David Park, co-founder and CEO of Narada, joins the Build Mode podcast to discuss his journey in building an enterprise AI agent platform rooted in research from the UC Berkeley AI Lab. Narada leverages large action models to streamline complex, multi-step workflows across enterprise systems. With a background that includes co-founding and exiting Coverity, Park is applying lessons from his first venture to his second company with a deliberate approach: remain lean, prioritize direct customer feedback, and delay fundraising until the product-market fit is clear. His strategy reflects a shift toward disciplined growth over rapid scaling.
The conversation highlights the importance of timing in hiring and funding decisions, emphasizing that premature expansion can strain resources and dilute focus. Park shares insights on how Narada spent its first year refining its product through continuous engagement with early users, avoiding the pressure to grow quickly. This methodical process allowed the team to build a solution grounded in real-world needs rather than assumptions. The episode offers a candid look at the challenges and choices involved in launching a technology startup in today’s competitive landscape.