Startup Success: A Podcast for Founders & Investors
Episodes
Startups: Trends & Outlooks for the Future w/ Sean Jacobsohn
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The downturn that has dominated the new cycle doesn’t bring a lot of positivity and can have investors and founders feeling nervous. However, the f...
The 3 C’s of Downturn Planning: Cash, Communication, Contingency
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve heard the news, we’ve seen prices going up, watched volatility in the markets and tracked other economic indicators. Chances are, there is a...
The Ins & Outs of Angel Investing for Founders and Investors Alike
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No matter what industry you’re in, one thing is true of every startup: They need funding.While venture capital may be the first thing that comes to ...
Improving the World Through Proactive Investment Strategies w/ David Cowan
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David Cowan, Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, believes in a proactive investment approach.Unlike other VCs, David doesn’t let the deal flow dic...
A Founder’s Path to Success - What it Takes
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The startup journey is full of ups and downs, and to navigate them, founders need to have grit and resilience.Joshua Wöhle led one start up, Super Aw...
Attracting & Retaining Great Talent in Today’s Generational Workforce
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Employees want more. In this new era of work, people are looking for transformation—to contribute to work that is bigger than themselves—and to ke...
Revenue-Based Financing: Alternative Funding Routes for Startups
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Unless you’ve been through the startup journey before, it's difficult to know how, and just as importantly, when to acquire capital.With the right a...
How to Prepare Your Startup for the Future of Work w/ Shahar Erez
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What will the future of work for startups look like?Increasingly, the workforce will be made up of freelancers. In fact, it’s predicted that 60% wil...
From Founder to CEO: Lessons From Someone Who Has Made the Transition w/ Alex Frommeyer
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As a startup scales, there’s a difficult transition that entrepreneurs must make—from founder to CEO. Not making that adjustment can spell trouble...
Expert Insights Into the Consumer Startup Ecosystem & the Interplay Between Equity & Debt w/ Alexa Binns & Marc Zablatsky
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A lot has changed in the consumer startup market over the last couple of years. For one, SaaS enterprise investors who had dipped their toes into the ...
Fintech Landscape in 2022: Insights from a Fintech Co-Founder w/ Travis Hedge
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 2021 no single industry received more investment than financial services and most predict that 2022 will be another banner investment year for the ...
How to Build Partnerships with Investors & Your Board w/ Neil Sequeira
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you’re in the throes of startup life, it can be tempting to assume you know it all and go it alone.But according to Neil Sequeira, Co-Founder &...
Painkiller or Vitamin? Advice on Navigating to a Successful Series B Round w/ Alex Koenig
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Before Alek Koenig launched Settle, he wanted to be sure of two things: Was he solving an actual problem and was he the right person to solve it? Tho...
A Deep Tech VC on Market Timing, Female Leadership & Diversity w/ Lu Zhang
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Not too long ago, companies in deep tech and healthcare were often overlooked for funding in favor of companies focused on consumer products and busin...
Investing in the Future: Insights from an Angel Investor w/ Jack Greco
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The founder is the only thing that matters in investing.That’s according to Jack Greco, Founder at Cupule Ventures. Located in Buffalo, New York, he...
Fundraising & Early Wins: Words of Wisdom for Founders w/ Angela Ferrante
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While CMO of another startup, Angela Ferrante struck upon an exciting idea born from a common pain point: Was there a way to make B2B testimonial cont...
Cybersecurity: Why it is Important & How it Can Give Startups a Competitive Edge w/ Brian Fritton
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recently, it was reported that cyber criminals are monitoring deal flow announcements and targeting affiliated startups. Moreover, according to stats,...
Strategic Planning: Positioning Your Startup for the Long Run w/ Glenn McMahon
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most startup founders share a potent passion and an infectious enthusiasm for whatever their project is about. It’s that drive that propels them and...
Financial Models: The Key to Successful Growth & Fundraising Rounds w/ David Greenbaum
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The most challenging aspect of fundraising is telling a story around the numbers.Most founders excel at communicating their passion and communicating ...
Female Founders: Why There Aren’t Enough & What We Can Do About It w/ Andrea Ippolito
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Statistics show that by the time most women gain enough experience, sufficiently develop their expertise or their networks, they tend to reach a famil...
Diversity VC: Improving Diversity in the Venture Capital Landscape w/ Sarah Millar
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“If we can make venture capitalists reflect society, then we can make the people who get funded reflect society as well.”That is the thesis statem...
