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  • Saatvy- Pivoting From AI Trust and Safety to Ayurveda Wellness for Chronic Conditions (A YC Founder’s Story) | Episode 14

    Saatvy- Pivoting From AI Trust and Safety to Ayurveda Wellness for Chronic Conditions (A YC Founder’s Story) | Episode 14
    Jun 27 2024

    Have you ever considered pivoting your startup? What if you didn't even have a new idea lined up?

    In this episode of The Lobster Talks by Lobster Capital, we are joined by Ankur Rustagi, a serial entrepreneur with a background in trust and safety at tech giants like Facebook and Roblox. He founded Sero AI, a trust and safety platform, and then pivoted to Saatvy, a wellness platform focused on chronic conditions, after just ten months. This episode dives into Ankur's journey, exploring the challenges of building and selling a B2B SaaS solution in the trust and safety space, and the pivotal decision to change course. He shares his internal struggle, the impact on his co-founder, and the support he received from Y Combinator and investors. Ankur then reveals the unexpected path that led him to Saatvy, driven by a personal experience with chronic pain and a growing belief in the power of alternative medicine, particularly Ayurveda.

    Listen to this episode and gain valuable insights into the realities of startup pivoting, the importance of staying true to your convictions, and the potential for success in unexpected corners of the market.

    EPISODE IN A GLANCE

    -The Sero AI Journey: Ankur's motivation for founding Sero AI, aiming to improve trust and safety in the tech world

    -Challenges with Sero AI: Enterprise Sales and Internal Struggles

    -The Decision to Pivot: Ankur reveals the internal struggle and the decision to pivot away from Sero AI

    -The Emotional Journey: Dealing with Uncertainty and Maintaining Energy

    -Investor Conversations: How Ankur Communicated the Pivot to His Investors

    -The Birth of Saatvy: The Path from LLM Safety to Wellness

    -Saatvy's Approach: Authentic Ayurvedic Practitioners and Personalized Care

    -Co-Founder Dynamics: Navigating Tala's Departure and Maintaining a Positive Relationship

    -The Future of Saatvy: Raising Awareness and Expanding Access to Ayurvedic Care

    ABOUT ANKUR RUSTAGI

    Founder of Saatvy, whose mission is to take Ayurveda to 100M+ people with chronic conditions. Previously, Ankur empowered teams at Meta, Roblox and eBay to build AI solutions for elections and child safety.


    CONNECT WITH ANKUR RUSTAGI

    Website → https://saatvy.com

    LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/saatvy

    LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/anrustagi


    ABOUT GABRIEL JARROSSON

    Gabriel Jarrosson is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the startup space and the General Partner of Lobster Capital. He has invested over $25M in Y Combinator startups. Having sold three of his own startups, he shares his expertise in his books "My Investor Secrets" and "Investing in Startups: x100 or Nothing."


    CONNECT WITH GABRIEL JARROSSON

    YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@lobstercapital

    Website → https://www.lobstercap.com/

    LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrieljarrosson/

    Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lobstercapital/

    Tiktok → https://www.tiktok.com/@lobstercapital


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  • Elodin- Building the Unreal Engine for Aerospace with Ex-Military Founder Daniel Driscoll | Episode 13

    Elodin- Building the Unreal Engine for Aerospace with Ex-Military Founder Daniel Driscoll | Episode 13
    Jun 20 2024
    What if you rapidly iterate and test flight software for rockets, drones, or satellites just like game developers do? In this episode of The Lobster Talks Podcast by Lobster Capital, we sit down with Daniel Driscoll, a former military officer turned software engineer, who is the CEO and co-founder of Elodin. Elodin is on a mission to revolutionize the aerospace industry by providing a flight software development platform that streamlines and accelerates the process of building, testing, and deploying software for everything that flies – from drones and missiles to satellites. Dan's journey is nothing short of fascinating. From his time at West Point and serving in Iraq to working at Electronic Arts (on the Sims 4!) and Salesforce, his diverse experiences have shaped his leadership style and fueled his passion for innovation. Drawing inspiration from the Unreal Engine used in game development, Elodin aims to be the go-to platform for aerospace engineers. It enables rapid iteration, collaboration, and high-fidelity simulation, making it easier and faster for companies of all sizes to develop cutting-edge flight software. With Elodin, the dream of space exploration is becoming more accessible than ever before. EPISODE IN A GLANCE -Dan's Background: Military, Gaming (Sims 4!), and Salesforce -Elodin's Mission: The 'Unreal Engine' for Aerospace -The Origin Story: From a Ukrainian Team Building Rockets to Partnering with AstroForge -Disrupting the Incumbents: How Elodin is Changing the Aerospace Development Culture -The Space Renaissance: Elodin's Role in the New Wave of Space Exploration -Exciting Upcoming Projects: Elodin's Software in Space by the End of the Year! -Advice for Founders: How to Identify and Solve Problems in Established Industries -Fundraising: The Pros and Cons of a 'Party Round' (and Why Elodin Chose It) -The Future of Elodin: Partnerships, Ambitious Goals, and a Focus on Making Space Accessible -Dan's Book Recommendation: 'Leaders Eat Last' by Simon Sinek ABOUT DANIEL DRISCOLL Daniel Driscoll is an accomplished leader with a robust software engineering and military leadership background. As the CEO and Co-founder of Elodin, he spearheads the development of innovative flight software platforms. Previously, he owned Tigris Digital, a veteran-owned tech business, and held key roles at M10, BitGo, RealtyShares, Salesforce, and Electronic Arts. Daniel holds a Master of Entertainment Technology from Carnegie Mellon University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the United States Military Academy at West Point. He is skilled in people leadership & ambitious thinking. CONNECT WITH DANIEL DRISCOLL Website → https://elodin.systems LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/elodin-systems-inc LinkedIn → https://linkedin.com/in/x46085 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/elodin.systems/ YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@elodin-sys X/Twitter → https://twitter.com/Elodinsystems GRAB THE BOOK DANIEL RECOMMENDS → Leaders Eat Last, by Simon Sinek, https://simonsinek.com/books/leaders-eat-last/ ABOUT GABRIEL JARROSSON Gabriel Jarrosson is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the startup space and the General Partner of Lobster Capital. He has invested over $25M in Y Combinator startups. Having sold three of his own startups, he shares his expertise in his books "My Investor Secrets" and "Investing in Startups: x100 or Nothing." CONNECT WITH GABRIEL JARROSSON YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@lobstercapital Website → https://www.lobstercap.com/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrieljarrosson/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lobstercapital/ Stay ahead of the game with the latest startup insights. Subscribe to our newsletter for startup updates and actionable insights → https://lobstercap.ck.page/c34c61a155
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  • Common Paper: The YC Startup Simplifying B2B Contracts with Open-Source Solutions | Episode 12

