The Founder Hour’s Post

NEW EPISODE: Larry Fitzgibbon is the co-founder and CEO of Tastemade, a global video platform with hundreds of millions of monthly viewers. Under his leadership, Tastemade has created a vibrant community around its #Food, #Travel, and #Home & #Design programming, available across digital, mobile, streaming, and TV platforms. Larry helped raise over $130 million in venture capital from partners including Redpoint, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Amazon. Before Tastemade, Larry was a founding team member at Demand Media (now Leaf Group), leading the company through its 2011 IPO and growing its audience to over 140 million unique visitors. He also held executive roles at Citysearch.com and Intertainer, focusing on business development and distribution strategies. Out now everywhere podcasts are found! #larryfitzgibbon #tastemade #media #content #digitalmedia #digital #thefounderhour #podcast #business #interview #entrepreneur #founder https://lnkd.in/gEqE_bSA

This Monday's #randomTFHepisode is Will Ahmed, the founder and CEO of WHOOP. We interviewed Will back in February 2021. Will is the founder and CEO of #WHOOP, a company that provides wearable technology to monitor and improve health and performance. Since 2021, WHOOP has raised over $400 million, making it one of the most valuable standalone wearables companies globally. Before founding WHOOP, Ahmed studied at Harvard University, where he read over 500 medical papers on human physiology. This research inspired him to develop technology that could provide continuous insights into the human body. He co-founded WHOOP in 2012, focusing on creating a product that improves lives through better health understanding. Since the interview, the company launched WHOOP 4.0, an advanced version of its wearable device with features such as a pulse oximeter, skin temperature sensor, and haptic alerts. These enhancements have enabled more precise health monitoring and feedback for users. In this episode, we talked about everything from Will’s childhood and his passion for sports, how being a college athlete made him obsessed with continuously monitoring his body and performance, his motivation for wanting to be an entrepreneur, how the idea for WHOOP came about and the early days of building the company, his thoughts on failure and how to approach the fear of it, how he feels about networking and much more. Check out Will's episode on our show to learn more about his story! https://lnkd.in/e6YEBwCS

NEW EPISODE: Jennifer Hyman is the co-founder and CEO of Rent The Runway, a pioneering fashion technology company that has revolutionized the way women get dressed. Under her leadership, Rent The Runway has grown into a multi-million dollar business, offering #clothing and accessory rentals from over 700 designer brands. Jennifer’s vision for a more sustainable and accessible #fashion industry has garnered her numerous accolades, including recognition on Fortune's "Most Powerful Women" list. In this episode, we talk about her personal story, what inspired Rent the Runway, music vs. fashion curation, the future of fashion and AI, and much more. Out now on all podcast platforms! #jenniferhyman #renttherunway #technology #business #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #podcast #interview #founder #thefounderhour https://lnkd.in/g5f7gCWh

Starting today, every Monday, we will post a #randomTFHepisode for you to enjoy + some info on what they're up to since our episode. First up... Bobby Kim aka Bobby Hundreds, co-founder of The Hundreds. We interviewed Bobby back in May 2021. He is a prominent figure in the streetwear and fashion industry and is best known as the co-founder of The Hundreds. Established in 2003 alongside Benjamin Shenassfar, The Hundreds has grown to become a significant name in streetwear, characterized by its blend of California culture, punk, hip-hop, and skateboarding influences. More recently, Bobby authored a memoir titled "This Is Not a T-Shirt," which provides an in-depth look at his journey in the fashion industry, the rise of The Hundreds, and the broader streetwear culture. [Link in comments below] Bobby has also ventured into #NFTs, embracing the intersection of tech, art, and fashion. In 2021, The Hundreds launched the #AdamBombSquad NFT collection. This collection features digital art centered around Adam Bomb, one of The Hundreds' iconic mascots. Check out Bobby's episode on our show to learn more about his story! Please subscribe to our pod on Apple Podcasts or Spotify and share it with your friends/colleagues/family. https://lnkd.in/gNhfisuV

NEW EPISODE: Aaron Levie is the co-founder and CEO of Box, a trailblazing enterprise content management and collaboration platform. Since starting Box in 2005, Aaron has led the company to become a global leader in cloud computing, transforming how businesses manage and share information. He is a prominent voice in the #tech industry, frequently discussing the #futureofwork and digital transformation. In this episode, we discuss his early life, his passion for magic and computers, his desire to become a filmmaker (and go to our alma mater, the University of Southern California), the cold email that landed him an angel investment from Mark Cuban, why he loves enterprise software, his thoughts on AI and the future, and much more. [Apple & Spotify Links In Comments Below] #thefounderhour #podcast #podcasts #business #businesspodcast #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #techpodcast #techfounder https://lnkd.in/gqXypH2F

NEW EPISODE: Angie Hicks is the visionary co-founder of Angi (formerly Angie’s List). Angie started her journey in 1995 with a bold idea that revolutionized how people find and connect with home improvement professionals. Over nearly three decades, #Angi has transformed from a local service supporting a handful of cities to the premier national digital directory for home improvement services, experiencing significant milestones like an IPO, a major acquisition, and a comprehensive rebrand. In this episode, Angie shares her unique experiences and insights gained from wearing multiple hats throughout Angi's evolution. Now, with a renewed focus on customer engagement, she dedicates her efforts to understanding the real needs of homeowners by meeting directly with hundreds of users. #angiehicks #angieslist #homeservices #construction #homeimprovement #thefounderhour #podcast #business #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship https://lnkd.in/gJv2awJc

NEW EPISODE: Ray Dalio is an American billionaire investor, philanthropist, and author. He founded Bridgewater Associates, the world's largest hedge fund, in 1975 out of his two-bedroom apartment. Under his leadership, Bridgewater grew into one of the most successful investment firms globally, renowned for its innovative approaches to economics and finance. Dalio is also a celebrated author, having written The New York Times bestselling book, "Principles," which outlines his philosophy on life and work, offering insights drawn from his extensive experience in the financial world. TIME magazine named him one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World” and Forbes has recognized him as one of the “100 Wealthiest People in the World.” #raydalio #bridgewaterassociates #bridgewater #hedgefund #finance #investing #investor #principles #thefounderhour #podcast #business https://lnkd.in/gqYmFzZe

NEW EPISODE: Keith Rabois is a Managing Director at Khosla Ventures and CEO of OpenStore, bringing over 20 years of experience as a founder, operator, and investor. At Khosla Ventures, he led early investments in DoorDash, Affirm, and Stripe, and co-founded Opendoor. Previously, at Founders Fund, he invested in Ramp, Trade Republic, and Aven, and personally invested early in YouTube, Airbnb, Palantir, Lyft, and Eventbrite. In 2023, he ranked 25th on the Forbes U.S. Midas list. Keith has served on numerous boards, including Yelp, Xoom, and Reddit, and currently serves on the boards of Affirm, Ramp, and Trade Republic. His career began with leadership roles at PayPal, LinkedIn, and Square. He started as a litigator at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP after clerking for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Keith holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Stanford University and a juris doctor degree with honors from Harvard Law School. #keithrabois #openstore #opendoor #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #venturecapitalist #venturecapital #startups #technology #podcast #business #thefounderhour https://lnkd.in/etwEr-Rd