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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Insiders React: Uber's RoboTaxi Hedge + OpenAI's New Dual-Role LLM 'ChatGPT Agent' & Chaotic Company Culture
July 24, 2025

Insiders React: Uber's RoboTaxi Hedge + OpenAI's New Dual-Role LLM 'ChatGPT Agent' & Chaotic Company Culture

Is Uber’s gamble on RoboTaxis a brilliant move, or the end of its asset-light magic? And what’s really going on inside OpenAI as it races to dominate AI? Many founders assume hypergrowth companies are perfectly coordinated ma...
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Two Simple Principles to Get Your Startup Noticed, and How to Apply Them (w/ Product Hunt CEO Rajiv Ayyangar)
July 21, 2025

Two Simple Principles to Get Your Startup Noticed, and How to Apply Them (w/ Product Hunt CEO Rajiv Ayyangar)

Getting noticed is harder than ever, but Rajiv Ayyangar (CEO, Product Hunt) says most startups fail for a surprisingly simple reason: lack of clarity and velocity. In this episode of The Startup Podcast, Rajiv explains what s...
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Insiders React: AI Chaos - Meta & Google Poach Talent from Apple & OpenAI + Elon's Grok-4 Havoc, Intel Admits Defeat
July 17, 2025

Insiders React: AI Chaos - Meta & Google Poach Talent from Apple & OpenAI + Elon's Grok-4 Havoc, Intel Admits Defeat

Is Apple losing its edge in the AI race? And what does it mean for startups when big tech strip-mines entire companies for talent? Many early entrepreneurs believe giant tech firms are unbeatable, but this episode reveals how...
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Unlock Hypergrowth: How Vibe Coding Can Fast-Track Your Startup Success w/ Bolt CEO Eric Simons
July 14, 2025

Unlock Hypergrowth: How Vibe Coding Can Fast-Track Your Startup Success w/ Bolt CEO Eric Simons

Can you really build and launch a startup without writing code, or even knowing how to? As AI tools promise lightning-fast product development, many founders still fall into old traps: over-validating, under-executing, or wai...
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Insiders React: Musk Launches “America Party” + YouTube Declares War on AI Slop, Sequoia's Mamdani Scandal
July 10, 2025

Insiders React: Musk Launches “America Party” + YouTube Declares War on AI Slop, Sequoia's Mamdani Scandal

Is Silicon Valley building the future or just trying to rule it? From Elon Musk’s new political party to retail investors buying fake OpenAI stock, the startup world is getting weirder, faster. In this episode, Chris Saad and...
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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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