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Nov 15, 2021 • 22min

Brian Long, CEO of Attentive, explains why you need meeting templates

In this episode, Matt Mochary and Brian Long (CEO and co-founder of Attentive) breakdown the impact templates can have on meetings and how to balance in your role as CEO with being a new parent.If your company is constantly having meetings with no tangible takeaways, then you could benefit from templatizing your meetings.FULL VIDEO 🎥https://youtu.be/ayvkWIh_bwIRESOURCES ✨- Hiring Execs: External vs Internal: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gaknANyT2UJC0YMF6zYnErMp4imlslDbPmg-d9yeGlI/edit - Scaling: Hire a "Manager Trainer" as COO: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NtLurYDKUXqy2VHFWcw027sJhHPCwsatV2GaVF4jebk/editSOCIALS 🐦- Follow Brian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/brianclong- About Brain: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianclong/- Check out Attentive: https://www.attentivemobile.com/- Follow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattmochary- About Matt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Mochary- Learn More About the Method: https://www.mocharymethod.com- Podcast produced by: https://www.twitter.com/_rpgbx- Podcast edited by: https://twitter.com/MedleysMindWant to join the Mochary Method software team? 💻- Apply at https://mocharymethod.com/careers
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Oct 25, 2021 • 11min

Andy Bromberg, CEO of Eco, explains how to build impactful relationships

In this episode, Matt Mochary and Andy Bromberg (CEO of Eco and co-founder of CoinList) talk about the importance of building strong relationships, the process for making conversations that matter and how Andy is able to use this to be liked by virtually everyone who meets him.If you find that people are turned away by you or find you unapproachable, then maybe it’s time you reevaluated how you approach relationships and the conversations that build them.FULL VIDEO 🎥https://youtu.be/Olze6vMqfsoRESOURCES ✨- Trust and Like: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BQOa7foLLxNXmGUhbvkzsvm0IVYOJZTFU4MKOmreCXc/edit- Relationships: How to get good at them: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11vIiU3-wRphxBLqEBJadAA20tuJhMxa87tFUC2YJs5o/editSOCIALS 🐦- Follow Andy on Twitter: https://twitter.com/andy_bromberg- About Andy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andybromberg- Check out Eco: https://www.eco.com/- Follow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattmochary- About Matt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Mochary- Learn More About the Method: https://www.mocharymethod.com- Podcast produced by: https://www.twitter.com/_rpgbx- Podcast edited by: https://twitter.com/MedleysMindWant to join the Mochary Method software team? 💻- Apply at https://mocharymethod.com/careers
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Oct 18, 2021 • 23min

Naval Ravikant, co-founder of AngelList, explains why you don't need to be CEO

In this episode, Matt Mochary and Naval Ravikant (founder and former CEO of AngelList) talk about why you don't need to be the CEO. Naval explains how he realized it wasn't the role he wanted at AngelList, what he did to get over his fear of stepping back, and how much more value he can (and does) create now that he is no longer in that role.If you are not loving being CEO, know that there is likely someone who can do the job better than you, and you can create much more value in the role that you actually love. FULL VIDEO 🎥https://youtu.be/WJuQLzr6PJQRESOURCES ✨- Zone of Genius: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11UVWJox31Ani8Cq6Ymhm6DiVUiv5vPkOQd8ZdGpYmbs/editSOCIALS 🐦- Follow Naval on Twitter: https://twitter.com/naval- About Naval: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naval_Ravikant- Check out Naval's Website: https://nav.al/- Follow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattmochary- About Matt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Mochary- Learn More About the Method: https://www.mocharymethod.com- Podcast produced by: https://www.twitter.com/_rpgbx- Podcast edited by: https://twitter.com/MedleysMindWant to join the Mochary Method software team? 💻- Apply at https://mocharymethod.com/careers
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Oct 11, 2021 • 20min

Emilie Choi (President and COO) describes RAPIDs and Biz Ops

In this video, Matt Mochary and Emilie Choi (President and COO of Coinbase) explain what a RAPID is, how it is used to make the most important decisions in your company and why having a strong Biz Ops team can make all the difference.Emilie gives deep insights based on the knowledge she’s acquired through her years in operations and her continued position running daily operations at Coinbase.If you're looking for a better way to make decisions for your company then it’s about time you learned how to use RAPIDS.FULL VIDEO 🎥https://youtu.be/t_Cee_AYLtkRESOURCES ✨- Decision-Making:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hPdWQjYfdK0SB2i3ViZ9XsMPjTYEi7Do1WI22ofmEdo/edit#heading=h.erf28nn68i0x- Biz Ops: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WidDWp5710YphCgkE-F6E0yunoaUP9iQKfKMT1EVGgA/edit#- Issue/Proposed Solution template:https://docs.google.com/document/d/10JEFVl3pEk7HUT82oM3LbHtP8hRQvlzK9SQyuJFMyCo/edit#- RAPID example: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vkxl-OI_XHbBWqgRCbpP86SJwSnEgCIzVOjbhWCHZng/editSOCIALS  🐦- Follow Emilie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/emiliemc- About Emilie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emiliechoi/- Check out Coinbase: https://www.coinbase.com/- Follow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattmochary- About Matt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Mochary- Learn More About the Method: https://www.mocharymethod.com- Podcast produced by: https://www.twitter.com/_rpgbx- Podcast edited by: https://twitter.com/MedleysMindWant to join the Mochary Method software team? 💻- Apply at https://mocharymethod.com/careers
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Oct 4, 2021 • 17min

