The Generation Hustle Podcast

Apr 21 2024 109 ep. 53 mins 2
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Sharing the journeys of amazing hustlers making an impact in their industries.

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GHP #109 - Operator #5 - Navigating Tech, Marketing, and Growth with Brendon Redlinger VP Marketing at Chili Piper

Apr 21 2024 52 mins  
In this podcast episode, we sit down with Brendon Redlinger VP of Marketing at Chili Piper. Brendan shares insights from his early career, moving from sales to marketing, and delves into the nuances of being a fractional leader. We cover the importance of understanding one's path to tech, embracing growth hacking, and the value of fractional leadership in organizational strate

GHP#108 - Operator#4 - Exploring the Art of Customer Success in tech with Megan Yen, VP of CS and Activation at Ramp

Apr 02 2024 50 mins  
Have you ever considered what keeps customers coming back for more? Megan Yen, VP of Customer Success and Activation at Ramp, joins us to unravel the secrets behind building a thriving customer success department. With her extensive background transitioning from management consulting to the tech world, Megan brings a unique perspective on fostering early customer activation and co

GHP #107 - VC#22 - Navigating Venture Capital with Christina from NewView Capital

Mar 25 2024 49 mins  
In this episode, our guest is Christina from NewView Capital, where she shares her journey into the world of tech and venture capital, moving from investment banking to major roles at Google and Atomico before joining NewView. Christina discusses her experiences living and working in various cities worldwide and offers insights into the cultural nuances in communication and busine

GHP # 106 - Operator #3 - The Role of CFO and Navigating Hyper Growth in Startup

Dec 24 2023 56 mins  
This episode features CJ Gustafson, the CFO of PartsTech and founder of the popular finance blog Mostly Metrics. He started his career in PE eventually wanting a bigger challenge, helping him land a role at a startup. Now as CFO, he describes the day to day and what it means to be the right hand person to the CEO. In this episode, we cover topics such as: - The role of a CFO - Co

GHP #105 - Operator #2 - The Fragility of Fake Communities and Finding the Right Career Path with Casey Woo

Oct 11 2023 52 mins  
Casey Woo is a seasoned multi-stage operator and 7x CFO with over two decades of experience in business operations and finance from investment banking on Wall Street to Silicon Valley tech start-ups. Casey now leads 700+ CFOs, COOs, and Biz Ops company builders as the co-founder of Operators Guild, a community for professionals in strategic finance and operations roles. He strong

GHP #104 - Operator #1 - How to Become a Great Marketing Leader in Today's Tech World with Charlie Liang

Oct 04 2023 51 mins  
This podcast features an interview with Charlie, Head of Marketing at Finch. Charlie shares his background growing up in the Bay area and being exposed to technology from a young age. He reflects on the challenges of entering the tech industry in 2010 and compares it to the current landscape. In this episode, we discuss how the marketing leader has evolved to be more focused on r

GHP #103 - VC #21 - Breaking the VC Partnership Model and How to Be Value Add with Grace Ge

Sep 06 2023 55 mins  
We sat down with Grace Ge, Principal at Menlo Ventures. Growing up in a small town in Texas, she was inspired by her father's involvement in robotics and tech, eventually catapulting her into a career in VC. In this episode, she shares her thoughts on the flaws of the current partnership model in VC firms and how VC remains largely a solo sport. Grace also emphasizes the impor

GHP #102 - VC #20 - From Poker Pro to Venture Capitalist: A Journey of Risk and Reward with Pratyush Buddiga

Aug 09 2023 47 mins  
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of Pratyush Buddiga, a former professional poker player turned senior associate at SUSA Ventures. Pratyush shares his experiences of being ranked second in the world in professional poker, the highs and lows of his career, and how he transitioned into the world of tech and venture capital. We also explore the importance of int

GHP #101 - VC #19 - Building Relationships with Founders and Teams: A VC's Approach with Zain Rizavi

Jul 25 2023 60 mins  
Zain, a principal at Ridge Ventures, talks about his journey into the tech industry and his transition to becoming a venture capitalist. He discusses the opportunities and challenges in the industry, including the impact of big tech companies. We delve into the crucial skills required for successful investors in venture capital, emphasizing the significance of building strong pers

GHP #100 - Making it Easy To Get Your Business Acquired with Andrew Gazdecki

Jun 21 2023 54 mins  
On the 100th episode of the Generation Hustle podcast, Andrew shares his perspective on the pressures and misconceptions surrounding entrepreneurship. He warns against the obsession with big numbers and external validation, which can lead to a skewed perception of what it takes to succeed in business. Andrew also reflects on his own upbringing and how his early fascination with bus