
Rule of 40 is the podcast for founders and investors who are serious about scaling technology companies onto the global stage. Hosted by Jason Serda and Josh Ayscough, it focuses on what actually drives outcomes at scale. Execution, not ideas, is where companies win or lose.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 6 | Founded | 5 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | InvestingBusinessPersonal JournalsSociety & Culture | |||

The day after this conversation was recorded, the government blinked: on 18 June it announced targeted CGT carve-outs for innovative startups, following more than 1,000 submissions to a Senate inquiry, one of the largest responses to a budget measure... more
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In this first episode of Rule of 40, Jason Serda and Josh Ayscough introduce the podcast and unpack the "misunderstood middle", the critical stage where startups must evolve into real, scalable businesses.
They explore how today's tougher funding e... more
In this episode of Rule of 40, Jason Serda and Josh Ayscough get practical on one of the most important questions for scale-up founders: how do you know if your business is actually heading in the right direction?
They make the case that undiscipl... more
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This show centers on how to scale technology companies, prioritizing execution and measurable outcomes over mere ideas. Episodes frequently feature founders, investors, and operators discussing practical frameworks for growth, profitability, and capital formation in high-growth tech ecosystems. Common threads include balancing growth with discipline (as seen through metrics like the Rule of 40), navigating regulatory and policy landscapes, and evolving go-to-market and funding strategies for early-stage to scale-up ventures. A standout aspect is the mix of hands-on finance, strategy, and policy perspectives from practitioners and investors, which helps listeners assess real-world paths to scale and sustainable advantage.
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Recent guests on Rule of 40 include:
1. Sam Maher
2. Cheryl Mack
3. Alan Burt
4. Ryan Barnes
5. Jonathan Staff
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