From overcoming rejection and pioneering in business to purposeful investing, bold leadership, and breaking stereotypes, this episode is packed with strategies and stories that defined a year of transformation.
Get ready to relive these moments and glean inspiration to make your own #BillionDollarMoves in 2025!
Timestamps/Key Takeaways
0:00 – Intro
0:40 – Key Takeaway 1: Resilience Through Rejection and Growth – Failure is but part of the process
01:11 – Melanie Perkins: From over 100 VC rejections to building Canva into a $26B startup
02:07 – Iman Abuzeid: Rejection is the norm; tips for selective fundraising
04:09 – Key Takeaway 2: Pioneering in Business
04:43 – Julie Wainwright: Just because something hasn’t been done doesn’t mean it can’t
06:24 – Anjali Sud: Pivoting Vimeo into a SaaS platform and navigating public listing
09:15 – Steve Chen: The ‘One-Way Ticket’: “If I have an idea, I’m just going to regret it if I don’t take this opportunity now to actually try it out.”
11:01 – Key Takeaway 3: Purposeful Investing
11:40 – Jack Selby: Impact of capital and investing in art, film, and women in tech
13:27 – Beyond ChatGPT: Balancing advancement with ethics in AI investments.
17:10 – Key Takeaway 4: Leadership and Strategic Vision
17:33 – Glenda McNeal: Building partnerships and consumer focus as a growth leader
19:20 – Key Takeaway 5: Breaking Stereotypes
19:40 – Shama Amalean Skinner: Redefining women’s health and addressing stigma through advocacy
22:06 – Closing Remarks
Best of 2024 Full Episodes:
CEO Series: Melanie Perkins
https://www.billiondollarmoves.com/ceo-series-melanie-perkins-canva/
[BITE] Iman Abuzeid: Rise of A Rare Unicorn
https://www.billiondollarmoves.com/resilience-black-female-unicorn-iman-abuzeid-incredible-health/
Anjali Sud: From Vimeo to Tubi
https://www.billiondollarmoves.com/vimeo-tubi-anjali-sud-leveraging-disruption/
CEO Series: Julie Wainwright
https://www.billiondollarmoves.com/ceo-series-julie-wainwright-the-realreal/
Steve Chen: Journey After YouTube
https://www.billiondollarmoves.com/journey-after-youtube-steve-chen-draco/
Jack Selby: Purposeful Investing in AI
https://www.billiondollarmoves.com/purposeful-investing-in-ai-jack-selby-thiel-capital/
Beyond ChatGPT: AI Insights and Impact w/ OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Trill Impact
https://www.billiondollarmoves.com/beyond-chatgpt-openai-google-deepmind-trill-impact/
Glenda McNeal: The Power of Influence and The Art of Partnerships
Shama Amalean Skinner: Why ‘Taboo’ Brands Win
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