The Startup Podcast

Dec 11 2024 203 ep. 43 mins 77
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A guide to the unique mindset and approach that drives Silicon Valley style disruption. Build product, raise money, and scale your startup like the best. TSP hosts Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein share practical advice based on decades of experience at Google, Uber, and their own startups.

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Insiders React: OpenAI’s Christmas Announcements + Trump's Plans for Bitcoin & AI, Could OpenAI Buy Chrome?

Dec 11 2024 66 mins  
How will OpenAI’s boldest moves reshape the startup world? OpenAI’s 12 Days of Ship-mas is rewriting the playbook on AI innovation and monetization. But what does it mean for startups and founders? From ChatGPT Pro’s $200 tier to Sora’s stunning video capabilities, OpenAI is setting the pace for AI’s future. Meanwhile, David Sacks’s new role as AI and Crypto Czar raise

First Principles Thinking - Don’t Doom Yourself to Mediocrity (Replay)

Dec 09 2024 37 mins  
Disrupt or Digitize? The Art of Breaking the Status Quo Why do some startups revolutionize entire industries while others just digitize legacy processes? Disruption isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a mindset and one that too many founders shy away from. Are you pre-compromising your vision before you even start? In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein break down the essenc

Investing & Fundraising - The Truth About VC w/ Nick Crocker (Replay)

Dec 04 2024 54 mins  
How much value do VCs truly bring beyond their capital? And what makes the difference between a supportive partnership and a dysfunctional founder-investor relationship? In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein welcome Nick Crocker, General Partner at Blackbird Ventures, to explore these critical questions. Blackbird has been at the forefront of Australian venture capital,

Product-Market Fit – 5 Proven Steps to Exponential Growth w/ Pablo Srugo

Dec 02 2024 52 mins  
What does it really take to achieve product-market fit? For many founders, this critical milestone feels elusive, shrouded in myths and misconceptions that derail even the most promising startups. In this episode, Chris Saad and Pablo Srugo, seasoned startup advisors and founders, unravel the mysteries of product-market fit. Pablo, host of The Product-Market Fit Show and a partner

Finding a Co-Founder - Avoid Choosing the Wrong Partner (Replay)

Nov 27 2024 42 mins  
Do You Really Need a Co-Founder? Here’s What You Must Know. Starting a startup can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re searching for that perfect co-founder to complement your skills. But is having a co-founder truly essential? And if it is, how do you find someone who’s more partner than problem? This episode dives deep into these questions and more. In this remastere

Can this AI Chip Startup Beat NVIDIA? (Spotlight)

Nov 25 2024 44 mins  
Is it possible for a startup to compete with NVIDIA, the $1 trillion behemoth dominating AI hardware? Thomas Sohmers and his team at Positron are betting they can and they're moving at lightning speed to prove it. In this episode, Chris Saad sits down with Thomas Sohmers, founder and CEO of Positron, to explore how this ambitious startup is aiming to disrupt the AI chip market cur

Insiders React: Trump's Return - What Founders Need to Know + Bitcoin Hits $93K

Nov 20 2024 44 mins  
Are we entering a new era of deregulation and market exuberance? Or is political instability on the horizon? In this episode, Chris and Yaniv break down Donald Trump's surprising 2024 election win and explore the potential impacts on the tech industry, startup ecosystem, and broader economy. They examine how Silicon Valley power players helped shape the election outcome and what a

Fundraising Basics Part 2 - Avoid Selling Yourself Short (Replay)

Nov 18 2024 50 mins  
Are you ready to disrupt an industry and change the world? In this episode, Chris and Yaniv dive deep into the art of fundraising for startups, exploring how to signal value, run an effective process, and craft the perfect ask to fuel your ambitious vision. They're joined by their own experiences raising capital to discuss the delicate dance between founders and investors in pursu

Early Ideation - Your Idea Is Worthless (Replay)

Nov 13 2024 33 mins  
Ever had someone tell you "I have this great idea for an app"? While everyone seems to have the next billion-dollar idea, the reality of startup success is far more complex than just having a clever concept. In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein explore the real value of ideas in startups and why execution matters more than ideation. In this episode, you will: Discover

Insiders React: Apple Reveals ChatGPT Is Really Dumb + The Battle for Self-Driving, Can You Prove You’re Human?

Nov 11 2024 62 mins  
Are autonomous vehicles about to revolutionize how we get around? Waymo’s massive $5.6 billion funding round suggests big changes are coming to transportation and possibly to Uber’s dominance in ridesharing. But that’s not the only tech shakeup in this episode. Chris Saad is joined by Hooman Radfar, founder of Collective, to explore how these developments, along with new m