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Let’s talk about the three things women are told not to do: negotiate, network unapologetically, and say no like we mean it. Most of us have been programmed to default to yes—to the point that we feel guilty saying no, even when it’s the most obvious answer. And when we do say no? We often soften it, explain it away, and sugarcoat it so much that it barely sounds like a no at all. Kathryn Valentine—CEO of Worthmore Strategies and corporate badass helping companies retain and promote female talent—is here to flip that script. With experience advising Fortune 100s and dropping knowledge in places like HBR and Fast Company, Kathryn knows exactly how women can claim their worth, own their voice, and not feel bad about it. From salary talks to schedule shifts, from asking for more to turning down what doesn’t serve you, this episode is your reminder: your power doesn't come from being liked. It comes from knowing what matters and having the guts to go after it. Kathryn even drops her epic list of 76 things you can negotiate (yes, SEVENTY-SIX). So if you've ever softened your no or stayed silent in a meeting, this one’s for you. Connect with Kathryn: Website: www.worthmorestrategies.com 76 Things You Can Negotiate: www.76things.com Related Podcast Episodes: The Hard Truths Of Entrepreneurship with Dr. Darnyelle Jervey Harmon | 313 Toxic Productivity with Israa Nasir | 254 Be A Likeable Badass with Alison Fragale | 230 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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محتوای ارائه شده توسط Nataraj. تمام محتوای پادکست شامل قسمت‌ها، گرافیک‌ها و توضیحات پادکست مستقیماً توسط Nataraj یا شریک پلتفرم پادکست آن‌ها آپلود و ارائه می‌شوند. اگر فکر می‌کنید شخصی بدون اجازه شما از اثر دارای حق نسخه‌برداری شما استفاده می‌کند، می‌توانید روندی که در اینجا شرح داده شده است را دنبال کنید.https://fa.player.fm/legal
🎙️ Startup Project Podcast - Episode with Shankar Somasundaram, CEO of Asimily Welcome to another exciting episode of the Startup Project Podcast! In this episode, we have Shankar Somasundaram, the CEO and founder of Asimily, a company dedicated to providing visibility and security for medical IoT and OT devices. Shankar brings a wealth of experience from his time at Symantec and Qualcomm, and he shares his journey of founding Asimily and the innovative solutions they offer. 🔍 Topics Covered: - Shankar’s background and journey from Symantec to founding Asimily. - The challenges and opportunities in securing medical IoT and OT devices. - The importance of cybersecurity in healthcare and other critical infrastructure. - Insights into the unique approaches Asimily takes to vulnerability management and incident response. - How Asimily integrates with existing systems to provide comprehensive security solutions. - Shankar’s thoughts on the future of smart cities and the role of connected devices. - The impact of regulations like HIPAA on healthcare security solutions. 💡 Key Takeaways: - The critical need for specialized security in heterogeneous environments like healthcare. - The evolution of connectivity and its implications for smart cities. - The importance of continuous innovation in the cybersecurity landscape. 📢 Guest Bio: Shankar Somasundaram is the CEO and founder of Asimily. With a strong background in product and engineering, Shankar has been at the forefront of IoT security for over a decade. 🔗 Connect with Shankar: LinkedIn: Shankar Somasundaram (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shankar-somasundaram-a7315b/) Asimily Website: asimily.com 🔗 Connect with Nataraj: LinkedIn: Nataraj Sindam (https://www.linkedin.com/in/natarajsindam/) Website: thestartupproject.io 🚀 Stay Tuned: Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with the latest episodes of the Startup Project Podcast.
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🎙️ Startup Project Podcast - Episode with Shankar Somasundaram, CEO of Asimily Welcome to another exciting episode of the Startup Project Podcast! In this episode, we have Shankar Somasundaram, the CEO and founder of Asimily, a company dedicated to providing visibility and security for medical IoT and OT devices. Shankar brings a wealth of experience from his time at Symantec and Qualcomm, and he shares his journey of founding Asimily and the innovative solutions they offer. 🔍 Topics Covered: - Shankar’s background and journey from Symantec to founding Asimily. - The challenges and opportunities in securing medical IoT and OT devices. - The importance of cybersecurity in healthcare and other critical infrastructure. - Insights into the unique approaches Asimily takes to vulnerability management and incident response. - How Asimily integrates with existing systems to provide comprehensive security solutions. - Shankar’s thoughts on the future of smart cities and the role of connected devices. - The impact of regulations like HIPAA on healthcare security solutions. 💡 Key Takeaways: - The critical need for specialized security in heterogeneous environments like healthcare. - The evolution of connectivity and its implications for smart cities. - The importance of continuous innovation in the cybersecurity landscape. 📢 Guest Bio: Shankar Somasundaram is the CEO and founder of Asimily. With a strong background in product and engineering, Shankar has been at the forefront of IoT security for over a decade. 🔗 Connect with Shankar: LinkedIn: Shankar Somasundaram (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shankar-somasundaram-a7315b/) Asimily Website: asimily.com 🔗 Connect with Nataraj: LinkedIn: Nataraj Sindam (https://www.linkedin.com/in/natarajsindam/) Website: thestartupproject.io 🚀 Stay Tuned: Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated with the latest episodes of the Startup Project Podcast.
