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Unkind RewindExcalibur with film critic Chad ByrnesIn a break from our regular format, we were joined once again by friend of the pod Chad Byrnes, film critic at LA Weekly and The Village Voice, to talk about a film he feels strongly enough to have a tattoo inspired by it. This time, it's Josh and Sean who have not seen in full since they were youths. How would John Boorman's sexualized gritty Arthurian sword and sorcery drama play in 2025? What would they make of Boorman directing a sex scene starring his own daughter? Would its episodic nature and decades-spanning narrative be too much to overcome in...
2025-12-291h 55
The Startup Help DeskHow Do I Build a Great Product Strategy?In this episode we talk about product strategy. How do you make sure your product wins in the market? How do you make key product decisions, and how do you manage mistakes? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What do you do when big feature releases fail to move the needle?How do you balance different requests from different customers?What's the best way to communicate product roadmaps?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us t...
2025-12-1720 minThe Startup Help DeskHow do VC firms work?In this episode we talk about venture capital (VC) firms. Many startups want to raise funding from VCs, but how do VC fund make decisions? How do they think about companies? What goes on behind the scenes after you pitch at VC? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What steps do VC firms follow to make an investment?What happens when VC partners disagree on an investment?What exactly are VC firms looking for?What are VCs measured by?All of these questions...
2025-12-0424 minThe Startup Help DeskWhat is the Secret to Faster Growth?In this episode we talk about growth. Every startup wants to grow faster, but how do you do it? What channels are better than others? Are there secrets to growth? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:Are paid ads a good idea?How do we scale inbound traffic?What drives customer referrals?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website TheStartupHelpdesk.com or on X/Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to...
2025-10-1622 minThe Startup Help DeskHow Should You Structure Your Team?In this episode we talk about team structures. As soon as you have employees, you need to decide how to organize them. What are the best organization structures? What are the trade offs? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:How many people should you have reporting to you?When should you hire leaders like a VP of Sales?Do you need product managers?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website...
2025-09-2623 minThe Startup Help DeskShould You Raise Strategic Financing?In this episode we talk about strategic financing options. There are a lot of ways to raise money for your startup, and corporate investors (strategics) can be a good option. Are they right for you? What are the pros and cons of strategic investment? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:Should you raise money from a competitor?What about raising from your customers?Are government grants a good idea?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for...
2025-07-2521 min
Fear On FilmSeason 1 -Episode - 4 – Sharks vs Zombies! Season 1 -Episode - 4 – Sharks vs Zombies! Welcome our latest episode of Fear On Film with Joe Velazquez and Sean O'Connor, our monthly dive into the world of horror! This month we are bringing you our first ever Creature Double Feature!! That's right, we really could not decide between Sean Byrnes Shark infested "Dangerous Animals" and Danny Boyle's ravenous zombie film "28 Years Later", so we just thought, what the hell, Let's just do them both!!! Don't miss or Creature Double Feature of "28 Ye...
2025-07-131h 49The Startup Help DeskHow to Navigate Co-founder Relationships?In this episode we talk about co-founders. If you start a company, chances are you have a co-founder. How do you maintain a positive relationship? What happens if you start fighting? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What happens when you never agree with your co-founder?How do you handle a co-founder who lacks commitment?What happens when one co-founder is working harder?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website...
2025-07-1020 minThe Startup Help DeskTales from the TrenchesEpisode 50! We've answered hundreds of your questions and now it's time for us to tell you more about our journeys. In this episode we dive into our own experiences as founders including:What is the worst crisis we faced as founders?What was the highlight of our founder experience?What's the craziest thing that happened to you as a founder?If you could go back in time, what's one piece of advice you would give yourself?Next episode we'll be back to answering your questions! You can submit questions...
2025-06-3034 min
VC10X - Investing, Venture Capital, Asset Management, Private Equity, Family OfficeVC10X - Why VCs are struggling to return capital to LPs - Sean Byrnes, GP, Near HorizonSean Byrnes is a co-founder & General Partner at Near Horizon. Sean has spent the past 20 years founding and scaling companies that have defined new categories, including Flurry—the world’s largest mobile analytics platform, acquired by Yahoo—and Outlier.ai, an automated data analysis leader. At Near Horizon, Sean partners hands-on with founders, combining deep operational expertise and capital to help launch the next generation of AI-powered startups. ⭐ Sponsored by Podcast10x - Podcasting agency for VCs - https://podcast10x.comNear Horizon website...
2025-06-1746 minThe Startup Help DeskHow to Stay PositiveIn this episode we talk about staying positive. Things constantly go wrong at every startup company. How do you stay positive in the face of bad news? How do you keep your team motivated? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What if your big product launch flops?What do you do if your competitor announces big news?How can you keep your team focused on the big picture?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us...
2025-05-0422 minThe Startup Help DeskHow AI is Changing The WorldIn this episode we talk about getting started. Founding a company means you are constantly learning to do new things, like hiring and selling. How do you handle these new situations where you have no experience? How do you avoid mistakes? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:How is AI changing the nature of work?How do you stay ahead of how fast AI is changing today?Will my data advantage still be an advantage in the future?Can AI really replace employees for me?
2025-04-1722 minThe Startup Help DeskHow to Get StartedIn this episode we talk about getting started. Founding a company means you are constantly learning to do new things, like hiring and selling. How do you handle these new situations where you have no experience? How do you avoid mistakes? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:How do I find a co-founder?How do I sell my first customers before my product is ready?How do I hire my first salesperson?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can...
2025-03-2823 min
Will AI Snap That with Thanos and RollinsVibe Coding: Stop Writing Code w/ Sean Byrnes!Navigating the Future of Software Engineering with AIIn today's episode of 'Will AI Snap That?', hosts Michael Rollins and Thanos dive deep into the implications of AI on the future of software engineering. Joined by guest Sean Byrnes, a veteran in Silicon Valley, they discuss the evolving role of software developers, biases against older founders, and the potential for AI to replace traditional coding. The conversation explores how AI tools like Cursor are reshaping development practices, the abstraction of programming, and the impact of reinforcement learning on code quality. They also touch on societal changes, job displacement, and...
2025-03-1446 minThe Startup Help DeskHow Much Process is Enough?In this episode we talk about process. Big companies have a lot of process, but startups have very little. How much process is enough for your startup? When do you have too little, or too much? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:When is the right time to introduce process?What if an employee refuses to follow our processes?How do I know if we are using too much process?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions...
2025-03-0620 min
Integrity Restored PodcastEpisode 222 - Self-Mercy with Fr. Sean ByrnesFr. Sean Byrnes from the Diocese of Wagga Wagga in Australia joins Jim to explore the importance of having mercy on oneself in the midst of the struggle. Self mercy is necessary to receive God's mercy St. Augustine said "a saint is a sinner striving for holiness" Ask the Lord to convince you, that you are more than you think you are
2025-02-2727 minThe Startup Help DeskHow to Solve Employee ProblemsIn this episode we talk about employee problems. If you have employees, some of them will create problems that you will have to solve. How do you solve employee problems without firing someone? When do you have to fire someone? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:How do I handle an underperforming co-founder?What can I do about an employee who is chronically late?What if you suspect an employee has a second job?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you...
2025-01-2320 minThe Startup Help DeskWhen to Give UpIn this episode we talk about giving up. Startup companies are hard, and at some point you need to ask whether it's worth grinding or just moving onto something new. When do you stay the course, and when do you give up? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:Should you keep pursuing a goal that is out of reach?How long should you keep trying if the business is flat?What happens when co-founders can't work together anymore?All of these questions were submitted by...
2025-01-0524 minThe Startup Help DeskHow to Master Annual PlanningIn this episode we dive into annual planning. All companies need annual plans, but most companies don't know how to build great plans. What does a great plan look like? How do you make sure your team believes in your plan? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What should be part of an annual plan?How do I get my team bought into my plan?How aggressive should our annual goals be?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can...
2024-12-1624 min
The Forman CastStuff the Bus: Part FOURThank you to Jenn, Sean, Nicholas, Bettina, Meaghan, Danielle, Bridget, Leanne, Melissa and EVERYONE at Adams Building Supply, My Storage & Scott's No Frills for your donations!
Make a new, unwrapped toy, gift card, clothing or non-perishable food donation to Stuff the Bus for Operation Sharing's The Christmas Place between now and December 6th with Forman as he tours Woodstock to help ensure everyone in Oxford County has a Merry Christmas... AND WIN!
Everyone who donates can win a gift card to not only that day's sponsor, but the GRAND PRIZE of gift cards to every generous...
2024-12-0407 minThe Startup Help DeskWhat Competitive Advantages Matter?In this episode we dive into competitive advantages. Everyone knows they need them, but what are they? How can you have competitive advantages when you are just starting out? What happens if you lose them? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What competitive advantages can you have when you first start?What happens if we lose our competitive advantage?How can we turn one advantage into many?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to...
