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The Startup Playbook Podcast

Rohit Bhargava - Entrepreneur | Blogger | Podcaster. I help launch, grow and fund startups and online businessesstartupplaybook.co
Every week, I interview successful entrepreneurs, investors and business industry experts on how they got started, the strategies they used to succeed and their advice to current and future entrepreneurs

Episodes

Ep207 – Dean Swan (VP for APJ at Monday.com) on growing Monday.com zero to $100M+ in APJ

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep207 – Dean Swan (VP for APJ at Monday.com) on growing Monday.com zero to $100M+ in APJ February 27, 2025 rohitbhargava Podcast My guest for Ep207 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was the Vice President and General Manager […] The post Ep207 – Dean Swan (VP for APJ at Monday.com) on growing Monday.com zero to $100M+ in APJ appeared first on Startup Playbook ....

Feb 27, 20251 hr 17 minEp. 207

Ep206 – Adam Schwab (Co-founder & CEO – Luxury Escapes) on reinventing Luxury Escapes & Scaling to $1B+ GTV

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep206 – Adam Schwab (Co-founder & CEO – Luxury Escapes) on reinventing Luxury Escapes & Scaling to $1B+ GTV February 13, 2025 rohitbhargava Podcast My guest for Ep206 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was Adam Schwab. Adam started […] The post Ep206 – Adam Schwab (Co-founder & CEO – Luxury Escapes) on reinventing Luxury Escapes & Scaling to $1B+ GTV appeared first o...

Feb 12, 20251 hr 4 minEp. 206

Ep205 – Damir Cuca (Founder & CEO – Basiq) on building and exiting 2x startups and being a father of six

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep205 – Damir Cuca (Founder & CEO – Basiq) on building and exiting 2x startups and being a father of six January 30, 2025 rohitbhargava Podcast My guest for Ep205 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was Damir Cuca. […] The post Ep205 – Damir Cuca (Founder & CEO – Basiq) on building and exiting 2x startups and being a father of six appeared first on Startup Playbook ....

Jan 30, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 205

Ep204 – George Hartley (Co-founder & Co-CEO – Bluethumb) on lessons from building a $100M art marketplace

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep204 – George Hartley (Co-founder & Co-CEO – Bluethumb) on lessons from building a $100M art marketplace January 23, 2025 rohitbhargava Podcast My guest for Ep204 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was George Hartley. George is the Co-founder […] The post Ep204 – George Hartley (Co-founder & Co-CEO – Bluethumb) on lessons from building a $100M art marketplace appear...

Jan 23, 20251 hr 3 minEp. 204

Ep203 – Ben Pfisterer (Co-founder & CEO – Zeller) on becoming the fastest Australian company to achieve unicorn status

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep203 – Ben Pfisterer (Co-founder & CEO – Zeller) on becoming the fastest Australian company to achieve unicorn status January 16, 2025 rohitbhargava Podcast My guest for Ep203 of The Startup Playbook Podcast is the Co-founder & CEO […] The post Ep203 – Ben Pfisterer (Co-founder & CEO – Zeller) on becoming the fastest Australian company to achieve unicorn status a...

Jan 16, 20251 hr 10 minEp. 203

Ep202 – Josh Ball (Co-founder – Farmers Pick) on using tech to save 7 million kg of food waste

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep202 – Josh Ball (Co-founder – Farmers Pick) on using tech to save 7 million kg of food waste December 19, 2024 rohitbhargava Uncategorized My guest for Ep202 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was the Co-founder of Farmers […] The post Ep202 – Josh Ball (Co-founder – Farmers Pick) on using tech to save 7 million kg of food waste appeared first on Startup Playbook ....

Dec 19, 202458 minEp. 202

Ep201 – Cheryl Mack (Co-founder & CEO – Aussie Angels) on how to get started as an angel investor

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep201 – Cheryl Mack (Co-founder & CEO – Aussie Angels) on how to get started as an angel investor December 13, 2024 rohitbhargava Podcast My guest for Ep201 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was Cheryl Mack. Cheryl started […] The post Ep201 – Cheryl Mack (Co-founder & CEO – Aussie Angels) on how to get started as an angel investor appeared first on Startup Playbook...

