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Zero to IPO
Zero to IPO

Zero to IPO

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Most business podcasts follow a similar format: find a successful CEO and have them tell their story. This is not that show. Zero to IPO tackles real world problems with real world experience, featuring actionable advice and anecdotes from some of the world's most innovative founders. In season one, we broke down each stage of a company's growth cycle on a granular level with everyone from Parker Harris of Salesforce.com, to Julia Hartz of Eventbrite and Marc Andreessen of Andreessen Horowitz. In season two, we're mixing up the format and hosting a fresh batch of successful founders and CEOs in conversation with new entrepreneurs whose companies have found themselves at a strategic crossroads. Every growing company faces similar challenges, but not every company talks about them. Zero to IPO is designed to give entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, and the public at large an unfiltered view into what it really takes to build a successful company — from start to IPO and beyond.
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Zero to IPO

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Aug 06, 2020
Imagine it Forward and Goodr
You’ve created something incredible, and once it hits the market, it’s guaranteed to change the world. But you’re a rookie CEO and don’t have any experience getting a product off the ground. So how do you get started, and how do you scale? In this episode of Zero to IPO, Imagine it Forward author Beth Comstock and Goodr founder and CEO Jasmine Crowe discuss the importance of being an industry disruptor—and the challenges that come along with it. We explore how to acquire and get the most out of your first client, and how to get paid what you're worth. And since Goodr is a mission-driven company committed to combating hunger (no small feat!), Beth and Jasmine also discuss what it means to make your passion your day job, how to find work/life balance, and the importance of taking care of yourself when you’re taking care of so many others.
30 MIN
Jul 23, 2020
Floodgate and tEQuitable
You’ve built a product that everyone needs. The only problem? They just don’t know it yet. How do you convince potential clients to give you a try? On this episode of Zero to IPO, Floodgate co-founder Ann Miura-Ko and tEQuitable CEO and founder Lisa Gelobter discuss the importance of category creation, product market fit, and brand recognition. Ann also lends her expertise as a prominent investor to help Lisa strategize on how to buck fundraising trends, and steadily grow her business in an otherwise fast-paced industry. And we wouldn’t be relevant if we didn’t talk about impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the market and the economy, and the necessity of an “anti-fragile mentality” to thrive.
28 MIN
Jul 09, 2020
Slack and Pigeonly
You’ve taken your product to market, and the response is overwhelming. It’s an overnight success — and more people are interacting with your business than you could have ever imagined. What does strategic growth look like from here?? Who should you partner with? And how do you honor your original mission as you expand and take on new kinds of clients? On this episode of Zero to IPO, Slack CEO and co-founder Stewart Butterfield and Pigeonly CEO and founder Frederick Hutson discuss growth, distribution strategy, and the importance of staying true to your brand.
27 MIN
Jun 25, 2020
Zuora and Integrate
You’ve finally built the company of your dreams. You’re not yet public, but you’re not in startup mode anymore and are hungry for more. So how do you navigate this next stage of growth? How do you refine your leadership skills, and successfully expand into global markets? In this episode of Zero to IPO, Tien Tzuo, founder and CEO of Zuora, and Jeremy Bloom, co-founder and CEO of Integrate, discuss management styles (in the context of Olympic skiing and pro football), international expansion, and how to keep building during these not so normal times. 
31 MIN
Jun 11, 2020
BlackLine and LOOMIA
You’ve prototyped, reiterated, and refined your product—and you’re ready to make your first sale. But first, you need to hire someone who can help you find your client base and close some deals. So what should you look for in that first sales hire? And when you’re a small startup trying to attract top-tier talent, how can you incentivize the position? On this episode of Zero to IPO, CEO and Founder of BlackLine Therese Tucker shares advice on growing the business with the right sales leader with Madison Maxey, CEO and Founder of Loomia, an innovative e-textiles company.
37 MIN
May 12, 2020
Zero to IPO Season 2 Promo
1 MIN
Mar 27, 2020
Zoom and MikMak
When you're the first to do something as an entrepreneur, and you do it very well, other companies start to pay attention—fast. But what happens when you're suddenly up against businesses a hundred times your size, offering up your product? In this preview of Zero to IPO season two, Zoom's CEO and founder Eric Yuan shares advice on how to stand out with Rachel Tipograph, CEO and founder of MikMak, a marketing ecommerce platform that allows brands to better understand their consumers.
31 MIN
Apr 16, 2019
What Now?
