E1113 Next Unicorns E19: Loom CEO Joe Thomas on building video for work, creating new behaviors

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Show notes:

0:00 Start

0:59 Jason intros Joe Thomas

5:46 Comparing San Francisco pre & post-pandemic, how Loom's adaptable culture allowed for a transition to remote

11:46 Embroker - Get 10% off by using code TWIST at https://embroker.com/twist

13:53 What is Loom? What is important when creating a new behavior in the workplace?

19:19 Growing from shelter-in-place & remote work - have they kept up the pace?

24:55 LinkedIn Jobs - Get a $50 credit toward your first job post at https://www.linkedin.com/unicorn

26:46 Getting an investment from Coatue's early-stage fund, answering the "defensibility" question

31:52 Growing via product virality as opposed to paid marketing, importance of a best-in-class product

37:25 Gusto - Get three months free when you run your first payroll at https://www.gusto.com/twist

38:51 Getting Instagram founders Kevin Systrom & Mike Krieger to invest

41:03 Raising a Series B+ opportunistically after COVID hit, raising a round fully remote

45:46 Matt Mazzeo & Coatue's post-investment Zoom dinner with Joe & the Loom team, understanding Michael Jordan's approach

52:42 Excerpts from Joe's Execute: taking your role as CEO & leading from the front, support as a competitive advantage, avoiding imposter syndrome

1:02:18 Managing high-performing executives as a young CEO, showing gratitude

1:07:11 Hiring at Loom, building around an NBA player for the next 7 years

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