Episodes
Reacts: How Firing Sam Altman Might Lead To The End Of The World - Se…
On the 17th of November OpenAI announced on their blog that Sam Altman was fired. This sent shockwaves throughout the startup ecosystem worldwide. What happened next was even more fireworks. Greg Brockman, the other co-founde...
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...
Reacts: AI Insiders Discuss OpenAI DevDay 2023 - Everything You Need …
OpenAI DevDay 2023. A conference that sent reverberations throughout the startup ecosystem worldwide. Welcomed back on The Startup Podcast to discuss and debate it all are Jeremiah Owyang, general partner at Blitzscaling Vent...
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...
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...
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...
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 …
Reacts: Palestinian & Israeli Debate War In Gaza
Gaza Strip. Events are evolving rapidly. The Startup Podcast is fortunate to be hosted by Chris and Yaniv who’s personal backgrounds provide a unique opportunity to share both sides of the Gaza War. This is a raw and unfilter...
Q&A: When To Quit Your Job, Truth About Patents, Going Global
We’ve received a lot of questions from the last few episodes. It’s time Chris and Yaniv answer them! This Q&A episode they explore: When should you quit your day job to go all in on your startup? When should we …
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...
Reacts: Founder Mental Health - Silent Struggles Of Startup Leaders
Today is a very special episode. This week on The Startup Podcast, Chris and Yaniv are joined by Mike Filbey, founder of Pepper and former co-founder of ButcherBox. Mike's journey is nothing short of extraordinary. He catapul...
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...
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, ...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Replay: Edu - Fundraising Basics Part 1 - How To Find The Smart Money
Planning on fundraising in the next 6-18 months? Interested in the inner-workings of startup fundraising? This episode is a MUST listen for you! After the success of our previous episode replay we’ve gone into the vault and p...
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...
Q&A: The Death of Web3, Fundraising As An Introvert, Future of Austra…
The tech industry has evolved immensely in 2023. It’s time Chris and Yaniv answers the burning questions of startup operators in The Startup Podcast community. This Q&A episode they explore: Everyone always talks about how yo...
Reacts: Twitter Rebrands To X - Mad Genius or Just Mad?
🚨Twitter Rebrands to X 🚨 Elon Musk wants to blow up the Twitter brand & replace it with 'X' - but why? Listen to this bonus episode of The Startup Podcast, hosted by Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein to hear …
Edu: Knowledge vs Wisdom - When Our Advice Is WRONG!
Rules are meant to be broken! You wouldn’t be building startups if you were a complete rule follower. In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein discuss all the times when you should IGNORE their advice! Together they co...
Replay: Edu - What Is A Startup? An Antidote To Small Business Syndro…
We have a special episode for you all this week! This week we’re putting our own advice to use! We have repolished one of our most popular episodes with our new style jam-packed with information to get your company off …
Edu: VC Pitch Recording - How Masters Handle Dumb Money
Introducing Mid Capital! This week on The Startup Podcast Chris and Yaniv wanted to switch it up and show how to navigate the fundraising VC discussions via roleplay. That’s right! We think Yaniv has found his calling as an a...