30 Day Leadership

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In this episode, host Nils Vinje welcomes back Maranda Dziekonski for a wide-ranging discussion on leadership practices and challenges currently facing the tech industry. Nils and Maranda also delve into the long-term implications of leadership decisions and the importance of investing in DE&I and Learning and Development programs.

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Intercom, Inc.

OCTOBER 26, 2020

In a wide-ranging conversation, Eoghan explored the complex nature of ambition, the role of self-doubt in creating our drive to succeed, and the crucial role of authenticity in leadership. Even though I knew I had so many more things I wanted to do with my life, and ways I want to invest my energy and different missions and adventures.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Traditional VCs usually reserve another 1x-2x of their first check for later investments. If the synergies are real, they’ll happen irrespective of some token investment. An investment won’t create a partnership. An investment may anoint one vendor in the space as the preferred vendor over competitors. Be realistic.

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SaaStr

MARCH 14, 2023

Dear SaaStr: Will a VC Invest in a Venture That Is Or Can Be a Competitor To An Existing Investment? As a rough rule: the larger the check, the less likely a VC will invest in a direct competitor. You invest so early, sometimes it’s not totally even clear what the company will really do. They seemed so different.

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30 Day Leadership

JUNE 27, 2023

Are you truly driven and passionate about leadership? Nils' story shows that investing in yourself and acquiring new skills can lead to discovering your passion and becoming a more effective leader. The cost of not consistently developing your leadership skills is enormous. Leadership #B2BLeadership #BusinessLeader

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Andreessen Horowitz

DECEMBER 22, 2023

In true CLF fashion, we brought together leaders across entertainment, sports, music, and business and tech at our annual Cultural Leadership Summit to celebrate the undeniable influence and impact of culture, and foster real connections to build the future together. Pushing into new arenas can feel like a difficult and vulnerable position.

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 22, 2024

Senator Todd Young (R-IN) speaks with a16z General Partner Martin Casado about the importance of open innovation and American leadership in AI, and why we need to support AI research at all levels — from the classroom to the war room. In this episode, we distinguish science fiction from science reality in the ever-evolving AI landscape.

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30 Day Leadership

JULY 26, 2022

In this episode of the B2B Leadership podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Ryan Browne, Vice President of Customer Success at Kenect. 4:40 - First leadership position - Ryan's opportunity began when his boss decided to resign and he was thrust into a leadership situation.

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30 Day Leadership

JULY 26, 2022

In this episode of the B2B Leadership podcast, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Ryan Browne, Vice President of Customer Success at Kenect. 4:40 - First leadership position - Ryan's opportunity began when his boss decided to resign and he was thrust into a leadership situation.

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30 Day Leadership

JULY 18, 2023

Are you a leader struggling to adapt your leadership style to your employees? In this episode, leadership coach, Nils interviews Dustin Tysick, host of the B2B Revenue Leaders Podcast and VP of Revenue at Testimonial Hero, about the importance of coaching and adapting to different personalities and processing styles.

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Neil Patel

APRIL 7, 2021

Thought leadership marketing is a powerful thing. What Is Thought Leadership Marketing? Thought leadership marketing is the practice of increasing your brand’s visibility by establishing yourself as an expert source of information. What Is Thought Leadership Marketing? Improve Brand Awareness and Exposure.

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SaaStr

JANUARY 11, 2023

SaaS Founder and CEO Jason Lemkin and Atrium Founder and CRO Pete Kazanjy sit down to discuss the state of investing in 2023 and what founders should keep in mind for the year ahead. . Since 2016, he prefers to make about three or four investments per year, usually within the $1 – $4 million range. . The Backstory.

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SaaStr

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Q: How Do VCs Mitigate Investment Risks? There are a number of slightly subtle things the best VCs do, and the rest really don’t: Getting other investors to carry their “Yellow Lights” You’ll end up with investments sort of doing OK, with customers, but really burning too much cash to justify another check.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Dear SaaStr: What Percentage of Total Incoming Deals Do VCs Invest In? A seed stage fund meeting a Series B investment opportunity is a waste of time. Of the ones that really meet all my criteria, and that I really want to do … maybe a third have gone to term sheet / investment. Right here, right now?

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30 Day Leadership

DECEMBER 7, 2022

A lot of people get into leadership roles by accident. The difference comes down to leadership skills. Leadership skills are not something you are born with, despite what some may think. In this episode, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Sarah E. Sarah shares her thoughts on that.

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30 Day Leadership

DECEMBER 7, 2022

A lot of people get into leadership roles by accident. The difference comes down to leadership skills. Leadership skills are not something you are born with, despite what some may think. In this episode, best-selling author and leadership coach Nils Vinje speaks with Sarah E. Leadership #B2bleadership #BusinessLeader.

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Andreessen Horowitz

MARCH 5, 2024

Senator Todd Young (R-IN) spoke with a16z General Partner Martin Casado at the American Dynamism Summit about the importance of open innovation and American leadership in AI, and why we need to support AI research at all levels — from the classroom to the war room. We need to make some key investments in people and platforms.

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Intercom, Inc.

AUGUST 15, 2018

He had to quickly determine which team members displayed a potential for leadership and teach them the fundamentals of management so they could make new hires and scale – without ruining the culture. I hosted Nick on the podcast, where we discussed the differences between management and leadership, fostering diversity in tech, and more.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Traditional VCs usually reserve another 1x-2x of their first check for later investments. If the synergies are real, they’ll happen irrespective of some token investment. An investment won’t create a partnership. An investment may anoint one vendor in the space as the preferred vendor over competitors. Be realistic.

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Outsourcing Services Investment Venture Capital Pricing 170

SaaStr

AUGUST 5, 2022

Dear SaaStr: Should I Tell VCs How Much I Want Them to Invest? Don’t ask an investor for more money than they will invest, if you’d take less. The post Dear SaaStr: Should I Tell VCs How Much I Want Them to Invest? At least, 98% of the time. It helps a VC quickly get context, and figure out if the deal fits — or not.

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30 Day Leadership

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

5:20 - First leadership position - Cort got his start in the marketing industry 20 years ago. 9:00 - Core, situational leadership - What leadership traits are required for success in general scenarios? 18:25 - Investing in leadership training - How do companies and individuals play a role in staying informed?

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30 Day Leadership

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

5:20 - First leadership position - Cort got his start in the marketing industry 20 years ago. 9:00 - Core, situational leadership - What leadership traits are required for success in general scenarios? 18:25 - Investing in leadership training - How do companies and individuals play a role in staying informed?

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SaaStr

DECEMBER 10, 2023

This year, many companies, including Gong, have been focused on how to optimize and drive value with existing tech stack investments, rather than adding new tools. As Chief Evangelist, Udi oversees Gong’s market leadership through new product launches and thought leadership.

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SaaStr

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Dear SaaStr: Is It a Bad Idea for Founders To Invest Their Own Money Into a Funding Round? One way or another, every founder is going to invest some of their own money , at least a tiny bit, to get a startup off the ground. But usually, when I invest, part of the reason is to de-stress the money side of things. I don’t like it.

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Sales Hacker

AUGUST 11, 2023

Ang shares her 5 P’s of Sales Leadership: Professionalism Preparation Process Performance Play More on these below. Sara So, Ang, I’m curious what drew you to Sales Leadership originally? Share The GTM Newsletter Alright so let’s get back to the good stuff. She previously served as a Sales Leader for Amazon, Knotel, and Stack Overflow.

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30 Day Leadership

OCTOBER 18, 2022

He made a decision to become great at leadership and set a course based on continuous improvement. He invested in himself and the rest is history. 5:55 - First leadership position - Shoeb's first position wasn't intentional. 7:22 - Navigating an unknown environment - How did Shoeb adjust to his leadership role?

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30 Day Leadership

OCTOBER 18, 2022

He made a decision to become great at leadership and set a course based on continuous improvement. He invested in himself and the rest is history. 5:55 - First leadership position - Shoeb's first position wasn't intentional. 7:22 - Navigating an unknown environment - How did Shoeb adjust to his leadership role?

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TechEmpower SaaS

AUGUST 21, 2023

The explanation from software leadership is often unsatisfying or unclear. Getting Buy-in from Leadership Business leaders are often concerned about how their tech teams will react to an external technical review. Let’s assume that you’ve already expressed your frustrations with technical leadership.

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Tom Tunguz

JULY 28, 2018

” I wondered, are we investing enough in our managers? Talent is the largest investment of an early stage company. Research shows employees leave their jobs because of poor leadership and poor management. This is why investing in each creates a competitive advantage. Retaining these employees is good business.

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SaaStr

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

There’s also a management and leadership layer to enable and coach individual contributors. That’s why getting the right leadership in place is so important. Companies are moving up-market, investing more in marketing, and orienting all processes around efficiency. One way to get that is by building a global workforce.

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OpenView Labs

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Godard had gone to business school, worked as a consultant, and knew a lot about business strategy, but he still felt like he was missing a key part of the leadership puzzle. He found that missing piece within a practice framework called conscious leadership. . What is Conscious Leadership? Starting with Self Awareness.

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