Two entrepreneurs named Adrian with completely different approaches to building companies. One bootstrapped his way to success, the other raised venture capital and navigated the high-growth startup world. Each episode, they share raw, unfiltered conversations about the realities of entrepreneurship from opposite sides of the funding divide. Get insights you won't find anywhere else about what it really takes to build a business.
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Code Story is a podcast featuring startup founders, tech leaders, CTO's, CEO's, and software architects, reflecting on their human story in creating world changing innovation, disruptive digital products - Their tech. Their products. Their stories.
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Explore the journeys of today’s most inspiring tech founders on The Engine – Founders Stories, hosted by Donna Owen, founder and fractional GTM leader at The Engine. Discover how visionary entrepreneurs overcame the “founder-led sales” trap to build predictable, scalable revenue engines - and learn how you can do the same for your business. Join Donna as she sits down with C-suite executives, startup pioneers and growth architects behind groundbreaking SaaS and fintech ventures. Each episode ...
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Whether you're a founder of an open source startup, an open source maintainer or just an open source enthusiast, join host Emily Omier as she talks to the people who work at the intersection of open source and business, from startup founders to leaders of open source giants and all the people who help open source startups grow.
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Founder in the Chair is more than just a podcast—it’s a platform where real stories meet real ambition. Every business has a beginning, but what truly drives an entrepreneur to take the leap? What fuels their resilience through the highs and lows? In each episode, we dive deep into the why behind the brand, uncovering the personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs of founders from all industries. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a business owner looking for inspiration, or simply so ...
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Welcome to Growth Department, the business podcast for founders, small business owners, and growth-minded leaders who want real answers to the questions, "How do I grow my business?" and "How can I become a better leader?" Each week, host Chelsey Reynolds talks with experienced operators, executives, and entrepreneurs who share what actually worked (and what flopped) as they built their companies. We cover everything from how to find customers, scale operations, and lead with impact to how p ...
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Every company has a story. Learn the playbooks that built the world’s greatest companies — and how you can apply them.
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☕️ Coffee, Chaos & Cashflow 🎙️ Fueling your business journey with real talk, laughs, and a dash of caffeine! Join Eric Griffin, Aram Street, & Yemi Ogunbase as they share wins, missteps, and candid advice on turning chaos into cashflow. Real stories, real lessons—entrepreneurship, unfiltered. 🎧
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Founder's Fridge is the podcast where food and entrepreneurship collide. Each week, we talk to startup founders about what is in their fridge and what that reveals about how they work, think, and build. From protein shakes and energy bars to takeout boxes and grocery-store staples, the meals they choose tell a story. This business podcast is not just about food. It is about habits, routines, and the human side of startup life. As our guests share what fuels them through long days and late ni ...
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Brand to Scale is a podcast where we talk to business leaders and industry influencers about how they built their brands. Each episode dives into real stories about starting up, growing through challenges, and what success looks like behind the scenes. It's an honest look at the people and ideas driving business forward.
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Startup Sandwich Podcast | Lessons from the Frontlines of Entrepreneurship
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Welcome to the Startup Sandwich Podcast, where the layers of innovation meets success. Startup Sandwich is a podcast for entrepreneurs and innovators who are hungry for real stories and practical insights from startups and growing businesses. In each episode, we dive into the journey of a founder covering early-stage struggles, business growth strategies, product development, funding, and the messy realities of entrepreneurship. Hosted in a relaxed, story-driven format, guests share the “bre ...
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Building a company is hard. We share real, grounded conversations with people doing just that. From solo devs to venture-backed founders. Hosted by Dave Berner (co-founder of Kinde), this podcast skips the playbook talk and gets into what building actually looks like day to day.
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In this podcast series, we hit the road to find and sit down with incredible founders, entrepreneurs, and creators behind some of the world’s most successful and up-and-coming startups, businesses, and movements to document their stories and inspire listeners to turn their ideas into actions.
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Interesting and insightful business leaders shaping the future stop in for candid conversations about their why, their journey, the things that work, and the lessons learned.
