Rebranding in a war zone, with Prosper Global (formerly Mercy Corps)
The world has never faced so many humanitarian crises at once, and the systems built to respond to them are fraying.
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Masters of Scale
By WaitWhat
On Masters of Scale, iconic business leaders share lessons and strategies that have helped them grow the world's most fascinating companies.
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Rebranding in a war zone, with Prosper Global (formerly Mercy Corps)
27 min
- Cadence
- Daily
- Typical length
- 30 min
- Latest release
- Sep 22
- Language
- EN
- Activity
- Current — released within 30 days
Podcast Classification
Topics
Startups
Company formation, founding, product-market fit, scaling, and startup operations.
Venture Capital
Startup financing, venture investing, fundraising, portfolio strategy, and private markets.
SaaS
Software-as-a-service products, go-to-market, recurring revenue, growth, and operations.
Formats
Interview
Host-led conversation where a guest supplies most of the subject matter.
Audience level
Intermediate
Assumes basic technology literacy and familiarity with common products, roles, and terminology.
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