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First Principles
Rippling

First Principles

No. of episodes
1
Latest episode
2026-06-30
Business Technology Entrepreneurship

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First Principles is a podcast from Rippling for founders building through moments of massive change.

Hosted by Rippling CPO Matt MacInnis, the show brings together some of the sharpest investors, operators, and company-builders in tech to unpack the assumptions founders are forced to navigate—about capital, markets, AI, go-to-market, hiring, product, and what it actually takes to build an enduring business.

The goal isn’t to chase predictions or celebrate startup mythology. It’s to decode the unwritten rules of company-building for founders who are still early enough that every decision compounds. Each conversation starts with a simple premise: when conventional wisdom gets noisy, the best founders return to first principles.

Through candid, practical conversations, First Principles helps founders understand not just what great builders believe, but how they think—so they can make sharper decisions from day one.

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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of First Principles?

There are 1 episodes avaiable of First Principles.

What is First Principles about?

We have categorized First Principles as:

  • Business
  • Technology
  • Entrepreneurship

Where can you listen to First Principles?

First Principles is available, among others places, on:

  • Apple Podcasts
  • Podtail
  • Google Podcasts

When did First Principles start?

The first episode of First Principles that we have available was released 30 June 2026.

Who creates the podcast First Principles?

First Principles is produced and created by Rippling.