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Drive demand & scale your business with insightful lessons & light-hearted conversations with Europe's greatest Marketers & Founders Innovators Can Laugh is the first podcast exclusively for UK and European Startups. Join host Eric Melchor for conversations with founders as they reveal how they got to where they're at, what obstacles they've had to overcome in growing their startup, and more! Solo episodes with specific podcast marketing and podcast advertising tips you can use today. Topics ...
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Binary to Billions unveils the human stories behind technology's greatest successes, exploring the journeys of visionary leaders who've transformed from humble beginnings into category-defining companies. Join host Rob Scott as he discovers the pivotal moments, tough decisions, and invaluable lessons that shape both technological breakthroughs and the people behind them.
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Hear stories behind the hit products on Product Hunt. We bring you interviews with founders and talk about startups, side-projects, and what they've learned along the way. Whether it's a new iOS app, Kickstarter campaign, eBook, or the latest SaaS offering; we'll interview the maker and tell their story.
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In this podcast, listen to a start-up founder's entrepreneurial journey and plans ahead. This is a Mint production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.
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The Full Ratchet (TFR): Venture Capital and Startup Investing Demystified
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The podcast dedicated to demystifying Venture Capital. Nick Moran and Nate Pierotti interview VC's & Startup Founders and on how they build great technology startups.
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Welcome to the Startup West podcast. We talk with West Australian startups who have been there and done it, or are right here and doing it! Recorded in beautiful Perth, WA; produced by Startup News.
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20Mile is a place where you come to learn about startup life, entrepreneurship, challenges faced by founders and how balance & discipline are key to a startup’s survival.
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Dive into The Entrepreneurial Truth Show with Kesi Case, your electrifying gateway to mastering entrepreneurship in the digital era! Every episode is a journey into the heart of business innovation, where Kesi and a lineup of visionary entrepreneurs across tech, startups, and seasoned businesses unleash powerful, actionable insights. Are you ready to revolutionize your business approach? Whether you’re just firing up your startup dreams or scaling new heights as a veteran entrepreneur, this ...
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Two struggling co-founders study and discuss other successful founders. With focus during the founding stage of each company.
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40 Minute Mentor is on a mission to raise aspirations and inspire the next generation of category-defining Founders, through powerful career stories and inspirational mentorship. From purpose-led Founders to Olympic champions; learn first-hand from today’s successful leaders on what it takes to be brilliant, all in just 40 minutes. 40 Minute Mentor is one of the UK’s top Business and Careers podcasts and can be found on all popular podcast platforms, including Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, G ...
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At Built From the Dream Up: Founders' Stories, you'll hear stories from founders of businesses who’ve used perseverance, agility, and some good old-fashioned luck to build multi-figure companies from dream to reality, even if they stumbled along the way. Host Sharyn Konyak, Chief Storyteller and brand strategist at Story Powered Brands digs deep with Founders, who share stories of what they’ve tried, what they learned and how they put it all into practice. Built From the Dream Up is your boo ...
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Founders Connect is on a mission to document the stories, journeys and ideologies of leading and emerging African entrepreneurs and operators. The podcast aims to create meaningful insights that can be shared and beneficial to other founders, entrepreneurs, knowledge seekers, consumers and the world in general - targeting a wide variety of audiences.
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The #1 Most Practical Recruitment Podcast In the World
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Float or Founder is the Toronto startup podcast. Learn from the career and management experiences of local startup and business entrepreneurs, founders, executives, and venture capitalists in Toronto, Canada. Hosted by Samantha Lloyd and Lisen Kaci.
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The Official SaaStr Podcast is the latest and greatest from the world of SaaStr, interviewing the most prominent operators and investors to discover their tips, tactics and strategies to attain success in the fiercely competitive world of SaaS. On the side of the operators, we center around getting from $0 to $100m ARR faster, what it takes to scale successfully and what are the core elements of hiring. As for the investors, we learn what metrics they hone in on when examining SaaS business, ...
