The Startup Podcast

A guide to the unique mindset and approach that drives Silicon Valley style disruption. Build product, raise money, and scale your startup like the best. TSP hosts Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein share practical advice based on decades of experience at Google, Uber, and their own startups.

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  • YourCTO
    Must-Listen for Startup Storytellers
    Love the podcast overall and especially enjoyed the deep dive into the attention economy with Ben Parr—this one hit home. As someone who’s led product and engineering teams in fast-paced startups, I’ve seen firsthand how attention can make or break momentum. The way Ben breaks down the seven triggers of attention was super insightful—and immediately got me thinking about how I frame product pitches, hiring outreach, even internal comms. Yaniv and Chris kept it real and practical, which I always appreciate. Definitely one of those episodes you’ll want to take notes on (and maybe replay). Big fan of how TSP keeps bringing in guests who challenge how we think about growth and traction.
  • Sachin Wadhawan
    Super insightful and candid
    I am hooked and I have only listened to a few episodes. The format is very easy to follow and the quality of guest speakers is amazing. Thank you for helping new entrepreneurs tap into the experiences of these great leaders!
  • Sugaku
    It’s the truth
    In my role as a repeat startup founder I have read a lot of advice, along with working with mentors and an executive coach. This podcast very clearly and directly shares unique insights, some of which (such as the cofounder dynamics episode) I know would have helped me a lot to know earlier. I am looking forward to applying some of the other lessons in my new venture, and eagerly awaiting the new episodes.
  • gishcore
    Researching for help
    After 12 years in development I am about to launch a product. I’ve written and obtained patents; I’ve done product testing; and I’m very confident that what I have will do very well. I’m at a new stage, The Launch, and I knew I needed some advice. So, I’ve been researching the internet for several weeks. I’ve watched many people giving advice which I’ve found most of it highly valuable. Then I watched these two guys about for about 5 minutes! It took me that long to subscribe and I don’t subscribe to anyone. I don’t know much more about them than that and I can already tell that what I heard in those five minutes that these guys really know what they are talking about. I’m sure they will be most helpful!
  • GeneCro
    An Insightful and Refreshing Perspective within and around the Startup World
    Introduced to this Podcast through another great one hosted by Matt Watson with the “Startup Hustle”. Yaniv had an interview back in April 2024 which led me to listen to “The Startup Podcast” and hear what he and Chris have had to share. After listening to the entire library, I have throughly enjoyed the ride so far. Even though they have had well established positions within Silicon Valley, their down to earth insights and well experienced guests have made this podcast a valuable asset for any listener with a drive to develop their ideas and make a dent in this world. Holding my end of the pact, I have nothing but positive reviews for this team. Thanks guys!
  • radeljr
    My Go-To Listen for Business Insights
    I recently started working at a startup in the Silicon Valley. Things move so fast, but thankfully people really love sharing how they have succeeded and failed. TSP does an amazing job of sharing these exact stories. Not only do they consistently attract **insane** guests, Chris and Yaniv digest their experiences with insight and compassion. I have listened to multiple of these podcasts on REPEAT, to the point my gf tells me to get AirPods on. Favorite is Scaling Sales with Rippling. Highly recommend.
  • knock on wall
    Informative and Reliable
    Great source of information for start-up knowledge and up-to-date insights on recent news
  • Sara Montreal
    Great podcast for founders
    Very experienced people in these podcasts
  • HonkytonkRobot
    Expanded my horizon
    Just finished a marathon listen of ‘The Startup Podcast’ and upholding my end of the pact. I’ve often felt like a startup outsider as a small business owner. This podcast has helped me understand how to attack my startup idea, and given me the confidence to go all in on something much bigger in scale than my previous business.
  • muthalicka
    Amazing Information
    This podcast is phenomenal. Chris and Yaniv are able to articulate convoluted ideas and shades of gray with grace. They simplify hard ideas into good insights. It is the first business podcast where I feel like I learn something every episode. They maintain healthy and respectful debates, are willing to agree to disagree, and both have compelling arguments when debates occur. It’s great! Seriously- give this podcast a listen. You will love it.
  • Carl Potak
    Fantastic podcast for startup founders
    I really enjoy this podcast. Yaniv and Chris, along with their guests, bring myriad insights and engaging deep dives into topics that are of the utmost importance to startup founders. They share personal anecdotes from their experiences with the desire to help more founders make fewer mistakes and succeed more.
  • ca70ct
    An incredible resource
    Direct, insightful, hard-hitting advice from true experts in the disruptive silicon-valley-style startup game. Chalk full of excellent guidance and perspective on a broad variety of topics relevant to start-ups, scaling, building great products, managing challenges, and so much more. And the frequent friendly banter on topics between Chris and Yaniv is a refreshing element too! Definitely and “don’t wanna miss” resource if you have anything to do with ventures and hyper growth.
  • Eucalypta Marginatus
    Helpful advice for green founders
    Finding this podcast very helpful for learning the ins and outs of the startup world. It’s great to hear some fellow Aussie voices in the podcast space, too. Highly recommended for new founders figuring out their own path to realising the wonderful vision inside their heads and hearts.
  • Stu Regina
    Finally
    Finally a podcast about creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship- that’s framed in the context of a true startup.
  • leiwonglei
    A lot of actionable advice
    I’ve been listening to this podcast since it was launched and it has been a great help to my startup journey. The episode on 5 rules for founders to keep their cool is one of my favorite episodes! I listened to it twice to make sure I caught everything. It helped me understand how I can detach my identity from my startup and take the challenges I face every day as learning experiences. Thank you for sharing your learnings as a founder!
  • aakagg
    Can’t Stop Listening!
    I came across this podcast a month ago and I simply cannot stop listening! Each episode is packed with so much information and it’s so easy to follow. Absolutely love Chris and Yaniv’s conversational style which makes the podcast so much more fun! My favorite so far has been their take on Twitter’s rebranding strategy. Going back to walking down the street with The Startup Podcast, a big grin on my face, and invisible AirPods.
  • Armrod50
    Fantastic!
    I just started listening to this podcast. My favorite episode so far is: You’ve got an idea? So does everyone else. Eye-opening. Very educational. Because, of course… I have an idea! Thanks to you both for the reality check!
  • andrew-jm
    My favorite startup podcast
    I love this show. It always packs value, and I find myself sharing episodes with my colleagues all the time. The episodes on fundraising and being “product led” got me hooked and I’ve been a consistent listener since.
  • mdfilbey
    Yaniv and Chris share their wealth of knowledge on a range of useful topics.
    As a 3X founder I was amazed how much these two knew and how little I know in comparison. Great source of education for people working in or creating a startup. They also seem cool.
  • NJAG23
    Fantastic resource to supercharge your learning as a founder
    The startup podcast is a no frills, straight to the point, highly useful resource for startup founders looking to educate themselves on the important aspects of their job. This is a unique find!
  • chloegaynor1
    10/10!
    As a first time founder, discovering this podcast was like finding a gold mine. It’s educational, inspiring, & entertaining. I’m left feeling energized and motivated after each episode and have learned so much in just a few episodes. Yaniv & Chris have so much knowledge & experience in the start up world it’s awesome to be able to listen in and soak up the incredible insight they have to offer.
  • MayFromMelbourneHiBub
    Super helpful for startup newbie & enthusiast
    Just found this podcast this week and it’s so refreshing to hear an Australian perspective on the startup scene which feels so new sometimes. Combined with the wisdom of all the years of experience these guys have, it’s a great learning resource for anyone in startups. Love it.
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