“Willingness to pay is literally just a set of questions...that give you an amazing ability to proxy the market’s perception of your value.”
FROM PODCAST: Unlocking Growth: How Startups Can Optimize Pricing & Packaging
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“If you think of the money as rocket fuel, you want to make sure that you’re pointed in the right direction before you launch the rocket.”
FROM PODCAST: From Pain Point to Passion to Thriving Startup
“At the Series A...we look for founder-market-fit.”
“Startups that think they need to raise money, or expect they will need to raise money [in 2025] should really start getting that together now.”
FROM PODCAST: Venture Capital and Economic Trends: What Startups Need to Know for 2025
“I think there will be a lot more enterprises, a lot more companies in the future because it’ll just become easier and easier to start a company.”
FROM PODCAST: Reimagining the Future of Work with AI Employees
“My favorite use case, of course, is that LiveKit saves a life every single week through 911 emergency.”
FROM PODCAST: The Story Behind the AI Startup Powering Services You Use Every Day
“...the kind of foundation models we’ll see down the road that’ll capture the most value will be far more specialized and not necessarily these more generic models that people are more aware of today.”
FROM PODCAST: A Fascinating Look at a Groundbreaking AI Startup
“...the thing that consumes my mind the most is hiring the right people and scaling the right culture.”
FROM PODCAST: Building a Revolutionary Biotech Startup: The Challenges & Surprises
“I think Series A is, okay now that you had that $2 to $4 million seed round, what were you able to do with it?”
FROM PODCAST: A Founder Gets Candid About Fundraising & What Fueled His Startup’s Success
“...in the United States, you have a year in which to file, otherwise you can never pursue patents on that.”
“...what would the world look like if half of all the venture capital dollars were controlled by women?”
FROM PODCAST: Insights from a VC on Fundraising and the Power of Diversity
“I think some of the best fundraising pitches have exceedingly little words and can get the point across. And that's something I would encourage founders to learn as well.”
“I'd rather move forward, launch something, test and iterate quickly and fail fast, than get stuck by the paralysis of analysis.”
FROM PODCAST: Scaling AI: How Fireworks AI is Transforming the Industry
“Delegate, have good people around you, and keep your vision on the real strategic goal.”
“You just have to get out there and talk to your customer, and you have to represent your company.”
FROM PODCAST: From Idea to Series B: The Making of a Successful Startup
“When you think about building a company, you need all kinds of help. And all that help doesn’t necessarily have to be on your board.”
FROM PODCAST: The Intersection of Science & Startup Entrepreneurship w/ Dr. Misti Ushio
“Cash is king...Whatever resources you are working with, make sure it is the highest and best use.”
“...it's super important that founders have a North Star from the start.”
FROM PODCAST: Innovating for Impact: AlleyCorp's Approach to Venture Capital and Social Change
“But most importantly, when we're going through due diligence, don't hide anything.”
FROM PODCAST: An Inside Look at How a Venture Capital Firm Operates
“We're upfront about the culture that it is.”
FROM PODCAST: Unveiling the Future of Digital Health with Vivante Health
“...the reason to engage legal counsel is that you want to bet on your success, right?”
“...a big part of that is how you evolve and how you go with it.”
FROM PODCAST: The Power of User Feedback, Agile Product Pivots & Organic Marketing
“You really only get one first impression...You really want to put your best foot forward.”
“...you're in the business to run a business, so get to revenues early.”
FROM PODCAST: A VC’s Optimistic Outlook on Today’s Startup Landscape
“...remote surgery at real-time speed is going to be able to happen because you have the connectivity and infrastructure there.”
FROM PODCAST: How Venture Capital is Helping to Innovate Healthcare
“You want to make sure that you're creating effective content that is mapped to the lifecycle of your target audience.”
FROM PODCAST: The Steps for Building an Incredible Digital Brand
“I really want two different people on that founding team...”
FROM PODCAST: What a Seasoned VC Looks for in Early-Stage Startups
“When it comes to winding down a business you absolutely do not want a distorted view of this.”