Dec 12, 20241 hr 14 minEp. 201

Ep200 – Jason Wyatt (Co-founder & CEO – Marketplacer) on shutting down 8 companies to go all in on Marketplacer

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep200 – Jason Wyatt (Co-founder & CEO – Marketplacer) on shutting down 8 companies to go all in on Marketplacer November 28, 2024 rohitbhargava Podcast My guest for Ep200 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was Jason Wyatt, the […] The post Ep200 – Jason Wyatt (Co-founder & CEO – Marketplacer) on shutting down 8 companies to go all in on Marketplacer appeared first on...

Nov 28, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 200

Ep199 – Jaimie Fuller (Former CEO & Chairman – SKINS) on building SKINS and bouncing back from bankruptcy

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep199 – Jaimie Fuller (Former CEO & Chairman – SKINS) on building SKINS and bouncing back from bankruptcy October 31, 2024 rohitbhargava Podcast My guest for Ep199 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was Jaimie Fuller. Jaimie’s journey has […] The post Ep199 – Jaimie Fuller (Former CEO & Chairman – SKINS) on building SKINS and bouncing back from bankruptcy appeared fi...

Oct 31, 20241 hr 29 minEp. 199

Ep198 – Rohan Workman (Co-founder & CEO – Skalata) on taking risks & balancing speed with discipline

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep198 – Rohan Workman (Co-founder & CEO – Skalata) on taking risks & balancing speed with discipline October 24, 2024 rohitbhargava Uncategorized My guest for Ep198 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was Rohan Workman. Rohan is the Co-founder […] The post Ep198 – Rohan Workman (Co-founder & CEO – Skalata) on taking risks & balancing speed with discipline appeared fir...

Oct 24, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 198

Ep197 – Paul Stovell (Founder & CEO – Octopus Deploy) on turning a weekend project to a $100M ARR business

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep197 – Paul Stovell (Founder & CEO – Octopus Deploy) on turning a weekend project to a $100M ARR business September 12, 2024 rohitbhargava Podcast My guest for Ep197 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was Paul Stovell. Paul […] The post Ep197 – Paul Stovell (Founder & CEO – Octopus Deploy) on turning a weekend project to a $100M ARR business appeared first on Startu...

Sep 12, 202447 minEp. 197

Ep196 – Cam Falloon (Founder & CEO – BFT) on overcoming adversity and scaling to 700+ studios globally

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep196 – Cam Falloon (Founder & CEO – BFT) on overcoming adversity and scaling to 700+ studios globally August 22, 2024 rohitbhargava Podcast My guest for Ep196 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was Cam Falloon. Every great story […] The post Ep196 – Cam Falloon (Founder & CEO – BFT) on overcoming adversity and scaling to 700+ studios globally appeared first on Start...

Aug 22, 20241 hr 26 minEp. 196

Ep195 – Leigh Jasper (Co-founder & Co-CEO – Firmable) on jumping back in the founder seat after a $1.6B exit

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep195 – Leigh Jasper (Co-founder & Co-CEO – Firmable) on jumping back in the founder seat after a $1.6B exit August 15, 2024 rohitbhargava Podcast My guest for Ep195 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was Leigh Jasper. This […] The post Ep195 – Leigh Jasper (Co-founder & Co-CEO – Firmable) on jumping back in the founder seat after a $1.6B exit appeared first on Start...

Aug 15, 20241 hr 1 minEp. 195

Ep194 – Jon Gregory (Founder & CEO – Vitruvian) on product led growth and relentless positivity

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep194 – Jon Gregory (Founder & CEO – Vitruvian) on product led growth and relentless positivity August 8, 2024 rohitbhargava Podcast My guest for Ep194 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was Jon Gregory. Jon is the Founder & […] The post Ep194 – Jon Gregory (Founder & CEO – Vitruvian) on product led growth and relentless positivity appeared first on Startup Playbook ...

Aug 08, 20241 hr 2 minEp. 194

Ep193 – Llew Jury (General Partner & Exec Chairman – Sprint Ventures) on nurturing talent and building generational companies

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep193 – Llew Jury (General Partner & Exec Chairman – Sprint Ventures) on nurturing talent and building generational companies July 25, 2024 rohitbhargava Podcast My guest for Ep193 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was Llew Jury. Llew is the General […] The post Ep193 – Llew Jury (General Partner & Exec Chairman – Sprint Ventures) on nurturing talent and building ge...

