Startup Success: A Podcast for Founders & Investors

By Burkland

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On Startup Success, we discuss what’s working right now for scaling founders and investors... You’ll hear interviews with founders and investors who have compelling stories to share, new trends, and conversations from thought leaders and experts who have walked the walk. Each episode will dig into a crucial area of startup success: finance, entrepreneurship, fundraising, hiring, marketing, sales, and operations to help your startup or portfolio company scale.

Episode Date
How to Build a Category Leader When No One Sees the Problem
Sep 08, 2026
How to Stand Out to Investors in an AI-Saturated Market
Aug 25, 2026
Why Investors Say No to Your Pitch Deck (And How to Fix It)
Aug 11, 2026
How Do Healthtech Founders Win Over Investors?
Jul 28, 2026
Q2 2026 Snapshot: The Startup Ecosystem
Jul 14, 2026
Selling a Startup, Buying It Back, and Changing How Founders Raise: A Founder's Story
Jun 30, 2026
Lessons From the Front Lines of Building an AI Startup
Jun 16, 2026
Beyond the AI Bubble: What Founders Need to Know Now
Jun 02, 2026
What Investors Look for in the AI Era
May 19, 2026
When It’s Time for Founders to Step Down as CEO
May 05, 2026
Why Founders Need “Scalers” on Their Early Teams
Apr 21, 2026
Q1 2026 Snapshot: The Startup Ecosystem
Apr 07, 2026
The New Startup Go-To-Market Playbook
Mar 24, 2026
Venture Debt: The Essential Guide for Founders
Mar 10, 2026
Profitability Before Funding: How One Startup Did It
Feb 24, 2026
A Case Study on How to Build a Mission-Driven Startup
Feb 10, 2026
Venture Capital, Reimagined: A Conversation with Mike Collins
Jan 27, 2026
2026 Outlook: The Startup Ecosystem
Jan 13, 2026
How to Build Product-Market Fit Without Sacrificing Culture
Dec 30, 2025
Purpose-Led Growth: How this Startup Built Revenue & Social Impact
Dec 16, 2025
How to Build High-Performing Teams at Every Stage of Your Startup
Dec 02, 2025
A Startup Story on How to Manage Rapid Growth
Nov 18, 2025
AI, Risk, and Why Most Startups Don’t Make It
Nov 04, 2025
Startup Marketing 101: Digital Strategy in the Age of AI
Oct 21, 2025
Q3 Snapshot: The Startup Ecosystem
Oct 07, 2025
A New Take on the VC-Founder Relationship
Sep 23, 2025
Insights for Success from a World-Changing AI Startup
Sep 09, 2025
After the Round Closes: How to Leverage Your Investors
Aug 26, 2025
When Passion Meets Product-Market Fit
Aug 12, 2025
Using Customer Feedback to Drive Product Market Fit & Growth
Jul 29, 2025
Q2 Snapshot: The Startup Ecosystem
Jul 15, 2025
What to Stop Doing Today: Real Talk with a Startup Coach
Jul 01, 2025
How a User-Driven Pivot Led to Product-Market Fit
Jun 17, 2025
Pitch to Deck to Close: Mastering Fundraising
Jun 03, 2025
Navigating Co-Founder Dynamics
May 20, 2025
Your Startup Board: How to Make it a Game Changer
May 06, 2025
Think Like a Scientist: Smarter Decision-Making for Founders
Apr 22, 2025
Strategies for Startups Outside Silicon Valley
Apr 08, 2025
Q1 Snapshot: The Startup Ecosystem
Mar 25, 2025
Data Privacy Considerations that Startups Can’t Ignore
Mar 11, 2025
Unlocking Growth: How Startups Can Optimize Pricing & Packaging
Feb 25, 2025
From Pain Point to Passion to Thriving Startup
Feb 11, 2025
A Customer-Driven Startup Success Story
Jan 28, 2025
Lessons from a VC on Series A and More
Jan 14, 2025
Venture Capital and Economic Trends: What Startups Need to Know for 2025
Dec 31, 2024
Reimagining the Future of Work with AI Employees
Dec 17, 2024
The Story Behind the AI Startup Powering Services You Use Every Day
Dec 03, 2024
A Fascinating Look at a Groundbreaking AI Startup
Nov 19, 2024
Building a Revolutionary Biotech Startup: The Challenges & Surprises
Nov 05, 2024
A Founder Gets Candid​ About Fund​raising ​& What Fueled ​H​is Startup’s Success
Oct 22, 2024
What Every Founder Must Know about Patents
Oct 08, 2024
Insights from a VC on Fundraising and the Power of Diversity
Sep 24, 2024
The Story Behind the $3.2B Acquisition of Segment - from the Co-Founder's & CFO's Perspective
Sep 10, 2024
Scaling AI: How Fireworks AI is Transforming the Industry
