Startup Therapy Podcast

The No BS version of startup life you've been looking for.

We dive deep into the problems startup Founders face every day to unpack what's really at stake and how to actually solve them.

Episodes

Episode 168

This is Fun and All, But When Do I Get Rich??

In the Startups community, many Founders expect immediate returns and instant success. The truth is, outside of the community, it takes several years (decades even!) to reach significant growth in returns.

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Episode 167

We're All Afraid of Paper Demons

When you start to focus your attention on something that has not happened yet it will create growing anxiety that will hinder what you are truly capable of achieving. Stop worrying about the things that didn’t happen and start planning based on what’s happening now.

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Episode 166

Letting People Go: Ego and Safety

We’ve been talking about it and now it’s happening. People are losing their jobs fast and they are left with little to no option in these trying times. As Founders, what can we do to help?

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Episode 165

What a Market Downturn Means for Startups

Let's talk about putting a freeze on your resources when returns take a downturn. You can definitely weather the storm when you understand where to find the opportunities unwanted downturn provides.

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Episode 164

As a Founder, Should I Focus on Profit or Growth?

You can focus on returns and not see much growth or grow exponentially and invest in hiring more people. The true measure of a founding team is the success of every bet made and the ability to bounce back from the negative consequences of these bets.

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Episode 163

Funding is a One Way Street

Yes, additional funding is a good sign of progress and is a milestone most Founders want to achieve. The downside, however, is that you become another ‘employee’ and are no longer alone when making decisions.

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Meet the hosts

Wil SchroterFounder + CEO, Startups.com

Wil is a serial Founder having launched 9 companies over 25+ years, 3 being venture funded and 4 having been sold. He generally argues that Founders need to take a much different view of how to build startups.

Ryan RutanFounding Partner + CMO, Startups.com

Ryan is a serial founder with 5 companies spanning 3 continents, 20 years and 2 exits. He generally argues with Wil.

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