Join Collibra as we unite listeners around the importance of data and unpack its impact on the world. We sit down with customers, partners and thought leaders to discuss some of the hottest topics in the industry — from AI governance to the importance of data sharing to how to ensure data reliability and beyond. Welcome to The Data Citizens Dialogues.
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How do you build a company from scratch? How do you take an idea and turn yourself into a founder? Find out from those who’ve already taken the plunge and are in the weeds of entrepreneurship. Every Tuesday, hosts Becca Szuktak and Dominic-Madori Davis interview founders on their origins, product roadmaps, funding efforts — and how they grow from failures. Found is produced by Maggie Stamets
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IT professionals face many challenges in today's fast-paced digital world. Data and analytics, AI and machine learning, Cloud and infrastructure are all evolving rapidly, and it can be hard to keep up. Cloud 121 brings you conversations with leading IT professionals from a variety of organisations, as they share their insights on the latest trends and challenges in the industry. In each episode, we dive deep into a specific IT topic, exploring the challenges and opportunities that organisati ...
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What does it take to lead data strategy at a Fortune 500 company for over a decade—through industry shifts, technological revolutions, and the dawn of generative AI? In this kickoff episode of Season 4, host Thomas Brence sits down with Justin Heller, Chief Data Officer at Synchrony, to explore how a foundation in political science, interactive tel…
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This is our last episode of Found so we wanted to share where it all started. Please enjoy our very first episodewith Jordan Crook and Darrell Etherington interviewing Iman Abuzeid from Incredible Health. Please be sure to check out the other TechCrunch podcast: Equity And if you find yourself missing Found, you can always go back into the archives…
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How to build a company that can save the world while generating profit
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21:19For this week's episode, we’re sharing a bonus conversation from backstage at this year’s TechCrunch Disrupt. Tim De Chant talked with Areeb Malik, co-founder and CTO of Glacier; Allison Wolff, co-founder and CEO of Vibrant Planet, and Hyuk-Jeen Suh, co-founder of Venx and general partner at SkyRiver Ventures. On stage the panel discussed how a sta…
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Getting realistic about AI’s potential with Nick Frosst from Cohere
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39:37Enterprise AI is booming so it’s no wonder that, as companies figure out how to implement it, the industry of AI infrastructure is emerging. This week Becca and Dom talk to Nick Frosst from Cohere, the AI company building natural language models for enterprise customers. They discuss why Frosst thinks the AI boom isn’t built on a bubble, whether or…
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The team is taking a quick break but we’ll be back in 2025 with even more insights, stories, and inspiration from data leaders around the world. In the meantime, catch up on any episodes you may have missed, and don’t forget to follow the show so you’ll be the first to know when we’re back. We’ll see you in 2025!…
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Rethinking the social network with Andy Dunn from Pie
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47:54In this episode, Dom and Becca are joined by Former Bonobos CEO Andy Dunn to talk about his mission to reverse America's loneliness epidemic through Pie, an app built to facilitate connections in the real world. They discuss the lessons Dunn brought from fundraising for Bonobos to Pie, founder mental health, and building a consumer movement in the …
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The playbook for empathy-driven investing with Erin and Sara Foster from Oversubscribed Ventures
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20:22On this episode of Found, Dom is joined by Sara and Erin Foster along with their advisor at Oversubscribed Ventures, Phil Schwarz. Across their careers, the Foster sisters have co-founded the clothing line Favorite Daughter, co-led creative for Bumble Bizz and Bumble BFF, and currently co-host a podcast together. Erin Foster even created the top Ne…
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Closing a major gap in women's health with Alloy Women's Health
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44:54This week on found, Dom and Becca are talking with the co-founders of Alloy Women’s Health who just closed a new funding round to expand its mission of fixing menopause care. Monica Molinar and Anne Fulenwider discuss raising capital in a competitive health tech landscape, their choice to bypass traditional insurance models, and how this funding wi…
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Enabling data literacy through hands-on collaboration with Colruyt Group
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45:04Empowering teams with data is essential for any organization aiming to drive better decision-making. This week, Chief Data Citizen, Stijn Christiaens connects with Ruben Missinne, Data Analytics Officer at Colruyt Group, to break down how the company built a “data marketplace” to support decentralized access, enabling employees across departments t…
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Building a data powerhouse for the AI era with Felix Van de Maele from Collibra
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39:05This week on Found, Dom and Becca are diving into the world of data governance with Collibra CEO Felix Van de Maele. They get into how maintaining organized data started as a niche concept and became the bedrock of AI and privacy compliance. They also talk about the early challenges of building a startup in Belgium, the lucky breaks that saved the …
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Taking Generative AI into the physical world with Raquel Urtasun from Waabi
