Startup Istanbul Podcast

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Startup Istanbul Podcast is a technology podcast hosted by Burak Buyukdemir, with 64 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Burak Buyukdemir hosts Startup Istanbul Podcast, a technology show with 64 episodes published.

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  Lessons from a16z Speedrun’s Josh Lu

  Apr 30, 202532 minS0

  <p>Last month, I was in San Francisco for the a16z Speedrun Demo Day — surrounded by brilliant Substack writers, top founders, and sharp investors.</p><p>I had the chance to meet so many great friends:</p><p>* Great opportunity to meet Andrew Chen and Kevin Kelly</p><p>* Hung out with writer friends Guillermo and Ruben</p><p>* Met Devansh, founder of Artificial Intelligence Made Simple</p><p>* Spoke with Alex Xu, founder of @bytebytego</p><p>* Caught up with my longtime friend Marvin Liao from The Hard Fork</p><p>* Took Waymo for the first time (yes, I...

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  Stop Racing to Raise Money

  Jan 22, 20252 minS0

  <p>I had an eye-opening chat with Jason Fried on my podcast about startup funding. His perspective challenges everything most founders believe.</p><p>Controversial truth that needs to be said:”Not all external money is worth taking.”</p><p>Here's the uncomfortable truth about funding:The less money you take early, the stronger you'll be.</p><p>Why? Let's break it down:</p><p>1. The Independence Tax </p><p>* You're now on someone else's timeline</p><p>* External pressures drive decisions</p><p>* Long-term vision gets compromised</p><p>* = Lost autonomy you can't buy back</p><p></p><p>2. The...

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  Your Company Is Already Dead

  Jan 19, 20253 minS0

  <p>Big companies don't fail from lack of innovation.They fail from successful resistance to it.Episode with Tendayi Viki about startups and corporate innovation.</p><p>The Warning Signs:</p><p>* "We're too busy running the business"</p><p>* "Let's not mess with what works"</p><p>* "Innovation is a distraction"</p><p>* "Our customers love us as we are"</p><p></p><p>The Real Cost:</p><p>* Market share: Slow decline</p><p>* Revenue: Looks fine until it doesn't</p><p>* Competition: Invisible then invincible</p><p>* Innovation: Too little, too late</p><p>What Actually Works:<...

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  Get Investors to Notice You (In 2025)

  Jan 10, 202558 minS0

  <p>In this week's post, we're diving into the crucial topic of attracting investors, with insights from a true expert. I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Ed Kang, a seasoned startup advisor and investor, who brings a wealth of experience to the table. Ed's worked with hundreds of startups, and he's seen firsthand what works and what doesn't when it comes to fundraising.</p><p>This episode focused on practical, actionable strategies to help founders navigate the complexities of investor outreach, especially as we look towards 2025. We covered everything from crafting effective cold emails to building long-term relationships.<...

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  Instant Pitch Deck Killers

  Nov 5, 20241h 8mS0

  <p>Just had an incredible chat with Ed Kang from Startups.com about what really happens when investors look at your deck.</p><p>Here's the shocking truth:</p><p>You don't have 10 minutes.</p><p>You have:</p><p>* 1 seconds for the cover</p><p>* 3 seconds for first 3 slides</p><p>* 30 seconds if you're lucky</p><p>* 3 minutes if you're exceptional</p><p>It's your pitch before the pitch.</p><p>The 3-Second Reality Check:</p><p>* Cover slide</p><p>* Problem</p><p>* Solution</p><p>That's it. Make it count.</p><p></p><p>Here's what makes...

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