Interview by Jonathan Kersting
Two conversations. One entrepreneur. And a masterclass in why real startups are built by paying attention to friction, not hype.
In this two-part arc of 10 Minute Tech Talks, serial entrepreneur David Radin, founder of ConfirmedApp.com, joins host Jonathan Kersting to unpack two moments every tech founder recognizes but few talk about out loud.
Episode 1: Why do so many promising business conversations quietly disappear after a handshake?
You meet the right people. The energy is there. Business cards are exchanged. Then… silence. David explains why networking isn’t failing because of people, but because of broken systems, and how that everyday frustration inspired the creation of Confirmed Meet & Greet. It’s a reminder that the strongest startup ideas often come from problems we’ve all learned to tolerate, until someone decides not to.
Episode 2: What if the thing you’re most proud of building is the thing holding your business back?
In a candid TechVibe Radio conversation, David pulls back the curtain on a hard founder moment: walking away from months of work on a product that looked good but didn’t truly solve the problem. This episode dives into the discipline of killing “good” ideas, the danger of shiny features, and why knowing what not to build may be the most important skill a tech entrepreneur can learn.
Together, these episodes form a blueprint for modern founders: Build for real-world friction. Question your assumptions early. And remember, progress isn’t always about adding more, sometimes it’s about letting go.
If your business depends on relationships, product clarity, or tough decisions, this two-part listen is time very well spent.
Listen to the entire TechVibe interview here.