# 15 MINUTE FOUNDER The 15 Minute Founder focuses on real-world challenges confronting technology startup founders on the journey from zero to $1 Billion in revenue. ## THE LATEST ### Launching a New Product Inside a Growing Startup What happens when your startup is scaling, and you launch an entirely new product? In this episode of 15 Minute Founders, Alex Levin (Co-founder & CEO) and Rebecca Greene (Co-founder & CTO) break down the challenges, decisions, and strategies behind launching Regal’s AI Agents alongside their existing contact center software. [Watch episode](https://www.regal.ai/podcast/15-minute-founder-podcast/ep9-launching-a-new-product-inside-a-growing-startup) ### E8: Starting a Company in the AI Era Join us as Alex Levin and Rebecca Greene break down how AI would have reshaped our startup journey—from product ideation to scaling fast without a massive team. [Watch episode](https://www.regal.ai/podcast/15-minute-founder-podcast/starting-a-company-in-the-ai-era) ### E7: Cracking the code of AI integration for your business In this episode of "15 Minute Founder," Alex Levin and Rebecca Greene delve into the rapid advancements and transformative potential of AI technology for businesses. [Watch episode](https://www.regal.ai/podcast/15-minute-founder-podcast/e7-cracking-the-code-of-ai-integration-for-your-business) ### E6: How to define company culture In this episode of 15 Minute Founders, Alex Levin and Rebecca Greene dive deep into the pivotal role of company culture in shaping the trajectory of a business. With their combined experience as co-founders of Regal.io and past ventures, they provide invaluable insights into the significance of cultivating a strong organizational culture right from the start. [Watch episode](https://www.regal.ai/podcast/15-minute-founder-podcast/e6-how-to-define-company-culture) ### E5: How to navigate annual planning Join Alex Levin and Rebecca Green, co-founders of Regal.io, as they share their expertise on annual planning, providing valuable insights for both seasoned entrepreneurs and those embarking on the startup journey. [Watch episode](https://www.regal.ai/podcast/15-minute-founder-podcast/how-to-navigate-annual-planning) ### E4: Your first board meeting In Episode 4 of "15 Minute Founder," Alex Levin and Rebecca Greene share insights on how to navigate your first board meeting. They stress the importance of transparent communication with board members, highlighting traits of valuable contributors like thought partnership and constructive challenges. The hosts provide practical advice on meeting preparation, engagement strategies, and adapting boards as companies grow. Emphasizing the need to avoid surprises, set expectations, and build strong relationships, the episode serves as a concise yet comprehensive guide for founders navigating the complexities of board interactions. [Watch episode](https://www.regal.ai/podcast/15-minute-founder-podcast/your-first-board-meeting) ### E3: What your first customers will look like Tune in to this episode of 15 Minute Founder for a candid and informative journey through the challenges, victories, and strategic decisions that defined the early days of Regal's customer acquisition process. [Watch episode](https://www.regal.ai/podcast/15-minute-founder-podcast/what-your-first-customers-will-look-like) ### E2: Hiring your first 10 employees The very first people that you hire at your startup will have a profound (and often unchangeable) impact on your company. [Watch episode](https://www.regal.ai/podcast/15-minute-founder-podcast/hiring-your-first-10-employees) ### E1: Why we're starting this podcast In this episode, we talk about why we are starting this podcast. From the outside, the founder's journey seems like it’s veiled in secrecy. As current founders of a high-growth software company, we’re here to shed some light on that. [Watch episode](https://www.regal.ai/podcast/15-minute-founder-podcast/why-were-starting-this-podcast)