2024-11-1421 minThe Startup Help DeskHow to raise Extensions and Bridge RoundsIn this episode we dive into raising extensions and bridge rounds. Many companies are looking to these as ways to extend their runway, but they can be complicated. How do you go about raising these kinds of rounds? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What is the difference between an Extension and a Bridge round?How do I talk to my investors about an Extension?What happens if one of my investors won't participate?How much should you raise for an Extension?All...
2024-10-2821 min
The Mayor’s Office with Sean CaseyAnthony Rizzo & Freddie Freeman's Grit. World Series Ticket Prices. Eric Byrnes vs Bear has gone viralAnthony Rizzo and Freddie Freeman are both heading into the World Series playing hurt. Sean Casey did the same for the Tigers in his lone World Series appearance and he gives a great take on what both stars are going through and why both of them will play come hell or high water.
We dive into the ABSURD ticket prices for the Dodgers / Yankees World Series.
Plus, a recap of the now viral Eric Byrnes story where he played us the video of a Bear roaming around his house.
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2024-10-2422 minThe Mayor’s Office with Sean CaseyEric Byrnes joins us. Ohtani vs Judge, Dodgers vs Yankees. Byrnes Fought a Bear In His HouseEric Byrnes, former ball player and Sean and Chinch's boy joins the show to talk all things Dodgers / Yankees, Ohtani / Judge, and tells a story - with video, of a bear walking around his house with his entire family in the room.... It is one of the greatest stories you'll ever hear, and also MUST SEE on our Youtube page here: https://youtu.be/ZgUpAAje7w0
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2024-10-2326 minThe Startup Help DeskWhat is Category Creation?In this episode we dive into category creation and what it takes to win in a new category. Many startups are building products unlike anything that has existed before, but how do you build a category around it? How do you let people know it even exists? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What is category creation?How do you anticipate the need for a new category?How do you educate the market that your new category exists?How do you maintain a competitive advantage...
2024-09-0323 minThe Startup Help DeskHow can Venture Capital firms help you?In this episode we dive into new kinds of Venture Capital firms and what they offer startups. Many startups seek venture funding, but most funds look the same. What can new types of funds offer? When are they a good fit for you? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:How involved should a typical VC be?What’s more important the founders or the market?What are examples of an “unfair advantage” that a startup can have? We also hear details on Sterling Road and Near Ho...
2024-08-1423 minThe Startup Help DeskHow to Break Out of a Slump and Find Growth AgainIn this episode we answer questions about growth. Specifically, what do you do if your growth has stalled? How do you find a new growth engine? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:How do I break out of a flat sales slump?How do I avoid spending all my time fighting with competitors for deals?How do I stand out in a crowded market?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our...
2024-07-2922 minThe Startup Help DeskHow to Retain Your Top EmployeesIn this episode we answer questions about your top employees. The biggest problem with top employees is that they might leave! How do you make sure they stick around? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What to do if a key employee wants to become a founder themselves?How do I handle competitors trying to hire my best salespeople?How do we keep our first employee as the company scales?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions...
2024-07-1520 minThe Startup Help DeskHow to handle Underperforming EmployeesIn this episode we answer questions about underperforming employees. If you have a team, some people on that team will underperform. What do you do when that happens? Can you turn them around, or do you have to let them go? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:How long should you give an employee to ramp up?Why would a top sales person start missing targets?What do you do about executives that aren't working full time?All of these questions were submitted by listeners...
2024-06-1422 minThe Startup Help DeskWhat is Innovation?In this episode we answer questions about innovation. Startups are expected to innovate, but what does that mean? What is innovation and how does it become an advantage? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What is innovation?Is there a process to innovation?What is the cost to not innovating?How do I know if I'm being innovative?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website TheStartupHelpdesk.com or...
2024-05-2920 min
Seed to SequoiaFounder Vision vs Customer Voices: What should you prioritize?This episode explores one of the most underrated and overlooked superpowers for founders and entrepreneurs - the ability to listen deeply to your customers.
It's easy to drift into building products and services based on our own assumptions and hunches. The founders and industry leaders joining us have battle-tested strategies for doing the opposite - obsessing over authentic customer voices to uncover game-changing insights.
You'll learn from Sean Byrnes why a perpetual "learner's mindset" and adaptability are crucial, especially in rapidly evolving tech landscapes. He'll share how your startup's survival may hinge on truly listening...
2024-05-2310 min
The Sparking Entrepreneur ShowNavigating Tech Leadership and Entrepreneurship with Sean ByrnesJoin us for an enlightening discussion with Sean Byrnes, a seasoned executive coach, entrepreneur, and tech industry leader. Sean has a rich background in founding and scaling industry-defining companies like Outlier and Flurry, where he raised over $100M and built exceptional teams. As an executive coach specializing in high-growth tech CEOs and a partner at LucidFog, a venture coaching fund, Sean brings a unique perspective on leadership, strategy, and product development.