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Big Little Dreams is your go-to podcast for uncovering the inspiring journeys of underrepresented entrepreneurs. We dive deep into the real stories behind diverse founders, revealing the challenges, triumphs, and innovative strategies that transform big dreams into reality. Each episode features candid conversations with trailblazers from various industries—real estate, hospitality, tech, and more—who are breaking barriers and reshaping their fields with creativity and resilience. Join us as ...
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Bold conversations. Wild stories. This is real strategy for entrepreneurs that want to build brands that actually matter. Nicotine & Jetfuel is the podcast for entrepreneurs who want more than just a business—they want a brand people believe in. Hosted by two friends, founders, and family men, this show blends unfiltered business lessons with stories from launching brands, flying planes, chasing freedom, and failing forward. 🛩️ Each episode delivers: Branding strategy & business insights Rea ...
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This is Founder Real Talk, where we get real about the challenges that founders and startup executives face, and how they've grown from tough experiences. Hosted by Managing Partner Glenn Solomon.
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Between Meetings is a series of on-the-go interviews featuring industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and corporate innovators. In these interviews, we delve into the latest trends and developments in innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship, catching our guests between meetings in a car ride across town. Along the way, they share inspiring stories, personal experiences, industry insights, and practical advice on how to scale your way to success. Each interview is packed with valuable informat ...
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They’ve swum oceans, scaled mountains, launched empires, and shattered expectations. But before they did any of it, someone, maybe even themselves, thought: “You can’t do that.” Hosted by Sam Penny, Why’d You Think You Could Do That? dives into the minds of people who said “screw it” and went for it anyway. From adventurers and elite athletes to wildcard entrepreneurs and creative renegades, each episode unpacks the one question they all have in common: “Why'd you think you could do that?” I ...
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Welcome to Growth Leap, a Stun and Awe podcast that looks into how business builders design and grow their companies for performance and impact.
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Welcome to LailaTalks! I get truly inspired by stories of influential businessmen, and well-established startups, and how they overcame all challenges they faced along the way to become what they are today. I believe that success is not about the greatest idea or smartest minds, it is mostly about dedication, continuous learning, and many attempts. Stay with me to learn about companies, that in my opinion, had a huge effect on our society and nailed the game they have been playing for decade ...
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This is The Key Figures Podcast—raw conversations with the people rewriting power in Dubai and beyond. We are the Azizi Brothers. Every month we bring a new supercar and pull stories you won’t hear on CNBC. First episode with fashion disruptor Max Marka drops July 27th. Follow now.
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Insightful conversations about Pakistan's startup ecosystem with entrepreneurs, investors, and subject matter experts.
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Failure To Launch - Failed startup founders tell their stories so you can learn from their mistakes
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Of course you listen to Tim Ferriss, Mixergy, and This Week in Startups to learn about startup successes. We want entrepreneurs to learn from the mistakes of failed startups. Listen to failed founder interviews.
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LIFT99 launched the LIFTOFF podcast as a continuation of their mission to spread the incredible Stories of Startup Founders in Eastern Europe and by doing so, inspire others to shoot for the moon. Most LIFTOFF shows are recorded live at LIFT99 Tallinn Hub, the birthplace of #EstonianMafia Wall of Fame and home of Estonian startup culture. But not all of them! The road might take us to wherever we find inspiring founders with stories worth sharing. LIFTOFF was launched in collaboration with L ...
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Why is Tweener Madness taking over Triangle Tweener Talks? Visit https://www.tweenermadness.com to find out! A podcast for builders by builders in the Triangle. We explore the startup journey and stories with local Triangle founders, from the idea to the exit and everything in between. Hosted by serial entrepreneur and founder of the Triangle Tweener Fund Scot Wingo, and produced by Earfluence.
