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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- What role can AI play in various fields?
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- Tell me something about artificial intelligence
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- Do you have any advice from startup founders?
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- How will AI change software?
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- What are some of the amazing things that AI can do?
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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 can you do as an AI?
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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 challenges do startups face?
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- Should businesses have their own AI?
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- How did the experience change their startup?
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- How do startups navigate change?
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How To Build The Future: Parker Conrad

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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

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