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.
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.
28 May 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.
14 May 2025
Valuation is Not Value: Building Smart, Capital-Efficient Startups
Ami Rubinstein and Risto Rautakorpi discuss how smart, capital-efficient startups prioritize tangible value and customer traction over inflated valuations, an interview.
9 Apr 2025
Funding with revenue | Tomas Forsbäck, founder and CEO of ReadPeak #10
Ami Rubinstein interviews Tomas Forsbäck, founder and CEO of ReadPeak, about scaling an Adtech company globally through revenue-based growth and strategic market entry.
19 Mar 2025
GorillaCast goes AI #9
Host [Host Name] interviews industry experts on AI-driven insights for finding product-market fit, scaling, and aligning founders with investors.
19 Feb 2025
Levi Earl – How Entrepreneurs Can Balance Fitness, Sleep & Business Success #8
Fitness expert Levi Earl shares practical strategies with host [Host Name] for entrepreneurs to balance health and business success.
30 Jan 2025
From field market research to a SaaS-driven solution | Aaku Asujamaa #7
Host Ami interviews Aaku Asujamaa, CEO of Buenno, about transitioning from market research to a SaaS feedback solution and achieving profitability.
15 Jan 2025
Measure what matters | Ami Rubenstein & Risto Rautakorpi #6
Host Ami Rubenstein interviews Risto Rautakorpi, founding partner of Gorilla Capital, on measuring startup progress and identifying ideal customers before achieving product-market fit.
11 Dec 2024
Same lake, different fish – how two VC’s can look for vastly different companies | Juha Lindfors #5
Host Ami interviews Juha Lindfors, Partner at Lifeline Ventures, about contrasting VC investment philosophies and evaluating early-stage startup teams.
27 Nov 2024
Real-life search for PMF – The Foxie journey | Anna Kilponen #4
Anna Kilponen, COO and Co-founder of Foxie, shares Foxie's ongoing, winding journey to product-market fit, offering valuable insights for founders and investors.
13 Nov 2024
Find a problem worth solving | Petri Lehmuskoski #3
In this GorillaCast episode, Gorilla Capital co-founder Petri Lehmuskoski discusses with host Ami Rubinstein the importance of achieving a "problem-solution fit" before moving on to product-market fit. Petri shares insights on understanding customer needs, iterating based on feedback, and the challenges of scaling prematurely. He also reflects on lessons learned as an investor, highlighting patience and the value of learning from experienced mentors in the industry.
30 Oct 2024
Early on you have just one focus! | Sampo Parkkinen #2
In this episode of GorillaCast, host Ami Rubinstein talks to Sampo Parkkinen, founder of Revieve and Venture Partner of Gorilla Capital. The discussion revolves around early stage focus and learning process pre-PMF. In true GorillaCast fashion the message is clear and to the point. Understanding your customers and trying to find your product market fit should be the sole focus of an early stage founder. The faster and more capital efficient you are in this stage, the better off you are in the long run.
16 Oct 2024
Learning Before Earning: The Path to Startup Success | Ami Rubinstein & Risto Rautakorpi #1
In the debut episode of GorillaCast, host Ami Rubinstein has a discussion with Risto Rautakorpi, a founding partner at Gorilla Capital. Together, they delve into the hard-earned lessons of building successful startups. They discuss the critical stages of startup growth, including the importance of finding product-market fit and understanding why customers buy. They explore the pitfalls of premature scaling and celebrate the resilience founders need to succeed. This episode is a must-listen for aspiring founders looking to avoid common mistakes and navigate the startup journey effectively.
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Nat Burgess
Mika Jordanov
Risto Rautakorpi
Tomas Forsbäck
Levi Earl
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Podcast Authority Score: 26 / 100
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