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David Senra

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Food Industry
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Conversations with the greatest living founders.

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Torsten Reil has spent his career working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, simulation and entrepreneurship. He began as a biologist studying neural networks and complex systems before founding NaturalMotion, whose technology was used i... more

Sam Altman has spent his career at the intersection of startups, investing and artificial intelligence. He says he was fascinated by AI as a child in St. Louis, studied it in college and eventually helped start OpenAI in 2015 after concluding that th... more

Travis Kalanick is best known for co-founding Uber and building it into one of the world’s largest transportation platforms. Before Uber, he spent years building Red Swoosh under extreme financial pressure. He says he took no salary for its first fou... more

Lulu Cheng Meservey is the founder of Rostra and one of the world's most trusted communication strategists, supporting companies such as Anduril, Shopify, Cognition, and Coinbase. In 2016, she co-founded TrailRunner International with Jim Wilkinson, ... more

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Recent Guests

Travis Kalanick
Founder of Uber; founder of Atoms
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Episode: Travis Kalanick, Founder of Uber & Atoms
Lulu Cheng Meservey
Founder of Rostra, former co-founder of a comms firm, advisor to tech founders
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Episode: Lulu Cheng Meservey, Founder of Rostra
Michael Ovitz
Co-founder of Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
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Episode: Michael Ovitz, Co-founder of CAA
Micky Malka
Founder of Ribbit Capital
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Episode: Lessons From Backing The Best Founders In Fintech | Micky Malka
David Heinemeier Hansson
Co-founder of 37signals/Basecamp
37signals/Basecamp
Episode: DHH: How to Build a Profitable Company Without Losing Control
Jeff Zalaznick
Co-founder of Major Food Group
Major Food Group
Episode: The Restaurant Genius Behind Carbone, ZZ’s, Torrisi & More | Jeff Zalaznick
Eric Glyman
Co-founder of Ramp
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Episode: Eric Glyman, Co-founder of Ramp
Jonathan Ross
Founder of Groq
Groq
Episode: Jonathan Ross, Founder of Groq
Scott Wu
Founder of Cognition
Cognition
Episode: Scott Wu, Cognition

Host

David Senra
Host of the show; founder-focused interviewer known for deep-dive conversations about creator journeys and business fundamentals.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 436 ratings
  • I love Founders, David hasn't hit his stride as an interviewer.

    David's podcast Founders has been an awesome source of condensed knowledge. In the past, he has discussed how he likes the idea of "becoming friends with the eminent dead." He has often times mentioned how he does not want to read about those who are still living. I believe this is due to the fact that their stories are not fully written, which I totally agree. It is interesting that as he has gained more influence, that he has now become associated with current founders and other prominent indi... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    jaminburley
    United States2 months ago
  • This really is…..

    Another mouthpiece for pro tonald drump

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    peanutseller
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Too Self Absorbed

    The pro of this show is he gets interesting guests. The cons are many. He never asks any even slightly challenging questions. Its 2 hours of “why are you so great?” in various forms. He constantly interrupts guests with his own stories. He seems trying to prove how connected he is by name dropping every other famous person he’s talked to. My advice: Let the interview breathe. Its not about you. Try to push the guests thinking in interesting ways. There is potential here.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    pbradley3024
    United States2 months ago
  • Ivanka Trump is a nepo baby. Makes this podcast not what I thought it was.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    afb
    3 months ago
  • Trump? No thanks

    How to filter off all Europeans in one fell swoop

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Kris Jam
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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Guest experiences are deep and actionable, with strong praise for learning from founders.
Interviewer style is polarizing; some listeners feel questions interrupt too often.
Guests consistently deliver high-quality insights; many episodes are cited as thought-provoking and inspiring.
Community desires broader diversity among guests and guests' comfort with challenging questions.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Brian Armstrong, Coinbase
Q: How did the company respond to internal dissent over its political stance during 2021?
Armstrong drafted a mission-focused blog post, resisted broad political advocacy inside the workplace, and offered severance to those not aligned, choosing to keep Coinbase aligned with its long-term mission of economic freedom and crypto-enabled prosperity.
Brian Armstrong, Coinbase
Q: Why did Coinbase decide to sue the SEC after the regulator delayed publishing rules?
They believed the regulator had not followed proper rulemaking procedures under the Administrative Procedures Act, violating the duty to engage with industry stakeholders and publish rules, and the suit was a proactive step to clarify the regulatory path for crypto.
Brian Armstrong, Coinbase
Q: What was the core legal challenge Coinbase faced in relation to crypto regulation in the US?
The core challenge was clarifying which crypto assets are commodities versus securities, to avoid being unfairly targeted by regulators and to establish a clear framework that would allow the industry to grow in the US.
Scott Wu, Cognition
Q: Describe what a compound model system is and how Devin uses models?
A compound model system means Devin selects the best model for each subtask within a larger workflow, switching between models as needed to optimize for accuracy and cost. It uses a mix of third-party and in-house models, choosing the right one for each task—ranging from debugging to code generation—so the overall system can execute end-to-end tasks efficiently.
Scott Wu, Cognition
Q: Where did your strategy to pursue Fortune 500 and large enterprises come from?
The strategy emerged from seeing real, scalable problems in large codebases and migrations where a well-tuned Devin could do end-to-end work. It started as early pilots with enterprise and self-serve lines, then evolved into a focus on companies with massive software needs, because those environments offer the most value from end-to-end automation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About David Senra

What is David Senra about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on founder-centered conversations with a focus on deep origin stories, leadership philosophies, and the operational realities behind building enduring companies. Across episodes, guests span hospitality brands, fintech, AI, software, gaming, media, and sports, with recurring emphasis on bold bets, long-term vision, and the craft of building culture. Notable strengths include a fearless appetite for high-profile, founder-led storytelling, practical takeaways on growth and governance, and a willingness to explore the human side of entrepreneurship. Headlines that stand out are the emphasis on ownership, creative process, and long horizons, making it a potentially valuable listen for founders, operators, and executives seeking... more

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2. Lulu Cheng Meservey
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