    Common Paper: The YC Startup Simplifying B2B Contracts with Open-Source Solutions | Episode 12
    Jun 13 2024
    Overwhelmed by the back-and-forth negotiations and complexities of managing contracts when closing deals? In this episode of Lobster Talks, host Gabriel Jarrosson dives deep into the world of startup contracts with Jake Stein, co-founder and CEO of Common Paper. Jake, a seasoned entrepreneur with two successful exits under his belt, candidly shares the challenges he faced with contract management in his previous ventures, which ultimately led him to create Common Paper. Jake unveils his company's unique approach: standardized contracts, available for free through an open-source model, coupled with powerful software that automates the entire process, from negotiation to payment. Gabriel, an investor himself, and Jake discuss the importance of building optionality into your business, both in terms of fundraising and selling. The conversation highlights the value of cultivating relationships with potential acquirers and understanding investor priorities. Jake also shares his perspective on the benefits of Y Combinator, particularly for fundraising and accessing a network of experienced entrepreneurs. Get an insider's look at the benefits of Y Combinator and learn how Jake's journey can help you navigate your own startup path. Whether you're battling contract chaos or seeking wisdom from a successful founder, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Tune in now to transform your approach to startup legalities and gain a competitive edge. EPISODE IN A GLANCE -Meet Jake Stein and Discover the Story Behind Common Paper – Simplifying Startup Contracts -How Common Paper is Revolutionizing Startup Legal Agreements with Standardization & Automation -The Power of APIs in Modern Contract Management – A Revolution in Legal Tech -Niche Focus – Why Common Paper Specializes in B2B Software Agreements -Early Lessons from a Startup Founder – Why Immediate Value is Key to Success -The Unique Value of Common Paper – Open Source, Automated Contracts & Powerful Integrations -Building a Sustainable Open Source Business – The Common Paper Revenue Model -Beyond Fundraising – How Y Combinator Accelerates Startup Growth -Exit Strategies for Startups – Leveraging Relationships & Creating Optionality When Selling Your Business -Charlie Munger's Wisdom for Entrepreneurs – The Power of Deserving What You Want -The Future of Common Paper: AI and Contract Optimization ABOUT JAKE STEIN Jake Stein is co-founder and CEO of Common Paper. Previously, he was co-founder of RJMetrics (acquired by Magento, then Adobe) and Stitch (acquired by Talend). Before RJMetrics, Jake worked in venture capital, started a landscaping business in high school, and was the 44th-ranked table tennis player under 21 in New Jersey; achievements of which he is equally proud. CONNECT WITH JAKE STEIN Website → https://commonpaper.com/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakestein/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/common-paper/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/jakestein X/Twitter → https://x.com/jakestein X/Twitter → https://x.com/UseCommonPaper ABOUT GABRIEL JARROSSON Gabriel Jarrosson is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the startup space and the General Partner of Lobster Capital. He has invested over $25M in Y Combinator startups. Having sold three of his own startups, he shares his expertise in his books "My Investor Secrets" and "Investing in Startups: x100 or Nothing." CONNECT WITH GABRIEL JARROSSON YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@lobstercapital Website → https://www.lobstercap.com/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrieljarrosson/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lobstercapital/ Stay ahead of the game with the latest startup insights. Subscribe to our newsletter for startup updates and actionable insights → https://lobstercap.ck.page/c34c61a155
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  • OpenMeter - The YC Startup Providing Open-Source Usage Metering for AI and API Monetization | Episode 11

    OpenMeter - The YC Startup Providing Open-Source Usage Metering for AI and API Monetization | Episode 11
    Jun 6 2024
    As AI models become more powerful and complex, how can startups accurately measure and monetize their usage? In this episode, Gabriel Jarrosson sits down with Peter Marton, co-founder and CEO of OpenMeter, to discuss how his company is revolutionizing the way AI startups bill their customers. OpenMeter provides an observability platform that enables usage-based billing for AI models, allowing companies to charge based on actual resource consumption rather than flat rates or estimates. Peter shares his journey from working at Uber to founding OpenMeter, the challenges they faced in building a scalable and accurate metering solution, and the impact their technology is having on the AI industry. EPISODE IN A GLANCE -Meet Peter Marton, OpenMeter Co-founder & CEO -Peter Marton's Journey: From Netflix to Stripe to OpenMeter -What is OpenMeter? Solving the Challenges of Usage-Based Billing -The Pain Points of Usage-Based Billing: A Developer's Perspective -OpenMeter's Evolution: From End-to-End Solutions to Core Metering -OpenMeter: Open Source for Transparency & Monetization -AI Integration: OpenMeter's Role in Cost Management for AI Companies -Understanding Metering: Real-Time, Auditable, and Persistent -From Idea to Funding: OpenMeter's Journey Through Y Combinator -Launching OpenMeter: Building Traction and Fundraising -From Hungary to Silicon Valley: Peter Marton's Personal Story -Building a Global Team: Managing Teams Across Time Zones -Fundraising Beyond Y Combinator: Securing Funding with Traction -The Power of Y Combinator: Beyond Demo Day Fundraising -OpenMeter's Future: Standardizing Metering and Future Goals ABOUT PETER MARTON Peter is the CEO and Co-founder of OpenMeter. With a background in observability and monetization, he previously worked on Netflix’s serverless infrastructure and Stripe’s usage and cost platform and co-founded an APM startup. CONNECT WITH PETER Website → https://openmeter.io/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/petermarton/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/openmeter YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbZ3O0-siPWXxiyfik7xJ_w X/Twitter → https://twitter.com/openmeter GRAB THE BOOK PETER RECOMMENDS → https://a.co/d/bbn82Ab The Developer Facing Startup: Alchemist Accelerator’s go-to-market playbook for early-stage developer-facing startups by Adam Frankl ABOUT GABRIEL JARROSSON Gabriel Jarrosson is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the startup space and the General Partner of Lobster Capital. He has invested over $25M in Y Combinator startups. Having sold three of his own startups, he shares his expertise in his books "My Investor Secrets" and "Investing in Startups: x100 or Nothing." CONNECT WITH GABRIEL JARROSSON YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@lobstercapital Website → https://www.lobstercap.com/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrieljarrosson/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lobstercapital/ Stay ahead of the game with the latest startup insights. Subscribe to our newsletter for startup updates and actionable insights → https://lobstercap.ck.page/c34c61a155
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  • Luca - The YC Startup that Optimizes Your Retail Prices with AI and Machine Learning to Maximize Your Profits | Episode 10

