Positive Phil — Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship

Build. Launch. Grow. Make it real.

We share founder stories and practical playbooks—from idea to product, from first revenue to scale—with operators, investors, and creators who’ve done the work and kept their values intact.

Focus areas

Where we focus our energy

Founders & Funding

Bootstrapping, angels, VC, and smart capital strategy.

Product & Craft

Discovery, UX, shipping velocity, and customer love.

Growth & GTM

Positioning, channels, pricing, and repeatable sales.

Operations & Finance

Runbooks, metrics, unit economics, and cash flow.

People & Culture

First hires, leadership, values, and feedback loops.

Impact & Resilience

Ethics, sustainability, founder health, and longevity.

What we cover

Startup categories & themes

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Tech Startups

AI, SaaS, blockchain, and emerging tech innovations.

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Product & Design

User experience, product development, and prototyping tips.

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Growth & Marketing

Channels, sales strategies, growth hacks, and customer acquisition.

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Funding & Investors

VC, angels, bootstrapping, and smart capital strategies.

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People & Culture

Team building, leadership, diversity, and company culture insights.

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Impact & Sustainability

Ethical business, social impact, and environmental responsibility.

Organizations & brands we track & work with

Y Combinator, Techstars, Sequoia, Andreessen Horowitz, AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft, OpenAI, Stripe, Shopify, FreshBooks, Roark Capital, and more.

On the Positive Phil podcast

Confirmed guests (selected)

Craig Hall Nina Vaca Anthony Denier Jeff Webb Stefan Weitz Jason (Animoto) Jigar Shah Dr. Gary Michelson
Future guests

Voices we’d love to host

Sara Blakely — Spanx founder Simon Sinek — Author, Start With Why Angela Duckworth — Author, Grit Lisa Nichols — Motivational speaker Hamdi Ulukaya — Founder, Chobani Adam Grant — Author, Think Again Mellody Hobson — Ariel Investments
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FAQ

Quick answers

What do you cover?

Funding, product, growth, leadership, resilience, and founder health.

Who are your guests?

Founders, investors, operators, creators, and thought leaders.

Is it just startups?

No—we cover small business, social ventures, and scale-ups too.

Where can I listen?

On Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Pandora, iHeart Media, Spreaker and via our newsletter.

Do you share resources?

Yes—playbooks, tools, templates, and expert insights.

Can I pitch myself?

Yes, reach out with your story and 3 takeaways for listeners.

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