Justin Kan (Co-founder of Twitch) describes the best way to handle Executive Team feedback

In this video, Matt Mochary and Justin Kan (Former co-founder and CEO of Twitch) rip open the band-aid on his stories at Atrium and how he adapted himself and built a team to take on challenges. Justin gives his perspective of a time where negative feedback angered him to the point where Matt stepped in and ended up chasing Matt down a driveway If you're constantly dealing with smaller tasks instead of taking the reins and running your company, then maybe it's time you built a support team to help you handle the executive responsibilities.FULL VIDEO 🎥https://youtu.be/f8Lxlirt3qERESOURCES ✨- Board feedback with Matt Mochary: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sPsqJVz37Gs3Fy48w57pGzAdB905OtZ4ZRCvaM2B07U/edit- Feedback: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wi714sobuQP72sKXw6J_gkwkhtVh1t6--op_Pk0YPxA/edit- Trust Deep: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IB7YDr_trYKavL_RdWTb8ddJt77eqDH_6H5BsK416FM/edit#- Fear and Anger give bad advice: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sDWHUm6zwEGiPBQH2Ig6DDvVL-IEQSlfNeQnR2mhjmE/editSOCIALS  🐦- Follow Justin on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justinkan- About Justin: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Kan- Check out The Quest Media: https://www.thequest.media/- Follow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattmochary- About Matt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Mochary- Learn More About the Method: https://www.mocharymethod.com- Podcast produced by: https://www.twitter.com/_rpgbx- Podcast edited by: https://twitter.com/MedleysMindWant to join the Mochary Method software team? 💻- Apply at https://mocharymethod.com/careers
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Sep 27, 2021 • 15min

Francis Davidson (CEO of Sonder) describes the Deconstructed Exec Team Meeting

In this episode, Matt Mochary and Francis Davidson (CEO of Sonder) talk about how he deconstructs Exec Team meetings to increase efficiency and strengthen impact.Francis breaks down the problem Sonder was facing, the solution they came up with, and how it has been working out for him and the Executive Team.If you find that your organization is wasting more time in meetings with less to show for it, then maybe it's time to deconstruct your approach.FULL VIDEO 🎥https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x6ceAf4U4a4RESOURCES ✨-Exec Team Meetings: Deconstructed: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vgYguZJYExc6Gi-9vx2f73N4byhA3T7e7FGpwY_DxgI/edit-SLT Meeting Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13uJiSO79gUkUO4Gp6Uvb2A-CQ4CdYlIMzAdQUBXvHZ4/edit-Writing vs Talking (and Video): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bUiRJKbZUmiFK2aWbYQtogxqrnygwFYwkLXwtnkyjFM/edit#SOCIALS 🐦- Follow Francis on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fdavidsont- About Francis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francisdavidson/- Check out Sonder: https://www.sonder.com/- Follow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattmochary- About Matt: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Mochary- Learn More About the Method: https://www.mocharymethod.com- Podcast produced by: https://www.twitter.com/_rpgbx- Podcast edited by: https://twitter.com/MedleysMindWant to join the Mochary Method software team? 💻- Apply at https://mocharymethod.com/careers
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Jul 27, 2020 • 11min

Sid Sijbrandij (CEO of GitLab) describes why your company needs a handbook

In this episode, GitLab's CEO Sid Sijbrandij talks about why GitLab's Handbook is the best knowledge management tool he has ever worked with and why Wiki's won't scale. GitLab is a web-based DevOps life cycle tool that provides a Git-repository manager with wiki, issue-tracking, and continuous integration/continuous deployment pipeline features, using an open-source license, developed by GitLab Inc. Sid Sijbrandij is the cofounder and CEO of GitLab, world’s largest all-remote company and the single application for the DevOps lifecycle. Nothing about Sid’s career path falls in the traditional category. When he saw the first Ruby code in 2007, He fell in love and he taught himself how to program. It was during his time as a Ruby programmer that he first encountered GitLab, and quickly discovered his passion for the open source programming world. In 2012, he helped commercialize GitLab, and by 2015, he led the company through Y-Combinator’s Winter 2015 batch. Under his leadership, the company has experienced 50x growth in the last 5 years, expanded from nine to more than 1,300 remote team members across 65+ countries and regions. GitLab is now valued at $2.75 billion.Mochary Method: https://www.mocharymethod.org/GitLab: https://about.gitlab.com/Clearbit: https://www.clearbit.com/GitLab Informal Communication: https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/informal-communication/GitLab Remote Handbook: https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/Remote HandbookIntro Video: https://youtu.be/6ZJRCcSUROkFollow GitLab: https://twitter.com/gitlabFollow Sid: https://twitter.com/sytsesFollow Darren: https://twitter.com/darrenmurphFollow Alex: https://twitter.com/maccawWant to join the Mochary Method software team? 💻- Apply at https://mocharymethod.com/careers
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Jul 24, 2020 • 10min