Jul 25, 202455 minEp. 193

Ep192 – Rohit Bhargava (Host – The Startup Playbook Podcast) on lessons from 8 years of podcasting (AMA episode)

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep192 – Rohit Bhargava (Host – The Startup Playbook Podcast) on lessons from 8 years of podcasting (AMA episode) July 18, 2024 rohitbhargava Podcast Welcome to a special milestone edition of the podcast, celebrating 8 years of the […] The post Ep192 – Rohit Bhargava (Host – The Startup Playbook Podcast) on lessons from 8 years of podcasting (AMA episode) appeared ...

Jul 18, 20241 hr 15 minEp. 192

Ep191 – Stew Glynn (Co-founder & Managing Partner – TEN13 VC) on lessons from investing $100M

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep191 – Stew Glynn (Co-founder & Managing Partner – TEN13 VC) on lessons from investing $100M July 11, 2024 rohitbhargava Podcast My guest for Ep191 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was Stew Glynn. Stew started his investing career […] The post Ep191 – Stew Glynn (Co-founder & Managing Partner – TEN13 VC) on lessons from investing $100M appeared first on Startup Pl...

Jul 11, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 191

Ep190 – Taryn Pieterse (Partner – Rampersand) on Rampersand’s AAA approach to investing

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep190 – Taryn Pieterse (Partner – Rampersand) on Rampersand’s AAA approach to investing July 4, 2024 rohitbhargava Podcast My guest for Ep190 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was Taryn Pieterse. Taryn is a Partner of Rampersand VC, a […] The post Ep190 – Taryn Pieterse (Partner – Rampersand) on Rampersand’s AAA approach to investing appeared first on Startup Playbo...

Jul 04, 202458 minEp. 190

Ep189 – Jalal Shaik (Founder & CEO – GAMEFACE AI) on AI, persistence and M&A pitfalls

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep189 – Jalal Shaik (Founder & CEO – GAMEFACE AI) on AI, persistence and M&A pitfalls June 27, 2024 rohitbhargava Podcast My guest for Ep189 of The Startup Playbook Podcast, was Jalal Shaik. Jalal is the Founder & […] The post Ep189 – Jalal Shaik (Founder & CEO – GAMEFACE AI) on AI, persistence and M&A pitfalls appeared first on Startup Playbook ....

Jun 27, 202452 minEp. 189

Ep188 – Jessy Wu (Partner – AfterWork VC) on brand, storytelling and community powered VC

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep188 – Jessy Wu (Partner – AfterWork VC) on brand, storytelling and community powered VC June 20, 2024 rohitbhargava Podcast My guest for Ep188 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was Jessy Wu. Jessy is a partner of AfterWork […] The post Ep188 – Jessy Wu (Partner – AfterWork VC) on brand, storytelling and community powered VC appeared first on Startup Playbook ....

Jun 20, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 188

Ep187 – George Peppou (Founder & CEO – Vow) on talent, health and building the future of food

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep187 – George Peppou (Founder & CEO – Vow) on talent, health and building the future of food June 13, 2024 rohitbhargava Podcast My guest for Ep187 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was George Peppou. George is the […] The post Ep187 – George Peppou (Founder & CEO – Vow) on talent, health and building the future of food appeared first on Startup Playbook ....

Jun 13, 2024Ep. 187

Ep186 – Rohen Sood (General Partner – Reinventure) on the story behind investing in Coinbase

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep186 – Rohen Sood (General Partner – Reinventure) on the story behind investing in Coinbase June 6, 2024 rohitbhargava Podcast My guest for Ep186 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was Rohen Sood. Rohen is a General Partner at […] The post Ep186 – Rohen Sood (General Partner – Reinventure) on the story behind investing in Coinbase appeared first on Startup Playbook ...