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1 APIs as Graphs not Endpoints, building a company on open source foundations, why VPs of Engineering face impossible trade-offs | Apollo GraphQL CEO Matt DeBergalis 50:42
### About the episode: Join Nataraj as he interviews Matt DeBergalis, CEO of Apollo GraphQL, about the evolution of GraphQL from an open-source project to a product company. Matt shares insights on building and scaling APIs, the challenges of transitioning open-source tech into a viable business, and how AI is reshaping API development. Discover how Apollo is helping companies of all sizes leverage GraphQL to build agentic experiences and modernize their API strategies. ### What you’ll learn - Understand the journey of GraphQL from open source to a product-driven company. - Explore the challenges of adopting and scaling GraphQL in enterprise environments. - Discover how GraphQL simplifies complex data combinations with its declarative language. - Learn how Apollo GraphQL helps companies accelerate the development of robust APIs. - Examine the role of GraphQL in building modern agentic experiences powered by AI. - Understand how to balance short-term shipping pressures with long-term architectural considerations. - Identify when GraphQL makes sense for a company based on its API size and consumption needs. - Discover how AI is driving increased API consumption and transforming user interfaces. ### About the Guest and Host: Guest Name: Matt DeBergalis is the Co-founder and CEO of Apollo GraphQL, previously CTO and Co-founder at Meteor Development Group. Connect with Guest: → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debergalis/ → Website: https://www.apollographql.com/ Nataraj: Host of the Startup Project podcast, Senior PM at Azure & Investor. → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natarajsindam/ → Twitter: https://x.com/natarajsindam → Substack: https://startupproject.substack.com/ → Website: https://thestartupproject.io ### In this episode, we cover (00:01) Introduction to Matt DeBergalis and Apollo GraphQL (00:37) Matt's journey and the origins of Apollo GraphQL (03:24) The transition from open source to a company (05:02) GraphQL as a client-focused API technology (07:22) Meta's approach to open source technologies (10:11) Challenges of converting open source to a business (13:11) Balancing shipping speed with architectural considerations (15:52) The risk of adopting the wrong technology (19:13) The evolution of full-stack development (23:57) When does adopting GraphQL make sense? (26:45) Apollo's customer scale and focus (31:48) Acquiring customers and marketing to developers (33:52) Matt's transition from CTO to CEO (37:02) Apollo's sales motion and target audience (40:24) Matt's thoughts on AI and its impact (47:12) How AI is changing business metrics Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review/comment on YouTube Apple Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. #GraphQL #ApolloGraphQL #API #OpenSource #Enterprise #AI #AgenticAI #APIDevelopment #Startup #Technology #SoftwareDevelopment #GraphQLAdoption #Kubernetes #React #FullStack #DataAnalytics #Innovation #DigitalTransformation #TechStrategy #Podcast…
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1 How to be an AI first company, Enterprise AI adoption, Future of Developers, Cost of AI, Unlocking value from Enterprise Data with AI & more with Ben Kus | CTO of Box 55:25
In this episode of Startup Project, Nataraj interviews Ben Kus, CTO of Box, about the critical role of unstructured data in the AI revolution. They discuss the cost structures of adopting and building with AI, and how AI is transforming enterprise businesses. Ben shares Box's unique perspective, managing over an exabyte of data for 120,000 enterprise customers. Learn how AI can understand, automate, and enhance the value of your unstructured data, turning untapped potential into practical benefits. What you’ll learn: Understand what unstructured data is and why it's so critical for AI applications in business. Discover Box's strategic approach to integrating with other platforms and providing AI solutions on top of your data. Learn about the pivotal moment when Box realized the potential of generative AI and how they retrofitted their platform to be AI-first. Explore early AI use cases launched at Box, including chatting with documents and data extraction, and how enterprises are adopting these features. Understand the cost implications of leveraging AI and how Box balances offering AI for free with managing expenses. Dive into Box's perspective on pricing based on usage versus outcomes, and their current subscription model. Learn about Box's approach to AI agents, their definition, and how they are being implemented to solve complex problems. Discover the concept of "context engineering" and its importance in building AI agents that understand user needs. Understand how AI is impacting productivity within Box and the broader enterprise landscape. Find out about the AI models Box is working with and how they ensure security and trustworthiness for enterprise customers. About the Guest and Host: Ben Kus: Chief Technology Officer at Box, previously VP of Product at Box and co-founder of Subspace. Connect with Guest: → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benkus . → Website: https://box.com/ Nataraj: Host of the Startup Project podcast, Senior PM at Azure & Investor. → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natarajsindam/ → Twitter: https://x.com/natarajsindam → Substack: https://startupproject.substack.com/ In this episode, we cover: (00:01) Introduction (00:35) What is unstructured data and why is Box in the center of AI? (04:05) Box's strategy on building new AI tools and features. (06:55) The moment Box realized AI was a big shift. (11:08) Earliest AI use cases launched at Box. (15:17) The cost of leveraging AI and its impact on profitability. (19:24) Pricing based on usage vs. outcomes. (22:47) Abuse prevention and handling unlimited storage. (24:16) AI products targeted for specific knowledge worker persona. (28:18) Being an AI-first company. (30:55) Defining and implementing AI agents within Box. (36:38) Form factors for agents in an enterprise product sense. (39:59) Productivity improvements with AI. (44:07) Progression in junior developers. (46:17) Document parsing and extraction. (49:16) AI models Box is working with. (52:10) Startup ideas in the AI era. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review/comment on YouTube , Apple , Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. #unstructureddata #ai #artificialintelligence #enterprisetech #cto #box #datamanagement #machinelearning #generativeai #businesstransformation #ainnovation #techleadership #cloudcomputing #datascience #podcast #startupproject #natarajsindam #digitaltransformation #enterprisesolutions #aifirst…
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1 Automating Startup Formation, Scaling Fund Products, Applying AI Across Venture Tools | AngelList CTO Goutham Buchi 49:25
About the Episode: This episode dives into AngelList's core products and how they strengthen the startup ecosystem. Goutham explains how AngelList sits at the center of founders, GPs, and LPs, providing tools and infrastructure to fuel innovation. He discusses the impact of AI on AngelList's operations, from streamlining fund deployment to providing deeper insights for investors. Goutham also shares his thoughts on the current AI hype cycle and how it's blurring the lines between traditional roles in tech companies. The conversation explores AngelList's adoption of crypto, including USDC funding and the potential for tokenization to create liquidity in private markets. Goutham also touches upon the future of AngelList and the exciting AI-powered products on the horizon. About the Guest and Host: Goutham Buchi: CTO of AngelList, former Senior Director of Engineering at Coinbase, co-founder and CEO of Mysicamore. → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gouthambuchi/ Nataraj: Host of the Startup Project podcast, Senior PM at Azure & Investor. → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natarajsindam → Email updates: https://startupproject.substack.com/ Timestamps: 00:02 - Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:06 - Goutham’s Background and Journey 02:21 - AngelList's Core Products and Business Drivers 05:18 - Democratizing Access to Early Stage Venture 06:43 - How AngelList Differs from Coinbase 09:27 - The Role of Regulation in Crypto and AngelList 11:19 - Goutham's Thoughts on Gen AI and the AI Hype Cycle 14:09 - AI: From Research Problem to Engineering Problem 17:56 - The Blurring of Roles with AI 22:28 - Blockers to AI Adoption 24:50 - How AngelList is Using AI in its Products 29:52 - Crypto Integration at AngelList 33:26 - Competition: Banking Rails vs. Regulation 35:58 - Creating Liquidity for GPs on the Platform 39:46 - Future of AI at AngelList 44:14 - Skills for Product Managers in the Age of AI 49:11 - Exploring AI Tools 50:21 - Product Hunt Subscribe to Startup Project for more engaging conversations with leading entrepreneurs! → Email updates: https://startupproject.substack.com/ #StartupProject #AngelList #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Startups #VentureCapital #Investing #Crypto #Coinbase #ProductHunt #Technology #Innovation #Funding #GouthamBuchi #NatarajSindam"}]…
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1 How Publishers are Navigating Advertising, AI's Impact on Search Traffic, Biased Incentives of Ad Industry, Future of Publishing | Jared Siegal Founder of Aditude Inc | #104 49:24
About the episode: Join Nataraj as he explores the world of online advertising with Jared Siegal, founder and CEO of Aditude. Discover how programmatic advertising empowers publishers to scale their revenue and the evolving landscape of online monetization. They discuss the roles of different players in the ad industry, the impact of AI on search traffic, and the future of publishing. Gain insights into how Aditude is leveling the playing field for publishers in a Google-dominated world. If you are a publisher, this episode can provide actionable strategies to maximize your ad revenue and maintain control over your content. What you’ll learn Understand the basics of programmatic advertising and how it works in real-time. Identify the key players in the ad tech ecosystem, including publishers, ad servers, and exchanges. Discover how header bidding and real-time auctions have transformed online advertising. Learn about the impact of AI on search engine traffic and content strategies for publishers. Explore strategies for publishers to diversify revenue and maintain control in a changing landscape. Evaluate the pros and cons of SaaS pricing models versus commission-based models in ad tech. Recognize the challenges and opportunities for publishers in a Google-dominated ad market. Understand how Aditude helps publishers compete and maximize ad revenue. About the Guest and Host: Guest Name: Jared Siegal is the Founder and CEO of Aditude, a programmatic advertising solution that empowers publishers to scale their revenue. Connect with Guest: → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-siegal-tude → Website: https://www.aditude.com/ Nataraj: Host of the Startup Project podcast, Senior PM at Azure & Investor. → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natarajsindam/ → Twitter: https://x.com/natarajsindam → Substack: https://startupproject.substack.com/ In this episode, we cover (00:00) Introduction to Jared Siegal and Aditude (00:51) How Jared got into the ad business (03:34) Growing revenue and traffic at Answers.com (04:21) Understanding Google Ad Manager (GAM) and real-time bidding (07:30) Lay of the land in the ad industry: players and roles (09:30) Aditude's role in connecting advertisers to publishers (12:20) How brands place bids and the role of ad exchanges (13:33) Why choose Aditude over Google for ad management? (14:35) Creating fair competition across ad platforms (15:11) Aditude's SaaS pricing model and its advantages (18:08) Ideal publisher size for using Aditude's services (19:47) Google's acquisition of DoubleClick and monopoly concerns (23:46) High-frequency trading analogy in ad tech (26:20) Transition from consulting to a product company (32:04) Customer acquisition strategies for Aditude (33:27) Impact of AI and Chat GPT on publishers and traffic (36:19) Is AI making the internet better or worse for publishers? (38:04) How Google and Facebook sustain ad revenue despite traffic shifts (40:35) Move from search to answer and its impact on traffic sources (42:15) Challenges for new content creators in the current landscape (44:08) Trends in publishing: consolidation and mixed media (44:58) Bright spots in publishing: gaming and influencers (47:01) The influencer economy and its limitations (49:00) Generating content with AI and its potential pitfalls (50:09) Publishers leaving big houses and starting their own substacks (52:29) Common misconceptions about running a company (54:19) Aditude's next milestones and future plans Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review/comment on YouTube, Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. #adtech #programmaticadvertising #publishermonetization #onlineadvertising #digitalmarketing #headerbidding #realtimebidding #googleadmanager #advertising #adtechindustry #aditude #jaredsiegal #natarajsindam #startupproject #podcast #business #entrepreneurship #saas #artificialintelligence #AI…
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1 AI Startup Cleaning Up a $1.6 Trillion Crisis, Building a Hardware + AI Startup, Scaling Edge AI, Digitize Waster & Reduce Landfill | Ambarish Mitra Co-Founder of Greyparrot AI | #103 40:10
Join Nataraj as he interviews Rish, the co-founder and CEO of Greyparrot, a company leveraging AI to revolutionize the recycling industry. Rish shares his journey from augmented reality to AI-powered waste management, detailing the challenges and opportunities in this space. Discover how Greyparrot's innovative technology brings transparency and efficiency to recycling, impacting the circular economy and creating a more sustainable future. Learn how AI can transform waste into a valuable resource. What you’ll learn Understand how AI-powered waste analytics are bringing transparency and efficiency to the recycling industry. Discover the challenges and opportunities in building AI solutions for large-scale waste management. Learn how Greyparrot is using computer vision to analyze and sort waste more effectively than traditional methods. Explore the impact of AI technologies on promoting and advancing the circular economy on a global scale. Gain insights into the architectural and structural issues specific to deploying AI in the waste management sector. Discover how strategic partnerships can help scale a business in the waste management and recycling industry. Understand the roles of manufacturers, governments, waste management, and consumers in creating a circular economy. About the Guest and Host: Rish: Co-founder and CEO of Greyparrot, using AI-powered waste analytics to revolutionize the recycling industry. Connect with Rish: → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambarishmitra/ → Website: https://www.greyparrot.ai/ Nataraj : Host of the Startup Project podcast, Senior PM at Azure & Investor. → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natarajsindam/ → Substack: https://startupproject.substack.com/ In this episode, we cover (00:00) Introduction and Guest Introduction (00:49) The Origin Story of Greyparrot and its mission (02:23) From Visual Search to Waste Intelligence: The Pivotal Moment (04:58) Defining Greyparrot as a Material Asset Recovery Company (05:15) How Greyparrot's Analyzers Optimize Waste Sorting at Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) (07:44) Integrating AI Brains into Mechanical Waste Management Plants (09:28) Architectural Challenges of Deploying AI in Waste Management (12:46) Building a Scalable AI Solution for Diverse Waste Management Plants (15:39) Deep Dive into Processing Images and Data Locally with On-Camera Computing (20:02) Brands leveraging waste data for packaging R&D and sustainability (21:52) Customer Acquisition strategies (28:07) Scale of business (30:01) Contrasting Waste Management in Developed vs. Developing Economies (35:13) China's role in global waste management (37:03) Diverting waste streams (39:57) The key components responsible for circular economy Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review/comment on YouTube Apple Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. #StartupProject #GreyParrot #AI #WasteManagement #Recycling #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #Innovation #DeepLearning #ComputerVision #MaterialRecovery #Tech #Environment #Podcast #Entrepreneurship #Startup #RecyclingTech #WasteAnalytics #AIforGood #GreenTech…
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1 How Statsig Founder Vijaye Raji Built a $1.1B Product Development Platform | CEO & Co-Founder of Statsig | Startup Project #102 51:34
Join Nataraj as he sits down with Vijaye Raji, founder and CEO of Statsig, a platform revolutionizing product development with data-driven decision-making. Formerly a VP at Facebook and head of Facebook Seattle, Vijaye shares his journey from big tech to startup founder. About the Episode: This conversation explores Vijaye's transition from leading entertainment at Facebook to building Statsig, a developer platform empowering data-driven decisions. He dives into his experience at Microsoft and Facebook, highlighting the challenges and motivations that led him to entrepreneurship. Vijaye discusses Statsig's value proposition, differentiating it from existing point solutions by consolidating feature flagging, analytics, and experimentation into one platform. The discussion extends to the future of experimentation in an AI-first world. He emphasizes the importance of product intuition alongside experimentation and shares Statsig's approach to culture, talent acquisition, and growth. About the Guest and Host: Vijaye Raji: Founder and CEO of Statsig, former VP at Facebook, and head of Facebook Seattle. Connect with Vijay: → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vijaye/ → Website: https://www.statsig.com/ Nataraj: Host of the Startup Project podcast, Senior PM at Azure & Investor. → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natarajsindam → Twitter: https://x.com/natarajsindam → Email updates: https://startupproject.substack.com/ → Website: https://thestartupproject.io Timestamps: 00:01 - Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:48 - Vijay's Background and Transition from Big Tech 01:11 - Leaving Facebook and the Motivation for Startups 02:05 - Early Career at Microsoft and Facebook's Startup Phase 04:21 - Diverse Roles and Experiences at Facebook 05:38 - Problems and Scale as Head of Entertainment at Facebook 07:41 - Business Side of Entertainment: Licensing and Content Acquisition 08:30 - From Facebook to Statsig: Idea Evaluation 10:27 - Getting the First Customers: Avoiding Common Mistakes 13:19 - Blind Spots in Transitioning from Big Tech to Startups 14:38 - Go-to-Market Intuition and Building Conviction 17:03 - Statsig's Value Proposition and Differentiation 19:28 - Explanation of Feature Flagging 20:47 - Trends in Experimentation and Product Validation 23:00 - Ideal Customer Profile for Statsig 24:38 - Experimentation vs. Gut Feeling: Balancing Data and Intuition 28:20 - Statsig's Growth: Customers, Users, and Scale 29:44 - Positioning Statsig: Developer Tool vs. Product Development Platform 31:08 - Marketing Efforts and ROI 32:24 - Culture: In-Person Work Environment 34:41 - Attracting Talent: Statsig's Approach 40:04 - Fundraising: Strategy and Benefits 41:35 - AI: Integration with LLMs and Product Extensions 44:26 - ML vs. LLMs: Democratization of Access 46:44 - Favorite Failure and Learning from Mistakes 49:31 - Current Consumption (Books, Podcasts, etc.) 50:11 - Lessons Learned as a Founder 51:16 - Big Company Perks Missed and Not Missed Subscribe to Startup Project for more engaging conversations with leading entrepreneurs! → Email updates: https://startupproject.substack.com/ #StartupProject #Statsig #ProductDevelopment #Experimentation #FeatureFlagging #ProductAnalytics #DataDriven #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #SaaS #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #YouTube #Tech #Innovation…
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1 How Chronosphere Solved Observability in Containerized Environments to Build $1.6B Company | Uber spin-out, 5x Cheap & Impact of AI in Observability | CEO Martin Mao | Startup Project #101 50:47