In this episode, Sean shares insights on effective leadership in high-growth tech startups, drawing from his experience coaching CEOs from seed to Series C stages. Discover Sean's thoughts on...
2024-04-2223 minThe Startup Help DeskShould you join an Accelerator?In this episode we answer questions about startup accelerators. Accelerators are programs that promise to help improve your chances of startup success, but how do they actually work? We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What do I get if I join an accelerator?How do I know if an accelerator is worth it?How do I get the most out of my accelerator?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website...
2024-04-2123 min
Munch My Benson: A Law & Order: SVU PodcastFirstborn with Chad Byrnes, film critic at The Village Voice/LA Weekly - Main Event***We wanted you to check out our new podcast, Unkind Rewind, so we've dropped the newest pair of episodes into the feed. They are a real blast. We have another couple cycles of movies that we've done which are just as awesome--Labyrinth with Kay from F**k My Work Life and Night of the Creeps with one of Josh's industry buddies from L.A., Leon Henderson Jr.--so there's more Unkind Rewind out there to take in immediately if you're digging what you hear. We won't be dropping new eps in the Munch My Benson public feed often, so...
2024-04-191h 58Munch My Benson: A Law & Order: SVU PodcastQs and Tease with Chad Byrnes, film critic from The Village Voice and LA Weekly***We wanted you to check out our new podcast, Unkind Rewind, so here's the newest pair of episodes, which are a real blast. We have another couple cycles of movies we've done--Labyrinth with Kay from F**k My Work Life and Night of the Creeps with one of Josh's industry buddies from L.A., Leon Henderson Jr.--so there's more Unkind Rewind out there to take in immediately if you're digging what you hear. We won't be dropping new eps in the Munch My Benson public feed every week, so if you like what you hear, please subscribe to...
2024-04-1921 minUnkind RewindFirstborn with Chad Byrnes, film critic at The Village Voice/LA Weekly - Main EventWe sat down with LA Weekly/Village Voice film reviewer Chad Byrnes and dove into the borderline traumatic childhood viewing experience that was seeing Firstborn--a cautionary tale about letting pinball, cocaine, Coleman grills (and Big Charcoal, by proxy), and Peter Weller into your single-parent home--in the movie theater with his divorcée mother. We also celebrate the creative forces that were Peter Weller, Michael Apted, Teri Garr, and Corey Haim, while wondering what happened to Christopher Collet, all of whom were great in this 1984 heightened family trauma drama. Come for the discussion of seeing a movie with your mom that t...
2024-04-181h 58
The Madison Miller PodcastEpisode 2,009: NY Baseball, Nets Mess, Knicks, NFL Draft, Derby Prep & more w/Jeff Byrnes!This podcast, Madison is joined by friend of the show Jeffrey Byrnes as they talk about the Yankees hot start and the Mets turnaround after their 0-5 start. Then, they discuss the Brooklyn Nets bringing back Sean Marks and chances the Knicks go on a playoff run. Then, they talk about the possibilities for the Giants and the Jets with their first round picks. Last, they talk about the Kentucky Derby prep races and The Master’s. Please subscribe to the podcast on your favorite listening app whether it’s Spotify, Google, etc. if you want notifications for when future podc...
2024-04-1331 minUnkind RewindQs and Tease with Chad Byrnes, film critic from The Village Voice and LA WeeklyWe are joined by Chad Byrnes, film reviewer at The Village Voice and LA Weekly and all-around righteous dude, to discuss his personal history with a mostly forgotten cautionary family drama that reaches a fairly terrifying fever pitch by the end, which he's not seen in ages. As a child of divorce at the time, the movie we'll be watching for next week may not have been the best movie to see with his mother, but that's what happened to Chad, which we dig into a bit here before we head off to watch the film before next week's Main...
2024-04-1121 minThe Startup Help DeskHow to Build Your Sales TeamIn this episode we answer questions about building your sales team. Many startups sell their product via sales people, and building your sales team is one of the most important things you will do. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:How do I hire my first salesperson?What is a sales commission plan?How do I know if a salesperson is doing well?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website...
2024-03-2921 min
Seed to SequoiaWhy Entrepreneurs should Pivot until they hit success | Sean Byrnes of Near HorizonSean Byrnes is a Partner at Near Horizon (nearhorizon.vc). He started his first company, Flurry, in 2005, which became one of the largest analytics and ad platforms in the world. He later sold it to Yahoo in 2014. Sean has been a founder, investor and advisor over the years and has a wealth of lessons to share.
