
Frameworks for Growth
Frameworks for Growth is a Vanta series where CEO and Co-founder Christina Cacioppo sits down with founders, leaders, and investors from the world’s most innovative companies. In each episode, Christina and our guests explore the strategies, challenges, and key decisions that have shaped their journeys, offering actionable insights and proven frameworks to help your business grow with confidence.
Latest episodes

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Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 13min
Amjad Masad of Replit: 10xing in a Year and Building the Future of Code | Frameworks for Growth
Amjad Masad, Founder and CEO of Replit, dives into the evolution of coding and how AI is shaping the future of software development. He shares insights on navigating early competition, the importance of persistence in innovation, and the role of high agency individuals in a tech startup. Amjad discusses Replit's viral success, his philosophical musings on AI, and unconventional advice for founders. With a passion for making coding accessible, he reflects on how discomfort can lead to growth and the critical nature of community engagement in branding.

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Jun 16, 2025 • 29min
Building the Anthropic Team: Daniela Amodei on Hiring 10x AI Engineers | Frameworks for Growth
Daniela Amodei, President and Co-founder of Anthropic, shares insights on building an AI-focused company with a commitment to safety and ethics. She discusses the challenge of balancing rigorous research with commercialization, along with the strategic hiring practices that align new employees with company values. Daniela also delves into the significance of being a public benefit corporation and the impact of early decisions on a startup's growth. Her thoughts on the future of AI, including expected transformations by 2035, reveal a forward-thinking perspective critical for tech’s evolution.

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May 21, 2025 • 47min
Garry Tan of YC: Why The Next Unicorns Are Built By AI | Frameworks for Growth
In this insightful discussion, Garry Tan, President and CEO of Y Combinator and a seasoned venture capitalist, delves into the rapidly evolving startup landscape shaped by AI. He emphasizes the ease of achieving product-market fit and the shift towards smaller, more efficient teams. Tan advocates for high agency in founders and the importance of empathy in design. He also explores the nuances of AI regulation and the transformative power of open source technologies, proving that innovation thrives when creativity and accountability intersect.