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Founder stories and practical playbooks — from idea to product, first revenue to scale — with operators, investors, and creators who've done the work and kept their values intact.
Where we focus our energy
💰 Founders & Funding
Bootstrapping, angels, VC, and smart capital strategy from people who've raised and built.
🛠 Product & Craft
Discovery, UX, shipping velocity, and building things customers actually love.
📈 Growth & GTM
Positioning, channels, pricing, and repeatable sales that scale.
⚙️ Operations & Finance
Runbooks, metrics, unit economics, and cash flow that keeps you alive.
👥 People & Culture
First hires, leadership, values, and feedback loops that build great teams.
🌱 Impact & Resilience
Ethics, sustainability, founder health, and building for the long game.
Startup categories & themes
Tech Startups
AI, SaaS, blockchain, and emerging tech innovations.
Product & Design
User experience, product development, and prototyping.
Growth & Marketing
Channels, sales strategies, and customer acquisition.
Funding & Investors
VC, angels, bootstrapping, and smart capital strategies.
People & Culture
Team building, leadership, diversity, and company culture.
Impact & Sustainability
Ethical business, social impact, and environmental responsibility.
Organizations & brands we track & work with
Partners & networks
Y Combinator · Techstars · Sequoia · Andreessen Horowitz · AWS · Google Cloud · Microsoft · OpenAI · Stripe · Shopify · FreshBooks · Roark Capital — and more
Confirmed guests (selected)
Founders, operators, and investors who've shared their stories on the show.
Voices we'd love to host
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Quick answers
What topics do you cover?
Funding, product, growth, leadership, resilience, and founder health — the full spectrum of building a company.
Who are your guests?
Founders, investors, operators, creators, and thought leaders who've built real things and have practical lessons to share.
Is it just startups?
No — we cover small business, social ventures, and scale-ups too. If you're building something, this is for you.
Where can I listen?
Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Pandora, iHeartMedia, Spreaker — and via our newsletter.
Do you share resources?
Yes — playbooks, tools, templates, and expert insights appear in episode notes and the newsletter.
Can I pitch myself as a guest?
Yes — reach out with your story and 3 clear takeaways for listeners. The more specific, the better.
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