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 <a href="https://karmacheck.com/">KarmaCheck</a>  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
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Lessons from a lifetime entrepreneur with Eric Ly from KarmaCheck

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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 [&hellip;]

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Lessons from a lifetime entrepreneur with Eric Ly from KarmaCheck