A group of startup founders, investors, and thinkers are reimagining corporate ownership to take into account all of the people who help build the business—not just executives and investors, but customers, users, and suppliers. Their vision for Exit to Community is outlined in this zine, and two of its authors come on Rework to talk about their vision for a ... Show More
Nov 12
Soft openings aren't just for restaurants
<p>This week, the team shares a behind-the-scenes look at how they bring in outside beta testers before a product launch. Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson share how they invite early users into the mix, what they’re looking for, and how it all shapes the final version. It ... Show More
14m 48s
Nov 5
The itch for a new version
<p>In software development, there are updates, and then there are complete overhauls. This week, Jason Fried joins Kimberly Rhodes to talk about how the team decides when it’s time to rebuild from the ground up. They dig into the transition between versions, how customer feedback ... Show More
23m 8s
Feb 2025
From Startup to $40M Exit – And We’re Still Just Brothers
<p>Most founders feel isolated after selling their company. Chris and David Sinkinson didn’t—because they had each other.</p><p>The brothers built and sold their startup, AppArmor, for $40 million. But unlike many founders who struggle with identity and purpose post-exit, they ha ... Show More
44m 7s
Dec 2023
THE BIGGEST STARTUP OPPORTUNITIES IN 2024 BY LEAN STARTUP GUY ERIC RIES
Greg interviews Eric Ries, author of "The Lean Startup" and founder of The Long Term Stock Exchange.They talk about how to test business ideas, why businesses with a social mission will outperform, and opportunities in AI.►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on co ... Show More
46m 41s
Jul 2025
#85 AI CEO: How To Make A $10M Business With AI Employees (Amjad Masad, CEO @ Replit)
In this episode, host Codie Sanchez sits down with Amjad Masad, CEO of Replit, to discuss the transformative potential of AI in the tech industry. Amjad shares his journey from coding at age six in Jordan to leading one of the fastest-growing AI companies. He offers insights into ... Show More
1h 37m
Jul 2021
Will DAOs Break the Power of Venture Capitalists?
In addition to the deep dive into distributed autonomous organizations, or DAOs, and their future in venture capital, today’s “The Brief” covers:
Bitcoin futures trading approved for some Bank of America clients
Stablecoin discussions entering the upper echelons of U.S. gove ... Show More
17m 1s
Jan 2025
How to Build Successful Customer Communities
Founder and Author, Jon Davids from Influicity, a company that builds customer communities to drive revenue, delves into the strategies for creating successful customer communities in the digital age. With a focus on his new book, "Marketing Superpowers," Jon shares insights on l ... Show More
13m 4s