The Startup Podcast

The Podcast for Startup Founders

The Startup Podcast dives deep on the topics that matter to building a Silicon Valley style, venture scale startup. Created by founders, for founders.

Each "Edu" episode is a mini-masterclass on a topic. Each "Reacts" episode unpacks the latest tech news and trends.

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Next-Gen Founders: Startups in the Age of AI (Edu)
April 21, 2025

Next-Gen Founders: Startups in the Age of AI (Edu)

Is AI making startups easier—or just changing the rules of the game? In a world where execution is cheap and accessible, building a successful startup is more competitive than ever. In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Berns...
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Insiders React: Meta's Whistleblower Bombshell + NVIDIA's $500B AI Investment, OpenAI’s New GPT-4.1
April 17, 2025

Insiders React: Meta's Whistleblower Bombshell + NVIDIA's $500B AI Investment, OpenAI’s New GPT-4.1

In this episode of The Startup Podcast, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein react to former Meta executive Sarah Wynn-Williams’ jaw-dropping testimony in front of the US Senate Judiciary Committee. She alleges Facebook put profits...
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Insiders React: Trump's Tariff Meltdown + Startup Valuations Crash, Shopify Goes Full AI
April 10, 2025

Insiders React: Trump's Tariff Meltdown + Startup Valuations Crash, Shopify Goes Full AI

Is AI just a buzzword — or the key to survival in a volatile startup landscape? In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein break down Donald Trump’s shocking “Liberation Day” tariffs and the ripple effect it could have o...
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Strategic Communications – Why PR Alone Won’t Drive Business Growth w/ Jessie Wu (Edu)
April 7, 2025

Strategic Communications – Why PR Alone Won’t Drive Business Growth w/ Jessie Wu (Edu)

Is your startup’s PR strategy just a vanity exercise? Most founders make the mistake of announcing fundraising rounds like it’s a badge of honor, hoping for instant traction and credibility. But here's the truth: if you're ch...
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Insiders React: Google Just Killed SEO + OpenAI’s $40B Raise, AI’s Copyright Crisis
April 3, 2025

Insiders React: Google Just Killed SEO + OpenAI’s $40B Raise, AI’s Copyright Crisis

Is Google about to kill SEO forever? Why did OpenAI just raise $40 billion? And is the AI bubble about to burst? The AI arms race is heating up, and the biggest players are making moves that could change everything. But what ...
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A must for all founders.

"This is one of the best podcasts for founders because of its no nonsense approach. These guys share the experience they had working at Uber and Google and bring in some high calibre guests. Top podca…"

nic998 | Dec. 23, 2022

THE podcast for founders. !

"I am not much of a Podcast person but this one is out of this world. Both Yaniv and Chris cover topics that I as a founder find superbly useful. Their delivery style is very engaging and somehow ever…"

gaur_ab | Nov. 16, 2022

High wisdom per word

"Anyone vaguely in the business sector would benefit from listening to this, in my opinion. Not just startups. As a product manager, I find it helps me elevate my thinking to other functions or proble…"

productmarketfitspo | Nov. 2, 2022

This is good stuff

"Having waded through way too much esoteric content in the big VC podcasts, Yaniv and Chris have been a breath of fresh air with broadly applicable, actionable insights for anyone working on or invest…"

mastersjd1234 | July 30, 2022

Smart, to the point, inspiring, and entertaining content

"I've been listening to these during my morning jogs for the last few months (as I work on setting up my next venture) and I've found myself stopping, getting out my phone and writing little snippets/…"

Kish Modi | April 7, 2023

The best Startup Podcast out there

"I have listened to many startup podcasts, and this one is by far the best. - a must for any founder. Yaniv and Chris break down what matters when starting a silicon-valley-style startup and many thin…"

Simon Reisch | May 21, 2023

My favourite podcast!

"Two brilliant minds talking about really useful topics for which they have uncanny expertise. Two somewhat different people who have the optimum balance of shared opinions. Definitely my favourite po…"

PeterDeMoor | July 27, 2023

My new go-to for Startup wisdom

"The Startup Podcast has become my new go-to for Startup wisdom. Even though I work early-stage, the knowledge transfers powerfully and practically. I can highly recommend."

lucuswenb1 | Sept. 5, 2023

Absolute Gem

"The Startup Podcast is an absolute must-listen! With its candid storytelling, it provides an authentic, engaging, and insightful peek into the world of entrepreneurship. Whether you're a seasoned fou…"

Aaron Deutsch | Sept. 20, 2023

What are you waiting for?

"A treasure chest worth of no-bs advice on running Silicon Valley-style startups. Great insights, always on point - highly recommend!"

Nik Zavgorodniy | Sept. 23, 2023

Best resource and a joyful listen

"Having researched 30 startup resources, I find The Startup Podcast (and Y Combinator Startup School) the best by far. Chris"

Soph_M_H | Nov. 6, 2023
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