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Susan MacTavish Best
Hosting a Rave for the Intellect
After schooling in a Scottish castle and gaining a toe-hold as a journalist, she founded Best PR, representing technology companies through the rise and fall of the first dot-com bubble. That put her at the center of technology, business, and culture, and an offline matchmaker in an increasingly online world.
A natural and generous connector, Susan led a renaissance in the lost art of salons, connecting fascinating people to each other around food, drink, and merriment. As founder and CEO of Posthoc, which has been called “a rave for the intellect,” Susan’s craft comes to life for the diverse and lucky attendees of her events. In this conversation, she shares insights on the art and power of gathering in real life, and stories that impacted the direction of her multi-faceted career.
The world needs more people like Susan, and after listening, you’ll know why.
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Show Index
00:24 - Meet Susan McTavish Best03:12 - Family Legacy and Impact
07:24 - Journey to Silicon Valley
13:07 - Founding POSTHOC
14:08 - The Art of Hosting Salons
29:40 - Curating the Perfect Space
33:31 - AI, Religion, and Future Trends
35:09 - Hosting Tips and Tricks
41:55 - The Spirit of Generosity
46:36 - Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
48:22 - Hot Takes
Show Notes
Internet Funnyman
Building a Digital Hearth
No Mud, No Lotus
You Can’t Just Switch It Off
Purpose & Play
Creative Courage and Talking Stuffed Animals
Silencing the Discursive Mind
Striking Internet Gold
Givers Are Getters
Hosting a Rave for the Intellect
The Hunt for Big Ideas
Good Artists Copy, Great Artists Steal
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