The Startup Podcast Yaniv Bernstein, Chris Saad

Do your plans stand strong when things go wrong?

Hosts Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein discuss the concept of 'graceful degradation' and its critical role in planning for a robust business. They share tips on:


Understanding Graceful Degradation: Why it's important to fail-safe your business plan to avoid collapse in a crisis.


Visionary Planning: How a clear, unconstrained vision can guide decision-making as challenges arise.


Making Smart Compromises: Ensuring each step aligns closely with your core vision, even when the ideal path is impossible.

This episode is packed with great advice for anyone looking to enhance their decision-making framework and ensure their business remains agile and resilient.

Tune in to learn how to protect your vision and make pragmatic choices in the face of adversity.

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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. Go to ⁠www.vanta.com/tsp⁠ for 20% off their incredible offer.
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Work 1:1 with Chris: ⁠http://chrissaad.com/advisory/⁠  
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Follow Yaniv on Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/⁠

Credits

Editor: ⁠Justin McArthur⁠

Intro Voice: ⁠Jeremiah Owyang⁠ 

Australia’s startup ecosystem is about to be hit by an asteroid of awesomeness, and hardly anybody is talking about it.



Learn why the recent Canva secondary round means Australia finally has its own “mafia” to rival the PayPal, Google, and Facebook mafias—and what it means for tech in Australia.



Also in this bonus Aussie Q&A episode: how to think about SAFE notes as a local founder or investor.



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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. Go to ⁠www.vanta.com/tsp⁠ for 20% off their incredible offer.
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Learn more about Chris and Yaniv


Work 1:1 with Chris: ⁠http://chrissaad.com/advisory/⁠
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Credits

Editor: ⁠Justin McArthur⁠

Intro Voice: ⁠Jeremiah Owyang⁠

The insiders return this week to discuss the latest in AI startups:

💡 Investments and Optimism: A16z's huge raise suggests an optimistic outlook for tech IPOs.

🤖 Electric Atlas: Boston Dynamics' latest robot raises questions about the future of robotics, but does it have real world utility?

🍏 Siri's Major Update: Siri has the potential for transformative updates, including multi-modal interactions and integration across Apple devices like AR glasses, enhancing Apple's AI strategy.

🔍 Meta's Open-Source Strategy: Uncover Meta's strategy behind open-sourcing their powerful LLAMA3 language model, aiming to challenge mobile giants and fuel innovation.

🧬 OpenCRISPR AI: Explore the groundbreaking developments in DNA editing by OpenCRISPR, examining the promising and risky potential of AI in medicine and material sciences.

Make sure to join Chris Saad, Emil Michael, and Amir Shevat for an in-depth discussion on how these innovations are shaping our world.

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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. Go to ⁠⁠www.vanta.com/tsp⁠⁠ for 20% off their incredible offer.
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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

Lovingly handcrafted for the global startup community by:

Editor: ⁠⁠Justin McArthur⁠⁠

Intro Voice: ⁠⁠Jeremiah Owyang⁠⁠ 

Are you protecting your superpower? 🦸

In this Listener Q&A, Chris and Yaniv discuss:

🧠 Expanding Your Engineering Mindset: How to gain empathy and strengthen your team with diverse skill sets.

🎯 Building Valuable Products: Focus on solving real customer problems with strategic feature prioritization.

🚀 Crafting Ambitious Yet Grounded Pitches: Find the balance between a startup vision that's aspirational and grounded in practical plans.

🔗 Aligning Product and Company Strategy: Develop a clear, agreed-upon company strategy with a strong leadership stance.

💼 Fostering Cross-Departmental Empathy: Bridge understanding between finance and product teams to enhance collaboration.

🛠️ Practical Founding Advice: Aim high but stay realistic, focusing on iterative strategy and empathetic communication.

Don't miss out on these invaluable insights!

Tune in now and hear the answers you need to navigate the complexities of the startup world.

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The Startup Podcast is sponsored by Trilligent. Trilligent is your startup's one-stop-shop for regulatory, PR, and international expansion advisory. Their unique startup-friendly offering is essential for any startup looking to go beyond their home shores or deal with complex regulatory environments. Go to ⁠https://trilligent.com⁠ and book a call with their COO Laura to learn more – tell her we sent you!


The Startup Podcast is also 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. Go to ⁠www.vanta.com/tsp⁠ for 20% off their incredible offer.


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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

Lovingly handcrafted for the global startup community by:

Editor: ⁠Justin McArthur⁠

Intro Voice: ⁠Jeremiah Owyang⁠ 

The insiders return this week to explore the rapidly evolving world of AI startups:

🤖 AI Company Trends at Y Combinator: More startups are branding themselves as AI-focused during Demo Day, regardless of their true engagement with the technology.

🧠 Competing AI Models: New AI models are challenging GPT-4, like Claude 3 Opus and Mistral. Will one player come to dominate the market?

🍏 Tech Giants and AI: How Google and Apple's rich consumer data and device integration give them an edge in AI innovation.

🔄 VCs Make Amends: The insiders reflect on venture capitalists apologizing to previously criticized founders and the shifting perspectives in societal outrage.

🚗 Tesla's Troubles: A look at Tesla's workforce cuts, sales declines, and how Elon Musk's actions have impacted the company.

Tune in to form your own opinions on the future of technology and entrepreneurship.

Don't miss out—watch the full episode now! 🎧

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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. Go to ⁠www.vanta.com/tsp⁠ for 20% off their incredible offer.
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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

Lovingly handcrafted for the global startup community by:

Editor: ⁠Justin McArthur⁠

Intro Voice: ⁠Jeremiah Owyang⁠ 

Could bootstrapping be your golden ticket to success?💡

This week, Chris and Yaniv are joined by Rob Walling, a seasoned entrepreneur with a wealth of startup wisdom to share.

Rob Walling is an entrepreneur, author, and podcaster known for his contributions to the startup ecosystem. He is the co-founder of TinySeed, the first startup accelerator designed for bootstrappers, and he also co-founded Drip, an email marketing automation platform for ecommerce businesses, which was later acquired by Leadpages.

Alongside his entrepreneurial ventures, Rob is the host of the popular podcast "Startups for the Rest of Us," where he shares insights and advice for founders building and growing startups outside the traditional Silicon Valley model.

Together, they dive deep into the critical aspects of startups like:


The importance of ambition and risk-taking in startup ventures 🚀


Understanding the different paths to success: bootstrapping vs. venture capital 💼


Factors to consider when deciding the trajectory of your startup, including market size and scalability 📈


Exploring the dichotomy between problem-focused founders and outcome-focused entrepreneurs 🎯


The influence of personal background and psychology on entrepreneurial decision-making 💭



Ready to gain valuable insights into building successful startups? 

Don't miss out on the full episode - tune in now! 🎧

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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. Go to www.vanta.com/tsp for 20% off their incredible offer.


Follow us on YouTube for full-video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@startup-podcast


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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

Lovingly handcrafted for the global startup community by:

Editor: Justin McArthur

Associate Producer: Aidan Cousins

Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang