What it takes to build a company in 2025

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The company-building landscape has shifted dramatically—what worked in the 2010s won't cut it in 2025. Today you'll get actionable frameworks for the messy middle stage where most companies fail, plus insights on how to succeed. Our guest Mike Lazerow, co-author of Shoveling Shit: A Love Story, has been through this cycle multiple times as founder of Golf.com and Buddy Media. Plus: the launch of Switch 2 and Michael’s goes all-in on fabric.

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