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A Silicon Valley Insider's Universal Growth Playbook | Focus on Risk, Relationships & ROI
What's the real formula for success in Silicon Valley? Investment banker and 3rd-gen insider Ryan Baird reveals his "Focus on Risk" philosophy—a universal growth model that applies to everything from startups and marketing budgets to your own career.
This episode is packed with actionable advice for founders, marketers, and anyone looking to navigate the modern job market with insights from the heart of the venture capital world.
GUEST: Ryan Baird, Investment Banker & Managing Partner at Baird Augustine. HOST: David Cyrus, CMO & Host of The Attainment Podcast.
In this episode, we discuss:
(00:00) Building Community Through Events (02:48) The Evolution of Silicon Valley's Culture (06:43) The Importance of In-Person Networking (10:24) The HP Way: Relationship-First Culture (14:52) Startup Frugality and Founder's Mindset (19:09) Navigating the Job Market (23:21) Focus on Risk: A New Investment Philosophy (27:39) Marketing as Investment (32:11) The Future of AI and Human Skills (36:24) Community Building in Marketing (40:19) The Role of Events in Business Growth (44:20) The Global Landscape of Innovation (48:34) Connecting the Bay Area with the World
Connect & Learn More:
• Connect with Ryan Baird: [Link to Ryan's LinkedIn/Website/Social Media] • Connect with David Cyrus: [Link to Your LinkedIn/Website/Social Media] • Follow The Attainment Podcast: [Link to Your Website or Social Media] • Watch our episode on [Related Topic]: [Link to Another Episode or Resource]
About The Attainment Podcast: The Attainment Podcast explores the art and science of scaling businesses, driving growth, and building impactful strategies. Featuring candid conversations with founders, marketing leaders, and investors, we dive into what it takes to create sustainable success in today’s fast-paced business world.
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What's the real formula for success in Silicon Valley? Investment banker and 3rd-gen insider Ryan Baird reveals his "Focus on Risk" philosophy—a universal growth model that applies to everything from startups and marketing budgets to your own career.
This episode is packed with actionable advice for founders, marketers, and anyone looking to navigate the modern job market with insights from the heart of the venture capital world.
GUEST: Ryan Baird, Investment Banker & Managing Partner at Baird Augustine. HOST: David Cyrus, CMO & Host of The Attainment Podcast.
In this episode, we discuss:
(00:00) Building Community Through Events (02:48) The Evolution of Silicon Valley's Culture (06:43) The Importance of In-Person Networking (10:24) The HP Way: Relationship-First Culture (14:52) Startup Frugality and Founder's Mindset (19:09) Navigating the Job Market (23:21) Focus on Risk: A New Investment Philosophy (27:39) Marketing as Investment (32:11) The Future of AI and Human Skills (36:24) Community Building in Marketing (40:19) The Role of Events in Business Growth (44:20) The Global Landscape of Innovation (48:34) Connecting the Bay Area with the World
Connect & Learn More:
• Connect with Ryan Baird: [Link to Ryan's LinkedIn/Website/Social Media] • Connect with David Cyrus: [Link to Your LinkedIn/Website/Social Media] • Follow The Attainment Podcast: [Link to Your Website or Social Media] • Watch our episode on [Related Topic]: [Link to Another Episode or Resource]
About The Attainment Podcast: The Attainment Podcast explores the art and science of scaling businesses, driving growth, and building impactful strategies. Featuring candid conversations with founders, marketing leaders, and investors, we dive into what it takes to create sustainable success in today’s fast-paced business world.