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What does it take to build a company without burning yourself out?
In this episode, Kyle Clements, Founder and CEO of Quipli, shares how experiences at Uber and other venture-backed startups prepared him to launch his own company—and why he believes entrepreneurship should be sustainable, not exhausting.
Kyle Clements is the Founder and CEO of Quipli, a leading equipment rental software platform helping independent rental companies across the United States and Canada modernize their operations through cloud-based technology and AI-powered solutions.
Kyle’s entrepreneurial journey began while studying civil engineering in college, when he realized he was more passionate about building businesses than bridges. At 22, he co-founded his first startup, a recycled outdoor products company, which ultimately failed—but sparked a lifelong commitment to entrepreneurship.
Determined to learn before launching another venture, Kyle spent nearly a decade as an early employee at three venture-backed startups: Zubie, Clutch, and Uber. Experiencing multiple acquisitions and Uber’s IPO gave him firsthand insight into scaling high-growth technology companies and prepared him to build his own.
In 2020, after identifying a major gap in the equipment rental industry, Kyle founded Quipli to help independent rental businesses compete with larger national brands through modern software. Under his leadership, Quipli has become a trusted platform for rental operators looking to streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and embrace AI-driven innovation.
Outside of work, Kyle is an avid runner and Ironman finisher who believes endurance sports have profoundly shaped his leadership philosophy. A husband and father of three daughters, he is passionate about building a sustainable life where family, health, and entrepreneurship work together rather than compete. His philosophy is simple: great businesses are built the same way great endurance races are run—by staying focused, trusting the process, and maintaining a pace you can sustain for the long run.
What does it take to build a company without burning yourself out?
In this episode, Kyle Clements, Founder and CEO of Quipli, shares how experiences at Uber and other venture-backed startups prepared him to launch his own company—and why he believes entrepreneurship should be sustainable, not exhausting.
• Early Career: Began in venture-backed startups including Zubie, Clutch, and Uber before launching his own company.
• Big Challenge: Navigating marriage, losing his mother, being laid off during COVID, and deciding to become a founder.
• Turning Point: Identifying an opportunity in the equipment rental industry and founding Quipli during the pandemic.
• Personal Growth: Uses running, meditation, sleep, and family time to stay mentally and physically healthy.
• Business Success: Built Quipli into a leading equipment rental software platform serving independent rental businesses across North America.
• Core Philosophy: Great founders build businesses they can sustain for the long run—not businesses that require constant sprinting.
👤 Connect with Today’s Guest – Kyle Clements
Website: https://quipli.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleclements/