Wish I Knew
Wish I Knew is about the revelatory, life-changing aha moments that founders, CEOs and leaders discover along their business journeys and why taking risks leads to growth. Presented by Bessemer Venture Partners. The entire Season 1 and 2 of Wish I Knew is now available to listen to! https://www.bvp.com/wishiknew
Bonus · Thu, August 17, 2023
Think Fast, Talk Smart: Magic Words - Change What You Say to Inspire and Influence Others
We'd like to introduce you to Think Fast, Talk Smart , a podcast hosted by Matt Abrahams and produced by Stanford Graduate School of Business about enhancing your communication skills. “Magic words” allow us to change minds, engage audiences, and influence people to drive action. In this episode, Matt and author Jonah Berger discuss the secrets to persuading others and getting your ideas to catch on. Learn more about Magic Words: What to Say to Get Your Way : https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/alumni/news/books/magic-words For transcripts and more information about Think Fast Talk Smart, the Podcast: https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/business-podcasts/think-fast-talk-smart-podcast For more Think Fast, Talk Smart resources, as well as for pre-sale of Matt's new book: https://fastersmarter.io/
Bonus · Thu, August 03, 2023
A Slight Change of Plans: Adam Grant Thinks Again
Here's another episode of a podcast we like, A Slight Change of Plans with Dr. Maya Shankar. Psychologist and author Adam Grant talks with Maya about the science of changing peoples' minds, including our own. Adam also takes some of his own advice and rethinks some of his ideas. Hear more from A Slight Change of Plans: https://podcasts.pushkin.fm/scps7?sid=how
Bonus · Thu, July 20, 2023
The James Altucher Show: Polina Pompliano
We hope you enjoyed season two of Wish I Knew! We’re taking a break from releasing new episodes for now, but in the meantime, we’d like to share an episode of a podcast we like, The James Altucher Show. James interviews the world's leading peak performers in every area of life. In this episode, he talks with Polina Pompliano, the author of The Profile, a newsletter that profiles the world's most successful people. They discuss the defining traits that set these exceptional people apart and contributed to their success. If you like this episode, visit jamesaltuchershow.com to listen more.
S2 E6 · Thu, June 29, 2023
Sarah Friar: Career lessons on community, conviction, and capital from Nextdoor’s CEO
From consultant to investor to CFO to CEO, Sarah Friar has a business acumen rivaled by few others. Today, Sarah Friar is at the helm of NextDoor, the social network that services over 300,000 neighborhoods globally. NextDoor unites neighbors in matters of utility and community. On Wish I Knew, she shared why you should pay attention to what you both love and hate about your job, why strong conviction in a market thesis can buoy you through hard times, and why it’s never a bad time to raise money. She shares how she navigated her career and trusted her intuition to make smart decisions along the way. Listen to all the Wish I Knew episodes: https://www.bvp.com/wish-i-knew Explore NextDoor’s Transparency Report: https://help.nextdoor.com/s/article/Nextdoor-Transparency-Report-2022
S2 E5 · Tue, June 27, 2023
[Re-Air] Dick Costolo: How Twitter's CEO jumpstarted a social media revolution
Still touted as one of the most influential social media platforms of modern day, Twitter has taken the digital world by storm ever since its founding in 2006. And it was Dick Costolo -- CEO of Twitter from 2010 - 2015 -- who blazed the trail for Twitter's ubiquity and ultimately, success. But on today's episode, we'll hear how with great power comes very great responsibility, for better or for worse. Listen to all the Wish I Knew episodes: https://www.bvp.com/wish-i-knew
Thu, June 22, 2023
Dave Rogenmoser: Top building lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs and how to gain momentum in the AI revolution
Dave Rogenmoser landed at the helm of the AI revolution in what felt like the blink of an eye. In 2021, Dave co-founded Jasper, an AI writing tool for marketers. Just 18 months later, it became a unicorn company. Today it has a valuation of $1.5 billion. On Wish I Knew, we sat down with Dave, CEO & Co-Founder of Jasper AI, where he cautioned against painting your products into a corner, gave his insight on listening to the presence (or absence) of initial traction, and shared why hiring an executive recruiter was the highest ROI decision he ever made. Listen to all the Wish I Knew episodes: https://www.bvp.com/wish-i-knew
Thu, June 15, 2023
Peter Beck: How one CEO transfromed his fascination with space into a billion-dollar rocket company
Many companies claim they’re a rocketship—but few mean it literally. As a young child growing up in New Zealand, Peter Beck, CEO of Rocket Lab, spent a lot of time stargazing. His fascination in space inspired a passion-driven career of building a billion-dollar rocket company. Today, Rocket Lab touts the highest launch success rate of any rocket company in history—and was the first private company in the southern hemisphere to go to space. In this conversation, he shares founder lessons on how to build an unlikely business, driven by passion. Listen to all the Wish I Knew episodes: https://www.bvp.com/wish-i-knew
Thu, June 08, 2023
Andy Slavitt: Three of the biggest lessons in healthcare, government, and entrepreneurship