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Tired of spinning your startup wheels but never gaining traction? Buckle up, founders and CEOs, because this podcast is your rocket fuel to profitability! Every week, we ignite explosive conversations with bold-faced founders, brainy experts, and even a few out-of-this-world vendors. Get ready to crack the code on growth, master employee engagement, and blast through your scaling goals. We’re talking real-world strategies, actionable tips, and perspectives that’ll make your business do a cos ...
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Brought to you by Tech Pair — the founder-led tech and change recruitment company that does things differently. Join Michael Phair and Stuart Alexander as they sit down with the people building the future of technology - founders, leaders, and innovators shaping how we work, build, and grow. Each episode cuts through buzzwords and gets real about what it takes to scale teams, lead through change, and stay human in a tech-driven world. From cybersecurity to SaaS, AI to culture, these are the ...
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The Dive goes deep into the stories, ideas, and people making waves in culture, business, and beyond. Hosted by Wavestream Media founders Cee Cee Huffman and Mark Meyer, it’s part sharp conversation, part curiosity-fueled adventure. From origin stories to big questions about the world, nothing’s off-limits once we dive in.
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Investor Stories 436. Visionary Founders, From Steve Jobs to Brian Armstrong, and the Leaders Blending Life Sciences and Technology (Schuler, Saxena, Bussgang)
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5:57On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Barry Schuler of DFJ Growth Ventures Shashank Saxena of Sierra Ventures Jeff Bussgang of Flybridge Capital We asked guests to discuss the most visionary founder that they've worked with and what makes them so special. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New…
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How Startup Founders Can Fix Hiring by Replacing Recruiters with Sales Operators - Luke Barry
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50:32Welcome to The Engine - Founders Stories Podcast. Host Donna Owen chats with Luke B. (Luke Barry), Co-Founder and Head of Growth & GTM of How Ya Doing, a talent-as-a-service firm that combines deep sales expertise with executive search proficiency. Before launching his own business, Luke spent 15 years in enterprise sales and payments with Lloyds B…
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How Firing 60% of Clients Helped Ed Bray Build a $2M US Recruitment Business
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1:16:59When I sat down with Ed Bray, VP of Growth at Orama, he told me why cutting 60% of his clients was the best decision he ever made. In this episode, we unpack how that bold move transformed Orama’s US business from chaos to clarity, scaling to $2M with a leaner client base, a stronger delivery engine, and a “fewer, better” mindset. We also dive into…
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Trader Joe's breaks every rule of modern retail. They don't do e-commerce. They don't do delivery. No sales, coupons, or loyalty programs. They only stock 4,000 SKUs versus 50,000+ at normal supermarkets. Their parking lots are famously terrible and they're constantly out of your favorite items. Shoppers brave long lines and cramped aisles while ov…
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This Dubai Millionaire Prints 1 BITCOIN a Month | Abdulaziz Osman (Ep.2)
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1:37:39Send us a text In this episode of the Key Figures Podcast, we sit down with Abdulaziz Osman — the Brain behind BitHash: The #1 Bitcoin Mining Company in the UAE. We covered different topics like Millionaire's routines, Mindset, Entrepreneurship: between Hardships & Opportunities. He shares tips & tricks on how to make it big in business, the best w…
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Build Social Authority: Conversations at Scale and Content That Converts
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38:55Send us a text What if your brand could become the trusted voice your audience looks for first? In this episode of the Growth Department podcast, Arias WebsterBerry shares how he built multiple businesses by shifting from random acts of marketing to conversations at scale. He breaks down Social Authority, his blend of smart PR and consistent conten…
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Episode 18: TrickOrTreat! Sam Nadler and Jordan Metzner get into the Halloween spirit with a playful AI build — TrickOrTreat, an interactive web app that lets users snap a photo and instantly generate custom AI costumes and “Happy Halloween” videos. Built in Replit using NanoBanana and Video 3.1, it’s a perfect mix of fun, speed, and creativity. Th…
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Ray Nolan - The Programmer Who Refused to Play by Silicon Valley Rules
