This week on Build Mode, we\u2019re diving back into the archives for a special best-of episode all about company culture. Host Isabelle Johannessen and producer Maggie Nye revisit some of the most insightful conversations from past seasons to explore how founders intentionally shape culture from day one and why the habits, values, and decisions of leadership have an outsized impact as companies scale.<\/p>\n
Guests share lessons on hiring for culture, developing strong leaders, building diverse teams, navigating layoffs with empathy, and creating workplaces where people can do their best work. From early-stage startups to high-growth companies, these founders reveal what they\u2019ve learned about building cultures that last.<\/p>\n
In this episode, you\u2019ll hear from:<\/p>\n
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- \u2060Ian Schmidt, partner and consultant at Trimergence.\u2060<\/li>\n
- Hala Jalwan, co-founder and CEO of Rivio<\/u>.\u2060<\/li>\n
- \u2060Ayal Yogev, co-founder and CEO of Anjuna<\/u><\/u>.\u2060<\/li>\n
- \u2060Leah Solivan, founder of TaskRabbit and founder of Precedent VC.\u2060<\/li>\n
- Jaspar Carmichael-Jack, co-founder and CEO of Artisan<\/u>.\u2060<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nSubscribe to Build Mode on\u2060 Apple Podcasts\u2060, \u2060Spotify\u2060, or\u2060 wherever you like to listen\u2060. And watch the full videos on\u2060 YouTube\u2060. New episodes of \u2060Build Mode\u2060 drop every Thursday. Hosted by Isabelle Johannessen. Produced and edited by Maggie Nye. Audience development led by Morgan Little. Special thanks to the Foundry and Cheddar video teams.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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- \u2060Ayal Yogev, co-founder and CEO of Anjuna<\/u><\/u>.\u2060<\/li>\n