First Builders
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Podcast Overview
<p>The First Builders Podcast from The Council dives into the stories of those who go first—founders, funders, and early operators who helped build category-defining companies before they were household names. Hosted by General Partner Amber Illig and Partner Rachel Tsui, each episode brings a candid, practical conversation with someone who has helped shape companies before there was a playbook.</p>
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Publishing Since
6/4/2025
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Recent Episodes
July 20, 2026
Summer Bonus Session: Amber and Rachel on AI's Reckoning, Women's Health, and America's Industrial Moment
Amber Illig and Rachel Tsui, General Partner and Partner at The Council Capital, discuss AI's current state, women's health, and America's industrial resurgence, revealing the reality behind the headlines.
July 6, 2026
The Last Twenty Percent: Georgia Rust on Craft, AI, and Why Design Has Never Mattered More
Figma's Creation Engine Product Lead, Georgia Rust, discusses building at the intersection of design and AI, reframing fears of automation for creators.
June 22, 2026
Creator Path to Venture Scale: Kristina Subbotina on Legal Automation and Social Distribution
Host Alex Lieberman interviews Kristina Subbotina, founder and CEO of Lexsy, about scaling a legal tech startup through AI and social distribution.
38 total episodes available with 10 transcripts
Recent guests on First Builders
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Georgia Rust
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Wyatt Stokesberry
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Kyle McAllister
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Siran Cao
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Duanni Hurd
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Filip Aronshtein
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Lina Scroggins
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Charles Julius
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David Apple
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Haroon Choudery
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- What is First Builders?
<p>The First Builders Podcast from The Council dives into the stories of those who go first—founders, funders, and early operators who helped build category-defining companies before they were household names. Hosted by General Partner Amber Illig and Partner Rachel Tsui, each episode brings a candid, practical conversation with someone who has helped shape companies before there was a playbook.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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