Yaniv explains why startup fundraising isn't over until the money is in your bank. 💼 Extended Fundraising Process: Emphasize that the fundraising process extends beyond obtaining a signed term sheet and often involves a significant lag before the money is securely in the bank. 📅 Early Planning for Lag Periods:…
Yaniv and Chris discuss why doing more with less does not just mean reducing number of staff! #productivity #team #entrepreneur #startup #product #growth
This episode is the MOST IMPORTANT podcast episode you will listen to in December. Contrary to popular opinion, saving money DOES NOT mean sacrificing progress. Planning your attack for 2024? Chris and Yaniv are here to dispel the myths and strategise for maximum output while minimizing costs in the latest…
Chris explains the perils of outsourcing your startup to agencies to do your dirty work including: 🔄 Overreaching Demands from Investors: Discuss the cautionary tale of an investor demanding 51% ownership of a startup while promising to handle all aspects of marketing, selling, and developing the product, emphasizing the potential…
Are electric vehicles a waste of money and time? Emil and Yaniv debate in the latest episode of The Startup Podcast. #entrepreneur #startup #tesla #technology #electric #electricvehicle #debate #product #growth #climatechange
Chris discusses why having the world's greatest venture capitalists in your corner makes your startup more likely to succeed! 🌐 Impact of Top-Tier Investors: Explore the significant benefits of having top-tier investors like Sequoia, Greylock, and Benchmark on your cap table, highlighting the validation, network, and added value they bring…
Yaniv discusses whether paid social media subscriptions spell the end of social media ads. What does this mean to product growth? Checkout the snippet then watch the full episode. #entrepreneur #startup #product #growth #socialmedia #socialmediamarketing #paid #subscribe #subscribetomychannel
Chris discusses the importance of starting fundraising early as a startup including: ⏰ Extended Timeline of Fundraising: Highlight the prolonged duration of the fundraising process, emphasizing that it can take several months, especially for those who are unfamiliar faces in the startup landscape. 🚗 Road Show Preparation: Discuss the importance…
Chris discusses the current limitations of green tech and why we must act now to save the planet! #entrepreneur #startup #product #growth #climatechange #green #solution
Chris discusses whether it is ok for venture capitalists to share your secrets with your startup competitors including: 🌐 Unconventional Collaboration: Discuss the phenomenon of investors introducing founders to perceived competitors, encouraging collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the startup space, challenging the traditional notion of rivalry. 🔄 Differentiation in Problem Solving:…
Chris and Emil discuss the future of product growth if inorganic growth is severely affected by new legislation. #entrepreneur #product #growth #technology
Navigate fundraising pitfalls on The Startup Podcast! In this short clip from the recent episode, Chris and Yaniv discuss: 💸 Minimizing Investment at the Expense of Success: Highlight the risk of investors prioritizing minimal funding over setting a realistic budget for a startup's success, potentially hindering growth by providing inadequate…
Are you just pretending to build a startup or are you actually building one? In this short excerpt from a recent The Startup Podcast episode, Chris and Yaniv discuss: 🚀 Distractions in Community Activities: Discuss the drawbacks of constant community activities that may distract founders from the core focus of…
Is Elon the hero or the troll? Listen to Chris and Emil discuss on the most recent episode of The Startup Podcast. #entrepreneur #startup #product #growth #troll #technology #twitter #tesla #spacex #elonmusk
What did Elon say? Leading the Silicon Valley chatter this week are comments Elon Musk made during an interview with Andrew Sorkin. Emil, Chris and Yaniv break it down and the flow-on effects on paid social networks while also exploring: 🚀 Elon Unleashed: Emil, Chris and Yaniv discuss Elon Musk's…
Founders, vet your Venture Capitalists before receiving fundraise from them! ⚔️ Fundraising as a Weapon: Explore the unsettling possibility of investors using the fundraising process as a strategic weapon to hinder a startup's progress vis-a-vis its competitors, raising ethical concerns. 💰 Unethical Tactics in Deal Terms: Discuss the common scenario…
Chris explains in the recent episode of The Startup Podcast why entrepreneurs should set the target anyway. Use sheer force of will and entrepreneurship and quality execution and fundraising and whatever it takes to hit the target 🎯 Outcome-Driven Modeling: Advocating for the use of models not just to predict…
Chris and Yaniv discuss the long-term consequneces of the OpenAI/Sam Altman saga and impacts this will cause including: 🏛️ CEO Empowerment: Exploring the power dynamics between Sam Altman and the board, highlighting his strategic advantage as a conquering hero and the leverage he holds, including the potential to move his…
🚀 Thinking in 4D: Navigating the startup journey requires a fourth-dimensional mindset. Failing to consider the long-term consequences can lead to unforeseen challenges. 🪙 Same Side of the Table: Once the investment hits your bank account, you and the investor are in it together. The relationship transforms into a shared…
🔄 Daily Data Navigation: Emphasizing the need for continuous data-driven decision-making, steering away from a burdensome reporting cycle for board meetings. Navigating the business using diverse data types daily. 📊 Unified Data Dashboard: Advocating for a seamless integration between daily operational data and board reporting. The metrics on your dashboard…
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 venture into the shadows of fundraising as founders expose harrowing tales of…
Chris, Emil and Yaniv discuss the importance of the right board members for your startup. 🛡️ Critical Board Importance: Emphasizing the pivotal role of the board, particularly in challenging times. The composition of the board becomes a crucial factor when navigating difficulties, making it essential to choose wisely in advance.…
❤️ User-Centric Focus: Emphasizing the crucial distinction between garnering love from partners, customers, and investors versus the paramount importance of users loving your product. 🎯 Strategic Questioning: Urging founders to shift their focus from seeking approval from stakeholders to asking a fundamental question—Do users love your product? 💼 B2B Dynamics:…
Chris explains why startups in the 2020's do not need to collect all the data, they MUST focus on collecting the right data: 📊 Data as a Means, Not the End: Challenging the outdated notion of collecting all available data, emphasizing that data is a tool serving the purpose of…