Human Unicorn Podcast
Human Unicorn Podcast
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"About The Human Unicorn PodBehind every billion-dollar company is a founder who's been through the wringer-sleepless nights, impossible choices, and moments of sheer insanity. The Human Unicorn Pod takes you behind the scenes, under the hood, and deep into the stories of visionary founders building the next big thing.We don't just celebrate the wins. We uncover the raw, unfiltered realities-the good, the bad, and the outright ugly-of scaling a movement from zero to unicorn.From near-death moments to game-changing breakthroughs, we bring you the unvarnished truth straight from the people who lived it.No fluff. No PR spin. Just the real stories of founders pushing the limits of what's possible.Welcome to The Human Unicorn Pod—where billion-dollar dreams get built."
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The podcast focuses on themes such as entrepreneurship, technology, and social impact, highlighting specific topics like the trials of scaling startups, the importance of innovation, and overcoming systemic barriers, with episodes featuring discussions on the future of tech ecosystems and the role of women in leadership.
“About The Human Unicorn Pod
Behind every billion-dollar company is a founder who’s been through the wringer-sleepless nights, impossible choices, and moments of sheer insanity. The Human Unicorn Pod takes you behind the scenes, under the hood, and deep into the stories of visionary founders building the next big thing.
We don’t just celebrate the wins. We uncover the raw, unfiltered realities-the good, the bad, and the outright ugly-of scaling a movement from zero to unicorn.
From near-death moments to game-changing breakthroughs, we bring you the unvarnished truth straight from the people who lived it.
No fluff. No PR spin. Just the real stories of founders pushing the limits of what’s possible.
Welcome to The Human Unicorn Pod—where billion-dollar dreams get built.”
In this episode, Nihal Mehta welcomes Brian Stempeck, former Chief Strategy Officer at The Trade Desk and now Co-Founder & CEO of Evertune, for a candid conversation on scaling category-defining companies, building enduring cultures, and navigating the next wave of AI innovation.
Brian shares his journey from being employee #8 at The Trade Desk—where he helped take the company from pre-revenue to a multi-billion dollar IPO—to launching Evertune, a startup reimagining how brands optimize for AI-native search.
Topics covered include:
- The strategic decision to empower, not displace, agencies—and why it worked
- Scaling from $0 to $800M+ in revenue: lessons from the front lines
- Preserving culture during hypergrowth (and why wall slogans don’t cut it)
- How introversion can be a superpower in sales and leadership
- The rise of AI-generated search traffic—and what it means for brands
- Building with integrity, trust, and long-term ambition
A must-listen for founders, operators, and investors focused on B2B SaaS, ad tech, or AI.
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