Rephonic
Artwork for Startups Decoded

Startups Decoded

Andy Walsh
Startups
Entrepreneurship
Startup Funding
Venture Capital
Drinking Culture
Startup Ecosystem
Non-Alcoholic Beer
Data-Driven Decision Making
Market Trends
Bootstrapping
Venture Studios
Climate Tech
Executive Communication
Brand Strategy
Go-To-Market Strategy
Heaps Normal
Climate Advisory
Onepointfive
Investors For Climate
Marketing Strategies

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

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes49Foundeda year ago
Number of ListenersCategories
EntrepreneurshipBusiness

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Startups Decoded

Latest Episodes

Women, BIPOC, and LGBTQIA+ founders still get boxed out of capital, but Katie Dunn has built her angel investing thesis to do the opposite, and she’s doing it with actual reps (29 investments) and serious financial scar tissue (25+ years in banking w... more

Startup investing used to be gated, exclusive networks, complex diligence, and full-time fund managers. But what if anyone could build a startup portfolio the same way they’d shop online?

In this episode, Cheryl Kellond, serial founder and CEO of Pl... more

As AI moves from clever tool to “virtual teammate,” nowhere is the shift more real than in finance.

In this episode of Startups Decoded, Invoice Butler founder & CEO Mihir Deo joins Andy Walsh to explore what happens when AI agents start doing the u... more

In this episode, Andy Walsh sits down with Jennifer Lewis, former Founder CEO of queer social app Lex, to unpack the full arc from first fundraise to exit.

Jennifer shares what really happens behind the scenes when you’re raising as a queer female f... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

GoTennis! Podcast
GoTennis! PodcastShaun Boyce and Bobby Schindler
The Daily
The DailyThe New York Times
The Journal.
The Journal.The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
The Prof G Pod with Scott GallowayVox Media Podcast Network

Recent Guests

Cheryl Kellond
Founder and CEO of Play Money.
Play Money
Episode: S2E15: We Need To Scale Angel Investing — with Cheryl Kellond, Play Money.
Mihir Deo
CEO of Invoice Butler
Invoice Butler
Episode: S2E14: When AI Chases Invoices Better Than You Do – Mihir Deo, Founder - Invoice Butler.
Jennifer Lewis
Former CEO of Lex, a social app for the LGBTQ+ community
Lex
Episode: S2E13: From Fundraise to Exit: What Every Founder Needs to Know — Jennifer Lewis, Exited Founder - Lex
Robert Harary
CEO of Deco, a venture capitalist with Evolution VC Partners.
Deco
Episode: S2E12: There Is No Perfect Pitch Deck - What You Actually Need, with Robert Harary, CEO and VC - Decko
Lizzy Palmer
Founder and CEO of SyncN, health and wellness advocate
SyncN
Episode: S2E10: The FemTech Edge: Build and Train by Your Menstrual Cycle - Lizzy Palmer (Founder, SyncN).
Jaclyn Johnson
CEO of Cherub, former founder of Create & Cultivate
Cherub
Episode: S2E8: Founders: The Easy Way to Land Angels, Fast - Jaclyn Johnson, CEO - Cherub
Breen Sullivan
Founder and CEO at The Fourth Effect
The Fourth Effect
Episode: S2E7: Boards That Raise, How to Turn Advisors into Capital (with Breen Sullivan)
Francesco Piccoli
Founder of Almanax, specializing in AI-driven security solutions
Almanax
Episode: S2E4: The Startup Security Playbook: AI That Keeps Up with AI — with Francesco Piccoli (Almanax).
Nick Humphreys
Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Linktree
Linktree
Episode: S2E2: Own the Audience or Lose the Game. Nick Humphreys - Linktree.

Host

Andy Walsh
Host of an insightful podcast focusing on startup strategy and growth, weaving together expert commentary and personal narratives to provide actionable takeaways for entrepreneurs and investors.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 120 ratings
  • Absolutely amazing

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

    Thank you Andy Walsh!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    271078mawcity
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners find the podcast to be a valuable resource, emphasizing its practical insights and expert advice for navigating the startup landscape.
Feedback indicates that the content is highly regarded for its ability to open up numerous possibilities in the startup world, enhancing understanding and strategy for founders.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S2E15: We Need To Scale Angel Investing — with Cheryl Kellond, Play Money.
Q: What does success look like for you?
Success involves deploying a billion dollars of permissionless capital and ensuring that investors find joy and impact in their investments.
S2E14: When AI Chases Invoices Better Than You Do – Mihir Deo, Founder - Invoice Butler.
Q: How does it balance automation with human interaction?
Invoice Butler combines automation with the necessary human touch by ensuring a person is always available for complex interactions.
S2E14: When AI Chases Invoices Better Than You Do – Mihir Deo, Founder - Invoice Butler.
Q: What does Invoice Butler do?
Invoice Butler is a managed service that automates the accounts receivable process, ensuring persistent communication with clients about overdue invoices while maintaining a human touch.
S2E14: When AI Chases Invoices Better Than You Do – Mihir Deo, Founder - Invoice Butler.
Q: Where do you think consumers are at with their trust in AI?
Consumers still lack trust in AI, often fearing hallucinations and miscommunication.
S2E12: There Is No Perfect Pitch Deck - What You Actually Need, with Robert Harary, CEO and VC - Decko
Q: Can you take us through a little bit of that process of the conversation that you have with them and then how you extrapolate that into the foundations of a deck that you have high level of confidence in?
The first thing we do is identify what we call the key excitement factors and then the investor objections. Investors are primarily interested in traction, team, or product; these drive interest.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Startups Decoded

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

This podcast offers a treasure trove of practical insights into startup strategy and growth, drawing on the experiences of entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts. Key topics include angel investing, the role of advisory boards, the integration of AI in business, and the significance of branding in startup success. Through conversations with notable guests, listeners gain access to actionable advice and firsthand stories that illuminate the challenges and triumphs of navigating the entrepreneurial landscape. The unique approach blends expert commentary with relatable narratives, making it a valuable resource for those looking to deepen their understanding of the startup ecosystem and enhance their own ventures.

Where can I find podcast stats for Startups Decoded?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Startups Decoded. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Startups Decoded and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Startups Decoded get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Startups Decoded, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Startups Decoded?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Startups Decoded, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Startups Decoded have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Startups Decoded has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Startups Decoded?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Startups Decoded:

1. GoTennis! Podcast
2. All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
3. The Daily
4. The Journal.
5. The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

How many episodes of Startups Decoded are there?

Startups Decoded launched a year ago and published 49 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Startups Decoded?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Startups Decoded?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Startups Decoded from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Startups Decoded?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Startups Decoded. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Startups Decoded?

Recent guests on Startups Decoded include:

1. Cheryl Kellond
2. Mihir Deo
3. Jennifer Lewis
4. Robert Harary
5. Lizzy Palmer
6. Jaclyn Johnson
7. Breen Sullivan
8. Francesco Piccoli

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days