David Hsu has one of the most interesting founders journeys in tech today. After growing up in Silicon Valley, he left to study both philosophy and computer science at Oxford in the UK, then returned immediately afterward to found an internal enterprise tools company. Fast forward to today, and Retool is a multi-billion dollar valuation juggernaut that — almost uniquely for this era — operates at roughly cashflow breakeven while still growing rapidly. On this episode David shares his thoughts on finding product-market fit through sales, the dangers of product-led growth, how to get $1-5 million in ARR with just 5-10 people on the team. Tune in!Sponsors:VantaLinks:Retool!Follow David H. on Twitter

Founder and CEO of Retool, David Hsu, talks about simplifying internal frontend creation for engineers. He shares his programming journey, the challenges faced in building Retool, and the benefits of using Retool over Excel for non-developers in large corporations. The discussion includes the evolution of programming languages, optimizing frontend development, and the importance of skilled individuals in software engineering.

Elham Tabassi, Chief AI Advisor at NIST, Avthar Suothin from Timescale, and David Hsu, CEO of Retool, dive into the essential topic of trustworthy AI. They discuss NIST's AI Risk Management Framework and its pivotal role in ensuring safe AI development, particularly in sensitive areas like healthcare. The conversation highlights privacy concerns in data management and the importance of transparent frameworks. They also explore the evolution of AI risk management and the significance of community feedback in shaping effective guidelines.