David Senra
Business & Finance
About
Conversations with the greatest living founders.
Episodes
- Dana White, UFC
This podcast episode narrates the journey of Dana White and his partners in transforming the UFC from a struggling organization into a multi-billion dollar enterprise. It highlights the pivotal role of the reality show "The Ultimate Fighte…
- Adam Foroughi, AppLovin
Adam Foroughi of AppLovin discusses the company's journey, focusing on strategies such as buybacks, developing an ad platform, acquiring gaming studios, and navigating market challenges. He also touches on building an efficient company cul…
- David Baszucki, Roblox
David Baszucki, co-founder and CEO of Roblox, built the virtual world platform starting from a simulation code prototype called DynaBlocks. Launched in 2006, Roblox saw significant growth during the pandemic, reaching a valuation of over $…
- Evan Spiegel, Snap
Evan Spiegel, co-founder and CEO of Snap Inc., created Snapchat as a platform for disappearing photos, a counterintuitive concept that challenged online permanence. Despite Facebook's $3 billion offer, Spiegel focused on building Snap, whi…
- Tony Xu, DoorDash
Tony Xu, co-founder and CEO of DoorDash, shares his journey from working as a dishwasher to building the largest food delivery platform in the US. He discusses the founding of DoorDash, its growth, and his vision for the company as a logis…
- The Book of Elon with Eric Jorgenson
Investor and author Eric Jorgenson discusses his book, The Book of Elon, which provides a comprehensive look at the thinking and decision-making processes of Elon Musk. Drawing on years of research, Jorgenson explores Musk's approach to bu…
- Marc Andreessen, co-founder of a16z & Netscape
This episode features Marc Andreessen, co-founder of a16z and Netscape. It covers his early work on the Mosaic browser, the founding of Netscape, and the creation of a16z with a focus on supporting founders.
- Brian Armstrong, Coinbase
Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, discusses the company's growth from a simple Bitcoin wallet to a major financial infrastructure provider. He also shares his views on cryptocurrency adoption, regulatory frameworks, and his work with NewLi…
- Jason Fried, 37signals (makers of Basecamp, HEY and ONCE)
Jason Fried, co-founder of 37signals, discusses the origins of Basecamp, HEY, and ONCE. He emphasizes a philosophy of simplicity, challenging Silicon Valley norms by remaining bootstrapped, embracing remote work, and advocating for sustain…
- Jimmy Iovine, Interscope Records & Beats by Dre
Jimmy Iovine, a pivotal figure in the music industry, co-founded Interscope Records and Beats by Dre. His career spans roles as a recording engineer, producer, and label executive, launching the careers of numerous artists.
- Tobi Lütke, Shopify
This episode features Tobi Lütke, co-founder and CEO of Shopify. It details Shopify's growth into a leading e-commerce platform, Lütke's background, and his philosophy on entrepreneurship, company building, and innovation.
- John Mackey, Whole Foods Market
This episode features John Mackey, co-founder and former CEO of Whole Foods Market. Mackey shares his experience building the company over 44 years, pioneering natural foods retail, and advocating for conscious capitalism. The discussion c…
- Patrick O'Shaughnessy, Colossus & Positive Sum
Patrick O'Shaughnessy, a prominent investor and podcaster, discusses his career focused on understanding the world's best investors and entrepreneurs. He is the founder of Colossus and Positive Sum, and host of the Invest Like the Best pod…
- James Dyson, Dyson
This episode features James Dyson, founder of Dyson, discussing his journey as an inventor and entrepreneur. It covers the development of iconic products like the bagless vacuum cleaner and his commitment to innovation and education throug…
- Michael Ovitz, Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
Michael Ovitz co-founded Creative Artists Agency (CAA), a dominant force in Hollywood, by revolutionizing talent representation and deal-making. He represented numerous stars and built CAA into a multi-billion dollar enterprise through str…
- Todd Graves, Raising Cane's
Todd Graves, founder and CEO of Raising Cane's, shares his journey of building a successful fast-food chain based on a simple concept. Despite initial rejection, he maintained a relentless focus on quality and simplicity, growing the busin…
- Brad Jacobs, QXO, XPO, United Rentals & United Waste
This episode features Brad Jacobs, chairman and CEO of QXO, Inc., and founder of eight billion-dollar companies like XPO Logistics and United Rentals. He discusses his approach to revolutionizing industries through M&A and technology integ…
- Michael Dell, Dell Technologies
Michael Dell, founder of Dell Technologies, shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing his rise from founding Dell in his dorm room to revolutionizing the computer industry. The episode covers his business insights, challenges, and the…
- Daniel Ek, Spotify
Daniel Ek, co-founder and CEO of Spotify, is recognized for transforming the music industry through digital innovation and platform development. He co-founded Spotify in 2006, scaling it to over 500 million users and pioneering the freemiu…
- Welcome to David Senra
David Senra is launching a new podcast named 'David Senra', with its first episode scheduled for Sunday, September 28. The existing podcast, Founders, will maintain its weekly release schedule.