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49:33In this episode, host Rob Scott sits down with Ray Nolan, the Irish tech legend who turned college dropout into billion-pound business builder—all without venture capital. Ray's story demolishes Silicon Valley mythology with cold, hard pragmatism and customer-funded growth. Starting as a self-taught programmer who abandoned electrical engineering, …
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How He Built an 8-Figure Business Working Less Than 30 Minutes a Day
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30:15Ever wondered what it really takes to scale your business without burning out? 💡 In this powerful episode, Jesse Holmes reveals the truth about entrepreneurship, from mastering your mindset to learning how to regulate your nervous system and perform at your peak. He shares how he overcame 5 years of burnout and anxiety, the secret to finding clarit…
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#45 The Prizes That Spark Solutions: Inside Jubilee Capital's Playbook feat. Drew Sutton
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38:03Send us a text 🚀 Unlock the Future of Philanthropy with Jubilee Capital! | Entrepreneurship, Impact Investing & Social Change 🚀 Ever wondered how to make your money work for real change? Join Aram Street and Drew Sutton as they dive into the game-changing world of Jubilee Capital—where philanthropy meets purpose, and impact investing sparks sustain…
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Tanmai Gopal is a repeat guest on the podcast. Back in Season 7, he came on to tell the creation story of Hasura, which is a universal data access layer for next generations apps. He talked through he and his colleagues frustration with building API after API, and taking steps to ensure people wanted to not do that work anymore. As Hasura started t…
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Investor Stories 435. Why Complacency Kills Momentum, The Cost of Over-Diligence, and Accepting the Limits of Control (Walsh, Wang, Hudson)
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5:24On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Shamin Walsh of BAM Ventures Casber Wang of Sapphire Ventures Charles Hudson of Precursor Ventures We asked guests to tell the most important lesson they've learned in their career. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture capital f…
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Golden Nugget #89 | Everything You Need to Know About Taking Your Career to America with Sophie Reed
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25:45Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below: Sourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here. Raise - Check Out Raise & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here. ------------------------- Extra Stuff: Learn more about our online skills development platform Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxe Join 6,00…
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From Wheelchair to World Record: Liam's Beville's Fight
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1:26:39When Liam Beville was 18, a stolen car mounted a curb in Limerick and crushed both his legs. Doctors told him he’d never walk again. But Liam didn’t just walk — he deadlifted 285 kg to become a Guinness World Record holder, and 310 kg at 75 kg bodyweight to become one of Ireland’s greatest lifters of all time. This episode is about defying prognosi…
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Slow Down To Go Fast: How Continuous Improvement Powers Startup Growth with Lorraine Armijos
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24:17Send us a text What if the fastest way to scale isn’t hiring more people, but removing the friction that slows the people you already have? We sit down with executive coach and lean practitioner Lorraine Armijos to break down a simple, repeatable way to grow: align strategy, process, and people, then empower the front line to solve problems where t…
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SaaStr 825: The State of AI + Software: Where It’s Going - Fast
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49:17In this comprehensive session, SaaStr CEO and Founder Jason Lemkin dives into the latest trends and developments in AI, particularly in the go-to-market (GTM) sector. The session outlines how innovative AI tools are transforming businesses, from AI SDRs and BDRs to forward-deployed engineers. Leaders in the industry are pushing the boundaries, show…
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Jevan Soo Lenox on building AI-first cultures & high-performing teams at fast-growth Unicorn WRITER
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46:22Today’s 40 Minute Mentor is Jevan Soo Lenox, the Chief People Officer at WRITER, a leader in agentic AI for the enterprise. Founded in 2020, WRITER helps businesses launch products faster, run deeper financial research and clinical trials. The high-growth startup is backed by some of the best investors, including Balderton, Radical Ventures, ICONIQ…
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When Passion Isn’t Enough: Startup Fails, Mental Plateaus, and Moving On
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30:45When Passion Isn’t Enough: Startup Fails, Mental Plateaus, and Moving On In this episode, the two Adrians - one a VC-backed founder, the other a bootstrap founder - approach the topic of failure. From stories about failed investment pitches and learning new skills, to reflecting on the often lonely and painful process of entrepreneurship, both Adri…
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Andrew Browne, Co-Founder at Thin Air Labs. The Venture Builder
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19:08In Between Meetings, Andrew Browne, co-founder of Thin Air Labs, explains how founders can use non-dilutive capital to extend runway and keep ownership. Andrew reflects on Calgary’s maturing startup ecosystem, unpacks why venture capital is a specific tool for a specific job, and shows how to build a capital stack that fits your goals. He defines n…
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Episode 4: Hot Pot & Product Sprints with Jane Chen, Founder & CEO at Letterly
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26:07Send us a text What if staying connected to home means filling your entire trunk with Chinese food and driving it three hours north? In this episode of Founders Fridge, host Heidi Knoblauch sits down with Jane Chen, founder and CEO of Letterly, to talk about what happens when you can't just eat any food. You need the food from your childhood to kee…
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Learning in Public: Entrepreneurial Growth, Accountability, and Resilience
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49:53Send us a text In this episode of the Growth Department podcast, Liora Dudar shares how she co-founded Overtone haircare in a kitchen, grew it into a nationally loved, eight-figure e-commerce brand, and led it through a successful exit. Now as a coach, she helps founders navigate how to clarify their mission, set and hold accountability, and lead w…
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From Misadventures to Million-Dollar Deals: Perry’s Journey in Real Estate Development (Part 1)
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31:12Send us a text From law breaker to real estate maker — this is the raw, unfiltered story of how Perry went from chaotic beginnings to building million-dollar developments. In episode 30 of Nic & Jet Fuel, Jayme Nabors and Brett Divine dive deep into Perry Solem's early misadventures, the turning points that reshaped his life, and how he carved out …
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Ryan Wang has had a winding set of paths to get to where he is today. He studied economics and statistics, with the intent of going to grad school and becoming a professor. After talking with his boss at the time, Steven Levitt (also one of the authors of Freakonomics), he was convinced that was not the best path. Eventually, he joined stripe via n…
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They Built Nigeria’s Biggest Brands — But You Hardly Hear Their Names | UNSUNG Documentary
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1:24:34In Nigeria’s thriving tech ecosystem, we often celebrate founders and engineers - the builders, the innovators, the faces on the covers. But behind every viral campaign, every trusted brand, and every startup that broke through the noise, there’s a different kind of builder: the marketer.Unsung is a raw and reflective documentary exploring how mark…
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Am I the a**hole? Am I overreacting? Let's find out! This week, Cee Cee and Mark are reading Reddit stories to decide who's right, who's wrong, and who should just...stop.By Wavestream Media
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494. The Techstars Refresh, Why Bigger Isn’t Better, Investing in the Seed-Strapping Era, and Why Quantum May Dwarf Every Tech Shift (David Cohen)
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31:07David Cohen of Techstars joins Nick to discuss The Techstars Refresh, Why Bigger Isn’t Better, Investing in the Seed-Strapping Era, and Why Quantum May Dwarf Every Tech Shift. In this episode we cover: Refocusing TechStars Programs and Deal Structure Selection Process and Follow-On Investments Successful Programs and Founder Network Geographic Dist…
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What Michael Green Did Differently That Made His Startup Hit $700K in Year One
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1:06:38In this episode, I sit down with Michael Green, founder of Unico, to unpack what he did differently to make his startup hit $700K in its first year. We talk through the strategic pivots that doubled his average fee, how he built credibility fast in the US market, and the mindset shifts that helped him grow from solo founder to high-performing team …
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Tech Paired Podcast | #1 | Birthdays Not Missed: Building Quorum Cyber with Federico Charosky, CEO
