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The Startup Podcast Yaniv Bernstein, Chris Saad
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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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Turning Security and Compliance Into A Profit Center w/ Vanta (Live - Sponsor Showcase)
This is a Sponsor Showcase episode, sponsored by Vanta.
Security and compliance are so important. But as a founder, sometimes they can seem like an expensive distraction.
What if we told you there are ways to massively reduce the cost of building strong security in your product? And even better, to turn that investment into a selling point to help scale your business?
In this episode of TSP, Yaniv is joined by Nathan Miller from scale-up phenomenon Dovetail and Rob White from Airtree, one of Australia’s leading VCs to talk about the power of Vanta to do exactly that.
Listen in to learn:
💡Why it’s so important to get on top of security and compliance early in your startup’s journey.
💡What Vanta does and how it works.
💡Using Vanta to meet customer expectations, gain a competitive edge, and unlock sales into to larger enterprises.
💡How much time and effort can be saved by using Vanta–and how much you can expect your compliance efforts to cost.
Go to https://vanta.com/tsp to learn more and to get USD$1,000 off Vanta’s offering.
The Pact
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Follow, rate, and review us in your listening app
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Secure your official TSP merchandise at https://shop.tsp.show/
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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
Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang -
An NVIDIA Bubble? Plus: xAI's Mega Raise, Unhinged Google Search, Advice for AI Startups (Reacts)
Can NVIDIA keep their unprecedented run going?
Learn what's driving their stunning earnings – and whether they're really on track to become the biggest company in the world.
In this week's episode, Emil Michael and Yaniv Bernstein discuss:
Betting with Chips: NVIDIA's remarkable earnings continue a run of historic, Wall Street-defying growth.
Grok Solid: Elon Musk's xAI secures a massive $6 billion seed round.
Overview Needs Overhaul: Google's new AI-powered search tool stumbles at launch.
Making Databank: How investors distinguish viable AI startups in a crowded marketplace.
Don't miss this packed agenda of insightful discussions on artificial intelligence and its impact on the tech industry.
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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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 -
Startup Economics - Beware the Zombie Zone (Edu)
Are you struggling to fund your startup? Learn how to make your idea investable – and avoid the fearsome 'zombie zone'.
In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein discuss:
Quarter Masters: Explore a simple four-quadrant model that categorizes startups based on their margin, volume, and startup costs.
Plain Old Profits: Learn when and why to consider a more traditional business model over a startup approach.
VC Victory: Discover the sweet spots for venture capital and how to leverage them.
Beauty and the Beast: Recognize why the 'Belles of the Ball' are so attractive to investors.
Smart Assets: Understand why WeWork wasn’t Uber – and never could have been.
Don't miss out – tune in now to gain valuable insights into the complexities of startup funding and growth!
(You can find Yaniv's LinkedIn post here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ybernstein_read-this-post-to-understand-venture-capital-activity-7190839571901739008-ULkl/)
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 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. 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 -
Jason Cohen's Startup Koans (Bonus)
Two-time unicorn founder Jason Cohen (WP Engine, Smart Bear) returns to discuss his Twitter 'koans', exploring their implications for founders.
In this bonus episode, Yaniv Bernstein, Chris Saad, and Jason Cohen discuss:
Half-Baked Ideas: The pitfalls of working on too many projects (or cakes).
Work/Work Balance: What even is a 'lifestyle business'?
The Invisible Startup: Why founders should stop saying they're going 'stealth mode'.
Tune in for an engaging conversation that offers fun and valuable insights for entrepreneurs!
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.
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 -
Live Demos Are Back, How To Avoid Google+ 2.0, ScarJo vs OpenAI (Reacts)
How can Google avoid Google+ 2.0? Learn who will win the AI Game of Thrones – and why branding is only one piece of the puzzle.
In this week's episode, Amir Shevat and Yaniv Bernstein discuss:
The Demo Dilemma: Why OpenAI’s live demo of ChatGPT-4o was more impressive than Google’s highly polished event.
G Suite Dreams: How could Google improve the integration of AI throughout their many products, without repeating the mistakes of Google+?
Layoff Games: What does the current trend of tech layoffs mean for productivity and the future of work?
Leading From The Front: More and more founders are taking the spotlight to promote their vision and authenticity.
The Scarlett Letter: As Scarlett Johansson calls out OpenAI's Sky voice assistant over similarities to her voice in the movie 'Her', Amir and Yaniv highlight the importance of ethical AI development.
Tune in to learn more about the ongoing evolution in how tech companies operate, present themselves, and manage threats – within and without.
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 -
Crafting Your Founder Career - Lessons From Two Time Unicorn Founder Jason Cohen (Edu)
Are you planning your founder career in a meaningful way?
Two-time unicorn founder Jason Cohen (WP Engine, Smart Bear) joins Chris and Yaniv to discuss how self-knowledge can lead to a founder journey that's right for you.
Passion's Fruit: Understand the importance of aligning your startup with your driving interests.
Top Model: Learn how to tailor your business model to fit your personal circumstances and stage of life for optimal growth.
Iterate, Iterate, Iterate: Understand why considering your long-term career and life goals leads to better startup decisions as you iterate towards your ambitions.
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. Go to www.vanta.com/tsp for 20% off their incredible offer.
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
Expanded my horizon
Just finished a marathon listen of ‘The Startup Podcast’ and upholding my end of the pact.
I’ve often felt like a startup outsider as a small business owner. This podcast has helped me understand how to attack my startup idea, and given me the confidence to go all in on something much bigger in scale than my previous business.
Amazing Information
This podcast is phenomenal. Chris and Yaniv are able to articulate convoluted ideas and shades of gray with grace. They simplify hard ideas into good insights. It is the first business podcast where I feel like I learn something every episode. They maintain healthy and respectful debates, are willing to agree to disagree, and both have compelling arguments when debates occur. It’s great!
Seriously- give this podcast a listen. You will love it.
Fantastic podcast for startup founders
I really enjoy this podcast. Yaniv and Chris, along with their guests, bring myriad insights and engaging deep dives into topics that are of the utmost importance to startup founders. They share personal anecdotes from their experiences with the desire to help more founders make fewer mistakes and succeed more.