Episode 44: Ben Gilbert, Pioneer Square Labs

52 Founders

In this episode, you’ll hear about: -How the Pioneer Square Labs model works, and why the team views the people that eventually run the company as the true founders -What qualities PSL looks for in these founders, and why domain knowledge is key -The startup ecosystem in Seattle, and why the big tech incumbents are largely to thank for it -How Taunt currently operates, and the future monetization strategy the company sees playing out -How Startup Weekend played a pivotal role in both Ben and his father’s careers -Ben’s advice to budding entrepreneurs about working for a large tech company before starting something of your own -Why accountability is critical to having a great career, and the best thing Ben’s ever read on the topic Check out Ben’s Seattle startup pick (outside of PSL companies) at the end of the episode, in addition to hearing us both geek out about Amazon.