In this episode of World Class with Chris Vasquez, we dive into the mind of one of Silicon Valley’s most influential entrepreneurs and investors, Keith Rabois. Keith, a founding member of PayPal and an early investor in companies like LinkedIn, Square, and Yelp, shares his profound insights on scaling world-class companies, leadership, and what it takes to succeed in the fast-paced world of startups.
Throughout this conversation, Keith opens up about his decision-making frameworks, operating fast-growing startups, and hiring the right executives.
He discusses why talented salespeople sometimes flop as VPs, the importance of knowing when to delegate versus doing things yourself, and how to manage time effectively as a leader. Keith also reveals his personal motivation, including how proving people wrong has fueled his incredible drive.
In this episode of World Class with Chris Vasquez, Chris sits down with Brent Saunders, former CEO of Allergan, who shares his incredible journey of selling the pharmaceutical giant for $83 billion and the invaluable leadership lessons he’s learned along the way.
Brent offers a masterclass in CEO skills, discussing everything from scaling a company and finding A+ talent, to the complexities of hiring, firing, and performance management. He reveals his strategies for building a high-performing executive team and balancing time management with work/life balance. They also dive deep into winning with others, dealing with stress, and knowing when not to overcommit.
In this in-depth conversation, we explore Peter’s unique perspective on the future of cryptocurrency and what’s coming next as the industry matures. Peter shares insights on how he scaled Blockchain.com into a billion-dollar platform, the biggest challenges facing crypto today, and how the global financial landscape is on the brink of revolutionary change.
We also delve into Peter’s take on regulation, decentralization, and the massive potential of Web3.