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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 most valuable asset you can build as an entrepreneur is not your company, but your relationships?

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Jayson Gaignard
Entrepreneur, founder of MMT (Mastermind Talks) and author of Community Made
MMT (Mastermind Talks)
Episode: 127: Jayson Gaignard Was $250K in Debt. Relationships Helped Him Rebuild
Joe Thomas
Co-founder and CEO of Loom
Loom
Episode: 126: Joe Thomas Took Loom From 14 Days of Runway to a $1B Acquisition [ENCORE]
Seth Levine
Founder, investor and author, co-founder of Foundry
Foundry
Episode: 125: Seth Levine on Rebuilding Your Company for the AI Era From Scratch
Alex Lieberman
Co-founder and former CEO of Morning Brew; Executive Chair
Morning Brew
Episode: 124: Alex Lieberman Built Morning Brew to $75M. But That Was Just the Start [ENCORE]
Will Reeves
Co-founder and CEO of Fold
Fold
Episode: 121: Founder Mode on Bitcoin: Double the Volatility, Double the Stakes | Will Reeves, Co-Founder and CEO of Fold
Andrey Khusid
Founder and CEO of Miro
Miro
Episode: 120: Miro's Founder on Reinventing a 100-Million-User Company | Andrey Khusid, Founder of Miro
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
Josh Reeves
Co-founder and CEO of Gusto
Gusto
Episode: 118: Josh Reeves, Co-Founder and CEO of Gusto, The 3-Part Alignment Framework Every Founder Needs Before Their Next Hire [ENCORE]
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

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 102 ratings
  • Great questions, authentic host

    Listening to startup founders can be challenging because they’re so effective at sticking to their talking points. One of the things I love about this show is that the host does a great job of getting them to open up and speak candidly about their challenges.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Author of Best Place to Work
    United States4 months ago
  • 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 States5 months 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 States6 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 States6 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 Kingdoma year ago

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Show is seen as a must-listen for founders seeking leadership and growth insights.
Listeners praise the host's sharp, insightful questions that surface candid, practical takeaways.

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125: Seth Levine on Rebuilding Your Company for the AI Era From Scratch
Q: What are the top characteristics you look for in founders?
Deep curiosity, humility, coachability, and a level of drive that feels like a mission rather than a nine-to-five job; these traits consistently correlate with long-term success.
125: Seth Levine on Rebuilding Your Company for the AI Era From Scratch
Q: What did you learn from the fundraising challenges Foundry faced early on?
Persistence and optimism matter, but it's crucial to have a concrete timeframe to reassess momentum; a big early yes can unlock a cascade of further support.
127: Jayson Gaignard Was $250K in Debt. Relationships Helped Him Rebuild
Q: What keeps you from feeling competitive or envious of others' success?
Jealousy is rare for me; I focus on understanding others' journeys and origins, which often reveals the effort, context, and luck behind their success and reinforces the value of collaboration over comparison.
127: Jayson Gaignard Was $250K in Debt. Relationships Helped Him Rebuild
Q: How do you handle social anxiety in large rooms and still derive value from the experience?
Approach events with preparation, set a low personal-workload goal, arrive early for smaller groups, and use intimate breakout opportunities to practice engagement while keeping post-event follow-up to sustain connections.
127: Jayson Gaignard Was $250K in Debt. Relationships Helped Him Rebuild
Q: What specific tactics can beginners use to start curating their own aspirational networks?
Start by leveraging curated, smaller settings or partner with a friend to host joint dinners; seek out spaces where there is a natural alignment of ambitions, and use pre-event preparation plus robust post-event follow-up to turn introductions into lasting relationships.

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What is From Start-Up to Grown-Up about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show features high-caliber founders, operators, and leaders, focusing on growth, leadership, product strategy, and organizational health in fast-moving tech settings. Episodes repeatedly center on scaling from startup to mature company, building healthy culture, and navigating governance, with a strong emphasis on authentic leadership, empathetic management, and practical playbooks. Notable themes include transforming organizations through feedback-driven culture, aligning teams during rapid change, and balancing personal and professional trajectories during growth. A standout strength is the host's coaching background, which tends to surface actionable takeaways and deeply candid guest conversations, often revealing humane, human-cente... more

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