“If you're not healthy yourself, you can't build a healthy company.”
FROM PODCAST: Making Founder Mental Health & Well-Being a Priority & Why It is Important
“If you wait to think that the fundraising environment is going to come back to life when you’re reading about it on CNBC, it’s already happening.
FROM PODCAST: Beyond the Headlines: What Founders Need to Know About 2024's Economic Outlook
“There’s three major market shifts that are happening right now.”
FROM PODCAST: Mastering Your Startup's Financials with Real-Time Accounting
“What can this product do that could actually help people? What’s the story behind this product?”
FROM PODCAST: Pitch Perfect: Mastering the Art of Startup Presentations w/ Neil Thompson
“How do you start to create more ownership across your team, and how do you support that as a founder and a leader?”
FROM PODCAST: Unlocking Your Leadership Potential w/ Jason Weeman
“You can get out of a marriage but you can't get an investor out of a cap table.”
FROM PODCAST: Navigating the PE and M&A Landscapes: Insights for Founders
“The number one thing I would tell my younger self is be very comfortable being uncomfortable.”
“Diverse teams can really, truly build things that are better.”
FROM PODCAST: How a VC Firm is Driving Innovation in Latin America’s Startup Ecosystem
“If you can survive that first year, and not commit startup suicide, then you really have a chance to be successful.“
“A company of any size can not only hire across their country, but can also hire across the world.”
FROM PODCAST: Global Hiring & Onboarding Solutions for Startups
“Only start scaling up once you have product-market fit.”
“Companies are not generally narrow enough in defining what their ideal customer profile is.”
“All of that warm traffic, let's qualify it first...”
FROM PODCAST: How Startups Can Leverage the Power of LinkedIn for Growth
“The key thing is to measure it and really understand what's driving pipeline and revenue.”
FROM PODCAST: Using Demand Generation to Drive Revenue & Growth at Startups
“I look at the product value. The second thing I look for is authentic founder/product fit.”
FROM PODCAST: Tips on Managing Risk from a Startup Veteran & Angel Investor
“...you need to react quickly if you are in a situation of crisis”
FROM PODCAST: PR for Your Startup — Everything You Need to Know
“I think work-life balance is a myth.”
FROM PODCAST: Built to Scale: The Best Optimizations for Startup Founders
“Can you grow, but can you do so in a way that might actually be cash flow positive one day?”
FROM PODCAST: Founders - How to Stay Focused on the Path to Success
“You really need to nail the market side first.”
FROM PODCAST: Hardware Startups - How to Overcome Challenges and Capitalize on Advantages
“If people are sharing feedback and it feels like it's just going into a black hole, they're going to stop sharing feedback...”
FROM PODCAST: The Benefits of Employee Feedback Loops: Team, Culture and Productivity
"To hold onto the reins for too long, holds the business back."
“...the first thing we look for is values, and mission…”
FROM PODCAST: For Both Founders & Investors: How to Find Success
“...if it’s time to move on just wrap it up, cry for a day, then move on.”
FROM PODCAST: Founders: How to Start, How to Grow, How to Give Back
“...a lot of it starts with being really clear on who the customer is, and who influences that buying decision.”
FROM PODCAST: Modern Marketing for Startups with Jeff Reynolds
“Treat feedback as multiple data points to triangulate down to an actionable item that makes sense for you.”
FROM PODCAST: Fundraising Advice from a VC for the Current Market Conditions
“...they don’t take intellectual property, and they don’t take equity.”
FROM PODCAST: Leveraging the Government for Startup Funding & Tech Adoption
“Sometimes it makes sense to just follow the yellow brick road, do the standard thing and up in a better spot where you have confidence everything was done right.”
FROM PODCAST: Insights on the Fundraising Process from a Successful Founder
“The highest valuation is not necessarily a great thing if you get the wrong partner…”
FROM PODCAST: Startups: Trends & Outlooks for the Future w/ Sean Jacobsohn
"Don't wait so long to delegate...Once you have funding, your job really, is to start hiring."