Join host Alex Shartsis In this episode as Sean shares with us the essentials of successful company building, emphasizing the significance of pivoting, meticulous customer research, and the pursuit of problems that resonate with customers.
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2024-03-111h 15The Startup Help DeskHow to Raise VC FundingIn this episode we answer questions about raising money from Venture Capital funds. Many startup companies seek VC funding, but it can be a complex process if you haven't done it before. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:Is a SAFE or priced equity round better?What's the recommended amount to raise at every stage?How do I meet investors to pitch?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website TheStartupHelpdesk...
2024-03-0925 minThe Startup Help DeskHow to Find and Manage a Co-FounderIn this episode we answer questions about finding a co-founder and managing your relationship with your co-founder for the road ahead. Co-founder conflict is one of the top reasons for startup failure; many argue it is the primary cause of startup failure in the early days. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:How do I find a co-founder?Can I add a co-founder later?What are the best ways to avoid co-founder conflict?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You...
2024-02-1623 minThe Startup Help DeskHow to Manage Your TimeIn this episode we answer questions about managing your time. Startups are all about speed, so you need to make the most of every hour of every day. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:Where should I spend my time as the CEO?How often should we have team meetings?Is our product development velocity high enough?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website TheStartupHelpdesk.com or on X/Twitter...
2024-01-1621 minThe Startup Help DeskHow do I navigate complex exit options?In this episode we answer questions about complex exit options. While we all hope for a bit exit, startups more often face complex and difficult exit options including low sale prices, mergers and wind downs. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What happens if my investors want to sell but I don't?Is a merger ever a good idea?How do I know it's time to shut down my company?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions...
2023-12-2221 min
The Game On Sunday PodcastEp 22 - The Seán Cavanagh InterviewOur special guest this week is Seán Cavanagh, a three-time All Ireland SFC winner with Tyrone and the 2008 Player of the Year.+ Club, county & life after the jersey+ Taking up a new sport+ Mickey Harte and the magic sauce+ Joe Brolly & crossing the line+ And Tomás on remembering the great Teddy McCarthyOur episodes are now available in full for free.Subscribe to Acast+ for ad-free podcasts.More info at www.thegameonsunday.com Hosted on Acast. See ac...
2023-12-0640 minThe Startup Help DeskHow to Handle Problem CustomersIn this episode we answer questions about handling problem customers. If you make money you have customers, and if you have customers some of them will cause problems for you. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What should you do if a customer plans to compete with you?How do you handle abusive customers?Should you let customers invest in your company?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website TheStartupHelpdesk...
2023-11-1521 minThe Startup Help DeskHow to Choose Your MetricsIn this episode we answer questions about choosing and using metrics. Metrics are one of the best tools you have to run your startup, but only if you use them well. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What metrics should I put on my dashboard?What do we do if our competitors are lying about their metrics?How do we report metrics like revenue, which have many definitions?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us...
2023-11-1422 min
The Mayor’s Office with Sean CaseyBrian Cashman vs Joel Sherman in Yankees War of Words & and amazing Gerrit Cole StorySean backs up Brian Cashman's epic rant on why the Yankees are "pretty f**king good! And Case wasn't done showing love to his former team as he gives us AMAZING insight into what makes Gerrit Cole so amazing, both as a pitcher AND a teammate/leader. We also recount the INSANELY scary moment our friend & former Big Leaguer Eric Byrnes had when he found himself in the middle of an Apple Store robbery last night while shopping with his son. It's bananas. This is a good one today so make sure to like, subscribe, tell your friends, and...
2023-11-0831 minThe Startup Help DeskHow to Manage Your Board of DirectorsIn this episode we answer questions about managing your board of directors. If you have investors, you have a board and managing your relationship with them is one of the most important, and hardest, jobs you have. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:How do I handle a board member who is ignoring me?What do I do if my board tells me to fire someone?How do we recover from a big fight at a board meeting?All of these questions were submitted by...
2023-11-0522 min
AdQuick Madvertising PodcastSean Byrnes - Startups, marketing and ads, surviving economic cycles | E24In Episode 24 of the AdQuick Madvertising podcast, Adam Singer and Chris Gadek sit down with Sean Byrnes to talk startups, silicon valley, marketing and ads, surviving economic cycles and more.
