Failure to Launch, where we chat to successful founders, confront the fears and doubts that keep us grounded and get some tips and tricks on what it takes to start… and most importantly to keep going. Mike Pritchett, an Aussie entrepreneur that’s built a global video tech company among half a dozen other business has made all the mistakes, which is why he's passionate about getting the right answers for you. Chatting to successful entrepreneurs around the world that are still in the trenches, you hear from successful founders that are still building their empire and can offer current advice.
Failure to Launch
Claim This Podcastby Mike Pritchett
5.0(6 reviews)
10 episodes
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YouTube76
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Failure to Launch, where we chat to successful founders, confront the fears and doubts that keep us grounded and get some tips and tricks on what it takes to start… and most importantly to keep going. Mike Pritchett, an Aussie entrepreneur that’s built a global video tech company among half a dozen other business has made all the mistakes, which is why he's passionate about getting the right answers for you. Chatting to successful entrepreneurs around the world that are still in the trenches, you hear from successful founders that are still building their empire and can offer current advice.
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Recent Episodes
June 16, 2026
DC Cahalane - Building Tech Ecosystems
<p>An Aussie and an Irishman walk into a startup hub… and end up unpacking the real reasons startups fail.</p><p>In this episode of Failure to Launch, Mike sits down with DC Cahalane, Venture Partner at Sure Valley Ventures, startup operator, investor, ecosystem builder, and soon-to-be author of </p><p>We’re Doing This Wrong: How to Build Entrepreneurial Ecosystems That Actually Work.</p><p>DC has spent decades inside the startup machine across Ireland, the UK, Europe and beyond — building companies, backing founders, shaping policy, and seeing first-hand what separates momentum from stall-out.</p><p>Together, Mike and DC dig into the messy reality of entrepreneurship: why raising money is when the hard work really starts, how AI has removed many of the old excuses for founders, why “vibe coding” a product is not the same as building a business, and why startups need to use AI to ask harder questions — not just get comforting answers.</p><p>They also cover the difference between technology, product and business, why revenue quality matters more than ever to investors, how ecosystems really get built, and why enterprise sales is less “big B2B” and more “selling from Cork to Mars”.</p><p>A sharp, funny and deeply practical conversation for founders, investors and anyone trying to build something that actually works.</p>
May 25, 2026
Kevin Jurovich - NFL to Founder!
<p>Most entrepreneurs face a desert period—long and uncertain. Kevin Jurovich’s journey from NFL to Silicon Valley shows how persistence and curiosity can turn challenges into breakthroughs. </p><p><br></p><p>Discover how he navigated pro sports and startup chaos, using relentless effort and iteration as his differentiators. Learn about mindset shifts, the power of listening, and the importance of genuine passion. Kevin’s insights will inspire you to keep moving forward, proving that resilience and passion are your greatest assets. Perfect for entrepreneurs wanting to scale and aspiring founders. </p><p><br></p><p>Hit play—your next breakthrough may just be a decision away.</p>
April 24, 2026
Zeev Farbman - CEO & Co-Founder of Lightricks - What it takes to build a billion dollar company!
<p>Most wildly successful apps don’t happen by following a perfect plan—they’re born from chaos, experimentation, and a relentless focus on what truly matters. Zeev Fabman, CEO of the $1.8 billion valued Lighttricks, shares the unfiltered journey behind building apps like Facetune, Videoleap, and Photoleap—products born from curiosity, iterative testing, and seizing chance moments. </p><p><br></p><p>This episode reveals why so many startups fail while a few survive—highlighting core strategies like staying passionately focused, riding the waves of technological change, and trusting your gut over endless analysis.</p><p>You'll discover: how Zeev and his team used academic expertise and performance marketing to bootstrap their way to millions, and why early prototypes often reveal what users really want (or don’t). We break down the importance of focusing on the few activities that generate the most value, and how luck, timing, and knowing when to pivot played pivotal roles in their success. Zeev’s insights challenge the myth of meticulous planning—highlighting that sometimes, the fastest way to find your market’s sweet spot is simply to start sprinting in any promising direction.We also explore the real reason many apps fade away in today’s crowded market—what separates the survivors from the rest. </p><p>Zeev emphasizes riding technological waves like AI and mobile, and shares how a background in academia gave his team an edge in delivering high-performance, user-loved tools amid fierce competition. Plus, get his candid advice on balancing focus with opportunity, and why building a passion-driven product is the ultimate secret to longevity.</p><p>Perfect for entrepreneurs, product founders, and anyone navigating the chaos of startup life, this episode will reshape how you view failure, luck, and the art of building high-impact products from scratch. If you’re ready to disrupt your thinking and learn from a tech titan who’s done it—hit play now.</p>
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