Episodes

Every founder eventually becomes the bottleneck. Deals wait for your approval. Customers expect you on every call. Your team slows down when you step away. This episode shows you how to break that pattern permanently. In Module 6, Episode 4 of the Starting a Company series, we walk through the exact frameworks founders use to build systems, processes, and leadership infrastructure so the company can scale without constant founder involvement — while still preserving speed, quality, and culture....

Most founders treat partnerships as a nice‑to‑have. For many businesses, they are the fastest path to scale—if you build them correctly. In this episode of the Start a Company series (Module 6, Episode 3: Growth & Scale), you’ll learn how to design, pitch, and execute strategic partnerships and channel sales programs that actually generate revenue—not “partnership theater.” This is a practical, executable framework for founders and operators who want leverage: distribution without hiring a massi...

Most founders track metrics. Very few track the right ones — and that mistake leads to bad decisions, broken unit economics, and lost credibility with investors. In this episode of the Starting a Company – Growth & Scale series, we break down the metrics that actually matter in SaaS, how to calculate them correctly, and how to use them to build a fundable, scalable business. This presentation is designed for early‑stage and growth‑stage founders who want clarity, not vanity metrics. What You’l...

Most founders think about raising a Series A too early—before they have repeatable revenue, a defensible growth model, or real evidence of product‑market fit. Others wait too long, missing the window to scale while momentum is strong. In this episode, we break down exactly when you should raise a Series A, based on what institutional investors actually evaluate today—not outdated 2021 advice. You’ll learn the Series A readiness framework used by top founders and VCs, including the three non‑neg...