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Hosted by Dan Villa · business · EN · 24 episodes
"How NOT to Build" is about uncovering the lessons Founders, CTOs, Tech Leads, and Team Leads wish they’d known earlier.I hope these stories spark ideas, offer guidance, and help you navigate your journey to turning vision into reality.
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Signup to Generate a Pitch"How NOT to Build" is about uncovering the lessons Founders, CTOs, Tech Leads, and Team Leads wish they’d known earlier.I hope these stories spark ideas, offer guidance, and help you navigate your journey to turning vision into reality.
How NOT To Build: Startup Stories | A Jemini Podcast is hosted by Dan Villa. The show has published 24 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Former Police Chief Explains What Real Leadership Looks Like w/ Mike Villa @ Port of Seattle" (16 June 2026, 58 minutes), "Stop doing math, becoming a leader, and the future of AI agents" (9 June 2026, 61 minutes), and "How We Survived Losing 90% of the Business w/ Saul Bankaitis @ Collinear Group" (2 June 2026, 59 minutes).
How NOT To Build: Startup Stories | A Jemini Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 59 minutes across 24 episodes.
Booking probability for How NOT To Build: Startup Stories | A Jemini Podcast is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. How NOT To Build: Startup Stories | A Jemini Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. How NOT To Build: Startup Stories | A Jemini Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
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Dan Villa hosts How NOT To Build: Startup Stories | A Jemini Podcast, a business show with 24 episodes published.
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Episode #24
Today on the podcast I have a very unique guest. Mike Villa is not only the Retired Chief of Police at the Port of Seattle Police Department, he is also – unfortunately for him – my Father. Now at the time of this...
Episode #23
<p>On this episode I got to catch up with my long time friend Rob Oesch, the Director of Product Management at Kaseware.</p><p>In this episode we cover</p>Why you need to stop doing math with your startupPractical...
Episode #22
<p>Today I talk with Saul Bankaitis, CEO of Collinear Group.</p><p>A little backstory, Collinear Group was the second company I worked at in my professional career.</p><p>So it was a privilege for me to sit down with...
Episode #21
<p>On today’s episode, I got the host Claus Jensen the CITO @ the University of Texas Medical Center.</p><p>We talk about</p><p><br></p><p>- What if the hospital building itself became part of the medical team?</p><p>...
Episode #20
<p>In this episode, Dan Villa catches up with Greg Prosser, CEO and founder of Hansel Medical, to reflect on nearly a year of entrepreneurial journey, recent milestones, and strategic pivots. Greg shares insights on...
Episode #19
<p>Join me as I chat with Jonathan Miller, CEO of Chiron Medical Technologies, about transforming healthcare through innovative AI solutions. From his startup journey in travel tech to solving physician shortages...
Episode #18
<p>Dan Villa sits down with Nathan Anderson, CTO at Tú TeleDoc, to talk about how AI is transforming tech—and how founders and builders can avoid AI regret.</p><p>Nathan shares practical advice for newcomers entering...
Episode #17
<p>In this conversation, Jason Kerner from Hansel Medical shares his insights on the intersection of technology and business, discussing his journey from a global architect to a CTO. He emphasizes the importance of...
Episode #16
<p>In this episode, Cara Wells, PhD, shares her journey from academia to entrepreneurship, detailing her experiences with fundraising, market disruption, and the challenges of navigating the startup landscape. She...
Episode #15
<p>In this episode, Jacques Greeff reflects on his entrepreneurial journey, sharing insights from building RealHub and navigating the evolving role of AI in startups. He explores the challenges and opportunities of...
Episode #14
<p>In this episode, Dan Villa speaks with Brandon Powers, founder of Hyperformant, about practical advice for software companies, including how to avoid over-engineering products, the balance between specialization and...
Episode #13
<p>In this episode, Ellen Messer, CEO and founder of Tech Talk Marketing, shares her journey in the marketing industry, discussing the evolution of marketing strategies, the challenges of running a business, and the...
Episode #12
<p>Join us for this episode as Kannan Govindasamy shares his journey from Tesla and Uber to founding CertBuddyAI, an AI-driven platform transforming product compliance. Learn how he navigated global challenges, built...
Episode #11
<p>In this episode, we dive into the challenges startups face—from balancing tech development with marketing to navigating founder dynamics and market uncertainty. We discuss lessons learned from failed ventures...
Episode #10
<p>In this episode, Gianluca and I discuss the challenges faced by entrepreneurs. He emphasizes the importance of community support, mentorship, and professional development. He highlights the need for better management...
Episode #9
<p>In this episode, Ryan shares thoughts on embracing "voluntary adversity" as a way to grow and tackle challenges head-on. We explore the $7.9 trillion compliance problem, why the market’s opinion matters more than...
Episode #8
<p>In this episode, Logan shares insights on building successful technical teams, highlighting the importance of trust, humility, and collaboration within leadership, and team dynamics. He emphasizes hiring people who...
Episode #7
<p>In this episode, we sit down with Greg, founder of Hansel, to dive into the realities of building a hardware startup from the ground up. He shares his journey from bootstrapping and piecing together hardware...
Episode #6
<p>Andrew Chambers, Founder of RentMy.co, is an entrepreneur and family man who started his company while working for Fortune 300 companies. Not wanting his future to be dictated by the whims of HR departments, he used...
Episode #5
<p>This episode explores the challenges of bootstrapping, from hiring and managing offshore teams to fixing chaotic software projects. Jed shares lessons on balancing costs, building strong teams, and delivering real...
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