Rapid Response

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hello@waitwhat.com

hello@mastersofscale.com

alliances@waitwhat.com

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Airbnb’s bet on an IRL future, with Brian Chesky

October 09, 2026

This episode of Rapid Response first aired in 2025.Live on stage at Masters of Scale Summit in San Francisco, Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky explores what role business could and should play in building the future. He shares his candid perspective on politics, creativity, and AI — taking listeners from Airbnb’s humble beginnings to bold plans for the company’s future. Through a designer’s lens, Chesky also reveals the single question leaders must ask themselves, and explores how best ...

Kalshi vs. Everyone: Co-Founder Luana Lopes Lara on the lawsuits and the long game

October 06, 2026

Prediction markets incentivize truth. Everything else incentivizes clickbait. That's the core argument Luana Lopes Lara makes for Kalshi — the prediction market platform she co-founded that has gone from $5 billion to $22 billion in valuation in under a year, and is now being sued by New York's attorney general for $36 billion. Luana joins Rapid Response to make the case that Kalshi is fundamentally different from DraftKings — even though 75% of its volume is sports — explain why George Santo...

Meet Tilly Norwood and her creator: AI "actor," death threats, and new Hollywood

October 02, 2026

What happens when you interview an AI? Bob Safian found out, and while it didn't break out into Cantonese, it was stranger than he expected. This episode is split in two: first, a conversation with Eline van der Velden, the Dutch actress-turned-tech-founder who created Tilly Norwood, the AI "actor" who sent Hollywood into a spiral. Then, Bob sits down with Tilly itself. Eline explains how a personal art project became one of the most controversial figures in entertainment — attracting talent ...

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Rapid Response is hosted by Bob Safian. Its publicly listed emails are hello@waitwhat.com, hello@mastersofscale.com, and alliances@waitwhat.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Rapid Response?

The publicly listed emails for Rapid Response: hello@waitwhat.com, hello@mastersofscale.com, and alliances@waitwhat.com.

How many listeners does Rapid Response have?

Podseeker estimates Rapid Response reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Rapid Response?

Rapid Response typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: CEOs, founders, co-founders, senior business executives, and established business authors with direct experience leading organizations, building brands, scaling companies, or responding to significant market and operational challenges. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a prominent company or organization; Scaled a high-growth or widely recognized brand; Published an established business book. Recent guests include Tjada McKenna, Codie Sanchez, and Jim VandeHei.

How hard is it to get booked on Rapid Response?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Rapid Response cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Innovation, and Artificial Intelligence. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.