Strategic People Operations: What Startups Need to be Focused on Right Now w/ Sara Schrage
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s early days at your startup. As far as People Operations is concerned, you’ve probably considered your first tactical steps around payroll and...
Finance Fundamentals for High-Growth Startups w/ Mosaic
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s easy for CEOs and founding teams to get caught up in the minutiae of growing a startup and lose sight of building a robust finance function.But...
Why Silicon Valley is More Mindset Than Place: A Conversation w/ Jeff Burkland & Andy McLoughlin
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Not everyone can become a successful founder, but a successful founder can come from anywhere. The increasing number of amazing businesses sprouting u...
Fintech Developments in Venture Capital w/ Steve Lord
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a multitude of new developments regarding fintechs — both on the company side as well as on the VC side.To break it all down, today’s ep...
SaaS Metrics Simplified w/ Debbie Rosler
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In order to truly understand SaaS companies, you need to go beyond standard financial metrics, such as revenue and operating income, and dive into Saa...
Making VC Investments Beyond Silicon Valley w/ Jonathan Tower
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For a lot of investors, Silicon Valley is still the center of the world. But more and more, venture capital is drifting outside of the 100-mile radius...
Insights from an Early-Stage VC on Today’s Startup Landscape w/ Anupam Rastogi
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anupam Rastogi transformed his passion for building and scaling startups into a career in venture capital over a decade ago. He’s currently a Partne...
Remote Work: Everything Startups Need to Know on Tax, Legal & Culture Issues
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In startup life, cash is king. That’s why it’s essential to ensure you’re avoiding tax penalties and legal fines. One issue you might not have f...
Evaluating Fit Between Entrepreneur and Investor: a Conversation with Jeff Burkland and Sid Trivedi
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The investment environment is tilted in favor of startups right now. And that means there’s a high likelihood you’ll be able to raise capital — ...
Pivoting Early: Finding Success By Listening to Your Customers w/ Munjal Shah
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some entrepreneurs wait too long to pivot their business to more fertile ground. Not Munjal Shah, CEO and Co-founder at Health IQ. In all of his ventu...
Colin Kennedy's Thoughts on Fintech Now & Moving Forward
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you take a look at any major investment publication, you’ll see that 2020 was a great Fintech fundraising year. Despite the pandemic, the VC comm...
Trends in Hiring for Startups w/ Jamie Ceglarz
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hiring is always a major consideration for startups. But with the added challenges of last year, what does the hiring landscape for startups look like...
Insights From Inside a Twitter Acquisition
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the dream of every startup — to get acquired by a big internet company. But what is that experience really like?Marko Gargenta, Founder of Pl...
UpSWOT & the Venture Capital Landscape for Fintech w/ Igor Ulis
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Fintech is at the cusp of revolutionizing markets across the world, but specifically legacy markets. Breaking into these legacy markets is proving to ...
Insights from a Startup Coach at iFundWomen w/ Virginia Almendarez
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Plotting a path for growth and success can be especially tough for women-owned startups. They have to deal not only with the usual hurdles of starting...
Demystifying Revenue Modeling for SaaS Startups
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine a scenario where you pitch your SaaS startup to potential investors. How would you prove to them that your company can build a profitable and ...
Mile-High Insights on Denver’s Startup Sector w/ JP Ferro and Kendra Haberkorn
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Denver is shaping up to be a hotspot for American startups. COVID has accelerated Denver’s tech scene, which is one of the most talked about tech hu...
How to Mitigate HR Risks & Attract and Retain Talent w/ Moses Balian and Keely Aguayo
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Most early-stage companies don't have the resources to bring HR in house. If you have fewer than 50 employees, full-fledged HR is just not realistic.B...
Venture Debt: How it has Changed for Startups w/ Brian Henley and Marc Zablatsky
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk about debt. Specifically, venture debt. Venture debt is debt financing that has traditionally been used by startups alongside equity fina...
What the Second Covid Relief Bill & PPP Updates Mean for Your Business w/ Steve Lord and Ardy Esmaeili
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump has approved the $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill, which provides stimulus support and more clarification around PPP and funding.In t...
Insights on the StartUp Success Podcast
11 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Burkland began with a mission to help startup founders accelerate their dreams. Founders can focus on innovating while Burkland takes care of the fina...