In this episode of Outcome By Design, Paul sits down with Jim McKelvey, the Co-Founder and Director of Square, for a fascinating conversation about entrepreneurship and innovation. McKelvey shares his personal journey from the economic crash of 2008 to founding Square and achieving great success in Silicon Valley. Tune in to learn more about: - how to push through the pain and despair of innovation- strategies for dealing with competition from giants like Amazon- overcoming confirmation bias and staying focused on the big picture.If you’d like to take a deeper dive on the concepts Jim mentions, check out his book, “The Innovation Stack”Reach out to Paul for any potential guest requests or episode ideas here: [email protected] Follow Paul - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulvweinstein/ To make sure you never miss an episode of Outcome by Design, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to your podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Outcome by Design in your favorite podcast player.

In this episode, Paul sits down with Jim Marrgraff, an edtech visionary. Jim’s impressive background includes having created game changing educational products like the LeapFrog and LeapPad and founding virtual reality startup Eyefluence, which was later acquired by Google. Currently, he is the CEO of Kinoo, an edtech startup that focuses on early literacy.In this episode, Jim shares his insights and expertise on a variety of topics, including the challenges that founders face when pitching groundbreaking ideas, how to push the boundaries of human perception, and the secrets to building a strong company culture. He also shares his unique inventor's perspective on the journey of a startup from founding to acquisition.Reach out to Paul for any potential guest requests or episode ideas here: [email protected] Follow Paul - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulvweinstein/ To make sure you never miss an episode of Outcome by Design, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to your podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Outcome by Design in your favorite podcast player.

Looking for insights on how to run a business in uncertain times? Join host Paul Weinstein in this episode of the podcast as he sits down with Jeff Epstein, Operating Partner at Bessemer Ventures and former CFO of Oracle. Together, they discuss the importance of building strategic relationships, tracking key indicators of success, and evaluating the probability of an IPO versus an acquisition. With Jeff's deep experience and level-headed approach, he offers valuable insights that are essential for navigating today's challenging fundraising environment. Tune in to hear about Jeff's experiences in boom times and bust, and learn how to make the process of evaluating your company's potential using math, not hope so decisions are more rational for everyone involved.Reach out to Paul for any potential guest requests or episode ideas here: [email protected] Follow Paul - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulvweinstein/ To make sure you never miss an episode of Outcome by Design, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to your podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Outcome by Design in your favorite podcast player.

Are you curious about the secret behind creating something of immense value in the tech industry? How can a small startup with no revenue be valued at billions of dollars, while another with hundreds of employees and millions in revenue is sold for a fraction of that amount?As an investor, founder, executive or board member, you thrive on the excitement of innovation and the possibility of success in Silicon Valley. But how do you translate that excitement into something tangible and valuable?I'm Paul Weinstein, your host, and I've spent my career orchestrating game-changing deals and raising hundreds of millions of dollars in capital. I've also played a key role in billion-dollar acquisitions and write about dealmaking for the Harvard Business Review and teach the popular Exit Strategies class at Stanford University.Join me on "Outcome By Design" as we uncover the patterns and secrets to creating real value in the tech industry. Don't miss out on our upcoming stories - subscribe to "Outcome By Design" wherever you get your podcasts.Reach out to Paul for any potential guest requests or episode ideas here: [email protected] Follow Paul - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulvweinstein/ To make sure you never miss an episode of Outcome by Design, subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to your podcasts! Listening on a desktop & can’t see the links? Just search for Outcome by Design in your favorite podcast player.

When times get tough in the venture-funded startup world, you must spot the right moment to pivot and consider your options before the clock runs out.Recognizing the fierce competition and profit challenges facing his on-demand car parking app, today’s guest, Sean Behr, CEO of Fountain, was able to steer his former company, STRATIM, away from a crowded field of competitive offerings. Sean set a course towards an entirely new category he defined, autonomous vehicle fleet management. Because of this brilliant pivot, Sean sold STRATIM for its maximum strategic value. Join us as Paul and Sean discuss: when, how, and why to chart a new course, pivot, and create a new category; driving an outcome by design; Building relationships, striking partnerships, and creating buzz; overcoming founders’ outcome biases.