The Thread Podcast
The Thread Podcast explores the future of enterprise sales in the era of AI. Hosted by Justin Vandehey, founder of Thread, we bring together top sales leaders, enablement pros, and innovators shaping how go-to-market teams grow and win. Each episode dives deep into what’s changing in sales—from real-time AI coaching to modern revenue systems of action—and features actionable insights from CROs, RevOps leaders, startup founders, and the technologists building the next generation of tools. Whether you’re scaling founder-led sales or leading a global GTM team, you’ll walk away with new strategies to improve seller performance, accelerate deal cycles, and leverage AI for growth. If you’re ready to think differently about sales execution and the future of GTM, follow The Thread and join the conversation.
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Summary In this episode of the Thread Podcast, host Justin Vandehey speaks with Kara Brown, founder and CRO of Lead Coverage, about her journey in the supply chain industry, the importance of go-to-market strategies, and the impact of AI on sales technology. Kara shares insights from her book, "The Revenue Engine," and
The Future of Sales: AI and Human Connection with Karan Singh, SVP of GTM Operations & Strategy @ LaunchDarkly
In this episode of the Thread Podcast, host Justin Vandehey speaks with Karan Singh, SVP of Go-to-Market Strategy and Operations at LaunchDarkly. They discuss Karan"s extensive background in various tech companies, the evolving role of AI in sales, and the importance of human connection in go-to-market strategies. Kar
In this episode of the Thread Podcast, host Justin Vandehey introduces his co-founders Jeremy Vandehey and Samuel Kenney as they discuss their journey in building Thread, a company focused on enhancing the go-to-market strategy for sales teams. The conversation explores the challenges of acquiring the first customer, a
Building AI That Actually Works — Jessica Collier on Spot, Evernote, and the Future of Workplace Incident Management
In this episode of The Bridge, Justin sits down with Jessica Collier, CEO of Spot, and founding partner of All Turtles, to explore her journey from academia to building one of the most thoughtful AI-driven tools in the HR tech space. Jessica was the first UX writer at Evernote, where she helped shape user experiences t
Brett Beveridge, Founder & CEO of T-ROC, joins the show to share his journey from bouncer and bartender to building one of the largest retail operators in the U.S. We dive into:How he started selling cell phones out of a van and took Let"s Talk Cellular public before selling to NextelWhat’s fueled his 20+ year run buil
Oversharing, Privacy, and the Future of Messaging w/ Tessa Brown, CEO of Germ Network
Tessa Brown, Co-Founder and CEO of Germ Network, joins the show to talk about, - Tessa"s journey from Stanford writing professor to startup founder, the dangers of social platforms designed to maximize exposure, and why privacy should be the default, not the exception. - How Germ lets users create multiple, compartmen
