Videos

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, teams transform from mere projects to long-term mission owners. These cross-functional squads, comprised of diverse roles and skills,…

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Sept. 12, 2023

Good advice is critical!

Good advice is critical for every startup but even more so for outsider founders. Outsider founders need to be willing to say "I'm going to dilute myself a bit to surround myself with fantastic advisors who are invested in what I'm doing and are going to make sure I stay…

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Sept. 11, 2023

Get into the right accelerator!

When choosing an accelerator, it's not about getting into one. It's about getting into the right one! Just like insider and outsider founders, there are insider and outsider accelerators. Choosing the wrong accelerator will just waste your precious startup time! #entrepreneur #startup #accelerator #technology #investing

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Sept. 10, 2023

The one advantage of being an outsider founder…

Being an outsider founder can be very difficult. However, you can turn our disadvantage of being an outsider into an advantage by doubling down and using the grit and determination into the DNA of the company. #entrepreneur #founder #technology #startup

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Sept. 8, 2023

Every great and terrible aspect of a startup is because of the founder

#entrepreneur #startup #growth #mindset

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Sept. 7, 2023

LinkedIn is cringe but also incredibly powerful

Linkedin can provide many opportunities if you use it effectively! #entrepreneur #growth #networking #technology

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Sept. 6, 2023

Find other ways to compensate for your time!

Chris discusses an old story of Travis Kalanick from Uber having to run to a VC meeting on Sandhill Road. #entrepreneur #startup #product #growth

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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 of outsider founders – those who don't hail from traditional backgrounds.…

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Sept. 5, 2023

No one is born a startup founder, you’re built over time, experience and support

Chris explains the categories of advice that he provides to startup founders. We're all human and often find ourselves doing the things we tell others not to. #entrepreneur #founder #growth #startup

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Sept. 4, 2023

Don’t be like Google! Scale your management as your startup grows

Yaniv discusses insights and anecdotes he gained from working at Google in the early 2000's. #entrepreneur #founder #startup #product #growth

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Sept. 3, 2023

Beware the baby Elon!

Chris and Yaniv discuss one of the 7 Archetypes that are destined to destroy their own companies - the baby ELON! Worried that you're turning into one of the archetypes? Change today by listening to @startup-podcast #entrepreneur #startup #growth #founder #twitter #spacex

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Sept. 3, 2023

The trick to scaleup your startup is…

Chris explains how to go from a startup and grow into a scaleup company. #entrepreneur #growth #product #scaleup

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Sept. 2, 2023

When does a founder need to step aside?

Yaniv and Chris explains in the recent episode of The Startup Podcast when a founder needs to step aside. It is the most painful part of the entire startup journey. But if the business is too big for the founder, they MUST step aside and let someone else with experience…

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Aug. 31, 2023

Sell your OWN shit!

Chris explains in the recent @startup-podcast episode that founder NEED to learn how to sell their own shit! #entrepreneur #startup #product #sales #founder

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Aug. 30, 2023

Founders: Don't Fall Into Bad Habits!

Yaniv and Chris explain what happens when founders who work incredibly difficult fall into habits that don't blend well with the team. Founders need to be able to grow, adapt and be accountable. #entrepreneur #growthmindset #accountability #team #founder

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Aug. 30, 2023

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

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 sure they can be the best founders possible. But in doing…

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Aug. 29, 2023

Do the EMBARRASSING work, narrow your focus! Chris and Yaniv with April Dunford

Chris provides an intriguing anecdote from his recent work with startups. #focus #entrepreneur #product #growth

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Aug. 28, 2023

Start compounding now! #startups #founder #career

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Aug. 27, 2023

The only things guaranteed in startups are… #entrepreneur #startup #founder #growth

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Aug. 27, 2023

How do you win the startup game? #startup #founder #growth

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Aug. 26, 2023

5 Rules of Founder Sanity #entrepreneur #founder #wellbeing

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Aug. 24, 2023

Avoid wearing the crown! #founder #entrepreneur #team

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Aug. 23, 2023

The startup world can be brutal unless…. #entrepreneur #founder #wellbeing

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Aug. 23, 2023

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

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 skills and techniques to look after yourself! With Chris unavailable as he continues…

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