164 episodes
The Startup Podcast Yaniv Bernstein, Chris Saad
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4.9 • 78 Ratings
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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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President Harris: Tech's New Ally? Crowdstrike's Black Swan Attack and Sam Altman's World Without Work (Reacts)
Could the rise of Kamala Harris as the new Democratic candidate impact the tech industry in significant ways?
Find out how her presidency, Crowdstrike's massive outage, and Sam Altman's UBI experiment could shape the future of your tech startup in this week's insightful Reacts episode.
On this week's episode, Ben Parr and Emil Michael join Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein to discuss:
President Harris: Her potential impact on Silicon Valley and the broader tech industry if she becomes President.
Crowdstrike's Massive Outage: Analysis of the causes and implications of their recent outage on big tech and Fortune 500 companies.
Sam Altman's UBI Experiment: The results and implications of his UBI experiment, which gave $1,000 per month to low-income individuals for three years.
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Key links
The Startup Podcast is sponsored by Vanta. Vanta helps businesses get and stay compliant by automating up to 90% of the work for the most in demand compliance frameworks. With over 200 integrations, you can easily monitor and secure the tools your business relies on. For a limited-time offer of US$1,000 off, go to www.vanta.com/tsp.
Get your question in for our next Q&A episode: https://forms.gle/NZzgNWVLiFmwvFA2A
The Startup Podcast website: https://tsp.show
Learn more about Chris and Yaniv
Work 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/
Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/
Follow Yaniv on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/
Credits
Editor: Justin McArthur
Content Strategist: Carolina Franco
Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang -
Co-Founder Relationships - Avoiding the Big Breakup (Edu)
A strong co-founder relationship is crucial for any startup. Learn how to determine the ideal number of founders and understand the distinctions between roles and titles.
Also, Chris and Yaniv explain what you must know about:
The pros and cons of going solo vs. multiple founders.
CEOs and Founders and the distinction between roles and responsibilities.
Considerations on equity splits and vesting schedules.
Co-CEO conflicts and what to do about them.
How to manage breakups between founders gracefully when the relationship doesn’t work anymore.
If you’re looking to have an effective founding team, this episode is packed with strong advice from personal experiences from Chris and Yaniv.
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Key links
The Startup Podcast is sponsored by Vanta. Vanta helps businesses get and stay compliant by automating up to 90% of the work for the most in demand compliance frameworks. With over 200 integrations, you can easily monitor and secure the tools your business relies on. For a limited-time offer of US$1,000 off, go to www.vanta.com/tsp.
The Startup Podcast is sponsored by Rippling. Rippling is a single all-in-one platform for your global workforce, covering HR, IT, payroll, expenses, and more. For a TSP listener offer of 3 months free, go to www.rippling.com/tsp.
Get your question in for our next Q&A episode: https://forms.gle/NZzgNWVLiFmwvFA2A
The Startup Podcast website: https://tsp.show
Learn more about Chris and Yaniv
Work 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/
Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/
Follow Yaniv on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/
Credits
Editor: Justin McArthur
Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang -
Big Tech Investors Back Trump After Assassination Attempt (Reacts)
There's only one big topic in the headlines this week – the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. What will it mean for the future of tech?
On this week's episode, Elli Hanson joins Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein to discuss:
Knee Jerk Reactions: Immediate thoughts in the aftermath of the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
Bide 'n' Seek: What (if anything) Joe Biden and the Democrats can still do to win the next election.
Money Talks: How tech influencers like Elon Musk and David Sacks responded to the assassination attempt, and how this changes the tech field moving forward.
Vance Notice: Understanding JD Vance, Trump's VP pick and former VC principal at Peter Thiel's Mithril Capital.
Huge Language Model: The future of AI under a Trump presidency.
The Pact
Honour The Startup Podcast Pact! If you have listened to TSP and gotten value from it, please:
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Give us a public shout-out on LinkedIn or anywhere you have a social media following.
Key links
The Startup Podcast is sponsored by Vanta. Vanta helps businesses get and stay compliant by automating up to 90% of the work for the most in demand compliance frameworks. With over 200 integrations, you can easily monitor and secure the tools your business relies on. For a limited-time offer of US$1,000 off, go to www.vanta.com/tsp.
Get your question in for our next Q&A episode: https://forms.gle/NZzgNWVLiFmwvFA2A
The Startup Podcast website: https://tsp.show
Learn more about Chris and Yaniv
Work 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/
Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/
Follow Yaniv on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/
Credits
Editor: Justin McArthur
Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang -
Angel Investing 101 – High Risk, High Reward (Edu)
Angel investing is a high-risk, high-reward investment option. But is it right for your portfolio?
In this episode, Chris and Yaniv discuss:
Better Angels: What makes a good angel investor, and who should consider becoming one.
A Slice of Heaven: The mechanisms behind direct angel investments, syndicates, and SPVs.
Under Your Wing: The challenges and benefits that founders might encounter if they become angel investors themselves.
Whether you're looking to grow your investment portfolio or weighing funding options for your own startup, this episode is packed with essential information to help you navigate the complex world of angel investing.
The Pact
Honour The Startup Podcast Pact! If you have listened to TSP and gotten value from it, please:
Follow, rate, and review us in your listening app
Subscribe to the TSP Mailing List at https://thestartuppodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe
Secure your official TSP merchandise at https://shop.tsp.show/
Follow us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@startup-podcast
Give us a public shout-out on LinkedIn or anywhere you have a social media following.
