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From Start-Up to Grown-Up

Alisa Cohn
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One of the top startup coaches in the world, Alisa Cohn, talks to founders, creators, advisors, investors and builders of all kinds about their insights and experiences in growing from Start-up to Grown-up.

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What if the biggest threat to your company is not competition, but the systems everyone told you to trust?

In this episode, Alisa Cohn sits down with Eric Ries, creator of the Lean Startup methodology and bestselling author of The Lean Startup, The ... more

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What if you have been hiring wrong this entire time?

In this episode, Josh Reeves, Co-Founder and CEO of Gusto, a $10B people platform serving over 300,000 businesses, joins Alisa Cohn for one of the most practical and deeply human conversations abo... more

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What happens after you “make it”… and realize money was never the point?

In this episode, Jyoti Bansal, Founder & CEO of Harness and founder of AppDynamics (sold for $3.7B), sits down with Alisa Cohn for a conversation that cuts deeper than typical ... more

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What if the thing you’ve been told to build… isn’t the thing that actually creates results?

In this encore episode, Gina Bianchini joins Alisa Cohn to break down why community, not content, not audience size, not algorithms, is the real driver of tr... more

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Eric Ries
Entrepreneur and best-selling author of The Lean Startup and Incorruptible
Author/Entrepreneur
Episode: 119: Eric Ries, Author of The Lean Startup, The Corporate Governance Crisis No One Wants to Admit
Jyoti Bansal
Founder and CEO of Harness; previously founder of AppDynamics
Harness
Episode: 117: Jyoti Bansal, Two-Time Founder, How to Win the AI Race Before Your Competitors Catch Up
Gina Bianchini
Co-founder and CEO of Mighty Networks
Mighty Networks
Episode: 116: Gina Bianchini, Founder of Mighty Networks, Stop Building an Audience. Build Community Instead [ENCORE]
Tanay Kothari
Co-founder and CEO of Wispr
Wispr
Episode: #115 – Tanay Kothari, Co-Founder & CEO of Wispr Flow: How a 27-Year-Old Founder Is Redefining Leadership, Product, and the AI Revolution
Matt Oppenheimer
Co-founder and CEO of Remitly
Remitly
Episode: #113 – Matt Oppenheimer, from Founder to Public Company CEO of Remitly: Why Falling in Love with the Problem Builds Enduring Companies
Dr. Becky Kennedy
Clinical psychologist, parenting expert, and best-selling author of Good Inside.
Good Inside
Episode: #111 – Dr. Becky Kennedy on Why Great Leaders Stop Managing Feelings and Start Building Trust
Robbie Bent
CEO and co-founder of Othership, a modern bathhouse and emotional wellness gym
Othership
Episode: #109 Robbie Bent cofounder of Othership— From Rock Bottom to Community Buildering Community
Isaac Evans
Co-founder and CEO of Semgrep
Semgrep
Episode: #104 Issac Evans— How a Series D CEO Found Product-Market Fit, Stays Self-Aware, and Survived His Bank Melting Dow
Patrick Lee
Founder and former CEO of Rotten Tomatoes
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Episode: #103 Patrick Lee— Rotten Tomatoes Founder: The Secrets to Building an Enduring Business

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Alisa Cohn
Host of From Start-Up to Grown-Up

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 100 ratings
  • Rare, Holistic, and Genuinely Useful

    If you are an entrepreneur trying to figure out how to scale, this podcast belongs in your rotation. Alisa is a rare interviewer. She listens deeply, asks questions that open things up rather than show off, and uses her genuine expertise in startup growth to steer conversations toward insights you didn't see coming.

    The episode with Mighty Networks founder Gina Bianchini is a perfect example. I came in expecting to learn about scaling a startup and walked away with a completely new way of think... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pjlaughter
    United Statesa month ago
  • Perfect show for scaling founders

    Alisa is brilliant, incisive, and a world class leadership coach. The show is full of inspiring yet relatable stories, and Alisa is a fabulous and engaging interviewer!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AmandaNorthcutt_LUC
    United States2 months ago
  • Pure inspo!

    Alisa knows what makes startups successful. She is a genius at drawing out leaders’ stories in a way that is both inspiring and full of practical, actionable insights--bringing the warmth and spirit of fun she is known for. If you are interested in launching a startup or taking one to new heights, this podcast will add a whole new dimension to your learning as a leader and give you a fresh boost of energy, no matter what is going on around you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    From Start-Up to Grown-Up
    United States2 months ago
  • Insightful and practical conversations for founders

    Alisa is a brilliant host, using her world class coaching background she brings out the best in her guests and consistently delivers conversations packed with actionable insights for entrepreneurs and leaders. She asks the questions that really matter and translates complex leadership challenges into clear, practical takeaways. A brilliant listen for anyone serious about scaling themselves and their business.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brendan McGurgan
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Top Notch Insights

    Alisa is a wonderful combination of smart, experienced and fun. That permeates her conversations with a wide range of very interesting guests. I highly recommend her podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bstew573
    United Statesa year ago

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#233
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119: Eric Ries, Author of The Lean Startup, The Corporate Governance Crisis No One Wants to Admit
Q: How can Lean Startup principles coexist with strong governance and speed?
Lean Startup provides a framework for fast, validated learning, but must be embedded in an ethos and structure (checks and balances) that preserves integrity and mission, enabling speed without sacrificing long-term value.
118: Josh Reeves, Co-Founder and CEO of Gusto, The 3-Part Alignment Framework Every Founder Needs Before Their Next Hire [ENCORE]
Q: What advice would you give founders about growth and leadership?
Imagine describing the mission and progress for the 10,000th time with the same excitement; staying mission-driven helps sustain long-term growth and validates the decision to pursue a multi-decade impact rather than short-term gains.
118: Josh Reeves, Co-Founder and CEO of Gusto, The 3-Part Alignment Framework Every Founder Needs Before Their Next Hire [ENCORE]
Q: What were some of the biggest challenges during downturns, and how did you handle them emotionally?
Reeves emphasizes focusing on controllable factors, maintaining gratitude, and using the crisis as an opportunity to reinforce customer trust and the company's mission, which helps stabilize morale and decision-making.
118: Josh Reeves, Co-Founder and CEO of Gusto, The 3-Part Alignment Framework Every Founder Needs Before Their Next Hire [ENCORE]
Q: How has your leadership style evolved as Gusto grew?
The leadership style remains empowering and service-oriented, but the daily focus shifts from doing everything to enabling leaders, building teams, prioritizing, and communicating the company's direction through governance processes like OKRs and quarterly planning.
118: Josh Reeves, Co-Founder and CEO of Gusto, The 3-Part Alignment Framework Every Founder Needs Before Their Next Hire [ENCORE]
Q: How do you assess alignment during hiring?
They look for alignment across three dimensions: values, motivation, and skill. The process includes conversations about past experiences, why the candidate is interested in Gusto, and evidence of meaningful actions that demonstrate their alignment with the mission and the company's values, supported by reference checks and case studies.

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The show centers on growth-minded founders, leaders, and builders sharing practical playbooks for scaling startups into sustainable businesses. Episodes typically explore leadership development, product strategy, culture, fundraising, and navigating rapid growth, often with candid reflections on imposter syndrome, team dynamics, and personal resilience. Notable throughlines include coaching-informed interviewing, emphasis on self-awareness and psychological safety, and a knack for pulling out actionable frameworks that listeners can apply to their own ventures. A standout trait across episodes is the host's coaching background, which tends to translate into deep, actionable insights from diverse leaders and creators, making it a strong reso... more

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