Startupr Founder Series

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Welcome to Startupr - Your Hub for Startup Success! Are you an entrepreneur or aspiring founder? Startupr is here to inspire, educate, and empower you on your entrepreneurial journey. What we offer: 🎙️ Founder Interviews – Dive into exclusive conversations with startup founders as they share their real-world experiences, strategies, and lessons learned. 📚 Educational Content – Discover actionable advice on topics like funding, marketing, team building, growth strategies, and more to help you navigate the startup world. 💡 Practical Tips – Learn step-by-step approaches to turning ideas into scalable businesses and creating a thriving company culture. 🤝 Network with like-minded entrepreneurs to share ideas and collaborate. 🌟 Learn from seasoned founders and gain insights to grow your business. 🎁 Access exclusive deals on essential tools, software, and services to fuel your startup’s success. Subscribe now and join us!

Episodes

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Howard Lerman - Founder, CEO @ Roam: How to Build a Fast Growing Startup Without an Office

    In this episode of the Startupr Founder Series, we sit down with Howard Lerman, the legendary entrepreneur behind Yext (NYSE: YEXT) and current CEO of Roam, a groundbreaking virtual HQ platform designed for distributed teams and AI-powered collaboration. Howard shares his full journey—from launching viral college startups (like JustATip.com) and scaling Yext to a successful IPO, to his newest mission with Roam: building the future of work by eliminating unnecessary meetings and enabling eight-minute conversations inside virtual offices powered by AI coworkers. As a gift to the Startupr community, Howard is offering 8-minute meetings to founders — Book directly at https://ro.am/howard. In this interview we cover: -How Yext scaled from a paper-call product to IPO -Howard’s radical advice on MVPs, delegation, and product-market fit -Why Roam was built to kill calendar bloat and empower global, async teams -The case for advisor-led growth over traditional outbound -Viral product loops, real-time collaboration, and the rise of AI teammates This is one of the most insightful founder interviews we’ve done—packed with first-principles thinking, hard-earned lessons, and practical startup wisdom for anyone building in SaaS, AI, remote work, or enterprise tools. 🎥 Watch the full interview and subscribe for more founder-driven conversations. 🔗 Try Roam: https://ro.am 🌐 Explore more from Startupr: https://startupr.xyz/ ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – From JustATip.com to Founding Yext 03:45 – Scaling Yext: Pay-per-call, Listings, and the IPO 08:00 – Why MVP Advice Has Changed in 2025 11:15 – The Case for Advisor-Led Growth (and What Startups Get Wrong) 14:00 – Building Roam: A Virtual HQ to Eliminate Meeting Bloat 19:35 – Founders Should Never Delegate Product-Market Fit 24:00 – The Reality of IPOs and Venture-Backed Expectations 29:00 – Discipline, Lifelong Learning, and Leadership Evolution 32:00 – Why Howard’s Bullish on Gen Z Founders 35:00 – The Future of Work: Global Talent, AI, and Roam’s Vision #HowardLerman #RoamHQ #Yext #StartupFounders #FounderInterview #SaaS #AI #FutureOfWork #VirtualHQ #StartupAdvice #ProductMarketFit #Leadership #StartupStrategy

    39 min

  2. 27 JAN

    Joe Johnson - Founder @ LedgerUp: Most Companies Are Losing 10% Of Their Revenue - Here's Why

    In the latest episode of the Startupr Founders Series, we interview Joe Johnson, CEO and Founder of LedgerUp - a Y Combinator-backed startup transforming how companies convert contracts into cash. From pivoting away from AI bookkeeping to building a cutting-edge AI solution for enterprise revenue management, Joe shares his bold approach to scaling a startup. In this conversation, Joe reveals: ✅ Why he scrapped his original product and rebuilt from scratch 💡 How LedgerUp solves a $100,000 revenue leakage problem for companies 🔥 Why AI tools fail when founders listen to feedback the wrong way 💰 His approach to fundraising, and why bootstrapping was his best decision early on 💭 The future of AI agents in enterprise contract management Joe didn’t just build a company - he built a process that helps businesses recover lost revenue and streamline operations. This episode is packed with valuable insights for founders navigating product-market fit, fundraising, and AI-powered solutions. Watch until the end - Joe’s approach to customer education could completely change how you think about sales. BONUS: Joe is offering free guidance to any founder dealing with complex enterprise contract management. Reach out for advice or resources.

    40 min

  3. 14 JAN

    What It Really Takes to Build a Billion-Dollar Startup | Travis Rosser, Co-Founder of Kajabi

    Travis Rosser Co-Founded Kajabi, a company that has helped thousands of influencers and entrepreneurs turn their knowledge into million-dollar businesses. From a simple idea to a global SaaS empire, his journey is nothing short of incredible. This conversation will change the way you think about entrepreneurship. In this deeply insightful and raw conversation, Travis reveals: ✅ The one mindset shift that made Kajabi explode 💡 How he turned small side hustles into a billion-dollar company 🔥 The unexpected lesson every entrepreneur must learn 💰 Why making money is NOT the hardest part of building a business 💭 The real secret to long-term success and fulfillment Travis didn’t just build a company—he changed an industry. This episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom that every founder, creator, and entrepreneur needs to hear. Watch until the end—this might be the perspective shift you need. BONUS: Travis is giving away 5 FREE copies of his book, "You, Inc." – Message /travisrosser on LinkedIn for a chance to get one! Don't just watch. Take action. This could be YOUR moment. 🔔 Subscribe for more real, unfiltered founder stories that will transform the way you see success.

    54 min

  4. 14 JAN

    Secrets to Startup Success with Daniel Shnaider: Co-Founder of AnyBiz & Warmy

    In this exclusive Startupr Interview Series, we sit down with Daniel Snaider, the brilliant co-founder of AnyBiz and Warmy, to uncover the insider tips, strategies, and lessons he's learned on his entrepreneurial journey. From scaling innovative tools for email outreach to building businesses that help startups grow, Daniel shares: ✅ How to identify opportunities in competitive markets ✅ His top advice for aspiring entrepreneurs ✅ Mistakes every startup founder should avoid ✅ The mindset needed to create scalable, impactful businesses Whether you're a startup founder, aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about the world of tech startups, this interview is packed with actionable insights to help you succeed! 💡 About AnyBiz & Warmy: AnyBiz (https://anybiz.io/) is a powerful tool for finding and reaching out to your ideal leads with ease. Warmy (https://www.warmy.io/) optimizes email deliverability, ensuring your emails land in the inbox - not the spam folder. 🌟 Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the best in the business! 🔔 Subscribe to the Startupr channel for more interviews with inspiring startup founders.

    16 min
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Welcome to Startupr - Your Hub for Startup Success! Are you an entrepreneur or aspiring founder? Startupr is here to inspire, educate, and empower you on your entrepreneurial journey. What we offer: 🎙️ Founder Interviews – Dive into exclusive conversations with startup founders as they share their real-world experiences, strategies, and lessons learned. 📚 Educational Content – Discover actionable advice on topics like funding, marketing, team building, growth strategies, and more to help you navigate the startup world. 💡 Practical Tips – Learn step-by-step approaches to turning ideas into scalable businesses and creating a thriving company culture. 🤝 Network with like-minded entrepreneurs to share ideas and collaborate. 🌟 Learn from seasoned founders and gain insights to grow your business. 🎁 Access exclusive deals on essential tools, software, and services to fuel your startup’s success. Subscribe now and join us!

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