Edu Episodes

Nov. 29, 2023

Edu: Data-Driven Decision-Making - Radioactive, Handle With Care

Data is radioactive. Handle it appropriately and you can harness its extreme power for your startup. Don’t and the promised invaluable insights will decay and destroy it! Thankfully Chris and Yaniv explore the art of data-dri...

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Nov. 22, 2023

Edu: Knowing When To Quit - Is It The Right Time To Shut Down Your St…

When is it the right time to shut down your startup? Join Chris and Yaniv in this insightful episode featuring Gabor Cselle, the founder of the once-promising T2/Pebble, as he candidly shares the story behind the decision to ...

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Nov. 17, 2023

Edu: Founder Mental Health Pt. 2 - Expert Coach Explains Causes & Cur…

How do you improve your mental health? Today continues the important discussion we started with Mike Filbey, founder of Pepper and former co-founder of ButcherBox surrounding mental health. To help guide us on the ins and out...

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Nov. 8, 2023

Edu: Product Experiments - Revealing The Science Behind Successful Ap…

Brace yourself for a masterclass in app evolution as Andres Glusman, founder of DoWhatWorks shares 15 years of wisdom gained at Meetup, where experimentation was the key to their monumental growth. Discover the hidden truth t...

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Nov. 4, 2023

Edu: Incredible Product Managers - 17 Traits Of Next Level PMs

Are you a product manager, wanting to become or know more about product management or hire one? Embark on a riveting expedition into the dynamic world of product management as Chris and Yaniv unveil the 17 extraordinary trait...

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Oct. 26, 2023

Edu: Employee Equity - The Essential Value Of Ownership Culture

🌟 Imagine sharing in the triumph and value of a startup's success! It's the magic potion that aligns every employee's heartbeat with the company's vision. Discover why options, with their tantalizing tax benefits, are the dar...

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Oct. 19, 2023

Replay: Edu: Product & Product Management - Empowering Your Team to S…

How do you hire a PM? 💭 How do you empower product designers? 🙌 What is the Domain Dogma trap? 🤔 We’ve gone into the vault and polished another one of our most popular episodes. Marty Cagan joins Chris and Yaniv to discuss wh...

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Oct. 4, 2023

Edu: Lying To Yourself - Do You Really Dare To Be Great?

Are you lying to yourself? Are you really aiming for greatness? This week Chris and Yaniv dive deep into the psyche of startup founders. Discover the harsh truth that a lack of conviction in your vision can lead to self-sabot...

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Sept. 20, 2023

Edu: Monetization - Secret To Success Or Highway To Hell?

Is monetization the secret sauce for startup success, or is it a treacherous highway to failure? Monetization isn't just about making money; it's about proving your product's worth in the market. Chris and Yaniv unveil the pe...

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Sept. 13, 2023

Edu: Cross-Functional Squads - Critical Org Chart Mistakes To Avoid

Squads - they’re the “it” way to organise cross-functional teams at Silicon Valley-startups. So why do they often not work? Unravel the blueprint for achieving organizational excellence through effective squads. With squads, ...

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Sept. 6, 2023

Edu: Outsider Founders - Are You Part Of This Secret Club?

In a world where insider founders often seem to have the upper hand, what if being an outsider founder could become your secret weapon? This week on The Startup Podcast, Chris and Yaniv dive deep into the intriguing journey o...

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Aug. 30, 2023

Edu: Founder Failure - 7 Archetypes Destined To Destroy Their Own Com…

There’s no denying it. No matter how good your product or team is, the startup will make or break because of the founder. Most founders learn this during their startup journey and actively pursue everything they can to make s...

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Aug. 23, 2023

Edu: Founder Sanity - 5 Rules For Keeping Your Cool When Building You…

Being a founder is incredibly difficult. There’s no denying that. As a startup founder, the fate of the company rests on your shoulders. There’s little wonder you’re stressed. For the sake of the company, you must develop ski...

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Aug. 16, 2023

Edu: Advisory Boards - Getting Help, Credibility & Capital From Exper…

You're the average of the five people you spend the most time with. That’s great at a social level or when you’re climbing the corporate ladder but what happens when you’ve founded your own startup and are looking for advice....

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Aug. 2, 2023

Edu: Creating Your Own Silicon Valley - Ecosystem Building Secrets Re…

There is only one Silicon Valley. Countries around the world have tried and continue to attempt to recreate the magic of Sandhill Road. But there will be only one Silicon Valley. So what can different startup ecosystems do to...

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