Scales Of Success Podcast
If you've ever encountered anxiety, imposter syndrome, or burnout, you're not alone. Two years ago, becoming a dad flipped my world upside down.
No matter how much I prepared, nothing could brace me for the chaos that followed, both at home and in my career. But in the struggle, I found a new obsession, leveraging every minute, every ounce of energy to achieve more with less. Who better to gain perspective and insight from than those who are doing it themselves? In the episodes to follow, I'll share conversations I've had with entrepreneurs, artists, founders, and other action takers who emerged from the battlefield with scars produced from lessons learned.
These strivers share with specificity the hurdles they've overcome, the systems they've used to protect their confidence, reinforce their resilience, and scale their achievements. You'll hear real life examples, including the challenges of building a team from five people to 800, the insights gleaned from over 40,000 coaching calls with Fortune 500 executives and professional athletes, how to transform public perception through leveraging existing client loyalty among countless others. In these episodes, you'll hear concrete examples and leave with concise takeaways to improve your systems with outsized results.
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Scales Of Success Podcast
#7 - The Wild Ride from Startup to Success: Navigating the Tech Rollercoaster with Marty Weiner
What’s it like to help build something that changes the world? In this episode, host Marcus Arredondo chats with Marty Weiner, a founding member of Pinterest and Reddit’s first CTO. Marty shares the ups and downs of growing startups, from small teams to massive organizations, while keeping trust and culture alive. He talks about leading during chaotic growth, the lessons he learned, and his latest project, VerifyU, tackling identity verification in the age of AI. Whether you’re dreaming of launching a big idea or just curious about the startup world, Marty’s stories and insights will inspire you to think differently. Don’t miss this chance to hear from one of tech’s most creative leaders!
Marty Weiner is a founding engineer of Pinterest and Reddit’s first CTO, where he scaled teams, built systems, and shaped company culture. With a background in Computer Science from Harvey Mudd College and a master’s from UT Austin, Marty is passionate about innovation and problem-solving. Now focused on his latest venture, VerifyU, he aims to tackle online identity challenges in the AI era. Marty also mentors and shares insights on leadership, technology, and the future through podcasts and public speaking.
Connect with Marty Weiner:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martyweiner/
Email: marty@yityat.com
Twitter: https://x.com/MartyWeiner
Episode highlights:
(2:19) From Pinterest’s inception and its early struggles to success
(12:44) Navigating company growth and leadership
(20:56) How trust and culture impact company success
(27:38) Building engineering levels and behaviors
(32:21) Challenges of communication and culture
(36:44) Reviving Reddit, Truth, Bias, and challenges of online discourse
(48:49) Politics and Society: The problem of misinformation
(55:04) Truth Value: The power and potential of AI
(1:07:07) Introduction to “The Fourth Age” podcast and AI’s impact on society
(1:19:44) The rise of AI and its effect on industries like driving and coding
(1:27:30) Discussing VerifyU: Identity, AI, society, and accountability
(1:32:45) Daily routine and building innovation
(1:36:59) Outro
Connect with Marcus
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-arredondo/
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/cus
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