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1:03:21Federico, CEO of Quorum Cyber, traces his journey from Buenos Aires to building one of the UK’s fastest-growing cybersecurity firms. We dig into the brutal truths of leadership, AI’s real impact on security work, why SMBs are targets, and why your security program should favor platforms and simplicity. We end on quantum risk and a surprising metric…
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Sora API, AI Automations, and Apple’s M5 Chip
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29:17Episode 18: TrickorTreat! This week on Built This Week, Sam Nadler and Jordan Metzner get into the Halloween spirit with a playful AI build, TrickOrTreat, an interactive web app that lets users snap a photo and instantly generate custom AI costumes and “Happy Halloween” videos. Built in Replit using NanoBanana and Video 3.1, it’s a perfect mix of f…
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2026 Budgeting Playbook: Set Smarter Goals, Incentives, and Accountability
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50:46Send us a text Budgeting season is here, and it’s more than just numbers in a spreadsheet. In this episode of the Growth Department podcast, Marcus Rien joins Chelsey Reynolds to walk founders and leadership teams through a practical, people-first approach to building a 2026 budget. From setting sales goals to holding teams accountable, Marcus shar…
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From Consulting to Culture: Toby’s Leap into Leadership
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1:15:15From Consulting to Culture: Toby’s Leap into Leadership In this episode of Brand to Scale, Jess speaks with Toby Henry, a former consultant who made the leap into business ownership. Toby shares why he stepped away from the corporate world, how he bought a business, and what it really means to lead with people at the centre. This episode is full of…
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Turn Up Anyway: A Friday Push from John Williamson’s Journey
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7:04This short, punchy episode isn’t a checklist—it’s a rally. Drawing on John Williamson’s story of hitting rock bottom twice and rebuilding with discipline and quiet courage, Sam lays out the mindset that makes weekends count. With echoes from history—Mawson on the ice, Violet Jessop returning to sea, Farnsworth sketching TV from ploughed rows, Huber…
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Trust, Faith & Fearless Leadership | Imran Savas on Redefining Success
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41:38When you stand for something, you’ll be tested. In this inspiring and deeply personal episode, Imran Savas, founder of Tape UK, shares how he built one of the UK’s most values-driven business platforms — without investors, without shortcuts, and without compromising on purpose. From growing up on free school meals to becoming Entrepreneur of the Ye…
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#44 Emily Hatton On Operational Empowerment: Why Process is a Founder's Best Friend
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30:17Send us a text What if the key to scaling your business wasn’t another marketing tactic, but a fundamental shift in your operations? 🚀 Our guest today is Emily Hatton, an expert in helping founders build scalable, thriving businesses. She’s the force behind scaling a remote agency from 8 to 45 people 👥 and skyrocketing an online course business fro…
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Sam Partee started out his love for tech/engineering by working on cars. After many y ears of working on cars, and even starting his own car stereo installation business, he decided that cards were finite and moved onto computers. He fell in love with the space, and the rest is history, filled with super computers, AI, distributed training, Redis a…
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Rebuilding After Toxicity: Freedom, Therapy & the Entrepreneur’s Mindset
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29:40In this powerful episode of Entrepreneurial Truth, Katie shares her emotional journey of escaping a 33-year narcissistic marriage, rebuilding her life, and finding freedom, healing, and self-worth. From running a farm to becoming an author and advocate for survivors, Katie opens up about the deep lessons she learned through pain, resilience, and th…
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Investor Stories 434. How LPs Judge Performance, Managing Founder Conflict, and The Blind Spots Investors Must Confront (Schuler, Niehenke, Agarwal)
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4:48On this special segment of The Full Ratchet, the following Investors are featured: Barry Schuler of DFJ Growth Ventures Alexander Niehenke of Scale Venture Partners Medha Agarwal of Defy We asked guests to share the best question they've ever been asked by an allocator. The host of The Full Ratchet is Nick Moran of New Stack Ventures, a venture cap…
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Golden Nugget #88 | The Recruiter Deal Box System with Dante Nino
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7:13Sponsors - Claim your exclusive savings from our partners with the links below: Sourcewhale - Check Out Sourcewhale & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here. Raise - Check Out Raise & Claim Your Exclusive Offer Here. ------------------------- Extra Stuff: Learn more about our online skills development platform Hector here: https://bit.ly/47hsaxe Join 6,00…
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The Hybrid Workspace Strategy for Startup Founders to Solve Office Challenges with Jules Robertson
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46:33Welcome to The Engine - Founders Stories Podcast. Host Donna Owen chats with Jules Robertson, Co-founder of Tally Workspace, a platform helping startups and scale-ups find flexible office spaces. Jules shares how COVID sparked the idea, how she and her co-founder bootstrapped early on, and why speaking to thousands of businesses shaped their growth…
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From Rock Bottom to Redemption: John Williamson on Bravery, Burnout, and Building Again
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1:08:23The phone buzzes. It’s the bank. Payroll is due tomorrow and the numbers don’t add up. Most people would call that rock bottom — but for John Williamson, it was just one of many. John built Construct Health into a 40-person physiotherapy and occupational health business, lost it all (twice), and somehow found the strength to start again. Through ba…
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Profit, Clarity, and the Courage to Sell with Natalia Zacharin
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33:07Send us a text Growth gets loud when sales spike and calendars fill, but profit whispers through the numbers. We sat down with CFO and founder Natalia Zacharin to unpack the simple, durable moves that turn frantic effort into financial clarity. We start with the non‑negotiables: founders must sell until the offer is proven, resilience is built on r…
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SaaStr 825: How the AI Era Has Directly Impacted Marketing and Sales with Snowflake‘s CMO and Founding CRO
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40:01SaaStr 825: How the AI Era Has Directly Impacted Marketing and Sales with Snowflake‘s CMO and Founding CRO Join us for an insightful episode discussing the impact of AI on marketing and sales at Snowflake. Hosts Chris Degnan, founding CRO of Snowflake, and Denise Persson, CMO at Snowflake, delve into how AI has revolutionized their operations. They…
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Claire Davenport on career bets, leading through change & getting more women into the C-suite
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39:12Welcome back to Season 14 of 40 Minute Mentor! In today’s episode, we’re joined by Claire Davenport, a seasoned tech operator whose career spans investment banking at Goldman Sachs and J.P. Morgan, Chief of Staff at Skype, CEO roles at VoucherCodes, HelloFresh UK and Not On The High Street, as well as board and angel investing. Today, Claire is a p…
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From Pain to Peace: Aman Kaur on Healing Yourself to Heal Your Children
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34:50When a parent heals, an entire generation transforms. In this deeply honest and heartfelt conversation, Aman Kaur shares how heartbreak led her to discover her purpose — helping parents heal their own wounds so their children can thrive. Through her work as The Mindful Parenting Coach, Aman guides families to move beyond reaction and toward connect…
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Episode 3: No More Chicken Marsala with Hailee Greene, Chief Everything Officer at GreeneAcres Processing
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26:00Send us a text What does startup life look like when your boardroom is a barn and your coworkers are three donkeys named Sassy Ass, Sir Assalot, and Total Ass? In this episode of Founder’s Fridge, host Heidi Knoblauch sits down with Hailee Greene, founder and Chief Everything Officer of GreeneAcres Processing, which aims to become New York’s first …
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How to Find Your Most Important Number (and Align Your Entire Company Around It)
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50:46Send us a text What if your company had one number that could keep everyone focused and driving results? In this episode of the Growth Department podcast, Chelsey Reynolds sits down with Lee Benson, serial founder, investor, and creator of the MIND Methodology. With three major exits under his belt, Lee shares how leaders can identify their most im…
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Roscoe Tanner, "The Rocket" Who Served 153 MPH | Australian Open Tennis Champion’s Redemption
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57:22Send us a text In episode 29 of Nic and Jet Fuel, Jayme Nabors and Bobby Nabors sit down with tennis legend Roscoe Tanner — known worldwide as “The Rocket.” Tanner made history with a 153 MPH serve, held the record for over 50 years, and won the Australian Open. He faced off against icons like Arthur Ashe and Björn Borg, and his story is one of unb…
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