Andy Slavitt’s resume has always reflected his mission: to help people get the healthcare they need. On Wish I Knew, he shares why the most profound experiences of his life have all been risks. With Steven Kraus, Partner at Bessemer, Andy recounts stories of his career in public health, government, and entrepreneurship. He shares why naiveté can be an asset to new entrepreneurs, the lessons from kindergarten that CEOs would be wise to heed, and why handling crises is the best way to build your confidence as a leader. Listen to all the Wish I Knew episodes: https://www.bvp.com/wish-i-knew
S2 E1 · Thu, June 01, 2023
Steven Galanis: How the CEO of Cameo turned celebrity obsession into a unicorn business
Capitalizing on everyday people’s obsession with celebrity, Cameo became a unicorn company within five years of its founding and grew at a rate surpassing even some of tech’s biggest success stories. On Wish I Knew, we sat down with CEO of Cameo Steven Galanis where he shares the biggest mistake he sees aspiring entrepreneurs make, what he wished he knew during his entrepreneurial journey, and the values that keeps him motivated during tough times. Listen to all the Wish I Knew episodes: https://www.bvp.com/wish-i-knew
Trailer · Thu, May 25, 2023
Coming June: Season 2 of Wish I Knew
There’s no simple road to wisdom. Good business sense comes from hard-earned experience and the mistakes from those who came before you. On Season 2 of Wish I Knew, the show about revelatory, life-changing, “ah-ha” moments from leaders, we hear stories about what happens when people take audacious risks to build something great. With David Cowan, Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, as your host, these founders share make-or-break advice—from transforming how we work with artificial intelligence, to building one-in-a-million rockets—and launching them to space. Don't miss this season of Wish I Knew, the podcast that explores why taking risks leads to growth. Listen to all the Wish I Knew episodes: https://www.bvp.com/wish-i-knew
Bonus · Wed, April 12, 2023
Vote for "Wish I Knew" for a Webby Award by 4/20!
Wish I Knew has been nominated for a Webby Award and we need your help! If you’ve enjoyed our first season, please consider voting for Wish I Knew for the “Advice & How-To” category here: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2023/podcasts/general-series/advice-how-to . Public voting ends Thursday, April 20.
S1 E6 · Mon, December 19, 2022
Dick Costolo: How Twitter's CEO jumpstarted a social media revolution
Still touted as one of the most influential social media platforms of modern day, Twitter has taken the digital world by storm ever since its founding in 2006. And it was Dick Costolo -- CEO of Twitter from 2010 - 2015 -- who blazed the trail for Twitter's ubiquity and ultimately, success. But on today's episode, we'll hear how with great power comes very great responsibility, for better or for worse.
S1 E5 · Mon, December 12, 2022
Shan-Lyn Ma: The CEO who cracked the code to the business of love
There's no time of life quite like the months leading up to your wedding day: The preparation. The anticipation. And perhaps most of all, the monetization. Shan-Lyn Ma, the founder and co-CEO of Zola, realized all of these things back in 2013, and used her expertises of product and eCommerce to shake up and transform the wedding business forever.
S1 E4 · Mon, December 05, 2022
Tina Seelig: A Stanford professor's masterclass on rewriting your failures
For most, there's no such thing as a conventional entrepreneurial journey: And Tina Seelig is no exception. From working in neuroscience, to writing seventeen books, to launching her own small business ventures, Tina has done it all. And today, she is Executive Director of Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford where she's teaching her students about one very important topic: What she wish she knew on her own business journey.
S1 E3 · Mon, November 28, 2022
Eric Baker: Why being thrown out of offices may mean you're onto something huge
As the founder of the event ticketing giants StubHub and Viagogo, Eric Baker sent shockwaves across the tech industry after being ousted from StubHub, but then later acquiring it once more with a $4.05 billion cash buyout. It took nearly two decades, but Eric is finally getting the final word on his full circle journey.
S1 E2 · Mon, November 21, 2022
Carolyn Childers: How a Fortune 500 exec ignited her own startup
Carolyn Childers cut her professional teeth at the best-of-the-best companies, between investment banking and big businesses. But when faced with the challenge of straying from a traditional corporate path to start her own company, founding her business — Chief — became her biggest move yet.
S1 E1 · Mon, November 14, 2022
Jeffrey Katzenberg and Sujay Jaswa: How Walt Disney’s protégé disrupted entertainment
At Disney, Jeffrey Katzenberg learned how to tell amazing stories, and ultimately, to dream big. On today's show, we'll explore how Jeffrey did exactly that, including taking a big swing at an even bigger dream. You'll learn what happens when his limitless dreams didn't go as planned, with the rise — and very public fall — of his multi-billion-dollar entertainment venture, Quibi. And he's joined by his right-hand man, Sujay Jaswa, the former CFO of Dropbox, who will talk about the latest with their venture capital firm, WNDRCO.
Trailer · Thu, November 03, 2022
Coming November 14: Wish I Knew
Failure. It’s no fun, but it’s a part of life — and big failures can often be the springboard to even bigger successes. That’s why we’re launching Wish I Knew, a new show from Bessemer Venture Partners about the revelatory, life-changing aha moments that founders, CEOs and leaders discover along their business journeys and why taking risks leads to growth. Season 1 premieres on November 14th.
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