What separates careers that plateau from those that keep accelerating? Elad Gil has some surprising answers.

Today's guest is Elad Gil, serial entrepreneur, investor, and author who's been at the center of Silicon Valley's biggest shifts for over two decades. We explore why location and industry clusters matter more than most people realize, how the best CEOs adapt their leadership as companies scale, and which emerging technology sector could be poised for a major breakthrough.

Elad shares why some of his best investments defied conventional wisdom, what trips up even experienced founders as they grow their companies, and how regulatory challenges in one industry offer unexpected lessons for another. We also discuss the balance between following themes and staying open to opportunities you didn't see coming.

Whether you're building a company or just trying to make smarter career moves, this episode offers practical frameworks you can use right away.