Published Jan 10, 2025

How To Build The Future: Parker Conrad

Parker Conrad, Co-founder & CEO of Rippling, discusses his tumultuous journey from Zenefits to Rippling, offering insights into leadership, overcoming startup challenges, and the transformative role of AI in business management and software development. His experiences emphasize resilience, strategic growth through compound startups, and the urgency required for success in evolving markets.

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- What happened between Parker Conrad and David Sacks?
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- How does AI change venture capital?
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- How will AI change software?
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- Do you have any advice from startup founders?
  Asked by 8 people
- Tell me something about artificial intelligence
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- Will AI systems take over as discussed in the episode Scaling Airbnb, Founder Mode, and What’s Next for Travel — with Brian Chesky and the clip AI's Societal Impact?
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- How is AI changing the way we think, as discussed in the episode 2023 Predictions Part II and the clip AI's Transformative Impact?
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- What are some of the amazing things that AI can do?
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- What role can AI play in various fields?
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- What can you do as an AI?
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- How do startups navigate change?
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- How is AI used in tech companies as discussed in the episode AI, Big Data, and the Power of Framing — with Kenneth Cukier and the clip Data-Driven Mindset?
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- What was David Sacks' response to the accusations made by Parker Conrad?
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- How do startup founders think as discussed in the episode The Art and Science of Biology's Future and the clip Contrarian Thinking?
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- What did David Sacks say about the issues related to Zenefits and Parker Conrad's accusations?
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How To Build The Future: Parker Conrad

Topics covered

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AI in Business

Investor Mindset Shift

AI in Sales

CEO Transition Turmoil

Narrative Control

Compound Startups Explained

Future of Software

Product Market Fit

Early Fundraising Struggles

Urgency in Startups

Rebuilding with Conviction

Consumer Business Challenges

From Journalism to Startups

Strategic Software Development

Questions from this episode

What happened between Parker Conrad and David Sacks?

How does AI change venture capital?

How will AI change software?

Do you have any advice from startup founders?

Tell me something about artificial intelligence

Will AI systems take over as discussed in the episode Scaling Airbnb, Founder Mode, and What’s Next for Travel — with Brian Chesky and the clip AI's Societal Impact?

How is AI changing the way we think, as discussed in the episode 2023 Predictions Part II and the clip AI's Transformative Impact?

What are some of the amazing things that AI can do?

What role can AI play in various fields?

What can you do as an AI?

How do startups navigate change?

How is AI used in tech companies as discussed in the episode AI, Big Data, and the Power of Framing — with Kenneth Cukier and the clip Data-Driven Mindset?

What was David Sacks' response to the accusations made by Parker Conrad?

How do startup founders think as discussed in the episode The Art and Science of Biology's Future and the clip Contrarian Thinking?

What did David Sacks say about the issues related to Zenefits and Parker Conrad's accusations?

Episode Highlights

Leadership and Management

Startup Challenges

Software Development Strategies

How To Build The Future: Parker Conrad

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Leadership and Management

Startup ChallengesParker Conrad shares his journey from early fundraising struggles to achieving product-market fit with Zenefits, and how these experiences shaped his approach to building Rippling. He highlights the importance of urgency in startups and the confidence gained from past lessons.

Startup Challenges

Software Development Strategies