The Hero's Journey in Business/Tae Hea Nahm - "Date" Wow, Unlearning Founders, Civilization~ Spark of Ages Ep. 10

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Unlock the secrets of empathetic growth strategies and become the architect of your business's success story as I, Rajiv Parikh, converse with Tae Hea Nahm from Storm Ventures. Prepare to shift your perspective on customer relationships and discover the power of positioning customers as the champions of their own narratives. Our journey together reveals how the urgency of a customer's pain point can be the golden ticket for startups seeking engagement, and how aligning with your clients' goals can propel you towards mutual triumphs. Tae Hea's legal expertise sheds light on this alignment, guiding us through the nuances of winning client trust and fostering lasting success.
Embark on a voyage through the evolving realms of leadership, culture, and strategy. We navigate the intricate dance between the precision of mathematics and the fluid dynamics of legal systems, uncovering the profound influence of cultural shifts on company visions and leadership styles. Tae Hea and I dissect the saga of founders, where adaptability is king, and vision coupled with execution forms the lifeblood of entrepreneurial victory. We trace the paths of Marketo's ascension and entertain with a whimsical digression into the strategic depths of Sid Meier's Civilization, underscoring the parallels between gaming and business strategy.
Step into the vibrant tapestry of Silicon Valley as we celebrate its diversity and the community it nurtures. As the episode draws to a close, we leave you with reflections on the cultural revolutions that resonate with customers, the emotional milestones charting the champion's journey, and the pivotal strategies distinguishing industry frontrunners. Tune in for an episode that promises not just insights, but a treasure trove of experiences that could ignite your own spark for the ages alongside Tae Hea Nahm's wisdom.
Producer: Anand Shah & Sandeep Parikh
Technical Director & Sound Designer: Sandeep Parikh, Omar Najam
Executive Producers: Sandeep Parikh & Anand Shah
Associate Producers: Taryn Talley & Jesse Diep
Editor: Sean Meagher & Aidan McGarvey
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Chapters

1. The Hero's Journey in Business/Tae Hea Nahm - "Date" Wow, Unlearning Founders, Civilization~ Spark of Ages Ep. 10 (00:00:00)

2. Spark of Ages & Tae Hea Nahm Introduction (00:00:07)

3. Making the Customer the Hero of the Customer Journey (00:03:07)

4. Does your customer have an Urgent Pain? Can you provide relief? (00:04:37)

5. If the customer has an urgent pain, then you need a "Date Wow" (00:05:40)

6. The 2nd "Wow" you need is a "Marry Wow" (00:09:04)

7. While we're celebrating, the Customer is Freaked Out (00:12:02)

8. Joseph Campbell and The Hero's Journey as inspiration (00:14:01)

9. Unlocking Growth Through Go-to-Market Fit (00:16:38)

10. Simple, Repeatable Process (00:19:39)

11. How to go from First Contract to Hero (00:21:53)

12. Standard Workflow to Full Deployment (00:23:52)

13. Net Usage Retention (00:25:59)

14. What is a Hero in Business? (00:27:00)

15. How do you think about AI? (00:28:48)

16. How does AI impact your investment thesis? (00:33:24)

17. What's your favorite technological innovation in history? (00:36:14)

18. "I became a lawyer as a compromise with my parents..." (00:37:11)

19. What was it like going from Math to Law? (00:39:50)

20. What was Tae Hea Nahm's Spark? (00:41:52)

21. Lawyers are closer to the Founder than the Investors (00:43:13)

22. Tea Hea's admiration for great military leaders (00:46:08)

23. CEO's need to unlearn what they're good at (00:49:32)

24. Companies that succeed have CEO's that unlearn and grow (00:52:58)

25. What founder/CEO can grow through the journey? (00:53:50)

26. 3 Fundamental Things needed to be a successful CEO (00:55:05)

27. Founder Vision, Execution, and Adaptation (00:56:37)

28. Phil Fernandez/Marketo as a case study (00:58:05)

29. Spark of Ages Episode 10 Game: Civlization Quiz (01:00:20)

30. Question 1: Who created Civilization? (01:01:58)

31. Question 2: Define the 4 X's of a Strategy Game (01:02:19)

32. Question 3: Which of these can actually happen in the game? (01:03:23)

33. Question 4: Which of these is not a buildable wonder in Civilization VI (01:04:29)

34. Question 5 - Which is the best culture to play with? (01:05:04)

35. B2B vs. B2C (01:06:05)

36. How has Silicon Valley changed over the years? (01:07:15)

37. Episode Wrap Up: Curiosity driving to Unlearn (01:08:51)