How do you build a company from scratch? How do you take an idea and turn yourself into a founder? Find out from those who’ve already taken the plunge and are in the weeds of entrepreneurship.

Every Tuesday, hosts Becca Szuktak and Dominic-Madori Davis interview founders on their origins, product roadmaps, funding efforts — and how they grow from failures. Found is produced by Maggie Stamets

Most used car dealers in the U.K. get their stock from auctions, and one startup is moving the process online to make it easier for both car owners and car dealers. This week, Becca and special co-host Kirsten are talking with Harry Jones, the co-founder of <a href="https://motorway.co.uk/">Motorway</a>, a U.K. startup helping professional car dealers to bid in an auction for privately owned cars for sale. Motorway has seen rapid success, with a car sold every three minutes and a GMV of £2.2 billion last year. In this episode, Becca, Kirsten and Harry chat about the importance of focusing on a core market and how he and his co-founders built a strong and lasting partnership.00:00 - Introduction and overview of Motorway03:03 - Early days and initial ideas for Motorway05:50 - Pivot to its current model08:08 - Working with dealerships10:18 - U.S. vs U.K. and market focus15:05 - Initial traction, challenges and demand from dealers25:39 - The co-founding team and their long-term collaboration30:31 - Lessons learned from previous companies 36:04 - Motoway's futureFound posts every Tuesday. Subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1624500693">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7gaqQOeUbC6hfMkVA5fih3?si=9aa4bf8b73bf4a8c">Spotify </a>or <a href="https://pod.link/techcrunchpodcast">wherever you listen to podcasts </a>to be alerted when new episodes drop. Check out the other TechCrunch podcast: <a href="https://pod.link/equity">Equity </a>. <a href="https://pod.link/found">Subscribe to Found</a> to hear more stories from founders each week.Connect with us:<ul><li>On<a href="https://twitter.com/found"> Twitter</a></li><li>On<a href="https://www.instagram.com/foundpod/"> Instagram</a></li><li>Via email: found@techcrunch.com</li></ul>
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Driving change in the UK's used car market with Harry Jones from Motorway

This week on Found, Dom and Becca talk with Haitham Eletrabi, the creator of Tennibot. They discuss his journey from civil engineering to inventing a device that he calls the "roomba for tennis". Tennibot not only picks up tennis balls autonomously but also saves players and coaches time, allowing them to focus on improving their game. Join us as we explore how this innovative product is transforming the tennis world, from its humble beginnings to becoming a game-changer in sports tech.
Found posts every Tuesday. Subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1624500693">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7gaqQOeUbC6hfMkVA5fih3?si=9aa4bf8b73bf4a8c">Spotify </a>or <a href="https://pod.link/techcrunchpodcast">wherever you listen to podcasts </a>to be alerted when new episodes drop. Check out the other TechCrunch podcast: <a href="https://pod.link/equity">Equity </a>. <a href="https://pod.link/found">Subscribe to Found</a> to hear more stories from founders each Connect with us:<ul><li>On<a href="https://twitter.com/found"> Twitter</a></li><li>On<a href="https://www.instagram.com/foundpod/"> Instagram</a></li><li>Via email: found@techcrunch.com</li></ul>

Finally an AI-powered Roomba for tennis with Haitham Eletrabi from Tennibot

Finding order in chaotic datasets is key for companies to be able to implement AI solutions that actually work. This week’s guest is Prukalpa Sanka, the CEO and co-founder of<a href="https://atlan.com/"> Atlan</a>, a platform designed to help data teams build trust, streamline workflows, and collaborate more effectively. Atlan emerged from the challenges of managing complex data projects and is now empowering organizations to scale their data operations while maintaining transparency and trust. In this episode they discuss how Atlan has maintained <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7b6rIB97cRo">a fun company culture</a> despite the stress and how her and her co-founder have maintained a great working relationship for the past 12 years. 00:00 - Introduction02:31 - Founding story and early challenges06:19 - Overcoming high-stakes data issues08:45 - The evolution of data and AI13:31 - Building a product to solve key problems16:13 - Adapting to technological change19:21 - The growing role of AI in business21:05 - Preparing data for AI integration24:27 - Addressing bias and ethics in AI26:52 - Fundraising and fun marketing31:34 - Maintaining a strong co-founder relationship33:47 - Final thoughts and reflections
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Your data isn’t ready for AI with Prukalpa Sankar from Atlan

Research is completely lacking when it comes to information about women’s hormonal health. Today’s guest is working to compile data and help women find the care they need. This week on Found, we’re talking to Sylvia Kang, the CEO and co-founder of Mira, a women’s health company that is providing home hormonal testing. They discuss the challenges on fundraising for women’s health startups, the importance of research to drive change and access in healthcare, and how Mira forged a new path by becoming FDA approved.00:00 - Introduction03:30 - Understanding Hormonal Variability and Fertility Gaps05:00 - Why Mira Launched in 2017: Timing and Market Needs08:00 - Early Feedback from Consumers, Doctors, and Investors11:32 - Challenges of Raising Funds in the Women's Health Space13:50 - Developing Mira’s Product with Limited Research18:15 - The Impact of the Pandemic on Mira's Growth20:16 - Pricing Strategy and Making Mira Accessible23:33 - Working with Insurance and Healthcare Providers25:01 - Navigating the FDA Approval Process28:01 - The Role of AI in Mira’s Hormonal Health Analysis31:08 - From Corporate Leadership to Entrepreneurship35:34 - Sylvia’s Leadership Style and Mira’s Company Culture38:47 - The Future of Women’s Health and Mira’s Expansion Plans
Found posts every Tuesday. Subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1624500693">Apple</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/7gaqQOeUbC6hfMkVA5fih3?si=9aa4bf8b73bf4a8c">Spotify </a>or <a href="https://pod.link/techcrunchpodcast">wherever you listen to podcasts </a>to be alerted when new episodes drop. Check out the other TechCrunch podcast: <a href="https://pod.link/equity">Equity </a>. <a href="https://pod.link/found">Subscribe to Found</a> to hear more stories from founders each Connect with us:<ul><li>On<a href="https://twitter.com/found"> Twitter</a></li><li>On<a href="https://www.instagram.com/foundpod/"> Instagram</a></li><li>Via email: found@techcrunch.com</li></ul>

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