    Luca - The YC Startup that Optimizes Your Retail Prices with AI and Machine Learning to Maximize Your Profits | Episode 10
    May 30 2024

    How would you feel if a co-pilot could automatically optimize pricing for your retail business, maximizing profits while keeping customers happy?


    In this episode of The Lobster Talks by Lobster Capital, Gabriel Jarrosson sits down with Tanvi Surti, the co-founder and CEO of Luca, a pricing AI engine transforming how retailers approach pricing and promotions. Tanvi shares her journey from working on AI at Microsoft and leading Uber's unprofitable UberPool team to founding Luca. She explains how Luca uses machine learning to help retailers of all sizes make data-driven pricing decisions, taking into account factors like costs, competition, customer demand, and business objectives. Tanvi also discusses the lessons she learned at Y Combinator, the power of the YC community, and her perspective on fundraising.


    EPISODE IN A GLANCE

    -Introducing Tanvi Surti: Co-founder and CEO of Luca

    -Tanvi's Tech Background: From Microsoft to Uber Pool

    -The Problem Luca Solves: Revolutionizing Retail Pricing

    -Challenges and Opportunities in Retail Pricing

    -Luca's Solution to Online and Offline Retail Pricing

    -Machine Learning and Custom Models at Luca - The Power of AI

    -AI in the Back Office - Transforming Enterprise Solutions through Machine Learning

    -Y Combinator Experience and Fundraising Insights

    -Future of Luca and Personal Reflections


    ABOUT TANVI SURTI

    Tanvi is the co-founder and CEO of Luca, a pricing engine for retailers. Prior to Luca, Tanvi worked as a Product Exec at Uber where she co-led the pricing team.


    CONNECT WITH TANVI SURTI

    Website → https://www.askluca.com/

    LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/lucasoftware/

    LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanvisurti/


    GRAB THE BOOK TANVI RECOMMENDS → Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl - https://a.co/d/84BSBgK


    ABOUT GABRIEL JARROSSON

    Gabriel Jarrosson is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the startup space and the General Partner of Lobster Capital. He has invested over $25M in Y Combinator startups. Having sold three of his own startups, he shares his expertise in his books "My Investor Secrets" and "Investing in Startups: x100 or Nothing."


    CONNECT WITH GABRIEL JARROSSON

    YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@lobstercapital

    Website → https://www.lobstercap.com/

    LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrieljarrosson/

    Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lobstercapital/


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  • FanCave: The YC Startup Changing the Game of College Sports Recruiting Through Superfans

