The B Sides Ariel Sterman
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Exploring the strategic and tactical decisions made by founders, operators, and investors from inception through IPO. In each episode, Ariel Sterman from Bessemer Venture Partners is joined by a special guest to share his/her perspective on a specific topic they encountered at some point during the entrepreneurial journey.
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Let's Talk About Founder Mental Health | Tzahi Weisfeld and Yariv Ganor
Founders will talk about their gym regimens and yoga practices, but rarely do we hear about the mental health struggles many entrepreneurs encounter along their journey. In this episode we hear from Tzahi Weisfeld, GM of Intel Ignite, and Yariv Ganor, Startup Psychologist, as we explore the need to destigmatize Founder Mental Health issues and encourage all parties in the startup supply chain to engage in the discussion.
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Building a Startup M&A Strategy | Ophir Reshef, CFO Yotpo
Mergers and Acquisitions are typically done by larger, more established companies. But in recent years, growth-stage startups have flexed their muscles in executing small acquisitions, whether to drive TAM expansion, accelerate product roadmaps, or strategically enter a new market/geography. In this episode, Ophir Reshef, CFO of Yotpo, describes how and why the Centaur ran an M&A strategy from its early days, and the many factors that other startups should consider when pursuing a similar route. Disclaimer: this episode was recorded just before the fundraising ecosystem hit the brakes.
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Crafting Your Narrative | Carmel Yoeli, CEO and Founder Atreo
Telling the right story is no less important than developing a world class product. In this episode, Carmel Yoeli, CEO of Atreo, a leading Narrative Design Agency in Israel, describes how to hone in on the right micro and macro narrative as you build your company. Crafting the right message not only to drive effective external customer communciation, but also to develop a cohesive and comprehensive vision to drive your business forward.
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Re-Balancing Efficiency and Growth | Eynat Guez, CEO and Cofounder Papaya Global
Changes in the market necessitate changes to the business plan. In this episode, Eynat Guez of Papaya Global discusses how companies can best navigate choppy market conditions while maintaining a competitive edge, instilling confidence in the employee base, and positioning the business for the inevitable upswing.
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Founder Relocation | Omri Cohen, COO and Cofounder Yotpo
We've all heard Israeli founders joke that they live 'on the plane'. But there inevitably comes a time in every startup's journey when the executive team has to make a decision around relocation to the United States (or any target market). In this episode, Omri Cohen walks us through Yotpo's own experience in sending one founder abroad out of both necessity and opportunity.
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Creating and Educating a New Category | Veetahl Eilat-Raichel, CEO Sorbet
How do you sell a product that no one is already thinking about? In this episode, Veetahl Eilat-Raichel discusses how Sorbet is creating a category out of thin air with an emphasis on creating a brand, driving top of funnel with a sustained PR strategy, and educating the market on a win-win product. TL;DR - use your vacation days!
Customer Reviews
Andrew Jacobson
Fantastic podcast. Ariel is a great interviewer.