Startups Decoded
Startups Decoded is a podcast that provides real-world insights into startup strategy and growth, featuring expert-led content, insider stories, and actionable takeaways for founders and investors.
We bridge the gap between theory and practice, offering practical lessons to help entrepreneurs thrive in today’s fast-paced ecosystem. More than just a podcast, it's a resource for innovators who dive deep into the strategies behind building and scaling successful startups.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 32
- Years Active
- 2025
Ep#32: A Logo is Decoration. A Brand Is Survival. Startups Fail When They Ignore It. With Malcolm Buick.
In this episode of Startups Decoded, host Andy Walsh sits down with Malcolm Buick, Partner & Chief Creative Officer at Athletics and a seasoned creative director, to unpack how design d…
Ep#31: Your Digital Strategy Is Already Obsolete! Here’s How to Fix It with Jay Erickson.
In this episode of Startups Decoded, Andy Walsh sits down with Jay Erickson, Chief Innovation Officer and co-founder of Modus, to explore why most digital strategies are already outdate…
Ep#30: Future-Proofing Products in 2025: Startup Lessons from Orgo’s Zoya Lehrer
Summary
In this episode of Startups Decoded, host Andy Walsh speaks with Zoya Lehrer, founder of Orgo, about the challenges and opportunities in the startup landscape, particularly in th…
Ep#29: The Post-Product Market Fit Playbook: Scaling, Systems, and Survival - with Adrian Fagerlund - Linkby
In this episode of Startups Decoded, Andy Walsh sits down with Adrian Fagerlund, Co-Founder and CRO of Linkby, a performance PR platform connecting advertisers with premium publishers. …
Ep#28: How Great Founders Build Trust: The Startup Advantage You Can’t Fake - David Homan
Most startup advice focuses on product, pitch, and traction. But there’s one skill that fuels them all: trusted relationships.
In this episode of Startups Decoded, Andy Walsh sits down w…
Ep#27: The Secret to Raising Capital? Tell Your Story, Don’t Sell - Dr. Ankur Pathak.
Discover how effective storytelling captivates investors and builds a compelling personal brand.
Join us as we unpack the strategies founders and leaders use to craft narratives that dr…
Ep#26: Why Your Startup’s Culture Sucks (and How to Fix It) - Michael Landers
In this episode of Startups Decoded, Michael Landers shares why culture isn’t just an HR function; it’s a startup’s competitive edge.
We’ll explore how founders can intentionally shape …
Ep#25: Scale or Shatter? Why Founders Break - Leila Lahbabi
Many founders are chasing scale, but at what cost?
In this episode, Leila Lahbabi shares how purpose-driven leaders can grow thriving companies without burning out or losing themselves …
Ep#24: Why Venture Studios Are the Future of Startups - Matthew Burris
Matthew Burris joins Startups Decoded to unpack how venture studios are evolving from a misunderstood startup model into a formal, fundable asset class.
We explore what’s missing from to…
Ep#23: From The NFL To The Ultimate Pivot with Kevin Jurovich
In this episode of Startups Decoded, Kevin Jurovich (Founder & CEO of Hubble) joins me to unpack the raw, early-stage lessons no one talks about enough: compromise, confusion, burnout, …
Ep#22: Founders, Build Your Startup in Public with Cory Blumenfeld
In this episode, we explore why the best founders don’t wait for perfect plans—they launch, learn, and build in public.
From early growth hacks to fast feedback loops and sales that sta…
Ep#21: How To Secure An Angel Investor with Tony Kula
Angel investors are no longer just writing checks – they’re becoming strategic advisors, board members, and even fractional executives.
But how do founders attract the right angel inves…
Ep#20: Founder-Investor Fit with Chris Tottman - Notion Capital
Chris Tottman, Founding General Partner at Notion Capital, shares how collaboration between radically different thinkers — founders, investors, and operators — creates force-multiplying…
Ep#19: The AI Playbook: How Founders Must Adapt - Mark S. McNally
Venture Studios are evolving, and Nobody Studios is at the forefront of building AI-native startups.
In this episode, we explore how AI is redefining startup-building strategies, workfl…
Ep#18: Building the VC Firm Founders Choose First with Jason Shuman
The best VCs aren’t just writing checks, they’re building products. In this episode, I sit down with Jason Shuman, General Partner at Primary Ventures, to explore how modern venture fir…
Ep#17: The Art of Networking for Founders with Madelaine Czufin
Bringing people together is an art, and a strategy. In this episode, I sit down with Madelaine Czufin, founder of EOLO, to break down what it takes to build events and communities that …
Ep#16: The Founder’s Blueprint: Building Startups in 2025 with Majd Alaily
In this episode, we talk to Majd Alaily, founder of Ruya Advisory, a consultancy that helps startups turn visionary ideas into thriving businesses. With 15+ years of experience in digit…
Ep#15: Why Founders Follow the Crowd — What VCs Look For Instead with Mike MacCombie
In this episode of Startups Decoded, I’m joined by Mike MacCombie, partner at Generous Ventures, a NYC-based VC fund known for investing in founders who build with behavioral design in…
Ep#14: Venture Studios vs. Traditional Startups with Ben Yoskovitz
In this episode, I sit down with Ben Yoskovitz, founding partner at Highline Beta, to explore the intersection of product, analytics, and venture studios.
We dive into:
- How data-driven de…
Ep13: Is Early-Stage VC Broken? The Future with Jeff Becker - Antler
The startup funding game is changing fast, and so is the early-stage VC model. So… is it time for a reset?
In this episode of Startups Decoded, I sit down with Jeff Becker — investor, en…