FROM PODCAST: The Ins & Outs of Angel Investing for Founders and Investors Alike
"We need to grow food in a different way, we need to generate energy in different ways..."
FROM PODCAST: Improving the World Through Proactive Investment Strategies w/ David Cowan
“If you want your employee to think like an intrapreneur...you have to build those muscles early.”
FROM PODCAST: Attracting & Retaining Great Talent in Today’s Generational Workforce
"There's another misconception that companies that are on a venture track cannot leverage other types of capital."
FROM PODCAST: Revenue-Based Financing: Alternative Funding Routes for Startups
"The most overlooked way to build a brand is probably debt financing."
"Use your time wisely to talk about real strategic points."
FROM PODCAST: How to Build Partnerships with Investors & Your Board
"A diverse team background will generate much better returns from the founder side and also the investor side."
FROM PODCAST: A Deep Tech VC on Market Timing, Female Leadership & Diversity
"When you start to add a lot of people, you have to shift from building a product or seeking out product-market fit into company building..."
FROM PODCAST: Fundraising & Early Wins: Words of Wisdom for Founders w/ Angela Ferrante
"Hackers are prioritizing our small businesses as gateways into those larger businesses."
FROM PODCAST: Cybersecurity: Why it is Important & How it Can Give Startups a Competitive Edge
"...you have to be in it for the long game and be patient."
FROM PODCAST: Strategic Planning: Positioning Your Startup for the Long Run w/ Glenn McMahon
"Think backwards from milestones and really understand all of the investments that are necessary to get you there."
FROM PODCAST: Financial Models for Successful Startup Growth & Fundraising Rounds
"Investing in diverse individuals isn't philanthropy, it's good business sense."
FROM PODCAST: Female Founders: Why There Aren’t Enough & What We Can Do About It
"DEI is something that works for everyone..."
FROM PODCAST: Improving Diversity in the Venture Capital Landscape with Sarah Millar
"...get into a regular cadence about setting company goals, team goals, and even individual goals."
FROM PODCAST: Strategic People Operations: What Startups Need to Focus on Right Now
"As soon as the business is started you need some professional help in finance."
FROM PODCAST: Finance Fundamentals for High-Growth Startups with Mosaic
"...what is absolutely true is that high-quality founders will find their way."
"We're kind of getting into this 3.0 stage..."
FROM PODCAST: Making VC Investments Beyond Silicon Valley w/ Jonathan Tower
"...the model we're seeing and are believers in is the multi-hub model..."
FROM PODCAST: Insights on Today’s Startup Landscape from a Early-Stage VC
"If there aren't areas for improvement or weaknesses that are highlighted, then I'm not doing my job..."
"...think about growing the overall pie for you and your customers..."
FROM PODCAST: Colin Kennedy's Thoughts on Fintech Now & Moving Forward
"...you need to turn that story into something that's going to get the candidate excited..."
FROM PODCAST: Trends in Hiring for Startups with Jamie Ceglarz
"..if I look back that's one thing I would have done earlier..."
FROM PODCAST: Marko Gargenta Shares Insights From Inside a Twitter Acquisition
"...you now have the metrics to back up the story that you're telling about your business..."
FROM PODCAST: Demystifying Revenue Modeling for SaaS Startups with Jonathan Cochrane
"Denver is a really exciting place to found a business and build a business..."
FROM PODCAST: Kendra Haberkorn's Mile-High Insights on Denver’s Startup Sector
"There are fewer and fewer things where a truly small company can fly under the radar."
FROM PODCAST: How to Mitigate HR Risks & Attract and Retain Talent with Moses Balian
On the Startup Success podcast, we discuss what’s working and offer the best advice to scale along with the most important trends in the entire startup ecosystem.
You’ll hear interviews with founders and investors who have compelling stories to share, new insights and trends, and conversations from thought leaders and experts who are passionate about sharing the best ideas out there for success.
Episodes feature topics such as finance, fundraising, hiring, marketing, sales, along with tools and technologies you can use to help your startup or portfolio company scale.
