Masters of Scale: Page 2

Starting a Business

10 Truths and Tips on Scaling an Amazing Company From the 'Oracle of Silicon Valley'

LinkedIn's co-founder Reid Hoffman knows a little something about the block and tackle of growth.

Starting a Business

You Don't Need to Be in Silicon Valley to Grow Your Business

People tend to flock to the major tech hub -- however, that doesn't guarantee success.

Growing a Business

No One Can Match Silicon Valley, But Other Cities Benefit From Fostering Startups

How Richmond, Va. is building a great entrepreneurial ecosystem, and what other cities can learn.

Thought Leaders

China's Tech Scene is Poised to Explode. Here's What U.S. Startups Need to Understand.

Think you're hungry and ambitious? You ain't seen nothing yet.

Leadership

Why Your Culture Should Be Like College Life -- No Matter the Age of Your Employees

Think ongoing training and community, not 'Animal House.'

Growing a Business

The Leadership Style You Need to Drive Your Company Culture

The keys to a strong company culture are not perks and benefits -- they are good leadership and employee empowerment.

Leadership

5 Ways to Create a Healthy, Thriving Tech Company Culture

Despite the frantic news cycle, there are many tech companies with solid, valuable cultures that are rooted in integrity and kindness.

Growing a Business

Scale Culture Alongside Growth Through Diversity

Recognizing the value of diversity early in an organization's lifecycle is an important part of creating a sustainable and ultimately positive cultural foundation.

Leadership

Company Culture Comes From Good Leadership

It's important for founders to define culture as their company scales.

Leadership

6 Things You Need to Know About How Netflix Built Its Powerful Culture

In the eighth episode of Masters of Scale, Reed Hastings, the CEO of Netflix, explains how having a strong culture helps the company overcome lows, push the envelope with content and allows for innovation.

Leadership

Netflix's Company Culture Scares Off Some Potential Hires -- and That's a Good Thing

In the eighth episode of 'Masters of Scale,' the Netflix CEO talks to Reid Hoffman about the principles of an effective, deliberate company culture.

Making a Change

To Be a Successful Entrepreneur, This Trait Is Key

Grit is often overlooked in entrepreneurship.

Business Ideas

Why Being Lazy Might Be the Secret to a Successful Tech Startup

In fact, being "lazy" and copying a model that's already working is a great way to get started.

Growing a Business

Acquisitions Can Help You Scale, but Come With Risks

Sometimes the only shortcut to growth is through acquisition, but can you afford it?

Leadership

With No Budget, Hear How This Determined Founder Drove Growth and Snared Rock-Star Hires

Want to drive projects and people? Think in systems, according to Nancy Lublin in this week's episode of Masters of Scale.