Replay Solutions has created a debugging tool that allows developers to record and replay any type of software execution, regardless of complexity, and effectively reproduce any issue that occurs.  In this interview, I had the opportunity to speak with the Co-Founder & CEO of Replay, Jonathan Lindo, who describes their product as “like TiVo for software.“  He describes how the Replay technology works, and also discusses their pricing, monetization strategy, and broad range of targeted sectors, which include gaming, on-demand applications, financial services, and ISVs. He also talks about his early career as a programmer, when he personally experienced the pain of debugging complex software and struggling to reproduce software issues; this ultimately was the inspiration behind the founding of Replay.

For a great overview of Replay’s technology, check out this 3-minute demo. If you’re hooked, check out this in-depth demo.

In Part 2 of this series, Jonathan shares some great advice on VC funding and other topics for entrepreneurs, so be sure to check back!

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Since TalkTech.TV began last May, I’ve had the opportunity to speak with many startup founders & executives who have successfully raised millions in venture capital funding. In each of those interviews, I asked them to share some advice for successful VC negotiations, and have compiled the highlights in this video, showcasing the responses of founders from Pheedo, Engine Yard, Serious Materials, GroundWork, and Untangle. This is particularly relevant in this challenging economy, where funding is less abundant, and only the best innovators and negotiators will succeed in closing rounds.

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In 2007, Disqus received funding from Y Combinator, a prestigious seed-stage startup funding firm. Y Combinator is unique in that they not only provide seed money, but they offer an entire 3-month experience that includes technical, business, and legal advice, as well as introductions to key investors and tech executives.

In Part 2 of this interview, Daniel Ha discusses his experience with YC, sharing his thoughts on what YC looks for in potential candidates, and his secrets for what it takes to get accepted into the program. He covers some of the program highlights, like Demo Day, where YC companies have the opportunity to give presentations in front of investors. He also shares some of the best advice he learned from the program, and emphasizes the incredible value of being a part of the YC alumni community.

Check out a great post by Guy Kawasaki featuring this past summer’s Demo Day at Y Combinator; the post includes lots of pictures that give a feel for the YC culture and showcase the types of companies that they fund.

In addition to covering Y Combinator, Daniel discusses his day-to-day experience as a CEO, and offers his advice on what it takes to succeed as an entrepreneur. He also shares about his background, and his long-time friendship with Disqus Co-Founder Jason Yan, which led them to launch the company together while in college.

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