The General Partnership (TheGP), a venture capital firm known for its "sweat equity" model, has announced the launch of "The General Podcast," a new audio series designed to foster authentic, behind-the-scenes discussions between leaders in tech and business. The podcast distinguishes itself with a "hostless" format, aiming to facilitate more candid exchanges by pairing peers with shared experiences or challenges.
The firm, which invests capital alongside embedded builders to accelerate growth for startups, unveiled the podcast via a tweet. > "News! We just launched “The General Podcast” 🎙️ It’s a ‘hostless' show that pairs tech and business leaders together for honest, behind-the-scenes conversations about building," The General Partnership stated in its social media announcement. The initiative reflects TheGP's philosophy that the most valuable insights emerge from direct peer interaction, rather than traditional interview settings.
The inaugural episode features a conversation between Katie Dill and Randy Hunt. Katie Dill is a prominent design executive, having served as Head of Design at Stripe and VP of Design at Lyft, and Director of Experience Design at Airbnb. Randy Hunt, also a distinguished design leader, has held roles as Head of Design at Grab and Artsy, and VP of Design at Etsy, and is currently chair of the MFA Design program at the School of Visual Arts. Their participation underscores the podcast's focus on high-caliber industry figures.
Future episodes are slated to include a healthcare journalist paired with a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, two rising media founders, and two legendary Chief Operating Officers. This diverse lineup suggests the podcast will explore a wide range of topics relevant to leadership and innovation across various sectors. The GP emphasized the rationale behind the format, stating, > "The best conversations don’t happen in interviews. They happen between peers—people solving similar problems, or shaped by shared experience across an entire career. We built a show around that."
The launch of "The General Podcast" aligns with The General Partnership's broader strategy of providing value beyond capital. By facilitating these unique peer-led discussions, TheGP aims to contribute to the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem, offering a platform for knowledge sharing and mentorship from experienced professionals. The podcast is expected to appeal to founders, executives, and anyone interested in the practical realities of building and scaling businesses.