Starting a Company: A Founder’s Warnings and Insights

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Parker Conrad, Co-Founder and CEO of Rippling

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“Don’t do it. It’s a mistake.” This is the advice dispensed by Co-Founder and CEO of Rippling, Parker Conrad, when asked by people about starting a company. So, what informs Conrad’s guidance, and do listeners usually heed the warning? Along with answering those questions, this episode of the First Block series – hosted by Co-Founder and COO of Notion, Akshay Kothari – explores: • Conrad’s experience as the former CEO of Zenefits • Why Conrad started Rippling • How Rippling approached the fundraising process and creating its product • And much more Watch now to unlock the insightful conversation.
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