Sid Sijbrandij (CEO of GitLab) describes the best way to collaborate in a remote company

Sid Sijbrandij, the CEO and cofounder of GitLab, leads the world's largest all-remote company, thriving on remote collaboration. He discusses how digital tools like Google Docs revolutionize teamwork compared to traditional methods. Sid dives into balancing synchronous and asynchronous communication to navigate global time zones effectively. He emphasizes the significance of informal connections to enhance workplace morale and tackle the hurdles of hybrid models, ensuring fair integration for all team members.
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Jul 22, 2020 • 18min

Sid Sijbrandij (CEO of GitLab) describes the dangers of running a remote hybrid company

In this episode, GitLab's CEO Sid Sijbrandij talks about the challenges leaders face when running an entirely remote company, and the strength in building strong team relationships. GitLab is a web-based DevOps life cycle tool that provides a Git-repository manager with wiki, issue-tracking, and continuous integration/continuous deployment pipeline features, using an open-source license, developed by GitLab Inc. Sid Sijbrandij is the cofounder and CEO of GitLab, world’s largest all-remote company and the single application for the DevOps lifecycle. Nothing about Sid’s career path falls in the traditional category. When he saw the first Ruby code in 2007, He fell in love and he taught himself how to program. It was during his time as a Ruby programmer that he first encountered GitLab, and quickly discovered his passion for the open source programming world. In 2012, he helped commercialize GitLab, and by 2015, he led the company through Y-Combinator’s Winter 2015 batch. Under his leadership, the company has experienced 50x growth in the last 5 years, expanded from nine to more than 1,300 remote team members across 65+ countries and regions. GitLab is now valued at $2.75 billion.Mochary Method: https://www.mocharymethod.org/GitLab: https://about.gitlab.com/Clearbit: https://www.clearbit.com/GitLab Informal Communication: https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/informal-communication/GitLab Remote Handbook: https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/Remote HandbookIntro Video: https://youtu.be/6ZJRCcSUROkFollow GitLab: https://twitter.com/gitlabFollow Sid: https://twitter.com/sytsesFollow Darren: https://twitter.com/darrenmurphFollow Alex: https://twitter.com/maccawWant to join the Mochary Method software team? 💻- Apply at https://mocharymethod.com/careers
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Jul 20, 2020 • 12min

Sid Sijbrandij (CEO of GitLab) describes how he built a completely remote company

In this episode, GitLab's CEO Sid Sijbrandij talks about how he pivoted into forming his company as an entirely remote business. GitLab is a web-based DevOps life cycle tool that provides a Git-repository manager with wiki, issue-tracking, and continuous integration/continuous deployment pipeline features, using an open-source license, developed by GitLab Inc. Sid Sijbrandij is the cofounder and CEO of GitLab, world’s largest all-remote company and the single application for the DevOps lifecycle. Nothing about Sid’s career path falls in the traditional category. When he saw the first Ruby code in 2007, He fell in love and he taught himself how to program. It was during his time as a Ruby programmer that he first encountered GitLab, and quickly discovered his passion for the open source programming world. In 2012, he helped commercialize GitLab, and by 2015, he led the company through Y-Combinator’s Winter 2015 batch. Under his leadership, the company has experienced 50x growth in the last 5 years, expanded from nine to more than 1,300 remote team members across 65+ countries and regions. GitLab is now valued at $2.75 billion.Mochary Method: https://www.mocharymethod.org/GitLab: https://about.gitlab.com/Clearbit: https://www.clearbit.com/GitLab Informal Communication: https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/informal-communication/GitLab Remote Handbook: https://about.gitlab.com/company/culture/all-remote/Remote HandbookIntro Video: https://youtu.be/6ZJRCcSUROkFollow GitLab: https://twitter.com/gitlabFollow Sid: https://twitter.com/sytsesFollow Darren: https://twitter.com/darrenmurphFollow Alex: https://twitter.com/maccawWant to join the Mochary Method software team? 💻- Apply at https://mocharymethod.com/careers

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