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Advice for founders and entrepreneurs who want to build disruptive startups like they do in Silicon Valley. Not another interview podcast: concrete tips and masterclasses on what founders need to know: raising Venture Capital, strategy, product, marketing, growth, and more. A guide to the unique mindset and approach that drives Silicon Valley style disruption. Hosts Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein ... more

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Many AI startups funded in the last 18 months won't last three years - so what makes a business durable today?

Yaniv Bernstein is joined by Marlon Nichols, co-founder and managing general partner of MaC Venture Capital - one of the most active seed-... more

Being a founder has always meant dreaming big while keeping a close eye on potential trip-ups, and in the age of AI, finding and maintaining that balance is more important than ever.

Today, Yaniv Bernstein talks about the importance of getting that ... more

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Between AI shaking up the industry, geopolitical upheaval, and unpredictable capital, being a founder has never been more confusing.

So what advice, if any, is still relevant?

In this episode, Yaniv Bernstein is joined by Amir Shevat (Silicon Valle... more

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Will AI kill your startup? For a lot of startups, probably yes.

But which ones? And more importantly, how do you make sure yours isn't one of them?

Yaniv Bernstein is joined by returning guest Scotty Allen (bootstrapper, founder of The Product Bus,... more

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Scotty Allen
Bootstrapper, founder of The Product Bus
The Product Bus
Episode: Surviving the AI SaaSpocalypse: Will AI kill your startup? w/ Scotty Allen
Dr. Matthew Jones
Co-founder coach, author of The Cofounder Effect, founder of Co-Founder Clarity
Co-Founder Clarity
Episode: How to identify red flags early in your cofounder relationship w/ Dr. Matthew Jones
Keoki Alexander-Chang
Founder and CEO of Minikai, AI-focused startup in disability and aged care
Minikai
Episode: Why Claude never stops listening to our meetings (w/ Minikai's Keoki Alexander-Chang)
Matt Cook
Co-founder of Scouut, focusing on hiring engineers and AI engineers for startups
Scouut
Episode: Recruiting the best AI engineers w/ Matt Cook of Scouut
Gary Lo
Founder of OpenBA; AI thinker and founder involved with OpenClaw and Claude Cowork
OpenBA
Episode: Insiders React: OpenClaw and Claude Cowork have changed everything for startups w/ Gary Lo, Open BA
Liz Zalman
Founder, author of Founder Vs Investor, co-founder of Sand Garden
Sand Garden; Author of Founder Vs Investor
Episode: Making the most of the founder/investor dynamic (w/ Liz Zalman, author of 'Founder vs Investor')
Jess Mah
Founder with extensive experience in startup development and a Y Combinator alumnus
Mahway
Episode: How founders can survive 2026 w/ Jess Mah
Jacob Ward
Long-time technology journalist, former editor-in-chief of Popular Science, and author of 'The Loop: How AI is Creating a World Without Choices and How to Fight Back'
Episode: Is OpenAI Evil? Reacting to Sam Altman's Latest Announcements w/ Jacob Ward
Dan Brockwell
Co-founder and chief meme officer of Earlywork, building a future-focused careers community.
Earlywork
Episode: Replay: Engaging Young Employees - How to Attract the Best & Brightest Minds w/ Dan Brockwell from Earlywork

Hosts

Yaniv Bernstein
Co-founders and hosts focusing on practical startup advice, product strategy, and technology trends.
Chris Saad
Co-host and principal host, offering strategic startup guidance, fundraising insights, and tech-forward framing.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 401 ratings
  • Laughable Political Commentary

    I like the show, but they just can’t help blathering about American politics and how fast and wide the sky is falling. It would be better to create a separate podcast for Australians who feel empowered to opine on American values and keep this show about practical startup perspectives.

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    pointmatic
    United States7 months ago
  • Masterclass for Startup Founders and Innovators

    We all have it within us to be the best. The Startup Podcast is a must-listen for anyone in the startup ecosystem — whether you're a first-time founder, seasoned entrepreneur, or just startup-curious. The hosts bring a sharp, no-fluff approach to breaking down what it really takes to build and scale a successful startup in today’s landscape. Why change what works? And Chris saves us the heavy lifting.

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    5
    lavhill
    United States10 months ago
  • Chinese shills

    In the latest episode one of the hosts exposed themself as an anti-democracy Chinese shill. If you want incredibly stupid america-first worldview (except multiplied by -1) that ignores everyone that was genocided by china, this is for you and your baby-killing comrades.

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    olety~
    Japan10 months ago
  • Must-Listen for Startup Storytellers

    Love the podcast overall and especially enjoyed the deep dive into the attention economy with Ben Parr—this one hit home. As someone who’s led product and engineering teams in fast-paced startups, I’ve seen firsthand how attention can make or break momentum. The way Ben breaks down the seven triggers of attention was super insightful—and immediately got me thinking about how I frame product pitches, hiring outreach, even internal comms. Yaniv and Chris kept it real and practical, which I always ... more

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    5
    YourCTO
    United Statesa year ago
  • Super insightful and candid

    I am hooked and I have only listened to a few episodes. The format is very easy to follow and the quality of guest speakers is amazing. Thank you for helping new entrepreneurs tap into the experiences of these great leaders!

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    Sachin Wadhawan
    United Statesa year ago

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Your co-founder relationship could break your startup! Here's how to fix it
Q: What is the single most impactful action a founder can take today to improve the co-founder relationship?
Implement the three languages framework (operational, psychological, archetypal) and start naming unspoken dynamics in a dedicated co-founder date to align emotionally and tactically, paving the way for productive business conversations.
Your co-founder relationship could break your startup! Here's how to fix it
Q: What should founders do to reverse a negative sentiment cycle in their partnership?
Start with explicit, structured practices like dedicated co-founder syncs and dates, and consider coaching to surface unspoken dynamics, then work on language frameworks to name and address underlying emotions while keeping the business issues in view.
How to identify red flags early in your cofounder relationship w/ Dr. Matthew Jones
Q: What are the main red flags you see early in founder relationships?
Early indicators include recurring strategic disagreements, feeling misunderstood, and a gradual erosion of trust that can lead to a negative sentiment cycle and eventual breakup if not addressed through proactive communication and alignment.
Trends in Startup Funding w/ Carta's Head of Insights, Peter Walker
Q: What is the role of capital efficiency in different markets?
Some markets may have lower exit values but higher capital efficiency, suggesting that not all successful startups need to be based in high-valued regions like Silicon Valley.
Trends in Startup Funding w/ Carta's Head of Insights, Peter Walker
Q: How should founders view high valuations in Silicon Valley?
While high valuations may seem appealing, they can lead to unsustainable pressure and potential down rounds for startups, thus founders need to weigh these factors carefully.

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What is The Startup Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A pragmatic deep-dive show that pairs seasoned founders and operators with leading-edge tech insights, focusing on what it takes to build and scale startups. Episodes frequently explore product strategy, fundraising dynamics, AI-enabled tooling, and practical execution playbooks, often featuring guests who are founders, investors, or tech thinkers. The format emphasizes actionable takeaways, real-world case studies, and candid discussions about governance, growth, and market dynamics, with a distinctly Silicon Valley–adjacent lens but practical for Australasia and beyond. Noteworthy is the recurring emphasis on autonomy, founder–investor alignment, and the evolving role of AI in product and GTM — topics that feel both timely and transferabl... more

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7. Jess Mah
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