
Startups Decoded is a podcast that provides real-world insights into startup strategy and growth, featuring expert-led content, insider stories, and actionable takeaways for founders and investors. We bridge the gap between theory and practice, offering practical lessons to help entrepreneurs thrive in today’s fast-paced ecosystem. More than just a podcast, it's a resource for innovators who dive ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 67 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessEntrepreneurship | |||

Most founders spend years building audiences on platforms they don’t control. Nathan Gwilliam watched a guy go from $96M a year to zero — because Amazon changed its mind. The lesson wasn’t about Amazon. It was about whose land you’re building on.
An... more
Everyone told Milly her résumé didn’t make sense. She turned that confusion into a global community of 800+ people who felt exactly the same. Turns out, being hard to define is your biggest competitive advantage.
Andy Walsh sat down with Milly, foun... more
Most founders think branding is about what they look like. Jill Smith says it’s about how you behave, and most brands have no idea who they actually are.
Fix that first. Everything else follows!
Andy Walsh sat down with Jill Smith, CEO of Iris, on... more
Most founders try to build a company.
Sophie de Haën built one by accident.
And she did it while she was still in college.
Andy Walsh sat down with Sophie de Haën, founder of SDH Paints, to unpack one of the most unconventional founder journeys we... more
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Real-world startup growth and fundraising stories are the core focus, with episodes featuring founders, operators, and investors sharing practical steps, pitfalls, and growth tactics. The conversations tend to center on fundraising strategy, GTM, product-market fit, leadership, and navigating the transition from founder-led chaos to scalable discipline. A notable strength is deep dives into governance, capital strategies, and the human side of entrepreneurship, including mental health and post-exit reflections. This mix makes it useful for founders seeking actionable guidance and for sponsors targeting a technically engaged, growth-minded audience.
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Startups Decoded launched a year ago and published 67 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Startups Decoded include:
1. Milly Tamati
2. Jill Smith
3. Sophie de Haën
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5. Vanja Josifovski
6. Itamar Novick
7. Roei Samuel
8. Brendan Tolleson
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