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Startups Decoded

Andy Walsh
Entrepreneurship
Startups
Venture Capital
Networking
Artificial Intelligence
Linkedin
Fundraising
Venture Studios
Startup Funding
Personal Branding
Behavioral Science
Community Building
Mental Health
Startup Ecosystem
Technology
Investment Strategies
Storytelling
Company Culture
Angel Investment
Funding

Most startup podcasts are built for founders who've already figured it out. This one's for the founder still in the middle of it.Startups Decoded covers the full founder operating system — from idea to Series A. Brand, fundraising, marketing, operations, finance, culture, storytelling. Everything a first-time founder needs to actually run the thing, not just pitch it.Host Andy Walsh has been in it... more

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John Frankel has been funding this stuff since before it was fundable. 

He founded ffVC in 2008 after 21 years at Goldman, has backed more than 200 seed companies, and sits on over sixty boards. This year robotics pulled in $18.8 billion globally, a... more

Owen Fitzpatrick has interviewed people in North Korea, Iran, and Afghanistan, trying to answer one question. Why do we believe what we believe?

Ten books and thirty years later, his answer is uncomfortable for founders. The story running your busin... more

Andy Walsh sits down with Ella Molony Cook, exited founder turned investor and Founder of Time Rich, a community of ambitious women thriving in the new world of AI.

One exit. Seven figures raised. Three companies she still holds equity in. Multiple ... more

Most founders obsess over the first million. The real fight starts after it.

Jordan DiPietro has scaled from every seat. Growth at The Motley Fool through several hundred million in revenue, The Hustle through its HubSpot acquisition, and Hampton fr... more

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John Frankel
Founder, FF Venture Capital
FF Venture Capital
Episode: Ep#81: Where Did $18.8 Billion in AI Robot Investment Go in 2026? John Frankel - ff Venture Capital
Owen Fitzpatrick
Author of Inner Propaganda
Author/Speaker
Episode: EP#80: Why Smart Founders Keep Making the Same Bad Call. Owen Fitzpatrick - Inner Propaganda
Ella Cook
Australian founder with multiple startups and exits
Episode: Ep#79: The Startup Dream That Wasn't Hers - Ella Cook
Jordan DiPietro
Founder, Hiring OS; experienced operator across growth-stage startups
Hiring OS / signalnoisemedia.com
Episode: Ep#78: The Real Playbook for Scaling from $1M to $50M with Jordan DiPietro - Hiring OS
Chris Lee
CEO of Deel
Deel
Episode: EP#77: The People Decisions That Built a $1B+ Sales Machine. Chris Lee — Deel
Kyle Kane
Founder, CMO of OnSpark
OnSpark
Episode: EP#76: Your Network Has a Revenue Problem with Kyle Kane.
Brad Bowery
Executive at Deel, leads Global Venture Capital Partnerships Team
Deel
Episode: Ep#75: The World Is Your Talent Pool. Here's How You Thrive. Brad Bowery - Deel
Maria Sinatra
Lawyer specializing in intellectual property (trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets)
Venable
Episode: EP#74: Your Brand Is Worth Stealing. Is It Protected? With Maria Sinatra (Venable) and Allison Luvera (Juliet)
Allison Luvera
Founder of Juliet Wine
Juliet Wine
Episode: EP#74: Your Brand Is Worth Stealing. Is It Protected? With Maria Sinatra (Venable) and Allison Luvera (Juliet)

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Andy Walsh
Host of Startups Decoded; 4x founder with exits, bootstrapped $10M ARR

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 133 ratings
  • Absolutely amazing

    This podcast has opened up so many possibilities for my startup.

    Thank you Andy Walsh!

    Apple Podcasts
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    271078mawcity
    United Statesa year ago

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Ep#81: Where Did $18.8 Billion in AI Robot Investment Go in 2026? John Frankel - ff Venture Capital
Q: What signs do you look for when evaluating AI-enabled robotics startups for long-term potential?
Look for teams that can scale hardware and software together, a clear path to operating leverage, durable competitive advantages, and the ability to navigate supply chains and regulatory environments as they scale production and deployment.
Ep#81: Where Did $18.8 Billion in AI Robot Investment Go in 2026? John Frankel - ff Venture Capital
Q: Do you think the founder mindset has changed from Fund One to today, especially with AI entering core operations?
The core founder mindset—being unreasonable and capable of convincing others—remains, but the context has shifted: higher deal volume, faster iteration cycles, and the need to integrate AI into both product and business models have intensified the pace and complexity of decision-making.
Ep#81: Where Did $18.8 Billion in AI Robot Investment Go in 2026? John Frankel - ff Venture Capital
Q: How did your path from Goldman Sachs to founding FF Venture Capital shape your views on technology investments?
The move exposed him to a broad set of industries and a culture of rapid decision-making in markets, which later informed his VC approach: back early waves of tech, emphasize agility, and invest in teams that can move fast while navigating complex regulatory and market environments.
Ep#79: The Startup Dream That Wasn't Hers - Ella Cook
Q: What lessons have you learned about fundraising paths outside traditional VCs?
Venturing beyond traditional VCs, including angels and family offices, can offer more friendly terms and align better with a founder's values, especially for those who want to avoid losing control and maintain long-term vision.
EP#77: The People Decisions That Built a $1B+ Sales Machine. Chris Lee — Deel
Q: Can you explain the Ghostbuster role and how it helps scale a company like Deel without creating internal bottlenecks?
The Ghostbuster is a cross-functional consultant and AI-enabled problem-solver who dives into bottlenecks that span multiple departments, remaps processes end-to-end, and often introduces automation to speed operations while preserving speed and experimentation at scale.

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What is Startups Decoded about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show targets early-stage founders by dissecting the full founder operating system—from brand and product strategy to fundraising, operations, and culture. Episodes center on practical, battle-tested playbooks from founders and investors who have built real companies, including IP protection, AI in work tools, cap table design, platform ownership, and growth through community-driven branding. A notable strength is the mix of founder journeys with concrete frameworks, actionable steps, and candid discussions about governance, liquidity, and sustainable growth. A recurring point of differentiation is how guests blend practical entrepreneurship with thoughtful perspectives on ownership, community, and long-term value creation, making it us... more

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