On Build Mode, TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield Editor Isabelle Johannessen cuts through the startup mythology to uncover how founders survive the brutal early days, navigate impossible funding landscapes, and somehow keep their companies — and sanity— intact. Each season, Isabelle is joined by founders, investors, and operators to dig into specific aspects of the startup journey, from creative go to market strategies to founder mental health. The interviews are full of candid startup wisdom—think cap table drama, co-founder breakups, and pivot panic. So, if you’re starting a company or or even just thinking about it, this is your survival guide.
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On Build Mode, TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield Editor Isabelle Johannessen cuts through the startup mythology to uncover how founders survive the brutal early days, navigate impossible funding landscapes, and somehow keep their companies — and sanity— intact. Each season, Isabelle is joined by founders, investors, and operators to dig into specific aspects of the startup journey, from creative go to market strategies to founder mental health. The interviews are full of candid startup wisdom—think cap table drama, co-founder breakups, and pivot panic. So, if you’re starting a company or or even just thinking about it, this is your survival guide.
Lessons from a lifetime entrepreneur with Eric Ly from KarmaCheck
Build Mode
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1 year ago
Lessons from a lifetime entrepreneur with Eric Ly from KarmaCheck
It’s not every week that Becca and Dom get to talk to a founder who has been building companies for the past 22 years. This week on Found, we’re joined by Eric Ly, co-founder of LinkedIn and the current co-founder and CEO of KarmaCheck startup that is making the background check process quicker and more transparent. Ly discusses his vision for streamlining background checks, the challenges of building multiple companies, and how his entrepreneurial mindset has evolved since the early days of the internet. You’ll learn about the future of online trust and the potential impact of blockchain technology on identity verification.
00:00 - Introduction and Two Truths and a Lie
02:00 - Introducing Karma Check: Background Checks Reimagined
05:00 - The Evolution of Background Checks
08:00 - Automating and Streamlining the Process
12:00 - Demand for Faster Background Checks in the Job Market
15:00 - Eric Ly's Entrepreneurial Journey
18:00 - The Changing Landscape of Venture Capital
21:00 - Leadership Evolution and Building Company Culture
23:00 - Entrepreneurial Mishaps and Lessons Learned
27:00 - Growing Up in Silicon Valley 29:00 - Navigating Market Cycles and Hype
31:00 - Future Possibilities: Blockchain and Digital Identity
33:00 - Conclusion and Wrap-up
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Build Mode
On Build Mode, TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield Editor Isabelle Johannessen cuts through the startup mythology to uncover how founders survive the brutal early days, navigate impossible funding landscapes, and somehow keep their companies — and sanity— intact. Each season, Isabelle is joined by founders, investors, and operators to dig into specific aspects of the startup journey, from creative go to market strategies to founder mental health. The interviews are full of candid startup wisdom—think cap table drama, co-founder breakups, and pivot panic. So, if you’re starting a company or or even just thinking about it, this is your survival guide.
