How To Build The Future: Parker Conrad

Episode: How To Build the Future: Parker Conrad

Intro

In this episode, Garry sits down with Parker Conrad, the Co-founder & CEO of Rippling, to discuss his startup journey, lessons learned, and thoughts on the future of software startups.

Childhood

Conrad talks about his childhood and how it shaped his entrepreneurial spirit from a young age.

Entrepreneurship

From his early days at a startup to founding his own companies, Conrad shares his journey into the world of entrepreneurship.

Challenges

Conrad delves into the various challenges he faced while building and scaling his first two startups.

When startups die

Reflecting on the failures of his previous startups, Conrad discusses the lessons learned from their eventual demise.

Why YC?

Conrad explains why he decided to join Y Combinator and how it influenced his approach to building startups.

Zenefits

Discussing his time at Zenefits, Conrad shares insights into product-market fit and the challenges of scaling a rapidly growing company.

PMF

Conrad touches on the importance of achieving product-market fit and how it can impact the success of a startup.

Transition

Conrad talks about his transition from Zenefits to founding Rippling and the lessons he carried over from his previous experiences.

Second startup

Sharing the story of Rippling, Conrad discusses the journey of building his second unicorn startup.

Compounding

Conrad shares his thoughts on the concept of "compound" software startups and how they are shaping the future of the industry.

Enterprise AI

Discussing the role of AI in enterprise software, Conrad explains how it is revolutionizing the way companies operate.

Founder mode

Conrad delves into the mindset of a founder and the key traits that are essential for building successful startups.

Future?

Concluding the interview, Conrad shares his vision for the future of software startups and the trends he believes will define the industry moving forward.