    FanCave: The YC Startup Changing the Game of College Sports Recruiting Through Superfans
    May 23 2024
    What if fans could directly influence which players join their favorite college teams? Sounds crazy, right? Well, Luke Bogus, co-founder of FanCave, is making this a reality. Luke Bogus, co-founder and CEO of FanCave, is revolutionizing the world of college sports recruiting. FanCave turns superfans into recruiters for their favorite teams, bringing fans closer to the action while allowing them to compliantly support athletes via name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals. In this episode, Luke shares his journey from passionate Nebraska Cornhuskers fan to founder of a startup that enables fans to directly chat, react, and entice top recruits with NIL money to join their school. We explore how FanCave is capitalizing on recent regulatory changes, the power of founder conviction, and how Fancave is harnessing superfan energy to help athletes grow their fanbase and NIL value. EPISODE IN A GLANCE -Luke's Background: Learn about Luke's journey from Nebraska football fanatic to a tech product leader -From Huskers to FanCave: Discover how Luke's passion for sports and his experience in the tech world led to the creation of FanCave -The NIL Revolution and FanCave's Mission: Understand the regulatory changes driving the NIL movement -FanCave's Impact on Recruiting: Learn how FanCave helps fans directly engage with top recruits, influencing their decisions with financial incentives and community support -FanCave's Early Success: FanCave's initial traction and the challenges of building a marketplace connecting fans and athletes -Uber Inspiration: Get insights into how FanCave is using Uber's early strategy to build a strong supply side to fuel fan engagement -Navigating a Regulatory Landscape: Learn how FanCave is navigating the complex and constantly evolving regulatory environment surrounding NIL -Web3 Potential: Explore the future possibilities of FanCave -Reaching Fans: Discover FanCave's strategy for engaging with college sports fans -Internal Motivation: Gain insights into Luke's passion for college sports. -Finding Your Passion: Luke offers advice to aspiring entrepreneurs who are struggling to find a business idea that excites them -Fundraising Journey: Hear Luke's experiences and lessons learned from his oversubscribed fundraising round -Recommended Book: "Designing Your Life" ABOUT LUKE BOGUS Luke Bogus is the Co-Founder of Fancave. Fancave is the startup that turns superfans into recruiters for their favorite teams. Before FanCave, Luke was Head of Product for Vial, a Series B life science tech startup, helping zero-to-one new clinical trial infrastructure that now generates millions in ARR. Prior, Luke was a Product Manager at Microsoft, and studied computer science and marketing at Nebraska's Raikes School. CONNECT WITH LUKE BOGUS Website → https://www.fancave.me/ X/Twitter → https://x.com/lukebogus X/Twitter → https://x.com/FanCaveTeam LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukebogus/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/fancave Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/luke.bogus/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/FanCaveTeam GRAB THE BOOK LUKE RECOMMENDS: Designing Your Life: How to Build a Well-Lived, Joyful Life → https://a.co/d/iTmLI2R ABOUT GABRIEL JARROSSON Gabriel Jarrosson is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the startup space and the General Partner of Lobster Capital. He has invested over $25M in Y Combinator startups. Having sold three of his own startups, he shares his expertise in his books "My Investor Secrets" and "Investing in Startups: x100 or Nothing." CONNECT WITH GABRIEL JARROSSON YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@lobstercapital Website → https://www.lobstercap.com/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrieljarrosson/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lobstercapital/
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  • Celest - The YC Startup Unlocking the Power of Dart & Flutter for Every Screen

    Celest - The YC Startup Unlocking the Power of Dart & Flutter for Every Screen
    May 9 2024
    What if you could build applications using a single programming language that runs seamlessly across all devices, from smartphones and desktops to cars and wearables? This is the vision that Dillon Nys, founder of Celest, is pursuing with Dart and Flutter. In this episode of The Lobster Talks Podcast by Lobster Capital, we sit down with Dillon Nys, the founder of Celest, a startup that aims to make Dart the go-to language for full-stack development. Dillon shares his journey from studying environmental engineering to becoming a Flutter expert at AWS, where he played a key role in developing the Amplify Flutter framework. Driven by his passion for Dart and Flutter, Dillon left AWS to create Celest, a platform that empowers developers to build applications using Dart across multiple platforms, including the cloud. Throughout the conversation, Dillon provides insights into the future of cross-platform development, the challenges of being a solo founder, and the invaluable lessons he learned during his time at Y Combinator. EPISODE IN A GLANCE -Introduction & Dillon's Background: From environmental engineering to discovering Flutter and Dart, Dillon's unconventional path into software development. -The Birth of Celest: The inspiration and vision behind Celest: empowering Flutter developers to build for any screen. -The Multi-Screen Future: Discussing the rise of multi-device experiences and how Flutter and Celest are positioned to play a key role in this evolving landscape. -Y Combinator Experience: Dillon shares his experience as a solo founder in the YC program, highlighting the challenges and rewards. -Solo Founder Dynamics: Challenges and Strategies -Staying Motivated & Building a Strong Foundation: The importance of perseverance, finding your purpose, and building a support network for long-term success. -Personal Inspiration & Book Recommendation: Dillon shares the book that has significantly impacted his life and approach to work: "Ishmael" by Daniel Quinn ABOUT DILLON NYS Dillon previously worked at AWS where he led development of the Amplify Flutter framework, bridging the gap for Flutter developers to build for the cloud. He saw how Flutter developers wanted to use Dart for their entire application stack, including their backend and infrastructure. So he left AWS and created Celest to fill the gap in this growing community and solve a personal pain point he'd had for many years. CONNECT WITH DILLON NYS Website → https://celest.dev/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/dillon-nys LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/celest-dev/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/dillonnys YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfz6AkB46TqsInqA8PcJvTA Twitter → https://twitter.com/celest_dev Twitter → https://twitter.com/dillonthedev GRAB THE BOOK DILLON NYS RECOMMENDS → https://a.co/d/a6CNDp9 ABOUT GABRIEL JARROSSON Gabriel Jarrosson is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the startup space and the General Partner of Lobster Capital. He has invested over $25M in Y Combinator startups. Having sold three of his own startups, he shares his expertise in his books "My Investor Secrets" and "Investing in Startups: x100 or Nothing." CONNECT WITH GABRIEL JARROSSON YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@lobstercapital Website → https://www.lobstercap.com/ LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrieljarrosson/ Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lobstercapital/ Stay ahead of the game with the latest startup insights. Subscribe to our newsletter for startup updates and actionable insights → https://lobstercap.ck.page/c34c61a155
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  • PointOne: The Future of Law - How AI is Transforming the Legal Industry

