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Startups Decoded

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

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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Every week, another investor posts that there’s never been more money for great founders. Eric Newcomer runs an anonymous survey of top VCs and hosts the Cerebral Valley AI Summit, so he hears the version they don’t post. What he hears is a market sp... more

Most first-time founders treat angel money as the warm-up act before the real investors show up. Cheryl Kellond thinks that view is about five years out of date, and Play Money's data backs her up.

Buzzy AI companies are raising nine figures at seed... more

Angus Dobbie spent fifteen years inside corporate recruiting, then built JobPass because the job hunt had turned into AI talking to AI.

Applicants use it to fire out resumes, companies use it to filter them, and the recruiters who used to read them ... more

James Oliver Jr. emptied a retirement account to build his first startup, got into an accelerator, then watched his twins arrive at about two pounds each, days before the program started. He spent the following weeks driving between the NICU and the ... more

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Recent Guests

Cheryl Kellond
Founder and CEO of Play Money with more than $750 million in revenue from version-one products.
Play Money
Episode: Ep#93: The Real Money is in Small Checks. Angel Fundraising with Cheryl Kellond
Angus Dobbie
Former corporate recruiter with fifteen years of experience, now building JobPass.
JobPass
Episode: Ep#92: The Truth About Job Hunting When AI Is Talking to AI - Angus Dobbie
James Oliver Jr.
Techstars and gener8tor alum, co-author of Burn Bright Not Out, and founder mental health advocate.
Kabila Founder Mental Health Fund
Episode: Ep#91: Burnout Isn't a Workload Problem. It's a pattern. James Oliver Jr.
Rob D. Willis
Storytelling and public speaking coach; Berlin-based founder and creator of the Impact Framework
Self-employed / storytelling consultant
Episode: EP#90: Why Most Founders Lose the Room Before They Walk In. Rob D. Willis
Aaron Alpeter
Founder/Advisor helping startups prepare for exits; leads Izba, Sourceify, and Slotted ventures
Izba Group / Sourceify / Slotted
Episode: Ep#89: Why Most Founders Wait Too Long to Think Like a Buyer - Aaron Alpeter
Vanessa Larco
VC at Premise, former product leader and investor
Premise VC
Episode: EP#88: Why Most Founders Misread Their Own Traction. Vanessa Larco - Premise VC
Carina Cunha
Investor and former startup founder, with experience building and scaling across Europe and the Americas
Cartamiridian (investment bank)
Episode: EP#87: Founders Obsess Over the Raise. Investors Care About This More. With Carina Cunha
Emma Usich
Co-founder, Girl Math Capital
Girl Math Capital
Episode: Ep#86: Early Decisions That Define Your Startup Forever. With J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Breen Sullivan
General counsel for high growth tech startups; founder of The Fourth Effect
The Fourth Effect
Episode: Ep#86: Early Decisions That Define Your Startup Forever. With J.P. Morgan Asset Management

Host

Andy Walsh
Host of Startups Decoded

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 136 ratings
  • For founders in the middle of it

    Andy's episode with James Oliver Jr. on why burnout is a pattern, not a workload problem, was honest and useful. A rare startup show built for founders who are still figuring it out.

    Podchaser
    5
    Sabrina Runbeck
    13 days ago
  • Absolutely amazing

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

    Thank you Andy Walsh!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    271078mawcity
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Host asks tough questions and keeps discussions grounded in reality.
Content balances data-driven advice with founder psychology, which is refreshing.
Very practical and actionable insights for early-stage startups.
Guest lineup is strong and topics feel deeply useful for building real companies.

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Ep#93: The Real Money is in Small Checks. Angel Fundraising with Cheryl Kellond
Q: What are some of the important things that founders need to have buttoned up?
Kellond prioritizes evidence of learning and traction, especially regular updates that show experiments, customer feedback, and changes made. She says founders should demonstrate progress before relying on fundraising or extensive data-room preparation.
Ep#93: The Real Money is in Small Checks. Angel Fundraising with Cheryl Kellond
Q: What are some of the key things founders should be thinking about structurally around their own founder agreement into an SPV, how they start that process, and when they start it?
Kellond recommends a three-stage approach: first raise from the founder's existing network, then approach angel groups or emerging fund managers, and finally seek capital from strangers after building traction and social proof.
Ep#91: Burnout Isn't a Workload Problem. It's a pattern. James Oliver Jr.
Q: Where do you think this comes from? Why is our industry littered with this hero attitude of like sleep in the office, work around the clock, whatever it takes to survive?
Oliver says hustle culture persists because it is treated as the status quo, but argues founders need rest, self-awareness and investors whose values align with theirs. He advises founders not to assume they need outside investment.
Ep#91: Burnout Isn't a Workload Problem. It's a pattern. James Oliver Jr.
Q: Where did that start for you in your own personal journey to lead you on that path?
Oliver describes investing his retirement savings in WeMontage, entering an accelerator shortly before his twins were born prematurely, and struggling with financial pressure, family stress and his mental health. Those experiences inspired his work supporting founders.
Ep#92: The Truth About Job Hunting When AI Is Talking to AI - Angus Dobbie
Q: So can you tell us how JobPass functions and how it can help solve the problem and the stress of finding a new job for a lot of people can be overwhelming.
JobPass gives job seekers an organized system for tracking target companies, applications, networking and recruiters. It ties information to actions and encourages consistent activity and human connections, especially referrals, across multiple opportunity pipelines.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Startups Decoded

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

A practical, founder-focused show that explores the full founder operating system—from fundraising and governance to product strategy and scale. Across episodes, listeners get candid guidance on exit readiness, cash management, hiring, and go-to-market, with a heavy emphasis on actionable frameworks and real-world stories from founders and investors. Notable throughlines include disciplined approach to fundraising, the rise of AI-enabled strategies, and governance structures that scale with growth, making it helpful for anyone navigating early-stage to Series A challenges. A standout trait is consistently pairing tactical advice with founder psychology and governance considerations, delivering substances that listeners can apply rather than... more

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