Startup Explore

In this episode, Kieran Taylor, co-founder of Midship.ai, walks us through how his YC-backed startup is building AI tools tailored for financial auditors. He breaks down exactly how the product works — from automating test-of-detail procedures to preparing first-draft workpapers — and highlights key features like Excel integration, configurability, and audit trail visibility. We discuss the $200B+ audit market ripe for disruption, how Midship stacks up against legacy tools, and the long-term vision of moving from audit sampling to continuous transaction monitoring. Kieran also shares the backgrounds of his technical co-founders, the journey which led to start Midship, and what’s next for the team.

In this conversation, Philippe Noël, co-founder of ParadeDB, explores how their technology enhances PostgreSQL, starting with search and advanced analytics—just the beginning of a broader vision. He shares insights on reducing downtime, improving performance, and ParadeDB’s early success with Alibaba. The discussion covers technical challenges, deployment, and the competitive landscape, along with Philippe’s journey and the small team driving innovation.