The Launchpad podcast
Uphill Both Ways
A Tech Founder's Journey. Honest conversations with founders about the highs, setbacks, pivots and lessons of building a startup when the road feels uphill both ways.
Hosted by Alan “Blake” Blakeborough of Launchpad Tech Ventures
Latest episode
Luke Shannon, Lemon Free Auto: From Automotive Engineer to Tech Founder
Luke Shannon went from mechanic and motorsports to a PhD in automotive engineering, then built Lemon Free Auto to bring AI-assisted inspections to used-car buying.
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Founders on the real startup grind
Each conversation covers how the idea started, what nearly stopped it, and what the founder would tell you before you start.
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