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The Social Radars

Jessica Livingston
Y Combinator
Silicon Valley
Startups
Equity Management
Flexport
Pulley
Female Founders
Fundraising
Entrepreneurship
Twitch
Stripe
Zenefits
Rippling
Competition
Limitless
MIT
Adora Cheung
Parker Conrad
Emmett Shear
Brian Chesky

Jessica Livingston and Carolynn Levy are The Social Radars. Carolynn and Jessica have been working together to help thousands of startups at Y Combinator for almost 20 years. Come be a fly on the wall as they talk to some of the most successful founders in Silicon Valley about how they did it.

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In today's Social Radars, we talk to Sajith Wickramasekara of Benchling. For Sajith, founder mode means a pervasive feeling of responsibility for everything at the company. Nothing can be bad at Benchling.

In the latest Social Radars, we talk to Jen Herbach of Adventris, which is working on a cancer vaccine. She was in the audience of Brian Chesky's famous founder mode talk, and immediately went home and started changing things.

In this episode we talk to Andy Lapsa of Stoke Space. This startup is literally doing rocket science, because they're building fully reusable rockets. Anyone who meets Andy is struck by the depth of his expertise, and in this company that's what foun... more

In this Social Radars episode we talk to Emmett Shear, who told us about an interesting founder mode technique he developed when he was running Twitch. He wanted people there to be able to answer the question "What would Emmett do?" and he found the ... more

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Recent Guests

Jen Herbach
Founder and CEO of Adventris Pharmaceuticals
Adventris Pharmaceuticals
Episode: Founder Mode: Jen Herbach, Founder & CEO, Adventris Pharmaceuticals
Andy Lapsa
Founder and CEO of Stoke Space
Stoke Space
Episode: Founder Mode: Andy Lapsa, Founder & CEO, Stoke Space
Christina Cacioppo
Founder & CEO of Vanta
Vanta
Episode: Founder Mode: Christina Cacioppo, Founder & CEO, Vanta
Chris Best
Founder and CEO of Substack.
Substack
Episode: Founder Mode: Chris Best, Founder & CEO, Substack
Paul Graham
Co-Founder of Y Combinator
Y Combinator
Episode: Founder Mode: Paul Graham, Founder, Y Combinator
Sam Altman
CEO of OpenAI and former president of Y Combinator
OpenAI
Episode: Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI
Eric Migicovsky
Founder of Pebble and Beeper
Pebble and Beeper
Episode: Eric Migicovsky, Founder, Pebble & Beeper
Alexandr Wang
Founder and CEO of Scale
Scale
Episode: Alexandr Wang, Founder & CEO of Scale
Josh Reeves
Co-founder of Gusto
Gusto
Episode: Gusto Co-Founders: Josh Reeves, Edward Kim & Tomer London

Hosts

Carolynn Levy
Co-host and a co-founder at Y Combinator, dedicated to nurturing and supporting startups. She brings substantial expertise in navigating the startup landscape and fostering innovation.
Jessica Livingston
Co-host and co-founder of Y Combinator, known for her extensive involvement in the startup ecosystem and insightful interviews with entrepreneurs about their journeys.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 442 ratings
  • Super informative and Entertaining!

    Very informative without being boring. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nathan-Reviews-1
    United States4 months ago
  • Love it

    Listened most episodes a few times

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mo.rajbi
    United Statesa year ago
  • Addictive

    Carolyn and Jessica find a way to get guests to let down their guard and share in great storytelling. Becoming one of my faves.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rich Ri.
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast bringing tech and personal together

    I find it really interesting to learn about the stories from the personal point of view, reasons to decisions and how they worked out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aharonrossano
    Australiaa year ago
  • Fascinating stories and insights from the founder of YC

    I love this podcast. I’ve never written a review for a podcast, but after hearing Jessica mention it as a way to support the pod on Lenny’s podcast, I felt compelled to. Reliving some of the glory days of YC and the founding of these giant names in startup world through this podcast gives me so much nostalgia and joy. I learned so much about what drives these founders and it inspires me. Jessica and Carolynn ask amazing questions, and steer the conversation to amazing nooks and crannies of these... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Prashanth Sadasivan
    United Statesa year ago

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Several reviews highlight the informative nature and entertainment value of the content, positioning it as a go-to resource for aspiring entrepreneurs.
Listeners find the conversations to be deeply insightful and engaging, often praising the hosts' ability to extract valuable lessons from successful founders.
Many appreciate the blend of personal stories and practical advice, making the content relatable and inspiring.

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Founder Mode: Andy Lapsa, Founder & CEO, Stoke Space
Q: How often do you feel like founder mode happens?
In a growing company, it happens often, and signifies areas where the organization may need improvement or filling.
Founder Mode: Andy Lapsa, Founder & CEO, Stoke Space
Q: What does founder mode mean to you?
Founder mode reflects the urgency and pressures that founders face in ensuring their company's survival.
Founder Mode: Emmett Shear, Founder, Softmax & Twitch
Q: What have you learned about Founder Mode? Can you highlight any big mistakes?
Founder Mode means taking personal responsibility for company decisions, but it can lead to oversimplification if treated as solely an extension of oneself rather than acknowledging the contributions and insights of others.
Founder Mode: Kashish Gupta, Founder and co-CEO of Hightouch
Q: What does 'Founder Mode' mean to you?
Founder Mode is about focusing on the company's success and often requires taking risks that others may avoid.
Founder Mode: Kashish Gupta, Founder and co-CEO of Hightouch
Q: What was your big year? When did you discover this gap?
Every two years, we redefine the company, leading to significant market demand whenever we launch a new product.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Social Radars

What is The Social Radars about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This series features in-depth conversations with some of the most influential founders in Silicon Valley, discussing the journeys that led to their successes. The hosts bring their extensive background from Y Combinator, engaging with entrepreneurs about their challenges, breakthroughs, and the philosophies guiding their startups. Topics often include insights into company growth, leadership dynamics, and the evolving tech landscape, making this a valuable listen for aspiring founders and anyone interested in the startup ecosystem. Notably, the personal anecdotes shared by the guests offer a blend of inspiration and practicality for navigating the entrepreneurial journey, often underlining the unique relationships between the hosts and thei... more

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Recent guests on The Social Radars include:

1. Jen Herbach
2. Andy Lapsa
3. Christina Cacioppo
4. Chris Best
5. Paul Graham
6. Sam Altman
7. Eric Migicovsky
8. Alexandr Wang

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