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Mission Possible PodcastSue Gordon: Nose Down, Head UpSue Gordon served as Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence and spent a long career at the CIA, rising to senior positions across all four Agency directorates.In this conversation, Sue shares the framework that guided her through an unconventional career path. She started as a zoology major doing Soviet missile analysis. She was moved off prestigious assignments she loved. Each setback became the transportation to her next success.Her approach is simple: nose down, head up. Master your current job while staying aware of the bigger mission your work serves. When setbacks hit, let...
2026-02-0251 minMission Possible PodcastSeason Two Kickoff: Balancing Tech, Work-Life, and Human ConnectionsIn this episode, Chad Kim and Zil Vyas kick off the second season of their podcast with a discussion on the importance of human connections, staying curious, and learning from each other in a rapidly changing tech landscape. They reflect on the challenges and growth from their first season and share their personal goals for 2026. Topics include the importance of humility, the balance between work and personal life, building relationships, and the evolving roles within their tech company. The episode promises a line-up of diverse and interesting guests, each contributing unique experiences and insights.Thank you for...
2026-01-1927 minMission Possible PodcastLee Garber: Calculated RisksEpisode DescriptionIn this season one finale, I sit down with Lee Garber, our General Partner at NewSpring Capital, to get under the hood of calculated bets and strategic decision-making. Lee takes us through his fascinating journey from being "the guy behind the guy" - starting as a newspaper-selling kid who became his fraternity treasurer - to becoming a seasoned private equity professional making million-dollar decisions.We dive deep into the evolution of a PE career, from analyst to partner, and how the role transforms from connecting dots to making complex risk assessments...
2025-10-2030 minMission Possible PodcastZil Vyas & Jason Hershcopf: Collaboration and CodeEpisode Description:What separates software engineers who merely code from those who drive transformational mission outcomes? Chad sits down with veteran engineers Zil Vyas and Jason Herschcopf to explore the leadership principles that elevate technical teams from functional to exceptional.This conversation goes beyond typical tech talk to examine the human side of software engineering. Zil and Jason share their unconventional paths into technology—from pharmacy technician to application developer, and childhood programming prodigy to rapid prototyping savant. They dissect career-shaping moments: early mistakes, mentors who reframed failure as learning, and communication strategies th...
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