Grit

AI may change software overnight, but company building still takes time.

Ryan Smith explains why, despite the pace of AI, “the race is going to be way longer than anyone thinks.”

He reflects on Qualtrics surviving multiple market cycles and ultimately being acquired by SAP for $8 billion days before going public.

Guest: Ryan Smith, co-founder Qualtrics

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Creators and Guests

Host
Joubin Mirzadegan
Partner, Kleiner Perkins
Guest
Ryan Smith
Co-founder, Qualtrics

What is Grit?

Grit explores what it takes to create, build, and scale world-class organizations. It features weekly episodes highlighting the leaders who are pushing their companies to make a difference. This series is hosted by Joubin Mirzadegan, go to market operating partner at Kleiner Perkins, a venture capital firm investing in history-making founders.