Martin Mao is the co-founder and CEO of Chronosphere, an observability platform built for the modern containerized world. Prior to Chronosphere, Martin led the observability team at Uber, tackling the unique challenges of large-scale distributed systems. With a background as a technical lead at AWS, Martin brings unique experience in building scalable and reliable infrastructure. In this episode, he shares the story behind Chronosphere, its approach to cost-efficient observability, and the future of monitoring in the age of AI. What you'll learn: The specific observability challenges that arise when transitioning to containerized environments and microservices architectures, including increased data volume and new problem sources. How Chronosphere addresses the issue of wasteful data storage by providing features that identify and optimize useful data, ensuring customers only pay for valuable insights. Chronosphere's strategy for competing with observability solutions offered by major cloud providers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud, focusing on specialized end-to-end product. The innovative ways in which Chronosphere's products, including their observability platform and telemetry pipeline, improve the process of detecting and resolving problems. How Chronosphere is leveraging AI and knowledge graphs to normalize unstructured data, enhance its analytics engine, and provide more effective insights to customers. Why targeting early adopters and tech-forward companies is beneficial for product innovation, providing valuable feedback for further improvements and new features. How observability requirements are changing with the rise of AI and LLM-based applications, and the unique data collection and evaluation criteria needed for GPUs. Takeaways: Chronosphere originated from the observability challenges faced at Uber, where existing solutions couldn't handle the scale and complexity of a containerized environment. Cost efficiency is a major differentiator for Chronosphere, offering significantly better cost-benefit ratios compared to other solutions, making it attractive for companies operating at scale. The company's telemetry pipeline product can be used with existing observability solutions like Splunk and Elastic to reduce costs without requiring a full platform migration. Chronosphere's architecture is purposely single-tenanted to minimize coupled infrastructures, ensuring reliability and continuous monitoring even when core components go down. AI-driven insights for observability may not benefit from LLMs that are trained on private business data, which can be diverse and may cause models to overfit to a specific case. Many tech-forward companies are using the platform to monitor model training which involves GPU clusters and a new evaluation criterion that is unlike general CPU workload. The company found a huge potential by scrubbing the diverse data and building knowledge graphs to be used as a source of useful information when problems are recognized. Subscribe to Startup Project for more engaging conversations with leading entrepreneurs! → Email updates: https://startupproject.substack.com/ #StartupProject #Chronosphere #Observability #Containers #Microservices #Uber #AWS #Monitoring #CloudNative #CostOptimization #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #LLM #MLOps #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #YouTube #Tech #Innovation…
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1 The Unfiltered Playbook to Make Early‑Stage Startups Get Media Traction & Demystifying Public Relations for Tech Founders | Emilie Gerber Founder of Six Eastern PR | Startup Project #100 49:36
Join host Nataraj as he speaks with Emilie Gerber, founder and principal of SixEastern, a PR firm specializing in startups and tech companies. Emilie shares her expertise on crafting effective PR strategies for early-stage startups and navigating the evolving media landscape. About the Episode: This episode demystifies the world of PR for tech founders. Emily differentiates PR from marketing, emphasizing the importance of earned media and credibility. She provides actionable advice on when to engage a PR firm, the types of media to target, and how to manage expectations. The conversation explores alternative strategies beyond traditional tech publications, including podcasts and new media platforms. Emily highlights the increasing importance of founders building their social profiles and telling authentic stories. She shares real-world examples of successful PR campaigns and offers valuable insights into navigating crisis communications. About the Guest and Host: Emilie Gerber: Founder and Principal of SixEastern, a PR firm for startups and tech companies. Previously at Uber and Box. Connect with Emily: → Website: https://www.sixeastern.com/ Nataraj: Host of the Startup Project podcast, Senior PM at Azure & Investor. → LinkedIn: /natarajsindam → Twitter: https://x.com/natarajsindam → Email updates: https://startupproject.substack.com/ → Website: https://thestartupproject.io Timestamps: 00:02 - Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:45 - Emily's Background and PR for Tech Startups 01:17 - PR vs. Marketing: Understanding the Difference 03:13 - When to Engage a PR Firm: Seed vs. Series A 05:40 - The Unique Landscape of AI Startup PR 06:19 - Top Tier PR Firms and Their Specializations 08:39 - Setting Expectations and Measuring PR Success 09:18 - Pitching Podcasts vs. Traditional Media 14:21 - The Problem with Automated PR Pitches 16:42 - Storytelling for Series A to Series C Startups 17:44 - Crafting the Founder's Message for Podcasts 21:08 - The Trend of Founders Going Direct on Social Media 24:15 - Why Elon Musk's Strategies Don't Work for Everyone 25:26 - Concrete Examples of Successful PR Campaigns 29:21 - Why Traditional Media Still Matters for Startups 31:12 - Pitching to New Media Platforms 32:00 - Organic vs. Strategic PR: Behind-the-Scenes Tactics 34:12 - SEO for AI Search Engines and the Future of PR 37:18 - PR Plus Marketing: Integrating Services 38:47 - Emily's Current Media Consumption: TBPN 42:39 - Mentors and Their Influence 44:38 - Lessons Learned in PR 45:40 - Crisis Communications at Uber 48:16 - Ignored Sectors in Startup PR: Enterprise Software Subscribe to Startup Project for more engaging conversations with leading entrepreneurs! → Email updates: https://startupproject.substack.com/ #StartupProject #PR #PublicRelations #Startups #Tech #Media #Marketing #Communications #Founders #Entrepreneurship #TechCrunch #WallStreetJournal #Podcast #YouTube #AI #SixEastern…
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1 Award-Winning Industrial Designer on How to Design Great Hardware Products at Scale? | Todd Bracher Founder of Betterlab | Startup Project #99 47:12
