The Logan Bartlett Show

Jeremy Levine, Partner at Bessemer, reflects on his best and worst investments, discussing the impact of technology on VC, choosing the right investor, career paths in VC, decision-making intricacies, and the evolution of investment strategies in India and tech investments.

CEO of Flock Safety, a $4B company, discusses using AI to tackle crime, privacy vs safety balance in tech solutions, community collaboration, and building a strong team culture for business success.

Sanjit Biswas, CEO of Samsara, discusses scaling the company to $20B, leadership lessons, innovative hiring practices, shifting to remote work post-pandemic, and building a billion-dollar business. The conversation explores product evolution, customer feedback integration, resource allocation, CEO evolution, building a growth-oriented mindset, AI utilization, and long-term company building strategies.

The podcast features Aravind Srinivas, CEO of Perplexity, discussing disrupting Google search with AI and the future of AI startups. Topics include evolving search engines, personalized knowledge, aligning shareholder interests, building competitive AI talent pool, future of search, user engagement, AI model landscape, and leveraging open source models.

Tracy Young shares insights on building PlanGrid, selling for $875 million, and diving into her new venture TigerEye. Discussions cover market dynamics, team dynamics, sales strategy evolution, personal growth, and the emotional journey of losing a co-founder. Insights on company culture, recruitment strategies, product development, customer tracking, and challenges of scaling. They also delve into navigating tough decisions like firing employees and the transition from construction engineering to tech entrepreneurship.

Dive into market dynamics and cultural shifts with Zach Weinberg, as he shares insights on hiring strategies, private company valuations, AI's impact, and reshaping company culture. Discover his blueprint for interviewing, navigating remote work challenges, and the value of comprehensive reference checks in hiring.

Explore the journey of Procore's CEO, from $0 to $11B valuation. Insights on surviving tough times, hiring right, technical edge, global expansion, and advice for founders. Emphasis on cultural shifts, strategic capital allocation, and unconventional paths to success.

Explore the journey of Wayfair to $10B in revenue, challenges of e-commerce with 10K employees, importance of logistics and branding, insights on niche e-commerce, and the power of customer loyalty. Discusses rebranding struggles, building a brand like Apple, and using high-quality images in online retail.

Parker Conrad, founder of Sigfig and Zenefits, talks about his journey as an entrepreneur, facing challenges while building his companies. He discusses the downfall of Zenefits and lessons learned, the power of media narratives and VC involvement, and the impact of social media on business. Conrad introduces Rippling, a new approach to business software, and emphasizes the importance of employee data. He also touches on the role of founders in business units and shares his perspective on the current state of San Francisco and the tech industry.

The podcast explores the growth of Verkada and its product lines. They discuss the challenges and successes of building Verkada and the future of the company. The speakers also emphasize the importance of autonomy in team structure and maintaining product consistency. They talk about the impact of internal sales on product success and the evolution of customer perception and demand. The podcast covers the importance of integration in business systems and traits of successful product leaders. They discuss the role of passion in product development and hiring, as well as the challenges and rewards of rapid company growth. The speakers also highlight the significance of adaptability and leadership presence in a growing company. They share insights on building trust, early startup challenges, and the impact of on-site work culture on company growth.