Tech Startup Stories Podcast

Building a company is challenging, and building a Tech Startup is very hard.

With around 1 in 5 startups failing in the first year, and the US leading the charge, according to StartupBlink, San Francisco and New York rank the highest based on startup quality and quantity with London, UK coming in 3rd on the list.

In the podcast, Tech Startup Stories, our host, Natalie Binns speaks with Founders and Co-Founders in the Tech industry who are at various stages of their startup journey.

Guests share their challenges, surprises and highs and lows of being a Tech Startup founder as well as how to prevent burnout and bring balance to the path to success!

Listen to the Podcast

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Latest Episode: Building Resilience and Vision

Sandy Kronenberg, founder and CEO of Netarx, shares his journey from private equity to building AI cybersecurity startup. He talks us through the benefits of aI and how cyber criminals are leveraging new techniques to steal from global businesses and individuals.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How to Take an Idea from Concept to Market: how to transform a simple idea into a patented product.

  • The Importance of Building the Right Team and Network: Why no founder can succeed alone, and how surrounding yourself with the right advisors, employees, and advocates can accelerate your startup’s growth.

  • When and Why to Operate in Stealth Mode: Discover the strategic reasons for staying under the radar during early development, and when it’s the right time to go public with your product.

  • How to Prepare for Scaling and Fundraising: How to move from self-funding to raising a Series A round, and how to navigate the complexities of scaling a company for long-term success.

Previous Episode: Finding the right Co-Founder and Balance

In the latest episode of Tech Startup Stories, I spoke with Tom Rudnai, CEO and founder of Demand-Genius, to explore the realities of entrepreneurship beyond product development. Tom opens up on the challenges and advantages of neurodiversity, the importance of finding the right co-founder, and maintaining a sustainable work-life balance.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Finding the Right Co-Founder, why trust, shared vision, and communication are key to a strong partnership.

  • Embracing Neurodiversity, how ADHD influences leadership and strengthens team dynamics.

  • Handling Startup Highs and Lows, ways to stay resilient through wins and setbacks.

  • Maintaining Work-Life Balance, the importance of boundaries, mental health, and smart work.

  • Essential Startup Advice, tips on choosing a co-founder, managing uncertainty, and staying motivated.

Be Our Guest!

Interested in sharing your Startup Story? Want to talk about your tech and how it’s helping your customers?

Contact us to learn more about the process and have a chat!

Please note, we do not pay for podcast guests, we like to work with people who want to pay it forward and share their learnings to help others.

Our host, Natalie Binns

With over 25 years working with International and European Technology startups, Natalie has worked with brands from the very beginning of their journeys right the way through to successful exits and revenues of $130m ARR!

Predominantly specialising in SaaS companies in the Cyber Security and MarTech space, she’s works with startups breaking into new markets, serving IT, Marketing, Finance and HR departments and teams.

Listen and subscribe to the Podcast on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts or watch on YouTube now.