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36:03In this episode, Dom and Becca dive into the future of trucking with Raquel Urtasun, CEO and co-founder of Waabi, a company pioneering driverless, long-haul trucks powered by generative AI. They talked about Waabi's unique simulation-based training approach, its vision for autonomous technology, and how it could redefine the trucking industry and w…
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How governance is shaping the legal landscape
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36:28How are law firms embracing the power of data while navigating the unique challenges that set them apart from other industries? Jordan Galvin, the first data governance manager at Perkins Coie, reveals how legal organizations can transform their approach to data, tackling compliance, privacy, and risk management in a traditionally non-technical env…
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What the Chainsmokers bring to the cap table with Dan Lorenc from Chainguard
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18:24This week we’re taking you backstage at TechCrunch Disrupt. Becca Szkutak had the chance to talk with Dan Lorenc, the CEO and co-founder of cybersecurity startup Chainguard following their conversation on stage with prominent investors, The Chainsmokers. They discuss how the EDM duo's venture fund MANTIS went from being viewed skeptically by tradit…
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Designing a more intelligent firearm with Kai Kloepfer from Biofire
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26:53Recorded live from TechCrunch Disrupt 2024, Found co-hosts Becca Szkutak and Dominic Davis sit down with Kai Kloepfer, CEO of Biofire, a smart gun company that aims to prevent firearm misuse. Kloepfer gets into the hurdles of building a hardware startup in the firearm industry from fundraising to building a reliable product. Please note this conver…
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A shared understanding of data across teams might be one of the most critical tools for driving better business outcomes. Just ask Nicola Askham, the Data Governance Coach, who's full of practical advice on creating clarity around data definitions, improving collaboration and making data sharing more reliable within organizations. Miscommunication …
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How smart UX can lead to company success with Howie Liu from Airtable
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46:22This week on Found, Dom and Becca talk with Howie Liu, the CEO and co-founder of Airtable to talk about how the Airtable team used smart UX to make app development accessible to even the least technical users. They also discuss how human-computer interaction is at the core of Airtable’s mission and behind each new product they put out. And they get…
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Competing in the payroll and benefits space with Josh Reeves from Gusto
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43:38This 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 compet…
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Scaling a DTC toy business with Sandra Oh Lin from KiwiCo
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43:59In 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 onl…
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Driving change in the UK's used car market with Harry Jones from Motorway
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48:22Most 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…
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Solving data discovery with a self-service approach
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22:23Faced with the complexity of managing massive amounts of digital data, it’s no surprise that organizations are rethinking how to empower their teams. Garth Gehlbach, Head of Data Governance at Western Governors University, joins us live at DC 24 in Orlando to reveal how the university implemented a self-service data discovery platform, transforming…
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Finally an AI-powered Roomba for tennis with Haitham Eletrabi from Tennibot
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40:16This 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 w…
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Your data isn’t ready for AI with Prukalpa Sankar from Atlan
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40:47Finding 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 dat…
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Metadata magic: the path to data enlightenment
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33:27Metadata isn’t just a buzzword; it's the foundation for driving business value and fostering a data-driven culture. Tanja Glisin, Data Governance Office Manager at TELUS, joins Collibra’s Keren Corely, Director of Go-to-Market Digital Programs, on location at DC 24 in Orlando, to discuss the transformative power of metadata management. Now five yea…
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Closing the gaps in hormonal healthcare with Sylvia Kang from Mira
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43:54Research is completely lacking when it comes to information about women’s hormonal health. Today’s guest is working to compile data and help women find the care they need. This week on Found, we’re talking to Sylvia Kang, the CEO and co-founder of Mira, a women’s health company that is providing home hormonal testing. They discuss the challenges on…
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Cleaning up the macro-messes caused by microplastics with Sarah Paiji Yoo from Blueland
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50:05Microplastics are everywhere: In our water, cleaning supplies, and in so many of our everyday household essentials. This week’s guest, Sarah Paiji Yoo, started Blueland to help us cut out microplastics and reduce the amount of single-use plastics we use, once and for all. Blueland creates eco-friendly and plastic free cleaning supplies. This week, …
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How data-driven care changed the healthcare game
