GorillaCast is a podcast created with one purpose: to get you the real, unfiltered insights you need on your startup journey. This is a space for founders to hear directly from experienced investors, fellow entrepreneurs, and industry experts about what truly matters in the startup world. Our goal? To make sure you never find yourself thinking, "I wish I'd known that years ago." Each episode dives deep into the gritty realities of building a startup, featuring authentic conversations that go beyond the superficial to give you actionable insights that will help you on your path to success.

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GorillaCast is a podcast created with one purpose: to get you the real, unfiltered insights you need on your startup journey. This is a space for founders to hear directly from experienced investors, fellow entrepreneurs, and industry experts about what truly matters in the startup world. Our goal? To make sure you never find yourself thinking, "I wish I'd known that years ago." Each episode dives deep into the gritty realities of building a startup, featuring authentic conversations that go beyond the superficial to give you actionable insights that will help you on your path to success.
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Recent Episodes

June 11, 2025
Exit Smart: Navigating M&A with Nat Burgess
Ami Rubinstein interviews Nat Burgess, Managing Partner of TechStrat, who shares his expertise on navigating startup exits, including capital structure and timing, to help founders prepare for strategic acquisition.

May 28, 2025
Demystifying Startup Sales
Sales strategist Mika Jordanov coaches Ami Rubinstein on startup sales, revealing practical advice for founders to structure their calendar and build repeatable outreach scripts in this interview.

May 14, 2025
Valuation is Not Value: Building Smart, Capital-Efficient Startups
<p>In this GorillaCast episode, Ami Rubinstein and Risto Rautakorpi take a deep dive into the topic of startup valuations. They challenge the prevailing narrative that equates high valuations with success, emphasizing that valuation is merely a number—real value is only proven at exit when someone pays cash. Risto warns against the dangers of chasing inflated valuations, which often lead to unrealistic expectations and pressure that can cripple future funding rounds or force down rounds.</p><p>The episode underscores the importance of learning, customer traction, and focus over vanity metrics. Risto and Ami conclude that startup success should be measured by tangible outcomes—like paying customers, cash-flow positivity, and exits—not by the size or valuation of funding rounds.</p>
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