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Sam Parr is an entrepreneur and the founder of The Hustle, a business and technology-focused email newsletter and media company that was acquired by HubSpot in 2021. He started The Hustle as a side project and grew it into a significant media presence, focusing on providing news and insights on startups, business trends, and technology. Parr is known for his expertise in digital marketing, content creation, and building a loyal audience. His entrepreneurial journey and success with The Hustle have made him a prominent figure in the digital media and startup communities. Sam Parr is also recognized for his skills in storytelling and creating engaging content that resonates with a wide audience of entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts.

Bonin Bough s one of the foremost-awarded marketing executives in his field, the host of The Cleveland Hustles, and the author of Txt Me (646) 759-1837. Throughout his illustrious career as one of the youngest C-suite executives in a Fortune 50 company, Bonin has spearheaded some of the industry’s largest global marketing campaigns across digital, mobile, television, print, and experiential, including the premier of the first ever 3D printed food product, the customizable, real-time 3D printed Oreo at SXSW.We sat down with him at Marco Labs to discuss the importance of community and the impact it has on company growth.

Suman the CEO of Marco Experiences sat down with Rob Sadow, the co-founder and CEO of Scoop for a captivating Marco Labs Podcast. With a rich background in customer strategy and marketing at Bain & Company, one of the world's leading management consulting firms, Rob brings a wealth of experience in connecting employers with their customer base. As a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he studied Management, Legal Studies, and Business Ethics, Rob's expertise lies in understanding and enhancing the dynamics between companies and their employees. In our conversation, he shares his journey of transforming traditional work models, offering valuable perspectives on the evolving landscape of work and the pivotal role of technology in shaping future work cultures.

Mac Reddin stands out as a dynamic force in the realm of community building and remote work. As the CEO of Commsor, his journey is marked by a decade of shaping diverse communities across gaming, tech, and fashion sectors. His early venture, The Chunk, a Minecraft gaming network, showcases his talent for community-led growth, having successfully bootstrapped it to an exit in 2016.  Mac is dedicated to forging authentic connections and pioneering innovative go-to-market strategies. His newsletter, "The Good, the Bad, and the Weird," reflects his unique path in the startup world, offering a window into the unorthodox methods of nurturing a venture-backed startup. From his beginnings in bootstrapping startups at 17 to navigating the complexities of Commsor.

Chris Schembra, a distinguished Wall Street Journal and New York Times Best Selling Author, has carved a niche in the realms of leadership and community building with the 747 Club, backed by his acclaimed books "Gratitude and Pasta: The Secret Sauce for Human Connection" and "Gratitude Through Hard Times: Finding Positive Benefits in Our Darkest Hours." As a member of the Rolling Stones Culture Council, Schembra brings a unique perspective to fostering authentic connections and community within the workplace. A clear testament to how great leadership and a focus on fostering deep connections can drive substantial economic growth and create a more inclusive and vibrant community.Read more

One of our favorite parts of our conversation with Mark Levy, a pioneering Head of Employee Experience at Airbnb and Allbirds, was the insights he dropped around what belonging actually meant at Airbnb. Mark has dedicated his career post-Airbnb to working with ambitious teams that further employee experience and ensure employees truly belong in their organizations.Read more

Inclusive communities in the workplace are more vital than ever. While many companies have expanded diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives, only 41% of employees feel comfortable being themselves at work. To shed light on this topic, Marco chatted with Arthur Woods, Partner at Plenty Search: an executive search firm for venture-backed startups focused on diversity. He’s also a Co-Founder of Out in Tech and Mathison, as well as author of the national bestseller Hiring for Diversity. Read more

In episode 7 of our podcast Marco Labs, Marco CEO Suman Siva spoke with Leslie Crowe — Talent Partner at Bain Capital Ventures. With a portfolio of over 200 companies, Leslie has an excellent perspective on overarching trends in terms of culture in startups. 

Suman speaks with Jenn Cornelius, Chief People Officer at Ritual, a fast-growing direct-to-consumer vitamin brand that is keeping culture fluid and focused on employee choice.

Michele Bousquet, Chief People Officer at Strava shares that people and culture aren’t after-thoughts at Strava — they’re key elements that define decision-making across the leadership team and beyond.