The Room Podcast

 Congratulations to The Room Podcast guest Shishir Mehrotra, co-founder and CEO of Coda, on Grammarly's acquisition of Coda and his new role as CEO of Grammarly. This strategic move is set to transform Grammarly into a leading AI productivity platform, enhancing how we collaborate and work smarter. For those who want to learn more about Shishir's journey and how he built Coda, check out our episode featuring him back from our very first season. His journey is truly inspiring- congratulations to the entire Coda team! Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gGz4ZgTu Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gbG4HcWC

The Room Podcast Gift Guide dropped in our newsletter this week! I know my tech bro friends need some help with what to get the loves of their lives 👀 Obviously include the accompanying episode link with the gift because that's giving #thoughtful. For Your Health is Wealth GF Ritual with Katerina Markov Schneider https://lnkd.in/e-C4ukw6 De Soi with Scout Brisson https://lnkd.in/eUkbiQuy For your Partner who won't stop talking about chatGPT: Perplexity subscription with Johnny Ho https://lnkd.in/eAYzsV8P Duckbill subscription with Meghan Verena Joyce https://lnkd.in/eBNaG27c For Your Cozy is Cute Lover: Parachute Home with Ariel Kaye https://lnkd.in/dAnWB3TB For Your BioHacking Babe: OLIPOP PBC with Ben Goodwin https://lnkd.in/ehRNpKGb p.s. this image was the best #DALLE could do

Johnny Ho, founder of Perplexity, recalls his mindset when founding Perplexity. Going All In: Johnny Ho's Journey to Building Perplexity #startup #podcast #artificialintelligence

💡 Throwback Venture Episode of The Room Podcast Episode with Mac Conwell! We had the honor of sitting down with McKeever (Mac) Conwell,II, Managing Partner and Founder of RareBreed Ventures , to discuss his mission of transforming the funding landscape. RareBreed Ventures is a pre-seed fund dedicated to empowering founders outside of traditional tech hubs, providing them with capital, resources, and financial education. 🎙️ Key Topics Covered: -Strategies for bridging the gap between funders and underrepresented founders. -The role of TEDCO, a state-sponsored VC supporting early-stage companies in Maryland. -How Mac leverages Rule 506(c) to publicly fund new founders and expand access to venture capital. -Mac’s journey from startup founder to venture capitalist is a testament to the power of representation and innovation in funding. Spotify ➝ https://lnkd.in/gZEVMM8S Apple Podcasts ➝ https://lnkd.in/gyiPggBc #TheRoomPodcast #RareBreedVentures #VentureCapital #UnderrepresentedFounders #InclusiveFunding #Innovation

🚀 Throwback to an Iconic Episode of The Room Podcast! In our Season 8 Finale, we sat down with Ty Haney, co-founder of Try Your Best (TYB) and former CEO of Outdoor Voices. TYB is revolutionizing customer engagement, loyalty, and retention with a platform that rewards fans for taking action and fosters meaningful connections between brands and their communities. 💡 Tune in to discover: -How TYB uses digital membership collectibles to create ownership and incentivize action. -Ty’s journey from launching Outdoor Voices to spearheading a community-driven tech platform. -Insights on connecting engagement activities with purchase data to drive growth for brands of all sizes. We also dive into e-commerce game-changers, including leveraging communities as growth channels, navigating data regulations, and scaling effectively with an early-stage board. Spotify ➝ https://lnkd.in/g2wsD_Eq Apple Podcasts ➝ https://lnkd.in/gy2j4GMQ Blog ➝ https://lnkd.in/gUpS4B-e 🔗 Don’t miss this chance to hear Ty’s inspiring story and tactical advice! Subscribe to The Room Podcast newsletter for episodes delivered straight to your inbox: theroompodcast.com. #TheRoomPodcast #CommunityEngagement #Ecommerce #CustomerLoyalty #TYB #TechInnovation

