This will SOLVE Backend Commerce Chaos

OPS Unfiltered

"The Plaid for supply chain data." In this episode, TrackStar founders Daniel and Jeremy reveal how they went from a failed YC idea to building the universal API that's untangling backend chaos across commerce. Hear how a pivotal partnership with Luminous helped both teams scale, and why syncing warehouse data—not just passing it—was the breakthrough.

Meet Daniel Langer

Daniel Langer is the co-founder of TrackStar, the YC-backed startup building the first universal API for warehouse management systems. A former Director of Product at Datadog, Daniel brings deep technical expertise to one of commerce’s most fragmented infrastructure challenges. At TrackStar, he’s helping software teams eliminate backend chaos by simplifying how they connect to over 70 WMS platforms—powering smarter logistics, cleaner data, and faster scale across the supply chain.

Meet Jeremy Schneck

Jeremy Schneck is the co-founder of TrackStar, where he’s helping build the digital plumbing for global commerce. By turning one of the industry’s messiest problems—warehouse system integrations—into a plug-and-play solution, Jeremy has helped TrackStar become the backbone for supply chain connectivity. With a clear focus on product simplicity and technical depth, he's leading the charge to eliminate integration bottlenecks and unlock faster, more reliable infrastructure for modern logistics software.

Chapters

1. Meeting TrackStar's Co-founders (00:00:00)

2. The Origin Story of TrackStar (00:02:43)

3. Luminous and TrackStar's Partnership (00:06:17)

4. Building Sustainable VC-Backed Companies (00:12:11)

5. Product Focus and Saying No (00:17:38)

6. Expansion Beyond WMS Integrations (00:22:01)

7. Scaling to 1,000+ Connections (00:31:45)

8. From Struggle to Success (00:38:34)

9. The Long-Term Vision (00:43:30)