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Startup Builders & Backers is a podcast that takes you inside the minds of the people shaping the future of technology and entrepreneurship. Part of the Tech Talks Network, this series goes beyond headlines and hype to bring you real conversations with startup founders, angel investors, VCs, and seasoned operators who are building, backing, and scaling the next generation of companies. You might know me from Tech Talks Daily, where we explore a broad spectrum of business technology. But here, the focus narrows to the pulse of the startup ecosystem. From the spark of an idea to the complexities of funding, go-to-market strategies, team building, and exits, this series unpacks what it really takes to create a successful venture in today’s fast-moving environment. In each episode, we uncover what motivates founders to leave stability behind in pursuit of something bigger. We explore how investors identify promise amid uncertainty, what they’re looking for right now, and how early-stage bets evolve into long-term partnerships. Along the way, we look at the less polished moments—the pivots, the pressures, and the personal lessons that shape both people and products. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, an investor looking for your next big bet, or a startup operator navigating growth, these conversations offer insight, connection, and an honest look at the reality behind the pitch decks. So what does it take to build something from nothing, and who are the people willing to take that risk? Let’s find out together. And if you’ve got a story to tell or a venture to share, I’d love to hear from you.
Unknown Host hosts Startup Builders & Backers, a business show with 24 episodes published.
Have you ever tried to book a tennis, pickleball, padel, or squash court and wondered why the process still feels stuck in another decade? In this episode of Startup Builders and Backers, I sit down with Daren Hornig, fo
Have you ever wondered what separates entrepreneurs who survive economic crises from those who thrive because of them? In this episode of Startup Builders & Backers, I sit down with Russell Attwood, CEO of Route 101, who
What does it take to build, scale, sell a company, step away from business, and then return because you believe an entire industry is about to be reinvented by AI? In this episode of Startup Builders and Backers, I spoke
What does it take to transform one of the world’s oldest industries using some of the newest technologies available today? In this episode of Startup Builders and Backers, I sit down with Robin Saluoks, CEO and Co-Founde
What happens when the best AI hires are not AI specialists at all, but founders? In this episode of Startup Builders and Backers, I sat down with Fran Loftus, Chief Experience Officer at EliseAI, to talk about a hiring p
For founders moving fast and feeling pressure to scale, that insight alone could save months of frustration and lost momentum. We also explore how to balance urgency with long-term fit. Darren makes a strong case for cla
What if entrepreneurship were not only about starting companies, but about shaping how a generation thinks about impact, ownership, and responsibility? In this episode of Startup Builders and Backers, I’m joined by Danie
What does it really take to rewrite your own story, and then challenge an entire industry at the same time? In this episode of Startup Builders & Backers, I’m joined by Steven Woods, Founder of Stirlingshire Investments,
What makes a startup founder stay inspired after years of building, scaling, and sometimes starting over? In this episode of The Startup Builders and Backers Podcast, Emanuel Pirker shares a founder’s journey that every
In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Steve Flavell, co-CEO of LoopUp, to hear how a company once known for improving conference calls became a global force in cloud telephony. LoopUp began in 2003 with a
What if you could accelerate your startup’s growth with the combined power of AI, targeted mentorship, and a connected community? In this episode of Startup Builders and Backers, I speak with serial entrepreneur, investo
In this raw and deeply human conversation, I sit down with Yael Daniely, a seasoned startup psychologist, co-founder, therapist, and founder of one of the world’s only clinical practices dedicated to the emotional well-b
In this episode of Startup Builders and Backers, I sat down with Rahul Baig, Head of Venture Capital and Growth Equity Coverage at Wells Fargo, for one of the most wide-ranging and insightful conversations I’ve had this
In this episode of Startup Builders & Backers, we sit down with Jeff Butler, General Manager of Cask Canada, for a candid conversation on what it really takes to launch and grow a high-performing tech consultancy in toda
On this episode of Startup Builders & Backers, I sit down with Carsten Brinkschulte, co-founder and CEO of Dryad Networks, to uncover how a seasoned telecom entrepreneur pivoted from software to saving forests. Carsten e
You've probably heard it before: "Self-published books don't make money." But what if we're measuring success with the wrong metrics? Eric Jorgensen, CEO of Scribe Media and million-copy bestselling author, challenges th
What if the biggest risk for startups isn't failure, but building the wrong thing too soon? In this episode of Startup Builders & Backers, I sit down with David Hirschfeld, founder of Tekyz Inc., to explore a different w
What if the reason so many startups fail has less to do with bad ideas and more to do with skipping the hard but necessary stages of building? In this episode of Startup Builders & Backers, I’m joined by Gregory Shepard,
What does it take to turn a bold idea into a billion-dollar company during one of the most unpredictable periods in recent history? In this episode of Startup Builders and Backers, we meet Avery Pennarun, Co-founder and
What does it mean to truly invest in a tech startup? In this episode, we explore that question with Frederic Joye, co-founder of Arcanys and partner at Arcanys Ventures. With a career that took him from the Swiss finance
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Startup Builders & Backers is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under Business (business) and has published 24 episodes.
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