Co-hosted by founder Claudia Laurie and funder Madison McIlwain, The Room Podcast brings you inside the early days of your favorite companies. With deep dives into founding stories and tactical advice, we’re here to answer the big question: What does it take to build an iconic business? 🎧 Whether you’re a founder, funder, or tech enthusiast, The Room Podcast is your go-to podcast for insights, inspiration, and practical takeaways. Catch the latest episodes and join our growing community: theroompodcast.com #TheRoomPodcast #Entrepreneurship #TechLeadership #FoundersJourney #Networking #Innovation

🎉 That’s a wrap on Season 11 of The Room Podcast! We’re filled with gratitude as we close out another incredible season. A huge THANK YOU to our sponsors, Perkins Coie and Mercury for supporting us in bringing these conversations to life. Your partnership fuels our mission to share the stories behind building impactful businesses. To our amazing lineup of Season 11 guests, your stories inspired and empowered our community of listeners: 🚀 Wade Foster, CEO & Co-Founder, Zapier 🤖 Johnny Ho, Co-Founder, Perplexity 🏠 Ariel Kaye, Founder, Parachute Home 💊 Sami Inkinen, Founder, Virta Health 🍫 Kevin McCarthy, CEO, Unreal Snacks 💸 Jason Lee, Founder, Salt Labs, a Chime Company and DailyPay, Inc. 🛠️ Shensi Ding, Co-Founder, Merge 🏦 Immad Akhund, Co-Founder & CEO, Mercury Each episode was a masterclass in innovation, resilience, and leadership. Whether it was scaling a SaaS giant, rethinking health, or creating tools that empower entrepreneurs, every guest left us with invaluable insights. Thank you to our listeners for tuning in, sharing, and being part of this journey. We can’t wait to bring you more in Season 12 in 2025! Missed an episode? Catch up anytime: theroompodcast.com Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gCDjYrVh Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gNenhjza #TheRoomPodcast #ThankYou #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #Leadership #Season11 Claudia Laurie Madison McIlwain

🚀 Dive deeper into the latest episode of The Room Podcast! This week, we spotlight Wade Foster, CEO & Co-Founder of Zapier, the no-code tool transforming workflows and helping businesses automate with ease. 💡 What’s on the blog? - Wade’s journey from a Startup Weekend idea to leading a $5B SaaS company - Zapier’s efficient go-to-market strategy: growing to $300M ARR with minimal VC funding - Insights into remote-first hiring before it was trendy, tapping into talent outside Silicon Valley - The frontier of automation: how AI and Zapier’s Zaps are unlocking new possibilities - Whether you’re a founder, builder, or automation enthusiast, this episode offers inspiration and actionable insights. 🎙️ Read more and catch up on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gRE6XHUq Don’t forget to listen to this episode on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube! 🎧 https://lnkd.in/gR84c6ug #TheRoomPodcast #zapier #workflow #saas #ceo #cofounder

Wade Foster, Co-Founder & CEO of Zapier, takes us back to where it all began. 💡 From growing up in a small town with no exposure to startups to discovering tech through his own curiosity, Wade shares his journey of figuring it out as he went. From counting telephone poles in a corporate internship to stumbling upon Google Ads and small software companies, every step led him closer to entrepreneurship. Hear how: 🚀 Curiosity sparking innovation. 📚 Learning by doing became his superpower. 💡 A failed marketing role turned into discovering product development. Don't miss this inspiring look into how Wade went from no roadmap to co-founding one of the most impactful tools for productivity. 🌟 https://lnkd.in/gPUfHuqW #TheRoomPodcast #Zapier #Entrepreneurship #TechJourney #Innovation

This week, we sit down with Wade Foster, Co-Founder & CEO of Zapier, to uncover how three Columbia, Missouri locals hacked their way to building one of the most impactful tools in SaaS. 💡 What you’ll hear: - The story behind Zapier’s inception, from a hackathon prototype to helping thousands of startups automate workflows. - Lessons from their early rejection by Y Combinator and how resilience + customer obsession landed them in the 2012 batch. - How Wade, Brian, and Mike uncovered product-market fit by tapping into the unmet demand for integrations. 🎙️ Tune in to discover how a focus on solving real problems and relentless dedication turned a side project into a global success. 👉 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gPUfHuqW #TheRoomPodcast #Zapier #SaaS #Entrepreneurship #StartupJourney