
On Build Mode, TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield Editor Isabelle Johannessen cuts through the startup mythology to uncover how founders survive the brutal early days, navigate impossible funding landscapes, and somehow keep their companies — and sanity— intact. Each season, Isabelle is joined by founders, investors, and operators to dig into specific aspects of the startup journey, from creative go... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 216 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Every founding team is a mix of personalities, communication styles, and strengths. That can be a superpower or cause founders to butt heads. Without a clear framework for navigating conflict, even the strongest teams can fall apart before they reall... more
In startups, choosing a co-founder is often compared to choosing a spouse. But what happens when your co-founder actually is family?
In this episode of Build Mode, host Isabelle Johannessen explores how founders navigate co-founder relationships tha... more
This week on Build Mode, we’re joined by David Park, co-founder and CEO of Narada, an enterprise AI agent platform spun out of UC Berkeley AI Lab research. Narada uses large action models to automate complex, multi-step workflows across enterprise sy... more
This season on Build Mode, we’re breaking down what it really takes to build a world-class team and that starts with hiring the right people the first time.
This week, we’re joined by Sarah Lucena, founder and CEO of Mappa, a behavioral intelligence... more
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This is a great pod. Rebecca and sometimes co-hosts do a great job not going after the founders we all know about, but finding Founders (sorry) with interesting stories about how they started their companies and what obstacles they’ve had to overcome. Balanced, direct, informative, and insightful.
People’s stories are interesting and this podcast exemplifies that there are as many ways to build a startup as there are people. Plus the hosts add context that makes this a really interesting listen even if you’re not that into tech.
Found has quickly become a favorite in my feed! I'm consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas. I truly learn something every time I listen!
Love the honest and open conversations with founders the TechCrunch team is facilitating here! If you’re currently a founder or entrepreneur, or want to be one in the future, this podcast should be part of your content diet. So glad I "Found" this show!
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Focused on the challenges and realities of startup life, this series offers an authentic look into the journeys of founders dealing with various obstacles from funding challenges to maintaining mental health. Through in-depth interviews with entrepreneurs, investors, and operators, listeners gain insight into critical aspects of establishing a company, including innovative marketing strategies, the intricacies of equity, and personal experiences of resilience amidst chaos. The candid discussions present not only valuable lessons for emerging entrepreneurs but also serve as relatable stories for anyone interested in the world of startups.
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