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24:35Over the past two decades, data has become critical to nearly every industry. In the realm of healthcare, it's a game-changer. Anthony Macaione, Data Governance Manager, and Craig Hunter, Solutions Analyst, reveal how MemorialCare's cutting-edge data governance practices are revolutionizing patient outcomes and streamlining operations. MemorialCare…
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Lessons from a lifetime entrepreneur with Eric Ly from KarmaCheck
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37:31It’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 stre…
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Taking on Nvidia and betting on transformers with Gavin Uberti from Etched
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39:55In this episode of Found, Becca and Dom sit down with Gavin Uberti, co-founder and CEO of Etched, an AI chip startup focusing on developing specialized chips. Gavin shares the bold bet his startup is making on transformer models for AI chips, aiming to take on industry giant Nvidia. They discuss how Etched is developing specialized chips that they …
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Has Rippling won? with Parker Conrad from Rippling
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49:47HR software is big, big business. And no one understands that better than this week’s guest, Parker Conrad the CEO and co-founder of Rippling, a global HR company that offers global payroll, onboarding, time tracking, benefits management and more. In this episode he talks about what goes into building a leading HR tech company—from what it’s like b…
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Unlocking the power of a data-driven culture
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24:09Data isn't just the new oil; it's the engine driving transformation. Listen as Northern Trust’s Adrienne Kiessel, Head of Enterprise Data Governance and Subbaiah Maneyapanda, Senior VP of Enterprise Data Management & Analysis break down how their organization’s data strategy is revolutionizing its approach to data governance and management. Of cour…
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Building a marketplace of refurbished tech with Thibaud Hug de Larauze from Back Market
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38:19There is a whole marketplace for used tech, it isn’t just a good deal for the customer, but it also helps curb waste that can lead to soil contamination, non-pot able water, and dangerous living conditions. On this week’s episode of Found, we’re talking to Thibaud Hug de Larauze from BackMarket, a global marketplace for refurbished devices. In this…
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Navy Seal to maritime founder with Joe Wolfel from Terradepth
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43:53Despite the fact that water covers 71% of the Earth, there is still so much we don’t know about the ocean floor and today’s founder is looking to change that. Joe Wolfel is the co-founder and CEO of Terradepth, the company that is working towards increasing ocean knowledge through autonomous, high resolution, scalable data collection in the deep oc…
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Balancing offense and defense in data management
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31:30How does a major player in the housing finance industry leverage data to drive business value and support its mission? Listen to find out as Chief Data Citizen, Stijn Christaens, chats with Freddie Mac’s VP & Chief Data Officer, Arvind Jagannathan, and Director of Data Analytics, Vikram Chopra, to uncover the sophisticated data strategies that powe…
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Maybe startups can fix higher education with Tade Oyerinde from Campus
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32:46The higher education system isn’t working. Students pay way too much, professors don’t get paid enough, and many community college students that aspire to go on to get a Bachelor's degree aren't able to. But one startup thinks they have the solution. Today Becca is talking with Tade Oyerinde, the CEO and founder of Campus, a fully accredited online…
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Why AI companies should want regulation now with Helen Toner
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18:35What is the right way to regulate AI? There appears to be as many different answers to that as there are regulators. In this week's episode of Found, we're bringing you a live interview from TechCrunch's recent Strictly VC event. Becca Szkutak talked with Helen Toner, the director of strategy and foundational research grants from the Center of Secu…
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From fragmented to federated: the power of starting small
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28:08When a pioneer of connectivity solutions decides to revamp its data governance, the results can be transformative. Join Thomas for a chat with TE Connectivity’s Lead Data Governance Specialist, Jacqueline Paneque, and Senior Data Governance Specialist, Brett Larson. Together, they reveal the innovative data strategies that drive TE Connectivity’s s…
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What makes MasterClass work? with David Rogier from MasterClass (re-release)
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42:36Today on Found, we’re talking to David Rogier, the CEO and founder of Masterclass, a streaming platform where you can learn from the world’s experts on a variety of topics, from baking to screen writing to developing empathy. Before David launched MasterClass, he worked as a VC. Through his connections there received a $500,000 seed round before he…
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Making DTC western wear work with Paul Hedrick from Tecovas
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46:50It probably doesn’t come as too big of a surprise that cowboy boots aren’t typically sold online. So where is the modern cowboy supposed to shop? This week we’re talking to a founder who carved out a DTC market for western wear. Paul Hedrick, the founder of Tecovas, joins Dom and Becca to discuss the marketing strategy they came up with to change t…
