Traction Podcast
1) Rethinking the VC Path: Startup Truths with Greg Head of Practical Founders and Gregslist
Most founders don’t need venture capital — they just need the truth about their options. In this episode, Greg Head, Founder of Practical Founders and Gregslist, shares why most founders don’t need to...Show More
2) 5 GTM Rules Every Founder Should Know with Bocar Dia of Forum Ventures
If you're building before validating the market, you're not a founder — you’re a hopeful builder. In this episode, Bocar Dia, Partner and GM at Forum Ventures, shares how to build a capital-efficient,...Show More
3) From 0 to $5B: Scaling Enterprise in the AI-Native Era with Lindsey Scrase, Checkr
Scaling without losing speed is harder than it looks — especially when you're chasing enterprise customers and building an AI-native platform. Lindsey Scrase, Chief Operating Officer of Checkr, Inc., ...Show More
4) How To Win GTM in the AI Era with Anthony Enrico, LeanScale
Most GTM teams are stuck in a 10-year-old playbook — Anthony Enrico, Founder and CEO of LeanScale, shows how to break the cycle. Previously Head of RevOps at Boast.AI, where he helped scale the compan...Show More
5) Turning Customer Service Into a Growth Engine with Jeff Titterton of Stripe
Crises aren’t just setbacks — they’re strategic moments to elevate customer experience. In this episode, Jeff Titterton, Chief Marketing Officer of Stripe, breaks down why investing in customers durin...Show More
6) $146M in Health Tech: The Unfiltered Playbook for Fundraising & Scaling in a Tough Market
Innovation is the driving force behind unlocking better patient experiences and improving access to quality care. In this episode, Derek Streat, Co-Founder and CEO at DexCare, shares his journey of tr...Show More
7) The Rise of AI-Powered Fintech with Roy Luo of ICONIQ Growth
The venture capital landscape is evolving fast, and founders who don’t adapt will be left behind. Roy Luo, General Partner at ICONIQ Growth, shares insights on the shifting dynamics of startup funding...Show More
8) Using AI To Scale Smarter: Marketplace Strategy with Brian Rothenberg, defy.vc
Is generative AI rewriting the rules for how startups scale, hire and grow? In this episode, Brian Rothenberg, Partner at Defy.vc, explores how the resurgence of the Bay Area, the rise of generative A...Show More
9) Turning a Blog into a Multi-Million-Dollar Business with Alex Theuma of SaaStock
Building a thriving SaaS community isn’t just about content — it’s about creating real, in-person connections that people keep coming back to. Alex Theuma, Founder of SaaStock, shares how he transform...Show More
10) Scaling Past $100 Million With Speed and Precision with Dan Rogers of LaunchDarkly
Scaling a company requires more than just great ideas — it demands execution, urgency and adaptability. In this episode, Dan Rogers, CEO of LaunchDarkly, shares how he has built high-performance...Show More