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October 24, 2023 20 mins

TRP - Season 4, Episode 6: We continue our fourth season of The Ramped Podcast with Rich Moran, Principal at Haystack VC. He is a noted San Francisco based business leader and consultant, and best known for his series of humorous business books beginning with bestselling, “Never Confuse a Memo with Reality".​ 


IN THIS EPISODE, RICH AND DANNY COVER:


01:10 - Who is Rich Moran?

04:28 - The importance of relationships in life and the job search

06:49 - Balancing corporate stability with startup risk

08:55 - How to add value when returning to office

12:02 - Maintaining relationships in the workplace

15:51 - The challenges of university to office transition

17:34 - Stop saying ‘whatever’

19:45 - Advice for Rich’s younger self


We hope you enjoy the conversation. 


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Rich Moran is the Principal at Haystack VC. He is a noted San Francisco based business leader and consultant, and best known for his series of humorous business books beginning with bestselling, “Never Confuse a Memo with Reality".​ Moran previously served as President of Menlo College, CEO and Vice Chairman at Accretive Solution, Partner at Venrock, Chairman of the Board at Portal Software, and Partner at Accenture. He is also a radio personality on KCBS Radio and the host of "​In the Workplace".


Find in all of these places:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardamoran/

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Never-Say-Whatever-Decisions-Difference/dp/1264769644

Website: https://www.richardmoran.com


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