveraging being small helps you preserve your culture while scaling your business.

May 24, 2017 • 44min
Design as a Language
Clare and Jenna discuss the advantages of designing and manufacturing in Los Angeles, the team's creative process and the test they rely on to ensure every piece is uniquely Clare V., and how growing up as the youngest of six siblings helps her as CEO.

May 22, 2017 • 33min
How Baby2Baby Elevates Families Out of Poverty
Norah and Jenna discuss how The Diaper Divide perpetuates the cycle of poverty, Baby2Baby's 'Say Yes' motto, why they run the non-profit like a business and how it allows them to serve more families, as well as the nightly Q&R that keeps the team inspired.

May 20, 2017 • 33min
The unexpected benefits of unfocusing
Srini Pillay Joins Moe Abdou to explore the science behind your mind's constant ability to wander. His new book is - Tinker Dabble Doodle Try.

May 12, 2017 • 48min
Why We Should Make Kindness a Business Value
Christine and Jenna discuss success as an introverted leader, finding your source of stability, the importance of acting the way you want to be perceived, and how ballet taught her to love the process.

May 12, 2017 • 41min
The Entrepreneur's Education
Michael and Jenna discuss the difference between a work of art and a business, the process of distilling your vision, why we should plan horizontally rather than vertically, and mastering the balance of following your gut and admitting and pivoting when you are wrong.

May 4, 2017 • 34min
How A.I. Can Improve Our Relationships
Maran and Jenna discuss agency at Clara, trust, artificial intelligence, and the product experience, why being present is a choice, and how your life and relationships change when you believe you can learn something from everyone.

May 3, 2017 • 37min
How FEED Galvanizes a Community of Activists
Lauren and Jenna discuss the Princeton class and question that laid the seed for FEED, opening FEED's first store in Brooklyn, the team's mission to put calls to action out in the world, and how to be a vision caster and a brand keeper.


