In our Season 1 finale, we talk with the Outreach Co-Founder and CEO Manny Medina on cofounder dynamics, staying hungry, and having a diverse culture where people are encouraged to express themselves.

Create Seattle - A Startup Podcast about Company Culture

Cofounders, collaboration, and closing customers – Manny Medina

Entrepreneur, operator and investor Kirby Winfield prioritizes on continuous learning, investing in raw talent, and staying laser-focused on your vision. Hear his insights gleaned over two decades of startups and four exits.

Vision, values, and investment - Kirby Winfield

Global Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Remitly, fintech professional and life-long advocate Kim Vu reflects on building a culture of belonging and always asking: who’s not at the table?

Access, allyship and equity - Kim Vu

Multiple-founder Micah Baldwin reveals his personal journey growing up in the Bay Area and discovering and managing his mental health condition. He shares ways to be compassionate to yourself and others.

Mental health, wellness and work - Micah Baldwin

WeConnect Co-Founder and CEO Daniela Luzi-Tudor debunks myths regarding practicing self-care, choosing investors, and managing a distributed workforce.  Learn more about how she leverages technology to meaningfully bring people together.

Leading with intention, individuality, and integrity - Daniela Luzi-Tudor

Fuel Talent CEO Shauna Swerland shares tips and techniques for startups to play to their strengths when building teams. Hear about the choices—personal and professional, significant and nuanced—that drive our career paths and company culture.

Recruiting, retaining and rewarding startup talent - Shauna Swerland

Kevin Wick of Smashing Ideas shares how design-thinking and a deep sense of empathy for the user experience enables startups to more effectively scale and delight their customers.

Delight and develop customers with empathy and design - Kevin Wick

Though entrepreneurship can feel competitive, many people are eager to lend support. Through Female Founders Alliance and Ready Set Raise, Leslie Feinzaig reveals the unexpected momentum and founder confidence generated by these inclusive communities.

Bond, build, and be a businesswoman - Leslie Feinzaig

A startup studio is not just an institution, but an internalized mindset. Ben Gilbert takes us through his journey to launch and grow Pioneer Square Labs; with over a dozen spinouts under their belt, he shares common traits and practices of successful founders.

Find your foil, fail fast and other founder tips - Ben Gilbert

Coming October 25th, Seattle-based Create33, a resource center for technology startups, shines a light on leadership and startup culture. This trailer for season one focuses on the heartbeat of Seattle's innovation.

Season 1 Trailer: Create Seattle

A compelling culture is the connective tissue that can define and differentiate startup companies and communities. Create33's podcast highlights the vision and values of entrepreneurial leaders that drive innovation in the Pacific Northwest.