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From the Ground Up

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Entrepreneurship
Failure
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Cash Flow Management
Mental Health
Spot Insurance
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Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
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Covid-19 Pandemic
AI Tools
Holiday Marketing Strategy
Food Insecurity
Sharebite
La Colombe
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Venture Capital
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Mission-Driven Companies

It takes audacity to start a company, grit to grow it, and community to survive the ordeal. From the Ground Up features frank and unfiltered conversations—with some of the most successful founders in the world—about navigating the role of the founder, the tips and tricks entrepreneurs need to know to be successful, and the secrets that nobody really tells you before you start a business.

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Hosts

Joshua Christensen
Executive producer of Inc Podcasts
Graham Winfrey
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Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 182 ratings
  • Great pod!

    I love how From the Ground Up with Diana Ransom highlights the real challenges behind building a business. The conversations are honest, practical, and always leave me feeling inspired!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    helenLV1985
    United States7 months ago
  • Amazing tips for starting up straight from world class founders

    I was a big Inc Uncensored fan, and a big fan of Inc in general, but this is the best podcast Inc has ever put out. Amazing guests, polished hosts, always engaging!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MCC56732
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    Love how granular the hosts get with guests, as they dig into pertinent subject matter. I learn something new even with topics I think I know backwards and forwards. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MB444!
    United States2 years ago
  • Loving this relaunch!!

    Inc. Uncensored was a fun listen, but I’m really thinking Inc.’s new From the Ground Up has potential. The co-hosts really listen to their guests and ask insightful questions. Everyone knows the journey of starting up a company is a tough one—and I hope they get into the real-life details of why and how that is!

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  • Meaningful

    To see the continual insights brought by Inc is a joy and look for the future guest they will bring on. Many blessings to all 🌎🌎🌎

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Some episodes face critique on audio production and pacing, but content remains valuable.
Production quality and host dynamics are strong, with guests delivering practical insights.
The show provides honest, actionable business guidance with real-world founder perspectives.
Listeners appreciate deep dives into growth, fundraising, and scaling challenges.

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Q: How would you describe that mission today and how has it evolved?
Our mission has evolved to focus on providing flexibility at many levels to meet the needs of modern businesses.
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Q: What sort of advice would you give to other entrepreneurs or aspiring entrepreneurs?
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Q: What advice can you give on how to learn and understand the numbers to help you grow?
It's important to plan ahead, look at your numbers regularly, and not just focus on revenue but also on cash flow management.

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What is From the Ground Up about and what kind of topics does it cover?

From the Ground Up features candid conversations with founders and growth-minded leaders, focusing on the real-world challenges of starting and scaling a business. Episodes frequently explore topics like fundraising realities, scaling strategies, team dynamics, market shifts, and the founder mindset, often anchored by practical examples from startups across tech, consumer brands, and service sectors. Notable through-lines include authenticity in branding, navigating crises or pivots, and leveraging partnerships or communities to drive growth. The show tends to emphasize actionable takeaways, transparent lessons from leadership, and building sustainable businesses with a clear mission, making it useful for aspiring founders, growth marketers... more

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