Howie Liu, CEO and co-founder of Airtable, discusses transforming app development into a user-friendly experience for all, regardless of technical skills. He shares insights on the importance of human-computer interaction and design inspired by Legos and Big Hero 6. Howie also reflects on early missteps, ignored investor advice, and how AI has been integrated to enhance collaboration. His entrepreneurial journey adds humor and wisdom, revealing the challenges of building a startup in today's tech landscape.

This week on Found Dom and Becca talk with  Josh Reeves, co-founder and CEO of Gusto. He shares how the company is transforming small business operations. We explore the complexities of payroll, benefits, and compliance, and how Gusto is helping entrepreneurs navigate these challenges. They also discuss hoe Gusto has managed to stand out in a competitive industry and the important of being excited by the problem you're solving as an entrepreneur.  Found posts every Tuesday. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts to be alerted when new episodes drop. Check out the other TechCrunch podcast: Equity . Subscribe to Found to hear more stories from founders each Connect with us: On Twitter On Instagram Via email: found@techcrunch.com

In this week's episode of Found, KiwiCo’s Sandra Lin talks about building a STEM-focused toy business. She explains the importance of inspiring creativity in kids, the company’s massive growth to 50 million crates delivered, and how she sought out feedback from parents and kids alike. They also discuss how the company recently expanded from and online-only DTC to selling in brick and mortar stores. 00:00 - Introduction 01:24 - The Story Behind KiwiCo: From Idea to Business04:53 - Turning an Idea into a Marketable Product06:32 - Testing and Feedback Beyond the Bay Area10:00 - Early Marketing Strategies and Organic Growth15:50 - Expanding into Retail and New Channels16:06 - The Product Development Process at KiwiCo21:27 - Fundraising and Navigating the Venture Capital Path25:51 - Balancing Entrepreneurship with Family Life31:01 - Early Challenges and Lessons Learned35:08 - What’s Next for KiwiCo Found posts every Tuesday. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts to be alerted when new episodes drop. Check out the other TechCrunch podcast: Equity . Subscribe to Found to hear more stories from founders each Connect with us: On Twitter On Instagram Via email: found@techcrunch.com

Most used car dealers in the U.K. get their stock from auctions, and one startup is moving the process online to make it easier for both car owners and car dealers. This week, Becca and special co-host Kirsten are talking with Harry Jones, the co-founder of Motorway, a U.K. startup helping professional car dealers to bid in an auction for privately owned cars for sale. Motorway has seen rapid success, with a car sold every three minutes and a GMV of £2.2 billion last year. In this episode, Becca, Kirsten and Harry chat about the importance of focusing on a core market and how he and his co-founders built a strong and lasting partnership.00:00 - Introduction and overview of Motorway03:03 - Early days and initial ideas for Motorway05:50 - Pivot to its current model08:08 - Working with dealerships10:18 - U.S. vs U.K. and market focus15:05 - Initial traction, challenges and demand from dealers25:39 - The co-founding team and their long-term collaboration30:31 - Lessons learned from previous companies 36:04 - Motoway's futureFound posts every Tuesday. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts to be alerted when new episodes drop. Check out the other TechCrunch podcast: Equity . Subscribe to Found to hear more stories from founders each week.Connect with us: On Twitter On Instagram Via email: found@techcrunch.com Found posts every Tuesday. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts to be alerted when new episodes drop. Check out the other TechCrunch podcast: Equity . Subscribe to Found to hear more stories from founders each Connect with us: On Twitter On Instagram Via email: found@techcrunch.com

This week on Found, Dom and Becca talk with Haitham Eletrabi, the creator of Tennibot. They discuss his journey from civil engineering to inventing a device that he calls the "roomba for tennis". Tennibot not only picks up tennis balls autonomously but also saves players and coaches time, allowing them to focus on improving their game. Join us as we explore how this innovative product is transforming the tennis world, from its humble beginnings to becoming a game-changer in sports tech. Found posts every Tuesday. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts to be alerted when new episodes drop. Check out the other TechCrunch podcast: Equity . Subscribe to Found to hear more stories from founders each Connect with us: On Twitter On Instagram Via email: found@techcrunch.com

Finding order in chaotic datasets is key for companies to be able to implement AI solutions that actually work. This week’s guest is Prukalpa Sanka, the co-CEO and co-founder of Atlan, a platform designed to help data teams build trust, streamline workflows, and collaborate more effectively. Atlan emerged from the challenges of managing complex data projects and is now empowering organizations to scale their data operations while maintaining transparency and trust. In this episode they discuss how Atlan has maintained a fun company culture despite the stress and how her and her co-founder have maintained a great working relationship for the past 12 years. 00:00 - Introduction02:31 - Founding story and early challenges06:19 - Overcoming high-stakes data issues08:45 - The evolution of data and AI13:31 - Building a product to solve key problems16:13 - Adapting to technological change19:21 - The growing role of AI in business21:05 - Preparing data for AI integration24:27 - Addressing bias and ethics in AI26:52 - Fundraising and fun marketing31:34 - Maintaining a strong co-founder relationship33:47 - Final thoughts and reflections Found posts every Tuesday. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts to be alerted when new episodes drop. Check out the other TechCrunch podcast: Equity . Subscribe to Found to hear more stories from founders each Connect with us: On Twitter On Instagram Via email: found@techcrunch.com

Sylvia Kang, CEO and co-founder of Mira, a home hormonal testing company, sheds light on the critical gaps in women's hormonal healthcare. She discusses the lack of research and funding for women's health startups and the importance of FDA approval. The conversation highlights how the pandemic increased demand for remote monitoring and how AI is revolutionizing hormonal health insights. Sylvia also dives into the complexities of balancing affordability and effectiveness in fertility treatments while navigating the challenges of innovation in women's health.

Sarah Paiji Yoo, founder of Blueland, discusses her mission to combat microplastics and single-use plastics with eco-friendly cleaning supplies. She shares the alarming prevalence of microplastics in our daily lives and the health risks they pose. Sarah elaborates on the challenges of developing sustainable products, including skepticism from industry experts and the need for extensive testing. The conversation also touches on the disparities in environmental regulations between the U.S. and Europe and her company’s future aspirations in reducing plastic waste.

Eric Ly, co-founder of LinkedIn and CEO of KarmaCheck, dives into his extensive entrepreneurial journey. He shares insights on streamlining background check processes, highlighting the shift from outdated methods to modern automation. Ly discusses the evolving landscape of digital identities and online trust, while exploring the role of blockchain in identity verification. He also reflects on the challenges of building companies over the years and the importance of adapting to market demands, all while emphasizing lessons learned from his experiences.

Gavin Uberti, the co-founder and CEO of the AI chip startup Etched, dives into the transformative power of specialized chips aimed to rival Nvidia. He shares insights on betting big on transformer models and discusses how these innovations can lead to chips that operate significantly faster. The conversation also touches on the environmental impact of manufacturing, the challenges of fundraising, and his journey from dropping out of Harvard to shaping the future of AI hardware.