Join host Nataraj as he sits down with Todd Bracher, founder of BetterLab, an industrial design firm partnering with scientists and innovators to create game-changing products. Previously Executive Creative Director and Design Partner at Human Scale, Todd has also collaborated with iconic brands like Issey Miyake, Herman Miller, and 3M. A two-time International Designer of the Year and recognized by Wallpaper Magazine as a Top 100 Global Design Influencer, Todd shares his insights on the intersection of design, science, and technology. About the Episode: This episode explores the world of industrial design through the lens of Todd Bracher's extensive experience. The conversation delves into building a successful design firm and the critical importance of human-centered design. Todd recounts his journey from art school to becoming a leading industrial designer, emphasizing the role of manufacturing, materials, and understanding market needs. He highlights the shift towards sustainability in design, including the use of recycled materials and circularity principles. The discussion covers BetterLab's innovative projects, such as glasses designed to combat myopia using full-spectrum light and a UVC light-based hand sanitizer called Lightwash. Todd also shares his perspective on digital design, the influence of Japanese design principles, and his role as a design advisor with Antler, a pre-seed stage firm. He touches upon products he admires, including the Leica M camera, and the importance of integrating design early in the product development process. About the Guest and Host: Todd Bracher: Founder of BetterLab, an industrial design firm. Former Executive Creative Director and Design Partner at Human Scale. Connect with Todd: → Website: https://betterlab.com/ Nataraj: Host of the Startup Project podcast, Senior PM at Azure & Investor. → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natarajsindam/ → Twitter: https://x.com/natarajsindam → Email updates: https://startupproject.substack.com/ → Website: https://thestartupproject.io Timestamps: 00:01 - Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:55 - Todd's Background and Entry into Design 01:45 - The Definition of Industrial Design 03:22 - Early Influences and Drawing 04:27 - Examples of Industrial Design Projects 06:06 - Admired Technology Products (Beyond Apple) 09:14 - Trends in Industrial Design: Sustainability vs. Consumable Products 12:02 - Todd's Take on IKEA's Design and Business Model 14:37 - Admired Brands: VITSO and Dieter Rams 15:54 - Sustainability and Longevity in Well-Designed Products 17:05 - The Business of Running a Design Firm: BetterLab 19:39 - Products from BetterLab: Myopia-Correcting Glasses 24:48 - Sustainability Project: UVC Light Hand Sanitizer (Lightwash) 28:44 - Working with Antler: Advising Early-Stage Startups 30:08 - Day-to-Day Products Todd Uses and Admits 31:53 - Modern Design Aesthetics and Globalization 36:01 - Todd's Take on Digital Design 37:46 - Trend Back into Hardware 40:01 - What Makes Japanese Design Unique 42:00 - Design Hubs in the US 44:13 - Current Consumption (Books, Podcasts, etc.) 45:39 - Mentors and Influences: Charles Darwin 46:55 - Lessons Learned: The Importance of Business Acumen Subscribe to Startup Project for more engaging conversations with leading entrepreneurs! → Email updates: https://startupproject.substack.com/ #StartupProject #IndustrialDesign #DesignThinking #BetterLab #ToddBracher #Sustainability #ProductDesign #Innovation #HumanCenteredDesign #TechDesign #Manufacturing #Materials #DesignTrends #Myopia #UVCLight #Antler #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #YouTube #Tech #Innovation…
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1 Warp Dev The AI Terminal Changing Software Development | Zach Lloyd CEO & Co-Founder of Warp Dev | Startup Project #98 50:51
Join host Nataraj as he sits down with Zach Lloyd, the founder and CEO of Warp, a company developing an intelligent terminal aimed at modernizing the command line experience for developers. Zach, a former principal engineer at Google, having worked on Google Sheets and Docs, and co-founder and CTO of Selfmade, shares his insights on the future of software development, the evolution of the terminal, and AI's role in building new products. In this episode, they discuss: How Warp leverages AI to improve developer productivity The challenges of building an AI-powered developer tool The future of coding and the evolution of the terminal Bridging the gap between traditional terminals and modern IDEs The current AI hype cycle and its impact on the developer community Guest: Zach Lloyd Founder and CEO of Warp Former Principal Engineer at Google Co-founder & CTO of Selfmade Website: https://www.warp.dev/ Host: Nataraj Host of the Startup Project podcast Senior PM at Azure & Investor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natarajsindam/ Twitter: https://x.com/natarajsindam Email Updates: https://startupproject.substack.com/ Website: https://thestartupproject.io Timestamps: 00:01 - Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:55 - What is Warp? 02:59 - How Developers Use Warp 04:56 - Warp's Compatibility with Existing Developer Tools 05:21 - Warp's Intelligence and Features 06:31 - Integrating Existing Developer Nuances into Warp 07:24 - Warp's AI-Powered Enhancements 10:06 - The Future of IDEs and Terminals 13:50 - The Evolution of Abstraction in Software Development 16:37 - The AI Hype Cycle and Developer Productivity 18:07 - Developer Feedback and Adoption of Warp 20:30 - Go-to-Market Strategy and Customer Acquisition 21:33 - Leveraging LLMs in Warp 23:28 - The Role of AI Agents in Software Development 25:49 - Cost and Sustainability of AI-Powered Tools 27:17 - Warp's Pricing Model and Margins 30:04 - Open-Source Models and Profitability 32:43 - Key Metrics for Warp's Success 34:45 - Go-to-Market Motion and Acquiring Customers 37:40 - Using AI in Building Warp 39:15 - The Impact of AI on Developer Demand 41:00 - The Current State of AI and Developer Productivity 43:31 - The Importance of Context and Knowledge in AI 44:31 - What Zach is Consuming 45:40 - Zach's Mentors 46:25 - Lessons Learned as a Founder Subscribe: Subscribe to Startup Project for more engaging conversations with leading entrepreneurs! https://startupproject.substack.com/ Tags: #StartupProject #Warp #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #Terminal #DeveloperTools #Coding #Productivity #SoftwareDevelopment #DevOps #VentureCapital #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #YouTube #Tech #Innovation…
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1 How to Build a Scalable Venture Community | Jennifer Jeronimo CEO of Gaingels Inc| Startup Project #97 32:03