Aug 27, 2024
The State of the Startup Ecosystem
Aug 13, 2024
From Idea to Series B: The Making of a Successful Startup
Jul 30, 2024
The Intersection of Science & Startup Entrepreneurship w/ Dr. Misti Ushio
Jul 16, 2024
Behind the Scenes at an Impact-First VC Fund
Jul 02, 2024
Innovating for Impact: AlleyCorp's Approach to Venture Capital and Social Change
Jun 18, 2024
An Inside Look at How a Venture Capital Firm Operates
Jun 04, 2024
Unveiling the Future of Digital Health with Vivante Health
May 21, 2024
Legal 101 for Startups
May 07, 2024
The Power of User Feedback, Agile Product Pivots & Organic Marketing
Apr 23, 2024
Positive Trends in the Startup Ecosystem
Apr 09, 2024
A VC’s Optimistic Outlook on Today’s Startup Landscape
Mar 26, 2024
How Venture Capital is Helping to Innovate Healthcare
Mar 12, 2024
The Steps for Building an Incredible Digital Brand
Feb 27, 2024
What a Seasoned VC Looks for in Early-Stage Startups
Feb 13, 2024
Startup Wind Downs: How to Come Out on Top
Jan 30, 2024
Making Founder Mental Health & Well-Being a Priority & Why It is Important
Jan 16, 2024
Beyond the Headlines: What Founders Need to Know About 2024's Economic Outlook
Jan 04, 2024
Why the Intersection of B2B SaaS and AI is So Exciting
Dec 14, 2023
How a Media Startup is Revolutionizing an Entire Industry
Nov 30, 2023
Mastering Your Startup's Financials with Real-Time Accounting
Nov 16, 2023
Pitch Perfect: Mastering the Art of Startup Presentations w/ Neil Thompson
Nov 02, 2023
Unlocking Your Leadership Potential w/ Jason Weeman
Oct 19, 2023
Navigating the PE and M&A Landscapes: Insights for Founders
Oct 05, 2023
Building the Future of AR Gaming: A Conversation with Natalie Testa and Jake Sally of Jadu
Sep 21, 2023
How a VC Firm is Driving Innovation in Latin America’s Startup Ecosystem
Sep 07, 2023
A Story of Savvy Moves Every Startup Founder Can Learn From
Aug 24, 2023
What NOT to Do in Your Startup with David J. Muchow, author of “The 7 Secret Keys to Startup Success”
Aug 10, 2023
Global Hiring & Onboarding Solutions for Startups from Dan Westgarth, COO at Deel
Jul 27, 2023
A Branding & Marketing Roadmap for Startups Chris Kirsch, Co-Founder and CEO at runZero
Jul 13, 2023
Optimizing Customer Acquisition for Startups with Scott Stouffer, CEO and Founder of scaleMatters
Jun 29, 2023
How Startups Can Leverage the Power of LinkedIn for Growth with Justin Rowe, Founder and CMO of Impactable
Jun 15, 2023
Using Demand Generation to Drive Revenue & Growth at Startups
Jun 01, 2023
Derisking & Other Critical Insights for Startup Founders with David McFarland, Founder and CEO at Coterie
May 18, 2023
Tips on Managing Risk from a Startup Veteran & Angel Investor with Adam Nash, CEO and Co-Founder at Daffy
May 04, 2023
The Playbook for Companies Looking for M&A Solutions with Lowell Ricklefs, Founder and Managing Partner of Traction Advising M&A
Apr 20, 2023
The Very First Step to Startup Success with Amy Volas, Founder and CEO of Avenue Talent Partners
Apr 06, 2023
Growth Strategies in a Turbulent Market with Keith Putnam-Delaney, Co-Founder and CEO at Primer
Mar 23, 2023
Inside Retool's Success - Growth, Pricing, Onboarding and Using Feedback
Mar 07, 2023
How to Leverage Your Network for Funding & More: Plus the Scoop on Techstars
Feb 21, 2023
PR for Your Startup — Everything You Need to Know
Feb 07, 2023
A Founder’s Candid Advice on Fundraising, Making Pivots and Using Your Network
Jan 24, 2023
Built to Scale: The Best Optimizations for Startup Founders
Jan 10, 2023
A Look at the Critical Priorities for Early Stage Startups and Tampa's Startup Boom
Dec 20, 2022
Founders - How to Stay Focused on the Path to Success
Dec 06, 2022
Hardware Startups - How to Overcome Challenges and Capitalize on Advantages
Nov 29, 2022
Inside a Startup’s Success - From Funding to Product Fit
Nov 22, 2022
The Benefits of Employee Feedback Loops: Team, Culture and Productivity
Nov 15, 2022
How Startups Can Find Product Fit Through Product-Led Growth
Nov 08, 2022
Our Founder’s Advice — Jeff Burkland on What He’s Learned From Working With Startup Clients & Scaling His Own Company
Oct 25, 2022
Maximizing Benefits & Culture for a Winning Team
Oct 11, 2022
Advice for Solo Founders - Everything from Fundraising to Leading a Team
Sep 27, 2022
For Both Founders & Investors: How to Find Success
Sep 13, 2022
Founders: How to Start, How to Grow, How to Give Back
Aug 30, 2022
Modern Marketing for Startups
Aug 16, 2022
Fundraising Advice from a VC for the Current Market Conditions
Aug 02, 2022
Leveraging the Government for Startup Funding & Tech Adoption
Jul 19, 2022
Insights on the Fundraising Process from a Successful Founder
Jul 05, 2022
Startups: Trends & Outlooks for the Future w/ Sean Jacobsohn
Jun 21, 2022
The 3 C’s of Downturn Planning: Cash, Communication, Contingency
Jun 07, 2022
The Ins & Outs of Angel Investing for Founders and Investors Alike
May 24, 2022
Improving the World Through Proactive Investment Strategies w/ David Cowan
May 10, 2022
A Founder’s Path to Success - What it Takes
Apr 26, 2022
Attracting & Retaining Great Talent in Today’s Generational Workforce
Apr 12, 2022
Revenue-Based Financing: Alternative Funding Routes for Startups
Mar 29, 2022
How to Prepare Your Startup for the Future of Work w/ Shahar Erez
Mar 15, 2022
From Founder to CEO: Lessons From Someone Who Has Made the Transition w/ Alex Frommeyer
Mar 01, 2022
Expert Insights Into the Consumer Startup Ecosystem & the Interplay Between Equity & Debt w/ Alexa Binns & Marc Zablatsky
Feb 22, 2022
Fintech Landscape in 2022: Insights from a Fintech Co-Founder w/ Travis Hedge
Feb 08, 2022
How to Build Partnerships with Investors & Your Board w/ Neil Sequeira
Jan 25, 2022
Painkiller or Vitamin? Advice on Navigating to a Successful Series B Round w/ Alex Koenig
Jan 18, 2022
A Deep Tech VC on Market Timing, Female Leadership & Diversity w/ Lu Zhang
Jan 04, 2022
Investing in the Future: Insights from an Angel Investor w/ Jack Greco
Dec 21, 2021
Fundraising & Early Wins: Words of Wisdom for Founders w/ Angela Ferrante
Dec 14, 2021
Cybersecurity: Why it is Important & How it Can Give Startups a Competitive Edge w/ Brian Fritton
Nov 30, 2021
Strategic Planning: Positioning Your Startup for the Long Run w/ Glenn McMahon
Nov 16, 2021
Financial Models: The Key to Successful Growth & Fundraising Rounds w/ David Greenbaum
Nov 02, 2021
Female Founders: Why There Aren’t Enough & What We Can Do About It w/ Andrea Ippolito
Oct 19, 2021
Diversity VC: Improving Diversity in the Venture Capital Landscape w/ Sarah Millar
Oct 05, 2021
Strategic People Operations: What Startups Need to be Focused on Right Now w/ Sara Schrage
Sep 21, 2021
Finance Fundamentals for High-Growth Startups w/ Mosaic
Sep 07, 2021
Why Silicon Valley is More Mindset Than Place: A Conversation w/ Jeff Burkland & Andy McLoughlin
Aug 24, 2021
Fintech Developments in Venture Capital w/ Steve Lord
Aug 10, 2021
SaaS Metrics Simplified w/ Debbie Rosler
Jul 27, 2021
Making VC Investments Beyond Silicon Valley w/ Jonathan Tower
Jul 13, 2021
Insights from an Early-Stage VC on Today’s Startup Landscape w/ Anupam Rastogi
Jun 29, 2021
Remote Work: Everything Startups Need to Know on Tax, Legal & Culture Issues
Jun 15, 2021
Evaluating Fit Between Entrepreneur and Investor: a Conversation with Jeff Burkland and Sid Trivedi
Jun 01, 2021
Pivoting Early: Finding Success By Listening to Your Customers w/ Munjal Shah
May 18, 2021
Colin Kennedy's Thoughts on Fintech Now & Moving Forward
May 04, 2021
Trends in Hiring for Startups w/ Jamie Ceglarz
Apr 20, 2021
Insights From Inside a Twitter Acquisition
Apr 06, 2021
UpSWOT & the Venture Capital Landscape for Fintech w/ Igor Ulis
Mar 23, 2021
Insights from a Startup Coach at iFundWomen w/ Virginia Almendarez
Mar 15, 2021
Demystifying Revenue Modeling for SaaS Startups
Mar 09, 2021
Mile-High Insights on Denver’s Startup Sector w/ JP Ferro and Kendra Haberkorn
Mar 02, 2021
How to Mitigate HR Risks & Attract and Retain Talent w/ Moses Balian and Keely Aguayo
Feb 17, 2021
Venture Debt: How it has Changed for Startups w/ Brian Henley and Marc Zablatsky
Feb 10, 2021
What the Second Covid Relief Bill & PPP Updates Mean for Your Business w/ Steve Lord and Ardy Esmaeili
Dec 31, 2020
Insights on the StartUp Success Podcast
Dec 11, 2020