On Startup Success, we discuss what’s working and offer the best advice to scale along with the most important trends in the entire startup ecosystem.
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Insights from the Startup Success podcast with Medha Agarwal, General Partner at Defy VC
Insights from the milestone 150th episode of the Startup Success podcast, with Carl Fudge, Founder and CEO of Presentation Mode.
Insights from the Startup Success podcast with Melissa Hanna, co-founder and CEO of Mahmee.
Burkland’s Steve Lord unpacks Q2 and looks ahead to the second half of 2026; where capital is moving, which startups VCs are backing, and how to prepare for the next investor call.
Jaclyn Johnson shares how she built a multi-million-dollar bootstrapped company, why she chose to sell, and what led her to buy it back years later.
Ahmed Rashad, founder of Perle, shares hard-earned startup lessons, insights on the AI data gap, and why AI will amplify human potential.
AI has changed how investors evaluate startups. For founders, credibility, defensibility, and AI fluency now matter more than ever.
Sometimes a founder’s smartest move is stepping aside. Here’s how to know when it’s time, and how to make the transition with strength.
From Wall Street to Operators Guild, Casey Woo explains why adaptable operators are becoming essential to how startups hire, scale, and win.
Burkland COO Steve Lord shares why fundraising remains tough, how macro shocks may ripple through markets, and where founders should stay focused.
Why old GTM tactics are breaking down, and what startup founders need to change now to win with sharper positioning, clearer messaging, and stronger alignment.
Marshall Hawks breaks down venture debt—how it works, when it fits, how lenders think, and what’s changed since the SVB crisis.
Built without VC. Serving Fortune 500. Discover how Rwazi scaled to multi-million ARR by prioritizing profitability over funding.
From a personal setback to a powerful mission, Tanya Van Court shares how she built Goalsetter to make financial education engaging and accessible.
How Alumni Ventures expands access to venture capital, what today’s founders need to know about fundraising, and why innovation is entering a new golden age.
What could 2026 look like for startup funding, growth, and exits—and how can founders position themselves for success?
Weavix CEO and founder Kevin Turpin joins us for an inspiring conversation on the power of solving a problem close to your heart and leading with integrity.
HOPE Hydration is blending technology, trust, and purpose to make every refill count, and build a movement toward a more sustainable, hydrated future.
Lidiya Becker from Build It Labs breaks down how smart founders treat hiring as a rigorous, structured process that builds teams ready to scale.
AOA Co-Founder & CEO Oriana Papin-Zoghbi shares her story with lessons from scaling too fast, and why “doing the hard things right” drives lasting success.
VC Itamar Novick shares hard-won advice for founders on building durable AI startups, avoiding pitfalls, and catching the next big wave early.
AI and no-click marketing are reshaping customer acquisition. SeedX’s Jacqueline Basulto shares a modern playbook for websites, email, and paid growth.
How does today’s economy impact startup fundraising? Steve Lord explains the Fed, markets, and smart capital moves founders should make now.
Ivan Montoya reveals how early-stage founders can stand out, and why the right VC partner fuels breakout growth from day one.