Join Nataraj on Startup Project as he interviews Jennifer Jeronimo, CEO of Gaingels, a venture capital syndicate that has deployed over $900 million into 2,500 startups. About the Episode: Jennifer shares Gaingels' unique journey from an investment club focused on LGBTQ+ founders to one of the largest venture capital syndicates globally, with a diverse community of over 4,000 accredited investors. Learn about their investment strategy, focusing on co-investing alongside top-tier VC firms like Sequoia and Greycroft, and their mission to democratize venture capital by providing access to high-potential deals. Discover how Gaingels sources deals, conducts due diligence, and supports its portfolio companies. Jennifer also discusses the current venture landscape, offering insights into market trends, diversification strategies, and the importance of building a balanced portfolio over time. She also discusses her mentors and books that inspired her journey. About the Guest and Host: Jennifer Jeronimo: CEO of Gaingels, former banking executive, and advocate for diversity in venture capital. → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-jeronimo1/ Nataraj: Host of the Startup Project podcast, Senior PM at Azure & Investor. → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natarajsindam → Twitter: https://x.com/natarajsindam → Email updates: https://startupproject.substack.com/ → Website: https://thestartupproject.io Timestamps: 00:01 - Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:59 - J-Engels: A Venture Capital Syndicate 01:28 - How J-Engels Works & Its Mission 02:58 - Evolution from AngelList Syndicate 04:41 - Deal Flow Sources 07:17 - Securing Allocation in Competitive Deals 08:39 - J-Engels' Organizational Structure 10:38 - Deal Evaluation Process 13:47 - The Strength of Community in Venture 18:44 - Role of Venture Partners 20:09 - Navigating Market Corrections and Trends 23:35 - Portfolio Diversification Strategies 28:15 - J-Engels' Vision for the Future 30:20 - What Jennifer is Consuming Now 31:59 - Jennifer's Mentors 34:15 - Investing Advice for Beginners Subscribe to Startup Project for more insightful conversations with leading investors and entrepreneurs! → Email updates: https://startupproject.substack.com/ #StartupProject #VentureCapital #Investing #Syndicate #Diversity #Startups #Entrepreneurship #Podcast #YouTube #Tech #Innovation #PortfolioDiversification #MarketTrends #AngelInvesting…
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1 Startup Mistakes to Avoid: Overvaluation, Fundraising, AI & SaaS Pricing | Vanessa Larco Partner at NEA | Startup Project #96 44:48
Join host Nataraj on Startup Project as he sits down with Vanessa Larco, Partner at NEA, to discuss the transformative impact of AI on startups and venture capital. About the Episode: This episode delves into the evolving landscape of tech investing, exploring how AI is reshaping business models, pricing strategies, and the future of work. Vanessa, a former Director of Product at Box and co-founder of Funloop, shares her insights on: * The shift towards AI in venture capital * The commoditization debate surrounding LLMs * The evolving pricing models in the age of AI * Common mistakes startups make when fundraising * How to identify and secure promising deals * Vanessa's personal journey and mentorship experiences About the Guest and Host: Vanessa Larco: Partner at NEA, investing in Series A and Series B technology companies. Former Director of Product at Box and co-founder of Funloop. Connect with Vanessa: → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessalarco Nataraj: Host of the Startup Project podcast, Senior PM at Azure & Investor. → LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/natarajsindam/ → Twitter : https://x.com/natarajsindam → Email updates : https://startupproject.substack.com/ → Website : https://thestartupproject.io Timestamps: 00:01 - Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:01 - AI's Impact on Venture Capital 04:12 - The Commoditization of LLMs 08:57 - The SaaS Subscription Model and AI 16:04 - AI-Enabled Investment Ideas 18:50 - Life as a Partner at NEA 23:42 - Working with Series A & B Companies 25:40 - Traction Metrics for Series A 27:59 - Case Studies: Majoree & Rewind 33:04 - Common Startup Mistakes 36:37 - Sourcing Deals in Venture Capital 38:57 - What Vanessa is Consuming Now 40:20 - Mentors in Vanessa's Career 41:38 - Lessons Learned in Venture Investing Subscribe to Startup Project for more engaging conversations with leading entrepreneurs! → Email updates: https://startupproject.substack.com/ #StartupProject #NEA #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #VentureCapital #Startups #SaaS #PricingModels #Fundraising #ProductMarketFit #Investing #Podcast #YouTube #Tech #Innovation…
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1 Deep Tech's Golden Age: Investing in Robotics, AI, and Quantum Computing | Startup Project #95 49:23
Join host Nataraj as he sits down with Karthee Madasamy, the Managing Director of MFA Partners, to discuss his journey from chip designer to venture capitalist in the world of deep tech. About the Episode: This episode explores Karthee's transition from a technical background in semiconductors and wireless communication to a successful career in venture capital. He shares his experiences at Qualcomm Ventures, where he led investments in companies like Waze and MapMyIndia, and discusses his current focus on deep tech companies at MFA Partners. Karthee provides valuable insights into the evolution of venture capital, the challenges of raising a fund, and the exciting potential of technologies like AI, robotics, and quantum computing. Karti dives into the nuances of investing in deep tech, sharing his investment thesis for MapMyIndia and highlighting the importance of understanding technology commoditization. He also discusses the incentive structures within corporate venture capital versus traditional VC firms, and offers advice for those considering a career in the field. About the Guest and Host: Karthee Madasamy: Managing Director of MFA Partners, previously Managing Director and Vice President at Qualcomm Ventures. → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kartheemfv/ Nataraj: Host of the Startup Project podcast, Senior PM at Azure & Investor. → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natarajsindam/ → Twitter: https://x.com/natarajsindam → Email updates: https://startupproject.substack.com/ → Website: https://thestartupproject.io Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 00:51 - Karthee's Journey into Venture Investing 02:46 - First Job in Venture Capital 04:52 - Early Deals and Learnings 07:34 - Identifying Technology Commoditization 09:56 - Investment Thesis for MapMyIndia 13:32 - Incentives in Corporate vs. Traditional VC 18:09 - Starting MFA Partners and Fundraising Challenges 23:37 - Lessons Learned from Fundraising 25:01 - The State of Deep Tech 32:42 - Investing in PsiQuantum and the Future of Quantum Computing 43:34 - Staying Updated and Influential Content 45:54 - Key Learnings about Investing Subscribe to Startup Project for more engaging conversations with leading entrepreneurs! → Email updates: https://startupproject.substack.com/ #startupproject #deeptech #venturecapital #investing #qualcommventures #mfapartners #ai #robotics #quantumcomputing #technology #innovation #entrepreneurship #podcast #youtube #tech #mapmyindia #waze #psiquantum #semiconductors…
