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You Can’t Clap with One Hand: Lessons from 55 Startups with Sanket Merchant
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In this episode of the Amazing Teams podcast, we sat down with Sanket Merchant, a partner at PeakSpan Capital, who shares insights from his career journey in the software investment space. He discusses the importance of culture, clarity, and support in building high-performing teams and organizations. Sanket emphasizes the value of trust, agility, and gratitude in leadership and how these elements drive the success of entrepreneurial ventures. He also highlights the importance of evaluating entrepreneurial teams based on shared values and mutual respect, and the role gratitude plays in cultivating a positive work environment.
We dive into:
- How high-performing teams demonstrate accountability, commitment, and coachability
- Why trust is essential for building strong business partnerships
- The importance of agility and responsiveness in fast-paced environments
Resources:
- Connect with Sanket on LinkedIn
- Learn more about PeakSpan Capital
- Don’t miss the Master Class featuring John Hamm of PeakSpan Capital
Chapters
1. Navigating Uncertainty: The First Step (00:00:00)
2. Introduction to Sankey Merchant and PeakSpan Capital (00:00:30)
3. The Journey of PeakSpan Capital (00:01:57)
4. Building a Founder-Friendly Culture (00:05:16)
5. The Importance of Clarity and Identity (00:10:51)
6. High-Performing Teams: What Sets Them Apart? (00:14:12)
7. The Role of Accountability and Trust in Teams (00:19:27)
8. The Myth of Work-Life Balance (00:22:49)
9. Agility and Responsiveness in Leadership (00:26:24)
10. Evaluating Entrepreneurial Teams (00:28:05)
11. The Importance of Culture and Values (00:32:36)
12. Expressions of Gratitude in Leadership (00:33:48)
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