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: Google’s $32B Cloud Power Grab + Altman: AI Now Beats Humans, 23andMe Collapses, Fake AI CEOs
March 27, 2025

Insiders React: Google’s $32B Cloud Power Grab + Altman: AI Now Beats Humans, 23andMe Collapses, Fake AI CEOs

Are we on the brink of an AI revolution that will fundamentally reshape society? Or are we overestimating the impact of these new technologies? In this episode, Chris Saad and Michael Jones, General Partner at Science Startup...
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Kill Your Customers – The Doom Funnel That’s Hurting Your Startup (Edu)
March 24, 2025

Kill Your Customers – The Doom Funnel That’s Hurting Your Startup (Edu)

Are you a startup founder considering a partnership with a big player in your industry? Before you sign that deal, you might want to think twice. In this eye-opening episode we dive deep into the dangers of partnering with or...
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Insiders React: Google's New Robotics Division + OpenAI Tries to Block DeepSeek, Rippling/Deel Corporate Espionage
March 20, 2025

Insiders React: Google's New Robotics Division + OpenAI Tries to Block DeepSeek, Rippling/Deel Corporate Espionage

Are tech companies resorting to corporate espionage in the cutthroat world of AI? Is the US losing its grip on global tech dominance? Yaniv, Chris, and Elli explore the shocking lawsuit between former podcast sponsors Ripplin...
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Insiders React: Return of Digg + Wall Street Panic, Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, Apple Delays AI
March 13, 2025

Insiders React: Return of Digg + Wall Street Panic, Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, Apple Delays AI

Is the stock market's recent nosedive just the beginning of a larger economic shift? As tariffs and political uncertainty rock Wall Street, tech giants like Apple are facing unexpected hurdles in the AI race. Meanwhile, an ol...
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Product Led Marketing – Where Do Marketers Fit In? (Edu)
March 10, 2025

Product Led Marketing – Where Do Marketers Fit In? (Edu)

Are you struggling to understand how marketing fits into a product-led company? You're not alone. Many marketers wonder if their role becomes less important when product takes the lead. But what if the opposite were true? In ...
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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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