The Logan Bartlett Show EP 146: Bipul Sinha (CEO, Rubrik) on The New Rules of Silicon Valley
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Jun 6, 2025 Bipul Sinha, CEO and co-founder of Rubrik, shares insights from his transition from VC to founder. He emphasizes that intuition often trumps expertise in decision-making, reflecting on how he built Rubrik by betting on 'uncool' ideas. The conversation tackles the importance of product-market fit in the AI era and critiques what VCs often misunderstand. Bipul also discusses fostering a transparent company culture, the essential traits for successful entrepreneurs, and how AI is reshaping industries and the future of work.
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Startup Business Is Driving in Darkness
- Startup business is like driving a motorcycle at 100 mph in total darkness, focusing only on immediate surroundings.
- Past knowledge and patterns don't reliably guide future in uncertain, rapidly changing environments.
Validate Intuition With Team
- Gather diverse team perspectives to uncover all possible angles before deciding.
- Make your decision first, then validate your intuition with team input for better judgment.
Co-founder Buy-in Sparked Rubrik
- Bipul pitched his Rubrik idea to a trusted colleague and co-founder for feedback.
- His co-founder saw promise in the idea, leading them to start the company together.