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Policy is crucial to spread the AI wealth with Steve Case from AOL and Revolution Ventures
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20:35This week on Found, we have an interview from TechCrunch's Strictly VC event in DC. Becca sat down with Steve Case, the founder of AOL to discuss policy, innovation, and AI. Case, now the founder of Revolution Ventures, told the live audience that open access not only helped his company back in the 90s but is also why the internet was able to progr…
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The secret sauce behind McDonald’s data strategy
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23:47What’s the secret sauce behind McDonald’s ability to stay ahead in the fast-food industry? John Tucker, Director of Enterprise Data Governance, unveils how McDonald’s uses data to not only enhance customer experience but also streamline crew operations with cutting-edge AI applications. From personalizing customer interactions to implementing AI-dr…
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Creating cookware that won't poison you with Jordan Nathan
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37:35Many pots and pans on the market are coated in teflon, a poisonous chemical that can be harmful when it gets too hot. Luckily, there is an answer on the market — Caraway, a home goods brand that touts itself as being non-toxic but still high quality. Jordan Nathan founded the company after his own experience with Teflon poisoning that left him sear…
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DTC lawn care that’s good for the planet with Coulter Lewis from Sunday
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45:33There is estimated to be 40 million acres of lawn or turf grass in the U.S., making the grass in people's backyards one of the largest crops in the U.S. and yet lawn care products are full of harmful chemicals. So Coulter Lewis decided to start a sustainable lawn care company that will help people learn how to care for their grass in a way that’s g…
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AI that actually makes your job easier with Arvind Jain from Glean
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38:02When someone starts two incredibly successful enterprise companies, they must really understand the issues enterprises face and how to solve them. This week on Found, Becca and Dom talk with Arvind Jain, the CEO and co-founder of Glean, an AI-powered work assistant that connects and understands enterprise knowledge. The idea for Glean was born out …
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Creating the 'food as medicine' category with Ashley Tyrner from FarmboxRX
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39:26Food is medicine. This week’s guest on Found is Ashely Tyrner, the CEO and founder of FarmboxRx which helps their customers manage their chronic diseases through bespoke grocery boxes In this episode, Becca, Dom, and Ashley get into the logistics of delivering fresh produce to their member and how they have become profitable while accepting SNAP/EB…
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Why a16z-backed Wonderschool is acquiring EarlyDay (Equity Interview)
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33:43This week we're bringing you a conversation from our friends over at Equity. Alex Wilhelm caught up with EarlyDay’s two former CEOs, Emma Harris and Melissa Tran, and their new boss, Chris Bennett at Wonderschool, to chat through the deal, what’s ahead for their sector, and more. Wonderschool is a startup that works with individuals and local gover…
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Developing the “male IUD” with Kevin Eisenfrats from Contraline
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41:38Clinical trials are ongoing for the first long-lasting, reversible male birth control which is the first innovation in male birth control since the vasectomy hit the scene in 1897. This week’s Found guest is Kevin Eisenfrats, the co-founder and CEO of Contraline, a biotech company developing innovative methods to use hydrogel as a contraceptive. Co…
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How Midi raised millions for a menopause-focused platform with Joanna Strober from Midi
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32:34Most OBGYNs are not specifically trained in menopause, which means that women are left to suffer through their symptoms on their own. This week’s guest on Found is looking to change that. Joanna Strober is the CEO and founder of Midi, a virtual healthcare platform built specifically for women in midlife staffed with healthcare providers specificall…
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Bringing down sky scrapers' sky-high carbon footprint with Joselyn Lai from Bedrock
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44:27Most skyscrapers have sky-high carbon footprints due mostly to inefficient methods of heating and cooling. Today’s guest, Joselyn Lai is the co-founder and CEO of Bedrock Energy, a company that works with buildings to install geothermal systems. They have developed a system to drill the exact amount of boreholes at the precise depth needed to creat…
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Cloud 121 with Arnaud Lieutenant, head of Digital Innovation and Technology Department
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30:52Welcome to the data-driven world of Belgian football! Today, we're diving into the Royal Belgian Football Association's journey to use the power of Data and Analytics. Joining us is Arnaud Lieutenant, the head of their Digital Innovation and Technology Department. Support the show Welcome to Cloud 121. On this podcast, we talk about the challenges,…
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Building EV charging infrastructure that lasts with Louis Tremblay from FLO
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43:57In order to get drivers to convert from gas-powered cars to electric, there needs to be reliable charging infrastructure. Today on Found, Dom and Becca are joined by Louis Tremblay, the CEO and founder of FLO, a company that manufactures electric vehicle charging stations and has been creating charging infrastructure in the US and Canada for the la…
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