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1 Secondary Markets Explained: How EquityZen Provides Liquidity for Pre-IPO Shares | Startup Project Podcast #94 50:32
Join Nataraj on Startup Project as he talks to Aatish, CEO and founder of EquityZen, a secondary market for private equities. They discuss the evolution of secondary markets, EquityZen's business model, the value proposition of secondary equity platforms, investor strategies, and the nuances of investing in secondary shares. They'll also delve into various IPO types and their pros and cons for investors, providing a glimpse into the future of secondary markets and IPOs by 2025. About the Episode: This episode explores how EquityZen created a market for secondary shares, connecting founders, employees, and early investors with individuals seeking pre-IPO investment opportunities. Aatish shares his personal journey from quant hedge fund employee to entrepreneur, highlighting how EquityZen helps late-stage private companies provide liquidity to shareholders. The conversation also covers: - Evolution of secondary markets - EquityZen's business model and platform - Investing in secondary shares - Different investor strategies - IPO types and their impact on investors - The future of secondary markets and IPOs in 2025 About the Guest and Host: Aatish: CEO and founder of EquityZen, former co-founder and CTO of Nullsoft, and VP of product at Ampush. Connect with Aatish: → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/atishdavda/ → Website: https://equityzen.com/ Nataraj : Host of the Startup Project podcast, Senior PM at Azure & Investor. → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natarajsindam → Twitter: https://x.com/natarajsindam → Email: https://startupproject.substack.com/ → Website: https://thestartupproject.io Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:10 - What is EquityZen and How Did It Start? 04:19 - The Evolution of Secondary Markets 09:00 - Standardization in Secondary Transactions 14:44 - Portfolio vs. Individual Company Investments 20:10 - EquityZen's Business Model: Fees & Carry 22:21 - EquityZen's Stats and User Base 24:34 - EquityZen's Relationship with Companies and Issuers 27:17 - Rights of First Refusal and Blocking Rights 30:36 - Navigating the Secondary Market: Legitimacy and Risk 33:33 - How EquityZen Uses Data 37:14 - Marketing EquityZen in a Regulated Industry 40:19 - IPOs vs. Direct Listings: What's the Difference? 44:04 - Outlook for IPOs and Secondary Markets in 2025 Subscribe to Startup Project for more engaging conversations with leading entrepreneurs! → Email updates: https://startupproject.substack.com/ #StartupProject #EquityZen #PrivateEquity #SecondaryMarket #PreIPO #Investing #IPO #VentureCapital #Stocks #Finance #Podcast #YouTube #Tech #Innovation #Entrepreneur"…
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Join host Nataraj as he sits down with Aviel Ginsberg, the founder of Simply Measured (acquired by Sprout Social), managing director at Amazon's Alexa Accelerator, general partner at Founders Co-op, and now co-founder of Foundations, a shared workspace and accelerator designed to bolster Seattle's VC ecosystem. About the Episode: This episode explores Aviel's journey through the Seattle tech scene, from his arrival during the 2007 recession to his current venture. He discusses the evolution of Founders Co-op, their investment strategies, and the challenges faced by startups in the Pacific Northwest. Aviel shares insights into his investment philosophy, emphasizing the importance of founders' motivations and the long-term vision for their companies. Aviel also delves into the creation of Foundations, a community-driven space aimed at connecting founders, investors, and mentors. He discusses the need for such an anchor in Seattle's ecosystem and how it addresses the unique challenges faced by startups in the region. The conversation touches upon the changing landscape of venture capital, the impact of large language models, and the future of Seattle's tech community. About the Guest and Host: Aviel Ginsberg: Co-founder of Foundations, founder of Simply Measured, managing director at Amazon's Alexa Accelerator, and general partner at Founders Co-op. → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/avielginzburg/ → Website: https://seattlefoundations.org/ Nataraj: Host of the Startup Project podcast, Senior PM at Azure & Investor. → LinkedIn: / natarajsindam → Twitter: https://x.com/natarajsindam → Email updates: https://startupproject.substack.com/ → Website: https://thestartupproject.io Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:30] What is Foundations? [00:51] Aviel’s journey with Founders Co-op [01:21] Navigating the 2007 Recession [03:22] Early days in the Seattle tech scene [03:36] Transitioning from employee to founder [06:46] Founders Co-op’s current focus [08:16] Evolving investment thesis [08:45] The art of investing in founders [10:47] The importance of people over product [11:07] Investing strategies and FOMO [14:23] Deal makers and breakers [14:36] The motivation of founders [16:47] De-risking entrepreneurship and motivation [18:56] The rise and fall of first-time funds [20:18] Exaggerated opportunity sizes [21:16] The realities of early-stage investing [22:20] The distortion of valuations [22:57] Winners bias and trillion-dollar companies [23:13] The illusion of constant growth [26:37] The Ally acquisition and Microsoft Viva Goals [27:50] Was the acquisition a fund returner? [28:32] The Clubhouse story [29:23] The importance of knowing when to sell [30:20] The trend of secondaries [30:50] Incentivizing founders [31:25] The future of secondaries [32:50] The vision behind Foundations [38:33] What else does Seattle need? [39:05] The need for pre-accelerators [40:38] Lack of pre-seed funds [41:02] Accessing Bay Area capital [42:41] What are you consuming? [43:14] Podcasts, books, and movies [44:31] What do you wish you knew about investing? [44:39] The long feedback loops of investing Subscribe to Startup Project for more engaging conversations with leading entrepreneurs! → Email updates: https://startupproject.substack.com/ #startupproject #seattle #startupecosystem #venturecapital #founders #foundations #simplymeasured #founderscoop #amazon #alexaaccelerator #techstars #innovation #entrepreneurship #podcast #youtube #technology #investing #davidishim #readai #ai #artificialintelligence #meetings #productivity #hybridwork #remotework…
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