This week on Build Mode, we’re 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.
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’ve learned about building cultures that last.
In this episode, you’ll hear from:
- Ian Schmidt, partner and consultant at Trimergence.
- Hala Jalwan, co-founder and CEO of Rivio.
- Ayal Yogev, co-founder and CEO of Anjuna.
- Leah Solivan, founder of TaskRabbit and founder of Precedent VC.
- Jaspar Carmichael-Jack, co-founder and CEO of Artisan.
Subscribe to Build Mode onApple Podcasts, Spotify, orwherever you like to listen. And watch the full videos onYouTube. New episodes of Build Mode 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.
