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Jul 15, 2025

Amazing Teams Podcast: You Can’t Clap with One Hand: Lessons from 55 Startups with Sanket Merchant

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In this episode of the Amazing Teams podcast, we sat down with Sanket Merchant, a partner at PeakSpan Capital, who shares insights from his career journey in the software investment space. He discusses the importance of culture, clarity, and support in building high-performing teams and organizations. Sanket emphasizes the value of trust, agility, and gratitude in leadership and how these elements drive the success of entrepreneurial ventures. He also highlights the importance of evaluating entrepreneurial teams based on shared values and mutual respect, and the role gratitude plays in cultivating a positive work environment.

We dive into:

  • How high-performing teams demonstrate accountability, commitment, and coachability
  • Why trust is essential for building strong business partnerships
  • The importance of agility and responsiveness in fast-paced environments

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