2023-10-1746 minThe Startup Help DeskHow to Manage a TurnaroundIn this episode we answer questions about turning around your startup. Startup journeys are hard, and it's likely you'll need to turn things around when they start to go badly. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What do I tell my investors about a big pivot?How do I hold my team together when people start leaving?How can I recapture growth after it stops?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on o...
2023-10-0823 minIntegrity Restored PodcastEpisode 180 - Why Is It Wrong with Fr. Sean Byrnes11In this episode, Jim is joined by Fr. Sean Byrnes , a priest in the Diocese of Wagga Wagga, Australia to discuss what C.S. Lewis and the Church actually say about masturbation. It keeps us in "the prison of ourselves" Our sexual desires and faculty are not the problem God's great mercy and love is invested in each one of us, even with habitual struggles
2023-09-2828 minThe Startup Help DeskHow to Manage ConflictIn this episode we answer questions about managing conflict. Conflict is inevitable in the high pressure, fast-paced startup world so managing it is critical to your success. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:What do I do when my co-founder wants to leave?How do I resolve conflict between product and engineering?How do I repair a broken investor relationship?This episode we're joined by guest panelist Kat Mañalac of Y Combinator! Kat is Managing Outreach Officer at Y Combinator where she participates in f...
2023-08-2820 minThe Startup Help DeskHow to Be Great at MarketingIn this episode we answer questions about marketing! Marketing is one of the most challenging things to do well, but essential to success for your startup. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:How do we scale faster after our first few customers?Are we doing something wrong or do ads not work?When is the right time for me to hire our first marketing person?This episode we're joined by guest panelist Kat Mañalac of Y Combinator, an expert in marketing! Kat is Managing O...
2023-08-0121 minThe Startup Help DeskHow do you find Product/Market Fit?In this episode we answer questions about finding product/market fit! The market has gotten harder on startups in the past 12 months, and finding product/market fit is more important than ever. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:Should you keep going or give up on your startup?How do I guide my team without concrete goals and traction?How do I know if I should pivot to another idea or stick with this one?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like...
2023-07-0923 min
Rowingwolf7 podcastStanford's Derek Byrnes & RowingwolfFresh off his first NCAA Championship, Stanford's Head Women's Rowing Coach Derek Byrnes in his one and only podcast and everything is on the table to discuss. Crew Classic to NCAA Champions , culture , the feels , women's coaching , Ivy programs, KG and more .
2023-06-2233 minThe Startup Help DeskHow do you Navigate Uncertainty?In this episode we answer questions about navigating uncertainty! The market and funding environment are changing every day, and managing those ups and downs is hard. We are here to help! In this episode we answer questions including:How do I know what metrics I need to raise money in 12 months?How do I know if I should spend more to grow faster or cut costs?How do we handle re-orgs at our big customers?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for...
2023-06-2121 min
ELEVATE: Products & People that Make an Impact119: King of Category Creation: $200M Exit Lessons from Sean ByrnesSean Byrnes is a technology entrepreneur with 2 epic exits under his belt. Sean sold Flurry to Yahoo for $200 Million in 2014, and most recently Outlier AI in 2021 at an undisclosed valuation. In this episode, Sean shares his strategy of building "category creator" companies, raising venture capital, and building strong company culture. Sean covers the importance of falling in love with the problem (not the solution), frameworks for iteration & design, how to overcome difficulties of fundraising, and the importance of building relationships with investors early on.
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[00:02:59] Evolution of the Tech startup landscape
[00:05:04] Sean's strategy for building "category creation" companies
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2023-06-1849 minThe Startup Help DeskHow do you Handle Investor Relations? (with guest Leo Polovets)In this episode we answer questions about how to build relationships with your investors! Most startup companies have investors, and your relationship with them is critical to your success. We are here to help and in this episode we answer questions including:How honest should I be in my investor updates?One of my investors just invested in a competitor, what do I do?My investors have stopped responding, how do I get them engaged again?We are joined by a special guest host in this episode: Leo Polovets...
2023-05-3123 minThe Startup Help DeskHow do you Manage Risk? (with guest Leo Polovets)In this episode we answer questions about how to manage risk! Startup companies face mountains of risk, and it can be hard to know which risks to focus on and what you can do about them. We are here to help and in this episode we answer questions including:What do I do if I think my VP of Sales is looking for another job?How do we handle unusual requests from our biggest customers?How do we stay ahead of huge numbers of new competitors?We are joined by a...
