All Years
2018
Year Started
Year Started

Started in 2018

Discover insights from 5 interviews with founders and CEOs who started their companies in 2018.

5 Companies Started in 2018

Learn from founders and CEOs who launched their businesses in 2018

Krishna Rangasayee
AI

Krishna Rangasayee

Founder & CEO

Not Publicly Disclosed/month
4.7/5
B2B
Manufacturing
235+
San Jose, California, United States
Started 2018

In this interview, SiMa.ai founder and CEO Krishna Rangasayee discusses the transition of physical AI from early adoption to mainstream production. Speaking at the RAISE Summit in Paris, he explains the launch of their Gen 2 silicon and a pin-to-pin GPU system-on-module replacement. Rangasayee outlines their new agentic software wrapper, Palette Ne, which enables programming edge applications in plain English, and highlights strategic partnerships in automotive, robotics, and drone technology.

July 14, 2026Read Interview
Adam Goldstein
Agencies

Adam Goldstein

Founder & CEO

Pre-revenue/month
4.8/5
B2B
1,500+
San Jose, California, USA
Started 2018

In this interview, Archer Aviation founder and CEO Adam Goldstein discusses the future of air taxis, the challenges of launching a new category of transportation, and his vision for making urban travel dramatically faster. He shares insights on innovation, regulation, manufacturing, scaling a new industry, and building a company that could transform how people move through cities.

June 25, 2026Read Interview
David Grutman
Agencies

David Grutman

Founder & CEO

Estimated $15M-$30M USD/month
4.2/5
Agency
2,000+
Miami, Florida, USA
Started 2018

In this interview, Groot Hospitality founder and CEO David Grutman shares how he built one of the most influential hospitality brands in the United States. He discusses entrepreneurship, personal growth, intellectual property, strategic partnerships, investing, and why long-term equity ownership has been the key driver of his wealth and business success.

June 23, 2026Read Interview
Patrick Soderlund
Technology, Gaming

Patrick Soderlund

Founder & CEO

N/A/month
4.8/5
B2C
Freemium
300+
N/A
Started 2018

In this interview, Patrick Söderlund discusses building Embark Studios and creating games designed for long-term player engagement. He shares insights on making difficult leadership decisions, balancing data with creative judgment, and continuously improving products through iteration. The conversation highlights efficient development through better tools and pipelines, adapting business models to market realities, respecting player time, and fostering a culture where honest feedback and disciplined execution drive sustainable success.

November 1, 2025Read Interview
Iman Ghadzi
Creators, eCommerce, Production, Retail

Iman Ghadzi

Founder & CEO

$1M+/month
4.9/5
B2C
Agency
Manufacturing
21–50
UK
Started 2018

In this interview, entrepreneur Eman Gadzhi shares how he built a business empire before the age of 25, growing from a challenging upbringing in South London to becoming a successful investor and business owner. He discusses entrepreneurship, personal branding, digital products, relationships, wealth creation, mental health, and the lessons he learned from overcoming adversity. Eman also explains why purpose, discipline, and helping others have played a major role in his success.

April 23, 2024Read Interview