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Welcome to Exit or Die – the unfiltered podcast for founders who know there’s no Plan B. Hosted by FoundersToday, this show goes behind the pitch decks, press releases, and polished LinkedIn posts to uncover what really happens when you're building a startup that has to scale – or die trying. Each week, we talk to the people in the arena: funded founders, operators, and investors who’ve made the hard calls, burned the boats, and pushed past the breaking point. If you’re here for buzzwords and tech-bro platitudes, you’re in the wrong feed. 🚀 Real stories. 💥 Brutal lessons. 🎯 No BS.

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9/3/2025

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May 7, 2026

Secure or Die: Why Startups Can’t Ignore Compliance Anymore

<p><strong>Security isn’t optional anymore.</strong><br>But most startups still treat it like a problem for “later.”</p><p>⁠⁠⁠<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-oberlik/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Peter Oberlik</a>⁠⁠⁠ speaks with ⁠<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabiola-munguia/?locale=de" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Fabiola Munguia⁠</a>, Co-Founder of ⁠<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/secfix/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Secfix⁠</a>, about why security and compliance have become critical for every modern startup — and how founders can automate the process before it becomes a blocker.</p><p>From SOC 2 and ISO certifications to enterprise security reviews and cybersecurity risks, Secfix is helping startups build trust without slowing down growth.</p><p>After speaking with hundreds of CTOs and founders, Fabiola realized a clear pattern:<br><strong>Most companies only think about security when they’re about to lose a deal — or after something goes wrong. </strong></p><p>Instead of treating compliance as painful paperwork, Secfix is rebuilding it as automated infrastructure — connecting directly into company systems like AWS, GitHub, Jira, and Google Workspace to simplify security from day one.</p><p>From enterprise sales and startup operations to regulations, trust, and cybersecurity culture, this episode dives deep into one of the most underestimated challenges in building scalable companies today.</p><p><u>In this episode, you’ll learn:</u></p><ul><li>Why startups ignore security until it becomes a revenue problem</li><li>How compliance impacts enterprise sales and customer trust</li><li>Why security is becoming a competitive advantage</li><li>The biggest mistakes founders make with compliance</li><li>How automation can simplify SOC 2 and ISO certification</li><li>Why trust will matter more than features in the future</li></ul><p><u>If you think security is just a “nice-to-have” — think again.</u></p><p>This episode is a must-listen for founders, CTOs, operators, and anyone building products in today’s increasingly regulated digital world.</p>

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April 29, 2026

Pixun Technologies: Building Sunlight as Infrastructure

<p>We spend over 90% of our lives indoors.<br>But what if the light we live under is fundamentally broken? </p><p>⁠⁠<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-oberlik/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Peter Oberlik⁠⁠</a> speaks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/liliana-lettieri-phd/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Liliana Lettieri</strong></a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pveto/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Peter Veto</strong></a>, Co-Founders of <a href="https://www.pixun.co/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Pixun Technologies</strong></a>, about why artificial light is one of the most underestimated health problems of modern life — and how they’re building a solution that sounds almost futuristic:</p><p><strong>Bringing real, full-spectrum sunlight indoors.</strong></p><p>Instead of optimizing LEDs, Pixun is rethinking light from the ground up — combining hardware, fiber optics, and AI to deliver natural sunlight into any indoor space.</p><p>From circadian rhythms and health impacts to building entirely new infrastructure inside buildings, this episode dives deep into a topic most people never question — but should.</p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn:<br></p><ul><li>Why artificial light can’t replace real sunlight</li><li>How lack of daylight impacts health, sleep, and performance</li><li>Why most buildings are designed for efficiency — not humans</li><li>How Pixun brings sunlight indoors using fiber optics</li><li>Why this is not just a product — but a new infrastructure category</li><li>How AI can personalize light for health and productivity</li></ul><p>If you think light is just about visibility — think again.</p><p>This episode is a must-listen for founders, operators, and anyone interested in health, hardware, and the future of how we live and work indoors.</p>

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April 13, 2026

Mattias Protzmann & Blockbrain: Why AI Fails in Most Companies

<p><strong>Most companies think AI will fix their problems.</strong><br>It won’t.</p><p>⁠⁠Peter Oberlik⁠⁠ speaks with <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattias-protzmann-21aa1a14/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Mattias Protzmann</strong></a>, Co-Founder of <strong>Statista</strong> and now building <a href="https://blockbrain.ai/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>Blockbrain</strong></a>, about why AI is failing in most organizations — and what companies get fundamentally wrong before they even start.</p><p>After building one of Europe’s leading data platforms and multiple successful companies, Mattias is now tackling a problem almost every company has:</p><p><br><strong>Internal knowledge chaos.</strong> </p><p><br></p><p>From data silos and broken processes to cultural resistance and knowledge drain, this episode dives deep into why AI doesn’t fix companies — it amplifies them.</p><p>In this episode, you’ll learn:</p><ul><li>Why AI fails in companies without clean processes</li><li>The real problem behind most failed AI projects</li><li>Why data silos destroy efficiency and decision-making</li><li>What separates real AI transformation from “innovation theater”</li><li>How to turn internal knowledge into a strategic advantage</li><li>Why culture — not technology — is the hardest part of AI adoption</li></ul><p>If you think implementing AI is the solution — think again.</p><p>This episode is a must-listen for founders, operators, and executives who want to build real AI-driven companies — not just experiment with hype.</p>

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What is Exit or Die?

Welcome to Exit or Die – the unfiltered podcast for founders who know there’s no Plan B.

Hosted by FoundersToday, this show goes behind the pitch decks, press releases, and polished LinkedIn posts to uncover what really happens when you're building a startup that has to scale – or die trying.

Each week, we talk to the people in the arena: funded founders, operators, and investors who’ve made the hard calls, burned the boats, and pushed past the breaking point.

If you’re here for buzzwords and tech-bro platitudes, you’re in the wrong feed.

🚀 Real stories. 💥 Brutal lessons. 🎯 No BS.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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