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Startups Decoded

Andy Walsh
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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

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Power in startups is rarely where founders think it is.

Itamar Novick, Founder and GP at Recursive Ventures, has worked both sides of the table as a founder, operator, angel, and VC. He’s backed 150+ early-stage companies and helped founders raise o... more

The fundraising hangover is real.

Capital returned in 2025, but investors are now far more selective. Traction, revenue clarity, and capital efficiency matter more than vision decks.

In this episode, Roei Samuel joins Andy Walsh to share how he rai... more

In a world of shifting algorithms and AI noise, winners aren’t the teams with the most tools, but the ones with the best orchestration.

Andy Walsh sits down with Brendan Tolleson, CEO of RevPartners and founder of Southbound. Brendan is focused on d... more

Alisa Cohn has spent decades coaching CEOs through the moments that define their leadership: rapid growth, board pressure, and the quiet isolation of the role.

Named the #1 Startup Coach in the World by Thinkers50, Alisa has advised leaders at Venmo... more

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Roei Samuel
CEO and founder of Connectd
Connectd
Episode: #60: Raising Smart Capital in 2026 — Discipline, Data & Control with Roei Samuel
Brendan Tolleson
CEO of RevPartners; founder of Southbound
RevPartners, Southbound
Episode: #59: Early-Stage GTM And The Modern Growth Engine with Brendan Tolleson.
Alisa Cohn
Startup coach and author of From Startup to Grownup
Alisa Cohn Coaching / From Startup to Grownup
Episode: #58: “Founder” is a status; “CEO” is a skill you’re ignoring - Alisa Cohn.
Frank Paz
Corporate partner at Morrison Foerster specializing in AI compliance and risk
Morrison Foerster
Episode: #57: AI Without the Lawsuits - How to Build Without Burning Your IP.
Dr. Denise Bronner
Consulting advisor and founder of Empactful Ventures
Empactful Ventures
Episode: #56: The Diligence Mirror: Truth, Data, and Post-Acquisition Reality with Dr. Denise Bronner.
Xaver Lehmann
Founder and entrepreneur who sold his company for $60 million.
Episode: #55: Built, Sold, Burned Out. What Comes After a $60M Exit? With Xaver Lehmann.
Casey Woo
Co-founder of Operators Guild and FOG Ventures
Operators Guild and FOG Ventures
Episode: #54: Specialists Optimize. Operators Build Companies. With Casey Woo (FOG Ventures + Operators Guild)
Mike Adams
Founder and CEO of Intro Stars, expert in sales and networking
Intro Stars
Episode: #53: The Intro Economy: How Trust Moves Deals — With Mike Adams
Luke Tobin
Entrepreneur with over 22 years of experience, three successful exits, and founder of multiple businesses, including a full-service marketing agency.
Episode: #51: Stop Running Your Startup Like a Hobby. Build It to Sell. With Luke Tobin

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Andy Walsh
Founder, strategist, and host who focuses on delivering insights into startup challenges and growth strategies.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 131 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 States8 months ago

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#56: The Diligence Mirror: Truth, Data, and Post-Acquisition Reality with Dr. Denise Bronner.
Q: Can you fill in some blanks for us a little bit as far as, one, I'd love to know what you're a doctor of, and two, then how that started into Pharma for you?
Dr. Bronner recounts her inspirations from her teenage science class that led her to pursue a PhD in microbiology and immunology and her subsequent journey into the pharma industry through academic paths and business development roles.
#54: Specialists Optimize. Operators Build Companies. With Casey Woo (FOG Ventures + Operators Guild)
Q: How do you differentiate between a founder and an operator?
A founder started the business, while operators are involved in the business execution and strategy, acting as the 'number twos and threes' in a startup.
#54: Specialists Optimize. Operators Build Companies. With Casey Woo (FOG Ventures + Operators Guild)
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about what Operators Guild is?
Operators Guild is a community for operators, growing from a small lunch group to over 1,200 members, where people share insights and solve multi-departmental problems.
#55: Built, Sold, Burned Out. What Comes After a $60M Exit? With Xaver Lehmann.
Q: Did you ever think about leaving the company, what it meant, what the future might look like?
Lehmann reflects that he did think about the future and had dreams of financial freedom, but was overwhelmed by the pressures of leading a growing company.
#53: The Intro Economy: How Trust Moves Deals — With Mike Adams
Q: What goes behind trust and vulnerability as a superpower?
Building trust is essential for receiving introductions and referrals; being authentic and vulnerable can strengthen connections and relationships.

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2. Brendan Tolleson
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