Build Mode, a new podcast from TechCrunch, is set to launch on November 13, 2025, hosted by Startup Battlefield Editor Isabelle Johannessen. The podcast aims to serve as a survival guide for early-stage founders, offering candid conversations and tactical advice from experienced entrepreneurs and investors. Each season will focus on critical themes that founders face, including go-to-market strategies, fundraising pressures, and hiring challenges. The initiative is part of TechCrunch's broader effort to foster a community of builders, encouraging audience participation by incorporating their questions and stories into episodes. The podcast will be available on major platforms and will also feature exclusive content on TechCrunch's social media channels.