Founders building in the healthcare space can’t just build fast and break things. Timelines stretch longer, stakes are higher, and success depends on navigating systems…
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Don’t stop hiring humans — stop hiring the wrong humans, Artisan’s founder says |
Artisan may be known for their bold “Stop Hiring Humans” campaign but the reality is every founder needs to assemble the right team if they…
From the Startup Battlefield stage to the International Space Station: geCKo Materials built a sticky product |
12:50 PM PDT · April 16, 2026 For a successful deep tech startup, the laboratory breakthrough is only the first step. To spin out an…
What founders can learn from Anjuna’s layoffs and recovery |
In 2021, Anjuna Security was growing fast, hiring aggressively, and chasing a market that seemed limitless. By the end of that year, the venture-backed cybersecurity…
Diverse teams start with diverse VCs |
Startups are often quick to say they value diversity but are slow to implement hiring practices that reflect that. It is the path of least…
Why hiring the weirdos works |
When you’re building at breakneck speed, hiring a trusted team is crucial for an early-stage startup. In this episode of Build Mode, Isabelle Johannessen sits…
Tools for founders to navigate and move past conflict |
The stakes are high for any founding team, so conflict should be expected, even encouraged. However, company culture is built on real reactions and interactions,…
When startups become a family business |
4:38 AM PDT · March 12, 2026 This season on Build Mode, we’re diving into what it takes to build a world-class founding team.This week…
How 1,000+ customer calls shaped a breakout enterprise AI startup |
Thisisn’tDavid Park’s first rodeo. Theveteranfounder and TechCrunch Startup Battlefield alumnus has certainly been battle-tested in the enterprise arena.On thisepisode of Build Mode,ParkjoinsIsabelle Johannessen to discuss…
How to avoid bad hires in early-stage startups |
5:02 AM PST · February 26, 2026 This week on TechCrunch’s founder-focused podcast, Build Mode, Isabelle Johannessen isjoinedby SarahLucena,the CEO and co-founder ofMappa,abehavioralintelligence platform that…