Venture Capital Episodes

Jan. 27, 2025

Types of Capital - The Hidden Risks of Bootstrapping That Could Sink …

Are you dreaming of launching the next unicorn startup? Before you quit your day job and pour your life savings into that brilliant idea, you might want to listen to this episode. In this episode, Yaniv Bernstein is joined by...

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Jan. 20, 2025

Startup Funding - VC, Bootstrapping, or Debt? The Funding Spectrum Ex…

Are you a founder struggling to figure out how to fund your startup? With so many options available - from bootstrapping to VC funding - how do you know which path is right for you? In this episode, Chris Saad …

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Dec. 4, 2024

Investing & Fundraising - The Truth About VC w/ Nick Crocker (Replay)

How much value do VCs truly bring beyond their capital? And what makes the difference between a supportive partnership and a dysfunctional founder-investor relationship? In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein welcome...

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Oct. 28, 2024

VC Failure- 6 Toxic Investor Types That Will Destroy Your Startup

Are you ready to navigate the treacherous waters of startup investing? Buckle up, because in this episode, Yaniv Bernstein and Chris Saad are diving deep into the world of bad investors. From predatory tactics to buzzword obs...

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Aug. 5, 2024

Raising Capital at Seed - 5 Ways to De-Risk Your Round (Edu)

Ready to raise your seed round but unsure how to de-risk for investors? Discover strategies to avoid pitfalls and secure early-stage funding confidently. In this week's episode, our experts hosts Yaniv Bernstein and Chris Saa...

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April 15, 2024

Bootstrapping - Why Most Startups Shouldn’t Raise w/ Rob Walling (Edu)

Could bootstrapping be your golden ticket to success?💡 This week, Chris and Yaniv are joined by Rob Walling, a seasoned entrepreneur with a wealth of startup wisdom to share. Rob Walling is an entrepreneur, author, and podcas...

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Dec. 5, 2023

Edu: VC Horror Stories - Critical Capital Catastrophes

VC fundraising. A crucial way to rapidly expand your startup. The best VC relationships will elevate your startup to another level while poor ones can make your startup lame. This week on The Startup Podcast, Chris and Yaniv ...

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