2023-05-1222 minIntegrity Restored PodcastEpisode 162 - Why is Porn so Appealing? with Fr. Sean ByrnesIn this episode, Jim talks with Fr. Sean Byrnes about the draw of pornography even though we as Christians know it's objectively not good. They discuss the reasons, the triggers, and the desire for a " savior" in the tough moments of life. In a broad sense, most people understand that porn is a poor use of time We look for deliverance from the difficult moments There is NEVER a point where God doesn't love us
2023-05-0429 minThe Startup Help DeskHow do you beat the competition?In this episode we answer questions about how to handle competition! We all have competition and how we handle it is the difference between winning and losing in our markets. We are here to help and in this episode we answer questions including:How much time should we be spending thinking about our competition?How do you handle entirely new kinds of competition, like LLMs & GPT?What do we do if our competition starts to beat us?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit...
2023-04-2025 minThe Startup Help DeskHow do you handle a crisis?In this episode we answer questions about how to handle a crisis! There have been no shortage of crises recently, including the COVID pandemic and the recent banking crisis. We are here to help and in this episode we answer questions including:What, if anything, can I do to prepare for a crisis?How do we handle crises that are bigger than we are, like the recent banking crises?What do I tell my team if they are panicking during a crisis?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just...
2023-04-0726 minThe Startup Help DeskWhat Are Startup Growing Pains?In this episode we answer questions about the problems that come from scaling your startup, and how to fix them! We answer questions including:How does the Founder role as a company grows?What do I need to change as my team goes from 5 to 25 people?What do I do if my co-founder isn’t growing with the company?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd lo...
2023-03-1422 min
AI Studios with Natalia BurinaSean Byrnes on AI and the Creative ProcessAbout SeanSean Byrnes has been the CEO & co-founder of many category-defining companies, raised over $100M in financing from leading venture firms, built teams of hundreds of people, and both bought and sold companies in his career. Sean is also an artist - check out his portfolio here.Sean has a deep understanding of AI gained as a founder and CEO of Outlier.ai, the world's first automated data analysis platform and Flurry, the largest analytics platform for mobile applications. Sean is also a partner at LucidFog, a venture investment firm that provides capital to...
2023-03-1440 minThe Startup Help DeskHow Do You Make Your Employees Happy?In this episode we answer questions about your employees, how to know if they are happy and how to ensure that they are! We answer questions including:How do you measure employee satisfaction?What do you do if employee morale is low?What's an MVP of performance reviews?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to hear from you!Episode Notes
2023-02-2724 min
Product Market FitEP11: Build. Sell. Repeat. w/ Sean Byrnes, founder & CEO Flurry (acquired by Yahoo), Outlier.ai (acquired by SoundCommerce) — Product Market Fit podcastSean founded Flurry in 2005 — building it into the most widely adopted analytics tool for mobile apps. He later went on to sell the company to Yahoo.
In 2015 he started Outlier.ai, a pioneering company in the field of Augmented Analytics. That company was acquired in 2022.
Sean has invested in hundreds of startups and has advised hundreds more. He has an immense wealth of knowledge and 1st-hand experience building, scaling, and exiting tech startups and he was kind enough to share those insights with us on this show.
Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(1:50) Sean’s background
(4:05) Mistake...
2023-02-0156 minThe Startup Help DeskHow Do You Set Your Price?In this episode we answer questions about how to set the price on your product! We answer questions including:How do I decide on a price for my new product?Should I raise my prices if I think they are too low?Should I raise prices on existing customers or only new customers?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to hear from you!Episode Notes
2023-01-1824 minThe Startup Help DeskShould You Be Profitable?In this episode we answer questions about making money and profitability! We answer questions including:Should I focus on Growth or Profitability?How do I figure out my Unit Economics?How do I know if I'm making enough money?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to hear from you!Episode NotesReminder: this is not legal advice or investment advice....
2023-01-1825 minThe Startup Help DeskHow Do You Recruit Your First EmployeesIn this episode we answer questions about how to hire your first employees! We answer questions including:How do I find the right co-founder to join you? How do you convince people to join your very early stage startup?What should you pay a co-founder?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to hear from you!Episode NotesReminder: this is not legal advice or i...
2023-01-0227 min
FBI Case File Review277: Michael Byrnes - Quadruple Homicide Crime Scene SearchRetired agent Michael Byrnes reviews the tragic 2017 quadruple murder of four young men in Solebury, PA, specifically the human remains search and recovery operation conducted by Philadelphia FBI ERT to assist local law enforcement officers. Mike oversaw team members from FBI, state, county, and local agencies as they identified and processed 6 separate excavation sites, ultimately recovering all four victims 5 days after commencing the operation. The murders were carried out by Cosmo DiNardo and Sean Michael Kratz who were convicted and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole by the state of Pennsylvania. Check out epi...
