Startup Success: A Podcast for Founders & Investors

May 21 2024
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On Startup Success, we discuss what’s working right now for scaling founders and investors... You’ll hear interviews with founders and investors who have compelling stories to share, new trends, and conversations from thought leaders and experts who have walked the walk. Each episode will dig into a crucial area of startup success: finance, entrepreneurship, fundraising, hiring, marketing, sales, and operations to help your startup or portfolio company scale.

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Unveiling the Future of Digital Health with Vivante Health

May 21 2024 22 mins  
Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Bill Snyder, the CEO and Founder of Vivante Health. Propelled by a recent $31M Series B round, his company is on a mission to revolutionize digital health, starting with chronic GI conditions. Bill shares the founding story of Vivante Health and how their innovative platform transforms the way patients suffering from digestiv

Legal 101 for Startups

May 07 2024 20 mins  
Today we dive into the world of legal strategy for startups with Charu Satia, startup attorney and Partner at Silicon Legal Strategy. With more than a decade of experience under her belt, Charu provides invaluable insights into the array of key legal issues startup founders need to be aware of from inception to exit.Charu explains why it makes sense to bet on your startup's success

The Power of User Feedback, Agile Product Pivots & Organic Marketing

Apr 23 2024 25 mins  
Our guest today, Aagya Mathur, has an inspiring story to tell. She transformed her personal health challenges into a startup that empowers people to improve their overall quality of life.In this episode, Aagya, Co-Founder & CEO at Aavia, shares how she brought her idea to fruition with help from MIT and then recently was accepted into the Mayo Clinic and ASU MedTech Accelerator

Positive Trends in the Startup Ecosystem

Apr 09 2024 20 mins  
The tech ecosystem in Los Angeles may not grab headlines like Silicon Valley, but over the past decade, it has gained some serious momentum and a several major VC players have emerged. Our guest today is Jennifer Richard, Principal at Bonfire Ventures – one LA’s top B2B venture firms.Jennifer discusses what she’s excited about in the tech sector right now, why she’s optimis

A VC’s Optimistic Outlook on Today’s Startup Landscape

Mar 26 2024 23 mins  
Even though the success rates for startups today are sobering, there is reason to be optimistic. As our guest today, Venture Capitalist John Frankel sees it: "Cycles happen. We've gone through a downturn and I think we're now at an inflection point. We’re already starting to see some companies raise money at high valuations."John founded ff Venture Capital in 2008 and has since f

How Venture Capital is Helping to Innovate Healthcare

Mar 12 2024 32 mins  
In today's episode, we have two VCs in the studio, Dr. Tara Bishop and Eileen Tanghal, co-founders of Black Opal Ventures, who discuss their strategic focus of supporting startups that are driving innovation at the intersection of technology and healthcare.We explore the genesis of Black Opal Ventures and how the duo, who met as freshman 30 years ago at MIT, took a leap of faith, u

The Steps for Building an Incredible Digital Brand

Feb 27 2024 24 mins  
No matter what industry you’re in, your audience is savvier than ever about digital branding and marketing. The tactics that worked 5 years ago no longer apply. And this makes growing your business and driving sales more challenging than ever.That's why today, we're excited to sit down with a true digital marketing and branding expert to delve into strategies that will help your

What a Seasoned VC Looks for in Early-Stage Startups

Feb 13 2024 22 mins  
Today, we have a remarkable guest in our studio, Suzanne Fletcher, the founder and general partner of Zelda Ventures. Suzanne’s career as an investor spans 20 years including a stint at StartX, Stanford’s startup accelerator & founder community, where she helped over 900 founders raise early-stage capital.In 2023, she launched Zelda Ventures and raised $33M for her new fund

Startup Wind Downs: How to Come Out on Top

Jan 30 2024 28 mins  
Startup wind downs are not something founders usually think about until there is no other option. But for founders who find themselves in that position, juggling all the elements of a wind down (aka going out of business) can be tricky both logistically and psychologically. However, if you approach it the right way, there can be positive legal and financial implications. In his rol

Making Founder Mental Health & Well-Being a Priority & Why It is Important

Jan 16 2024 27 mins  
Startup founders are some of the most committed, hardworking, innovative people in the world. But even in the best of times, they exist in a pressure cooker. And the relentless stress can sometimes lead to burnout.Nevertheless, mental health has historically been a taboo topic in the venture capital and startup community. So when we heard about the work Flourish Ventures is doing t