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David Rusenko

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David Rusenko interviews the founders of companies like Airbnb, Y Combinator, and Twitch, alongside the people who first believed in them. A mom. An early boss. A college roommate. Together, they reveal the intimate, unpolished stories of how successful companies actually get built, and why it rarely looks the way you might expect.

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Recent episodes

  • Season 1: What We LearnedJul 8, 2026 · 5 min
  • The Strange Origins of Live Streaming: Twitch's Michael Seibel & His Co-founder Justin KanJun 24, 2026 · 41 min
  • From Design Thinking to $1 Billion Healthcare IPO: Omada’s Sean Duffy + His Former BossJun 10, 2026 · 46 min
  • Created By Humans: Trip Adler & His DadMay 27, 2026 · 27 min
  • Bobbie: Laura Modi & Her MentorMay 13, 2026 · 42 min
  • Plug: Jimmy Douglas & His First InvestorApr 29, 2026 · 33 min
  • Segment: Peter Reinhardt & His College Roommate And CofounderApr 15, 2026 · 46 min
  • Airbnb: Nathan Blecharczyk & Their First AdvisorApr 1, 2026 · 43 min
  • Mercury: Immad Akhund & His MomMar 25, 2026 · 42 min
  • Y Combinator: Jessica Livingston & Paul GrahamMar 25, 2026 · 40 min

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