Jun 06, 2024Ep. 186

Ep185 – Maxine Minter (Founder & GP – Co Ventures) on pre-seed, performance and mental models

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep185 – Maxine Minter (Founder & GP – Co Ventures) on pre-seed, performance and mental models May 30, 2024 rohitbhargava Podcast My guest for Ep185 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was Maxine Minter. Maxine is the Founder & […] The post Ep185 – Maxine Minter (Founder & GP – Co Ventures) on pre-seed, performance and mental models appeared first on Startup Playbook ....

May 30, 2024

Ep184 – Adrian Osman (Co-founder & COO – Me&U) on metrics, ratios and mergers

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep184 – Adrian Osman (Co-founder & COO – Me&U) on metrics, ratios and mergers May 23, 2024 rohitbhargava Podcast My guest for Episode 184 of The Startup Playbook Podcast is Adrian Osman. Adrian is the Co-founder & COO […] The post Ep184 – Adrian Osman (Co-founder & COO – Me&U) on metrics, ratios and mergers appeared first on Startup Playbook ....

May 22, 20241 hr 27 minEp. 184

Ep183 – Howard Leibman (Founder & General Partner – EVP) on being the “founder whisperer”

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep183 – Howard Leibman (Founder & General Partner – EVP) on being the “founder whisperer” May 16, 2024 rohitbhargava Podcast My guest for Ep183 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was the Founder of EVP, Howard Leibman. Howard is […] The post Ep183 – Howard Leibman (Founder & General Partner – EVP) on being the “founder whisperer” appeared first on Startup Playbook ....

May 16, 202458 minEp. 183

Ep182 – Rolf Weber (CEO – Marley Spoon Australia) on building culture through resilience

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep182 – Rolf Weber (CEO – Marley Spoon Australia) on building culture through resilience May 9, 2024 rohitbhargava Podcast My guest for Ep182 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was Rolf Weber, the CEO of Marley Spoon Australia. Rolf […] The post Ep182 – Rolf Weber (CEO – Marley Spoon Australia) on building culture through resilience appeared first on Startup Playbook...

May 09, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 182

Ep181 – James Tynan (Partner – Square Peg Capital) on storytelling & entering the business olympics

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep181 – James Tynan (Partner – Square Peg Capital) on storytelling & entering the business olympics May 2, 2024 rohitbhargava Podcast My guest for Ep181 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was James Tynan, Partner at Square Peg Capital. […] The post Ep181 – James Tynan (Partner – Square Peg Capital) on storytelling & entering the business olympics appeared first on St...

May 02, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 181

Ep180 – Daniel Petre (Co-founder – Start Giving) on family, philanthropy and truth seeking

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep180 – Daniel Petre (Co-founder – Start Giving) on family, philanthropy and truth seeking April 25, 2024 rohitbhargava Podcast My guest for Ep180 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was Daniel Petre. Daniel is the godfather of Australian tech […] The post Ep180 – Daniel Petre (Co-founder – Start Giving) on family, philanthropy and truth seeking appeared first on Star...

Apr 25, 20241 hr 28 minEp. 180

Ep179 – Ben Thompson (Co-founder & CEO – Employment Hero) on growth, PMF & principles

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep179 – Ben Thompson (Co-founder & CEO – Employment Hero) on growth, PMF & principles April 18, 2024 rohitbhargava Podcast My guest for Ep179 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was Ben Thompson, the Co-founder & CEO of Employment […] The post Ep179 – Ben Thompson (Co-founder & CEO – Employment Hero) on growth, PMF & principles appeared first on Startup Playbook ....

Apr 18, 20241 hr 3 minEp. 179

Ep178 – Tobi Skovron (Co-founder & CEO – Creative Cubes) on the curse of ambition

The Startup Playbook PodcastInsights and lessons from the world's best entrepreneurs and investors Twitter Facebook YouTube Instagram Ep178 – Tobi Skovron (Co-founder & CEO – Creative Cubes) on the curse of ambition April 11, 2024 rohitbhargava Podcast My guest for Ep178 of The Startup Playbook Podcast was the Co-founder & CEO of Creative Cubes, Tobi […] The post Ep178 – Tobi Skovron (Co-founder & CEO – Creative Cubes) on the curse of ambition appeared first on Startup Playbook ....

Apr 11, 20241 hr 13 minEp. 178