People spend a lifetime getting to an IPO — but what happens after you go public? How does it change your company? How does it change your worldview? And how do you channel all of that change into something much more significant? In our season finale, we explore the great beyond of post-IPO success with Aneel Bhusri, Josh James, Maggie Wilderotter, and Aaron Levie.
30 MIN
Apr 09, 2019
IPO
This is it. The moment you’ve been waiting for. How nervous is everyone? Why IPO? Why now? In this episode, we talk with successful entrepreneurs about the highs and lows of taking their companies public—and everything it took to get there. You'll hear from Josh James, Fred Luddy, Julia Hartz, Ben Horowitz, Aneel Bhusri, and our very own Frederic Kerrest about the day itself and how it propels your company into an entirely new chapter.
41 MIN
Apr 02, 2019
Hitting Clutch Shots
You have one chance to make your shot. Every eye in the room is on you, there’s no room for self-doubt, and failure is not an option. As your company grows, you’ll go up against the buzzer and face your competition time after time. In order to consistently nail the game-changing shots, you have to learn to enjoy them. In this episode, 2015 NBA Finals MVP and Golden State Warriors shooting guard Andre Iguodala — someone very familiar with hitting clutch shots— teaches a master class on performing under pressure. Medallia's Amy Pressman comes in with the assist, sharing how even the best players in the game can improve.
37 MIN
Mar 26, 2019
Keeping it Fresh
You’re starting to get comfortable — dare we say, content — with your company’s progress. Hate to break it to you: it won’t last. The moment you realize that you’re settled in and basking in your glory should be a clear signal that it’s time to start reinventing yourself. In this episode, we talk to entrepreneurs who have mastered the art of keeping it fresh. Sebastian Thrun, Parker Harris, Melanie Perkins, and Marc Andreessen all share how you can continuously evolve and challenge yourself, your companies and your industries.
37 MIN
Mar 19, 2019
Hooked
You always need another (cash) hit. In this episode of Zero to IPO, we discuss the rush that comes from getting an infusion of $30 million in capital, and the despair that follows when you realize it isn’t enough. Fundraising is essential to every entrepreneur’s success, and it can be addictive — the further you get from the last round, the more you need the next one. Join us as Aneel Bhusri, Josh James, Julia Hartz, and Fred Luddy tell us how to navigate capital raises and what it’s like to be “hooked.”
39 MIN
Mar 12, 2019
Who Are All These People?
With every successful company, there comes a moment when things really start to click. But what happens when you hire 10, 20 or 200 new folks a week to handle the new business coming in? How do you inspire your team when you no longer know many of the people around you — at the company you founded? In this episode, we talk with Amy Pressman, Patty McCord, Melanie Perkins, Fred Luddy, and Carl Eschenbach about how to empower your people, scale your traditions and show employees you care — even when you can’t grab lunch with every one.
40 MIN
Mar 05, 2019
Culture
Company culture is hard to explain, harder to build and yet easy as hell to mess up. But here's what we do know: a business cannot succeed over time without a great culture. So, how do you foster the right kind of environment? How can it go astray, and can you save it when it does? In this episode, we talk with Carl Eschenbach, Parker Harris, Aaron Levie and Patty McCord about culture's impact on your brand and what it takes to build a team that can go the distance.
50 MIN
Feb 26, 2019
The “Oh Shit” Moment
You aren’t hitting your targets, key team members are quitting, and you're being thrown out of board meetings. It feels like your company is falling apart and you don’t know how to hold it together. What do you do now? In this episode, we’ll discuss those "oh shit" moments, and how some of the most innovative founders discovered the will to persevere.
41 MIN
Feb 19, 2019
The First Big Win
In this episode, we’ll talk about the first big win and what it did for the company. You’ve spent half your first round, hired a dozen employees, signed 20 customers. But be honest: Those “customers” were other start-ups, local companies, friends of yours. Then comes a cold lead, a different time zone, your first “mainstream” prospect. It’s the first deal that would legitimize you. You need the win, the money, the morale boost. Time to step up!
47 MIN
Feb 12, 2019
Garage Days
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and you’ve launched your new company. Sure you’re working from a folding table in your uncle’s garage, but you still call it your own. Maybe you've raised some money. You’re designing a website and recruiting your first employees. But how do you run payroll? And what do you do with lunch receipts? In this episode, we’ll get into the nitty gritty of the early days: renting your first office, landing your first customers, and how not to run out of money.
47 MIN
Feb 05, 2019
Download the Future
Every business starts out as an idea, and Marc Andreessen has seen them all. On our first episode of Zero to IPO, the Andreessen Horowitz co-founder discusses the cyclical nature of ideas, what problems and trends excite him, and why entrepreneurs need to commit to find success.
43 MIN
Jan 11, 2019
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