Topline Podcast

Topline Podcast
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AI-Driven vs AI-First vs AI-Native with Eric Wolford of Accel
In this episode, Sam Jacobs and Asad Zaman are joined by Eric Wilford, a venture partner at Accel, to discuss venture investing with a focus on …

Go-to-Market
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The US Military’s Secret to Hiring in an Age of Permanent Turbulence
Thousands of small decisions shape our journeys, but a few overarching themes dictate the playing field. Understanding these themes helps us deploy …

Go-to-Market
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The $11 Trillion Week: The Era of Extreme Volatility Is Here
This editorial appeared in the April 11th, 2025, issue of the Topline newsletter.

Go-to-Market
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Smoke Signals from the Future: The Death of Coding and What Comes Next
This editorial appeared in the April 3rd, 2025, issue of the Topline newsletter.

Go-to-Market
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The 11X Fraud vs. The AI SDR Future
This editorial appeared in the March 27th, 2025, issue of the Topline newsletter.

Topline Podcast
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Why Rippling and Deel Are a Warning to Every Tech Company
When does healthy competition cross the line into corporate espionage? In this episode, we dive into the explosive saga unfolding between HR tech …

Go-to-Market
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Why 79% of Exit Dollars Go to Just 24% of Companies
This editorial appeared in the March 13th, 2025, issue of the Topline newsletter.

Topline Podcast
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Driving Business Growth When Uncertainty is the Only Constant
In this milestone episode, Sam, Asad, and AJ reflect on how they’ve grown as leaders, how their perspectives have evolved, and what lessons they’ve …