    PointOne: The Future of Law - How AI is Transforming the Legal Industry
    May 2 2024

    How do you find startup ideas that solve REAL problems? This founder knows the secret and built a startup to help lawyers.


    In this episode of The Lobster Talks podcast by Lobster Capital, Adrian Parlow, co-founder and CEO of PointOne, shares his unconventional journey from pursuing a career in corporate law to becoming a startup founder in the legal tech space. Adrian's story highlights the importance of customer discovery and truly understanding the pain points of your target audience. He reveals how interviewing 100 lawyers led to the creation of PointOne, a platform that automates the tedious task of timekeeping for legal professionals. Adrian also provides a thought-provoking perspective on the transformative impact of AI on the legal industry and offers valuable advice on effective fundraising strategies.


    EPISODE IN A GLANCE

    -From Law to Startups: Adrian's unconventional journey from aspiring corporate lawyer to passionate entrepreneur.

    -The Birth of PointOne: Discovering the power of AI to revolutionize legal timekeeping and billing practices

    -Customer Discovery Masterclass: How interviewing 100 lawyers helped identify pain points and shape PointOne's solution.

    -AI Transforming the Legal Sector: Exploring the impact of AI on lawyers' roles and the potential for industry-wide disruption

    -Automating Timekeeping: PointOne's solution for eliminating the tedious task of manual timekeeping for lawyers.

    -Y Combinator Experience: How YC accelerated PointOne's growth and provided invaluable support.

    -Fundraising Strategies: Adrian shares his insights and tactics for effective fundraising and capturing investor interest


    ABOUT ADRIAN PARLOW

    Adrian Parlow is the Co-founder & CEO of PointOne. Previously a corporate lawyer at Fenwick & West, doing financings and acquisitions for companies like Robinhood, Stripe and SentinelOne. Founded PointOne to automate manual admin processes for lawyers.


    CONNECT WITH ADRIAN PARLOW

    Website → https://pointone.ai/

    LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianparlow/

    LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/pointoneai/

    X → https://twitter.com/aparlow


    GRAB THE BOOK ADRIAN RECOMMENDS → https://www.momtestbook.com/


    ABOUT GABRIEL JARROSSON


    Gabriel Jarrosson is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in the startup space and the General Partner of Lobster Capital. He has invested over $25M in Y Combinator startups. Having sold three of his own startups, he shares his expertise in his books "My Investor Secrets" and "Investing in Startups: x100 or Nothing."


    CONNECT WITH GABRIEL JARROSSON

    YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@lobstercapital

    Website → https://www.lobstercap.com/

    LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrieljarrosson/

    Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/lobstercapital/


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