Lessons from a lifetime entrepreneur with Eric Ly from KarmaCheck

It’s not every week that Becca and Dom get to talk to a founder who has been building companies for the past 22 years. This week on Found, we’re joined by Eric Ly, co-founder of LinkedIn and the current co-founder and CEO of KarmaCheck  startup that is making the background check process quicker and more transparent. Ly discusses his vision for streamlining background checks, the challenges of building multiple companies, and how his entrepreneurial mindset has evolved since the early days of the internet. You’ll learn about the future of online trust and the potential impact of blockchain technology on identity verification. 00:00 - Introduction and Two Truths and a Lie  02:00 - Introducing Karma Check: Background Checks Reimagined  05:00 - The Evolution of Background Checks  08:00 - Automating and Streamlining the Process  12:00 - Demand for Faster Background Checks in the Job Market  15:00 - Eric Ly's Entrepreneurial Journey  18:00 - The Changing Landscape of Venture Capital  21:00 - Leadership Evolution and Building Company Culture  23:00 - Entrepreneurial Mishaps and Lessons Learned  27:00 - Growing Up in Silicon Valley 29:00 - Navigating Market Cycles and Hype  31:00 - Future Possibilities: Blockchain and Digital Identity  33:00 - Conclusion and Wrap-up Found posts every Tuesday. Subscribe on Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts to be alerted when new episodes drop. Check out the other TechCrunch podcast: Equity . Subscribe to Found to hear more stories from founders each   Connect with us: On Twitter On Instagram Via email: [email protected]