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In the premiere episode of Coffee with a Founder podcast, host Beck Bamberger is joined by Steve Carlin, the CEO of AiFi. In this episode, Steve shares how spatial intelligence is reshaping our retail experiences for the future of frictionless shopping.
They also discuss the truths behind building companies, managing uncertainty, and those rarely-discussed board dynamics—like what your board’s actual job is (hint: it’s not what you think). Steve cuts through the startup clichés, shares what really changes when you’re at the top, and admits the tough truths of leadership most founders don’t expect.
[00:01] – Introductions and Overview of AiFi
[03:22] – Retail’s Ongoing Challenges with Shrinkage
[08:06] – What Steve Believes VCs Value from Venture Capitalists
[14:15] – Staying Focused Amid Chaos
[18:47] – How Often to Align Team Objectives
[22:16] – The Critical Role of Boards
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