Grit Daily Startup Show

Phillip Lanos, Jordan French
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Grit Daily Startup Show podcast explores the world of entrepreneurship, founders, and CEOs to talk scaleups and startups, from conception and funding to exits. Interviews run across all industries, with entrepreneurs sharing their best decisions, mistakes to avoid, and wildest entrepreneurial stories. With single-guest entrepreneur and multi-guest formats.

  1. Greg Whalen Thinks Enterprises Are Making One Big Mistake With Generative AI

    2D AGO

    Greg Whalen Thinks Enterprises Are Making One Big Mistake With Generative AI

    Greg Whalen, CTO of Prove AI, explains why many enterprises are stalling with generative AI by treating it like traditional software and postponing the hard parts like observability, debugging, and governance. He breaks down what “observability” actually means in AI systems, why outcome-based metrics matter more than chasing black-box explanations, and how Prove AI helps teams collect the right telemetry to reach production safely. The conversation also explores agentic workflows, human oversight, and why technical leaders need to change how their organizations operate if they want gen AI to deliver real value. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    36 min
  2. Will Cady Is Building a Framework for Leadership in an Age Where Technology Outpaces Morality

    3D AGO

    Will Cady Is Building a Framework for Leadership in an Age Where Technology Outpaces Morality

    Will Cady, founder of HEAL MVMNT and former Reddit creative strategist, joins the show to explore why technology is advancing faster than the moral frameworks needed to guide it. He explains how his organization helps leaders align community, culture, and purpose so companies can scale without losing their humanity. Cady also shares why keeping a “human in the loop” is essential in the AI era and how defining a clear north star enables businesses to grow with intention rather than drift off course. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
  3. When Growth Outruns the CPA Playbook, Brian Van Camp and Van Carlson Step In

    JAN 19

    When Growth Outruns the CPA Playbook, Brian Van Camp and Van Carlson Step In

    Van Camp and Carlson join Phillip Lanos to unpack the moment when fast-growing businesses outgrow basic tax prep and start needing real cash flow visibility, risk strategy, and proactive advisory support. They break down why many CPAs default to familiar year-end moves, how liquidity becomes a hidden failure point, and what owners should look for in an advisory team as complexity rises. The conversation also introduces 831B structures as a framework for enterprise risk management, and explains how the right planning mindset can help protect both what a company has built and what it is trying to become. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    45 min
  4. Himanshu Rathore and the Rise of a Global Operations Powerhouse

    12/08/2025

    Himanshu Rathore and the Rise of a Global Operations Powerhouse

    This episode spotlights Himanshu Rathore, the operations leader behind Teleperformance Thailand’s remarkable rise as a global talent hub. Listeners will hear how people-first leadership, multicultural collaboration, and crisis-tested resilience shaped one of the company’s strongest success stories. It is a compelling look at what modern operational excellence truly requires. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
  5. Sanjay Chadha Is Showing Startups Why Compliance Is a Growth Engine, Not a Cost

    11/17/2025

    Sanjay Chadha Is Showing Startups Why Compliance Is a Growth Engine, Not a Cost

    Startups want enterprise clients. Sanjay Chadha explains why most aren’t ready. In this episode, the SAV Associates managing partner breaks down how cybersecurity, internal controls, and compliance frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001 unlock trust, credibility, and million-dollar deals. If you're building, scaling, or selling to large organizations, this conversation might be the most important one you hear all year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    49 min
  6. Alladan Flinn Is Reviving Real Collectibles and Rebuilding Culture Through Scarcity

    11/17/2025

    Alladan Flinn Is Reviving Real Collectibles and Rebuilding Culture Through Scarcity

    Based Trading Cards founder Alladan Flinn joins the show to reveal why physical collectibles still matter in a world drowning in digital noise. He breaks down how true scarcity, intentional design, and cultural storytelling can revive a hobby and teach people more about value than any textbook. This episode dives into collectibles, economics, craftsmanship, and the movement Flinn is building one card at a time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    50 min
  7. How an 89-Year-Old Veteran Found Peace, Purpose, and Power Through Dispassion

    11/07/2025

    How an 89-Year-Old Veteran Found Peace, Purpose, and Power Through Dispassion

    Robert Brooks has lived through nearly nine decades of history, from the segregated streets of 1940s Pittsburgh to the battlefields of Vietnam and beyond. A decorated Army officer, minister, and author of The Journey, he reveals how one guiding principle, staying calm and dispassionate, helped him overcome prejudice, loss, and chaos with grace. Tune in to discover the timeless wisdom behind a life built on resilience, composure, and quiet strength. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
  8. Tim Seward and ONYX Motors Push for Urban Freedom Through Design

    11/07/2025

    Tim Seward and ONYX Motors Push for Urban Freedom Through Design

    What happens when childhood nostalgia meets cutting-edge electric design? Tim Seward, Chief Design Officer of ONYX Motors, is reinventing what it means to ride—turning urban commutes into cultural experiences. Tune in to discover how he built a movement around freedom, style, and the thrill of getting lost. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min
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Grit Daily Startup Show podcast explores the world of entrepreneurship, founders, and CEOs to talk scaleups and startups, from conception and funding to exits. Interviews run across all industries, with entrepreneurs sharing their best decisions, mistakes to avoid, and wildest entrepreneurial stories. With single-guest entrepreneur and multi-guest formats.

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  • Creator
    Phillip Lanos, Jordan French
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    387
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Grit Daily LLC. All Rights Reserved.
  • Show Website
    Grit Daily Startup Show