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Published: April 26, 2024, 11:09 a.m.

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Today\\u2019s episode of Request for Startups features

* Joe Fernandez : Co-Founder and CEO of allUP, Former CEO and Co-Founder at Joymode and Klout, @JoeFernandez on X

* Erik Torenberg:\\xa0Investor, Founder of\\xa0Turpentine.co. @eriktorenberg on X

In this conversation, Joe Fernandez, Co-Founder and CEO of allUP, joins Erik Torenberg as he discusses building in the online reputation space. They explore the ever-increasing importance of trust in the age of AI and the unique challenges of building a startup in this space, potential data businesses that could be built on top of reputation, and more.\\xa0

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(00:27) Klout\\u2019s journey

(02:00) Importance of online reputation

(05:13) Navigating the idea maze

(10:43) Professional networks

(12:45) Sponsor: Turpentine

(13:33) Exploring different modalities and data sources

(17:12) Future of reputation data

(22:03) Reflecting on Klout and lessons learned

(23:57) Building first-party data with allUp

(27:35) Wrap\\u2014

Request for Startups is produced by Turpentine: a network of podcasts, newsletters, and more, covering technology, business, and culture \\u2014 all from the perspective of industry insiders and experts. We\\u2019re launching new shows every week, and we\\u2019re looking for industry-leading sponsors \\u2014 if you think that might be you and your company, email us at erik@turpentine.co.

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