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In today’s episode, we are joined by the author of [Nearbound and The Rise of the Who Economy](https://www.amazon.com/Nearbound-Rise-Economy-Jared-Fuller/dp/B0CW3DKVQD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=PCHYTL5SQQ6O&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.U87eDPdzvVJnz979pVqFUHPRax0OAHIfBmvRlvN1Sa1ZOVPvyLIRN9LjjxOAHBR7RSIHl0VMe-PigRLRxR9QIn9fzVCc259MwhHDO-SUejrYIu_5_52qitzvCESDxjAx.smxCscr6-nfVFDaXzzZRF79tPYDb6BFhs00Bi6iGvkE&dib_tag=se&keywords=nearbound&qid=1715253928&sprefix=nearbound%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-1), Jared Fuller. ![F&F Podcast - Jared Fuller - Bio Image - S1E11](https://mikejmidgley.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/F%26F%20Podcast%20-%20Jared%20Fuller%20-%20Bio%20Image%20-%20S1E11-Jun-23-2025-10-05-16-7707-AM.png?width=1200&height=1685&name=F%26F%20Podcast%20-%20Jared%20Fuller%20-%20Bio%20Image%20-%20S1E11-Jun-23-2025-10-05-16-7707-AM.png) [![Reveal Logo - Purple](https://mikejmidgley.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Reveal%20Logo%20-%20Purple-2.png?width=125&height=28&name=Reveal%20Logo%20-%20Purple-2.png)](https://reveal.co/) ### Jared Fuller ###### Author of NEARBOUND and The Rise of The Who Economy Jared Fuller is a life long entrepreneur and student of B2B markets. He serves on multiple advisory boards ranging from Universities to Venture Backed SaaS startups. Jared hosts the Nearbound Podcast, and is the Chief Ecosystem Officer of **[nearbound.com](https://nearbound.com/)** (Previously PartnerHacker) and **[Reveal](http://reveal.co)**. Previously, Jared held executive GTM & partner positions at PandaDoc and Drift, both now known B2B SaaS Unicorns. [Follow Jared](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredfuller/) ### Watch the Episode: --- Here are the core areas we discuss in today's episode: ### 1. Importance of First Principles in Business Strategy Jared underscores the importance of grounding business strategies in first principles, crucial for navigating complex B2B markets. He advocates for applying fundamental economic principles to develop effective and sustainable business models. ### 2. Philosophical Underpinnings of Business Decisions Jared shares how his interest in philosophy profoundly influences his business decisions and leadership style. He connects philosophical concepts to practical business strategies, suggesting that understanding philosophy can enhance leadership effectiveness. ### 3. The Role of Partnerships in Business The discussion highlights Jared's strategic use of partnerships in driving the success of major companies like [PandaDoc](https://www.pandadoc.com/) and [Drift](https://www.drift.com/). He illustrates how these relationships have been pivotal in achieving business goals and fostering innovation. ### 4. Challenges and Opportunities in Modern Business Practices Jared talks about the challenges of aligning sales and marketing within businesses and the potential for innovative solutions. He emphasizes the importance of sustainable practices, including the rhythm of business, that supports long-term growth and mutual benefits in business environments. 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