Key links
The Startup Podcast is sponsored by Vanta. Vanta helps businesses get and stay compliant by automating up to 90% of the work for the most in demand compliance frameworks. With over 200 integrations, you can easily monitor and secure the tools your business relies on. For a limited-time offer of US$1,000 off, go to www.vanta.com/tsp.
The Startup Podcast is sponsored by Rippling. Rippling is a single all-in-one platform for your global workforce, covering HR, IT, payroll, expenses, and more. For a TSP listener offer of 3 months free, go to www.rippling.com/tsp.
Get your question in for our next Q&A episode: https://forms.gle/NZzgNWVLiFmwvFA2A
The Startup Podcast website: https://tsp.show
Learn more about Chris and Yaniv
Work 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/
Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/
Follow Yaniv on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/
Credits
Editor: Justin McArthur
Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang -
Robots vs. Immigrants, AI Mega-Bubble, Facebook's Gaza Dilemma, Presidential Immunity (Reacts)
Could the rise of robotics lead to reduced immigration in Western countries? Learn about the latest events that will affect your tech startup in this week's politically charged Reacts episode.
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein discuss:
Bubble Wrap: A recent article from Sequoia summarizes the risks of a potential AI investment bubble and its implications for startups and investors. (David Cahn/Sequoia, "AI’s $600B Question": https://www.sequoiacap.com/article/ais-600b-question/)
Zion's Den: Meta's controversial moderation of Israel and Palestine content, including the recent decision to ban the term 'Zionism', raise questions about online censorship and free speech.
King For A Day: The US Supreme Court has granted broad immunity to presidential actions – but is it as bad as it sounds? (Probably.)
Anti-Travel Agents: Yaniv observes how advancements in robotics and AI could upend immigration policies and labor markets.
The Pact
Honour The Startup Podcast Pact! If you have listened to TSP and gotten value from it, please:
Follow, rate, and review us in your listening app
Subscribe to the TSP Mailing List at https://thestartuppodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe
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Follow us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@startup-podcast
Give us a public shout-out on LinkedIn or anywhere you have a social media following.
Key links
The Startup Podcast is sponsored by Vanta. Vanta helps businesses get and stay compliant by automating up to 90% of the work for the most in demand compliance frameworks. With over 200 integrations, you can easily monitor and secure the tools your business relies on. For a limited-time offer of US$1,000 off, go to www.vanta.com/tsp.
Get your question in for our next Q&A episode: https://forms.gle/NZzgNWVLiFmwvFA2A
The Startup Podcast website: https://tsp.show
Learn more about Chris and Yaniv
Work 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/
Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/
Follow Yaniv on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/
Credits
Editor: Justin McArthur
Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang -
Mastering Impostor Syndrome - Why Mike Scott Thinks You Belong
Impostor syndrome plagues many founders – but why? Founder and podcaster Mike Scott shares his own journey and the practical tools he's developed to overcome imposter syndrome.
In this episode, Mike Scott (SMB Mastery, 'How to be Moderately Successful') joins Chris and Yaniv to discuss:
Fool's Gold: Why impostor syndrome is common among founders, and why success often exacerbates it rather than alleviating it.
Mirror, Mirror: How to acknowledge, manage, and use imposter syndrome to grow yourself and your business.
Judge Dread: Tactical, practical steps to help you make better decisions, focus your energy, and build an incredible startup while living a fulfilling life.
The Pact
Honour The Startup Podcast Pact! If you have listened to TSP and gotten value from it, please:
Follow, rate, and review us in your listening app
Subscribe to the TSP Mailing List at https://thestartuppodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe
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Follow us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@startup-podcast
Give us a public shout-out on LinkedIn or anywhere you have a social media following.
Key links
The Startup Podcast is sponsored by Vanta. Vanta helps businesses get and stay compliant by automating up to 90% of the work for the most in demand compliance frameworks. With over 200 integrations, you can easily monitor and secure the tools your business relies on. For a limited-time offer of US$1,000 off, go to www.vanta.com/tsp.
The Startup Podcast is sponsored by Rippling. Rippling is a single all-in-one platform for your global workforce, covering HR, IT, payroll, expenses, and more. For a TSP listener offer of 3 months free, go to www.rippling.com/tsp.
Get your question in for our next Q&A episode: https://forms.gle/NZzgNWVLiFmwvFA2A
The Startup Podcast website: https://tsp.show
Learn more about Chris and Yaniv
Work 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/
Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/
Follow Yaniv on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/
Credits
Editor: Justin McArthur
Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang
Customer Reviews
A must listen for Aussie tech founders
As an Aussie founder, TSP gives me an amazing mix of inspiration and education that’s hard to find in our local market. I find each episode helps me think more strategically about what’s next for our business, a must listen for founders or operators looking to startup and scale a tech business.
Required Listening for any Founder
Being privy to Chris and Yaniv's experience and perspective has been invaluable for navigating early (and i anticipate later) stages of running a startup. The first 10-20 episodes especially are filled with gold.
To top it off, their ability to give us insights from powerhouses in the space (ie Patty McCord from Netflix) is hard to put a price on. Wait no.. for us it's free!
Essential listening for founders and anyone in startups
I’ve been listening for a few months now and the episodes just get better and better. Really useful and actual detailed information which is invaluable for founds and anyone working with startups