Conversations with people who have done the work

Jessica is currently a Venture Partner at TCV, where she is investing in and growing several promising businesses. Prior to this she was the CHRO for Netflix, and also led HR for growth companies like Coursera and Scopely. A veteran in the people and talent space, Jessica was also my manager when we worked together at Netflix: an incredible ally, mentor, and strategic thought partner.

In this episode we talk about the disproportionate role that culture plays in making businesses successful. She can make the hardest things simple, and that ability is a superpower.

Kirthiga Reddy, in her own words: founder, investor, board member, engineer, and mum to two wonderful daughters. She is one of the most prolific leaders in Asia and Silicon Valley. After several leadership roles in the US she returned to India as the MD for Facebook India (now Meta), and held other global leadership roles at Meta. She was a partner at SoftBank Ventures and has now stepped into her entrepreneurial journey.

In this episode we talk about the resilience that keeps her going and the fulfilment she derives from the many hats she wears.

Ester made the move from being a corporate leader to founding one of the most successful talent media brands in Asia, People Matters. She is a mentor to many, and now supports the growth of young startups in their early journey.

I loved what Ester had built, and we talked about how she took that vision to reality. An engaging episode with some excellent insights from Ester.

Peter Reiling heads leadership development at Netflix globally. He has been a CEO, held several leadership roles at the Aspen Institute, and serves on the board of several companies.

In this episode we talk through leadership dilemmas, the tough choices you have to make as a leader. His years of being a leader himself, and then coaching and building leaders, show up in the depth of his responses, in his classic unassuming style.

Karen Teo is an eminent technology leader in Asia. She has built teams across product management, gaming, and platform partnerships in some of the biggest names in tech: Google, Meta, Microsoft. She is also a big supporter of small and medium businesses and serves on the board of several companies.

In this episode Karen and I talk about empathy in the workplace, and how to balance a high performance culture with caring about people. A totally honest take by this incredible human and leader.