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On Build Mode, TechCrunch's Startup Battlefield Editor Isabelle Johannessen cuts through the startup mythology to uncover how founders survive the brutal early days, navigate impossible funding landscapes, and somehow keep their companies — and sanity— intact. Each season, Isabelle is joined by founders, investors, and operators to dig into specific aspects of the startup journey, from creative go... more

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n the season finale of Build Mode, Isabelle Johannessen sits down with Paul Irving, Partner and COO of GTMfund, to discuss go-to-market strategies for the AI era. Paul shares specific, actionable advice on how early-stage startups can win even when f... more

We're bringing you a special TechCrunch podcast crossover episode. Isabelle joins Equity Hosts Kirsten Korosec, Anthony Ha, and Rebecca Bellan to dissect the year's biggest tech developments, from mega AI funding rounds that defied expectations to th... more

Founders Gabriel Sanchez (Enspectra Health) and Tom Harries (Earth Funeral) share what it takes to build in heavily regulated industries where "move fast and break things" simply won't work. In this episode of Build Mode, they reveal the realities of... more

Venture capitalists Ross Fubini (XYZ Ventures) and Leslie Feinzaig (Graham & Walker Ventures) pull back the curtain on how VCs build their own go-to-market strategies — not just how they evaluate startups, but also how they win over LPs and founders ... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Irving
Partner and COO at GTM Fund
GTM Fund
Episode: It’s time to throw away the old go-to-market playbook with Paul Irving from GTMfund
Gabriel Sanchez
CEO and co-founder of Enspectra Health
Enspectra Health
Episode: Making life (and death) better despite regulatory barriers
Tom Harries
Co-founder and CEO of Earth Funeral
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Episode: Making life (and death) better despite regulatory barriers
Kevin Damoa
CEO and founder of Glīd, veteran with an extensive background in logistics and aerospace
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Episode: From military logistics to Startup Battlefield 2025 champion with Glīd founder, Kevin Damoa
Jas Schembri-Stothart
Co-founder of Luna, an app for teenage girls.
Luna
Episode: Beyond growth hacks: real stories of reaching untapped markets
Andre Peart
Founder and CEO of Untapped Solutions, a workforce platform for marginalized populations.
Untapped Solutions
Episode: Beyond growth hacks: real stories of reaching untapped markets
Deon Nicholas
Co-founder and chairman of Forethought AI
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Episode: The 7-Failure Rule: How Forethought AI Found Product-Market Fit with Co-Founder Deon Nicholas
Iman Abuzeid
Founder of Incredible Health, a platform for hiring medical professionals
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Episode: Saying goodbye to Found where we started
Nick Frosst
Co-founder of Cohere
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Episode: Getting realistic about AI’s potential with Nick Frosst from Cohere

Hosts

Becca Szuktak
Senior reporter at TechCrunch with a focus on startups and entrepreneurship insights
Dominic-Madori Davis
Senior reporter at TechCrunch specializing in startup narratives

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • Great in-depth listen

    This is a great pod. Rebecca and sometimes co-hosts do a great job not going after the founders we all know about, but finding Founders (sorry) with interesting stories about how they started their companies and what obstacles they’ve had to overcome. Balanced, direct, informative, and insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sean T-dub
    United States3 years ago
  • A never miss

    People’s stories are interesting and this podcast exemplifies that there are as many ways to build a startup as there are people. Plus the hosts add context that makes this a really interesting listen even if you’re not that into tech.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    shhhhmaggie
    United States3 years ago
  • Huge fan!

    Found has quickly become a favorite in my feed! I'm consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas. I truly learn something every time I listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dan1777999877
    United States3 years ago
  • Insightful and engaging!

    Love the honest and open conversations with founders the TechCrunch team is facilitating here! If you’re currently a founder or entrepreneur, or want to be one in the future, this podcast should be part of your content diet. So glad I "Found" this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arlie K
    United States5 years ago

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The detailed insights into the entrepreneurial journey, especially around mental health and growth strategies, resonate strongly with the audience.
Listeners appreciate the candid discussions about the harsh realities of startup life, finding them both relatable and informative.
Many mention the hosts' ability to facilitate in-depth conversations with guests that provide valuable lessons for startups.

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#197
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It’s time to throw away the old go-to-market playbook with Paul Irving from GTMfund
Q: What is your framework for when founders should start hiring a go-to-market team?
Assess the current and future bottlenecks in the business to inform hiring decisions rather than sticking to standard playbooks.
It’s time to throw away the old go-to-market playbook with Paul Irving from GTMfund
Q: How suggest founders go about building relationships with operators for mentorship?
Founders should approach potential mentors with genuine curiosity and personalization to foster relationships.
It’s time to throw away the old go-to-market playbook with Paul Irving from GTMfund
Q: What advice would you give to a founder who has extremely limited resources?
Focus on being AI native in data and refining your Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) to efficiently target customers.
It’s time to throw away the old go-to-market playbook with Paul Irving from GTMfund
Q: What red flags would you look for that might signal that a company may not have the chops to win in this distribution mode?
Non-differentiated go-to-market motion in competitive markets is a major red flag, indicating reliance on outdated strategies.
Making life (and death) better despite regulatory barriers
Q: How do you go about educating people when it may not be top of mind?
Driving education through traditional media is essential.

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Focused on the challenges and realities of startup life, this series offers an authentic look into the journeys of founders dealing with various obstacles from funding challenges to maintaining mental health. Through in-depth interviews with entrepreneurs, investors, and operators, listeners gain insight into critical aspects of establishing a company, including innovative marketing strategies, the intricacies of equity, and personal experiences of resilience amidst chaos. The candid discussions present not only valuable lessons for emerging entrepreneurs but also serve as relatable stories for anyone interested in the world of startups.

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