2022-12-291h 13The Startup Help DeskHow To Build Your First ProductIn this episode we answer questions about how to build your first product! We answer questions including:How do you decide what to include in your Minimum Viable Product (MVP)?When does good design matter?How do you start selling, with just a prototype or an MVP?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to hear from you!Episode NotesReminder: this is not legal...
2022-12-1423 minThe Startup Help DeskHow Do You Reach Customers?In this episode we answer questions about how to get your product in the hands of customers, also known as distribution! We answer questions including:Should you build an audience or product first?What are the secrets to cold outreach?What are channel partners and should you use them?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to hear from you!Episode NotesReminder: this is...
2022-11-2828 minThe Startup Help DeskHow To Do Customer DiscoveryIn this episode we answer questions about doing effective Customer Discovery, including:How do you hold a Customer Discovery interview?What to do if you hear inconsistent feedback?How much time should you put into it?All of these questions were submitted by listeners just like you. You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to hear from you!Episode NotesReminder: this is not legal advice or investment advice.Q1: ...
2022-11-1722 minThe Startup Help DeskWhen is Your Product Ready, Is Fundraising Going Well and How to Hire for Unfamiliar PositionsIn this episode we answer questions submitted by founders just like you, including:When is my product ready for launch?When will I know if my fundraising process is working?How do I hire for positions where I don’t have any experience myself?You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to hear from you!Episode NotesReminder: this is not legal advice or investment advice.Q1: When is my pr...
2022-11-0122 minThe Startup Help DeskHow To Sell Your CompanyWe discuss questions on the minds of many companies these days: How do we sell the company? Whether you want to sell or need to sell, few people have experience doing it and even fewer have ever done it well. We address common questions about the selling process based on years of experience selling and buying companies including:When do you need to start planning a sale?How do you sell a company?How do you close a sale?You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter...
2022-10-1625 minThe Startup Help DeskHow To Rally Your Team Behind Your Vision, Understanding Customer Development and Generalists vs SpecialistIn this episode we answer questions submitted by founders just like you, including:How do you motivate your team around your vision?What's the difference between Customer Development and Sales?When do you need Generalists or Specialists on your team?You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to hear from you!Episode NotesReminder: this is not legal advice or investment advice.Q1: How do you motivate your team around...
2022-09-3023 min
A Correction PodcastSean T. Byrnes on Bretton Woods, the Group of 77 and the Rise of the New American RightSean T. Byrnes is a writer, teacher, and historian. His work explores issues related to US politics, international relations, and global economic inequality. The author of Disunited Nations: US Foreign Policy, Anti-Americanism, and the Rise of the New Right (LSU, 2021), he is currently working on two books. The first, The United States and the Ends of Empire: Decolonization, Hierarchy, and World Order since 1776, explores how decolonization and attendant concepts of race and hierarchy have shaped US interactions with the world since the American Revolution. It is under contract with Bloomsbury Academic. The second, No Guarantee: The Family Assistance Plan...
2022-09-2900 minThe Startup Help DeskHow to Collect Investor Feedback, Monetize your First Customers and Understanding Cap TablesIn this episode we answer questions submitted by founders just like you, including:How do you get useful feedback from investors?How many investors is too many?How do you get your first customers to pay you?You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to hear from you!Episode NotesReminder: this is not legal advice or investment advice.Q1: How do you get useful pitch feedback from investors?
2022-09-1324 minThe Startup Help DeskHow To Find Product/Market Fit, How To Plan For The Long-TermIn this episode we answer questions submitted by founders just like you, including:How do you know when you’ve found Product/Market Fit?How do you know when it’s time to pivot? Or that you just haven’t spent enough time on your existing strategy?How far in the future should you be planning?You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to hear from you!Episode Notes:Q1: How do you know when you’ve found Product...
2022-08-2623 minThe Startup Help DeskHow To Settle Founder Disputes, How To Setup Your CompanyIn this episode we answer questions submitted by founders just like you, including:What corporate structure should you have? Does it matter?How do you scale hiring?How do you resolve co-founder disagreements?You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to hear from you!Episode Notes:Q1: What corporate structure should you have? Does it matter?If you intend to raise venture capital: If you’re building a startup and you want to raise money, you...
2022-08-0924 minThe Startup Help DeskHow To Hire When You're Too Busy, How To Pivot Your ProductIn this episode we answer questions submitted by founders just like you, including:How do you handle a co-founder who isn't scaling in their position at the company? What do you do when you are overwhelmed as a founder and know you have to hire, but don't have the time? I have a consulting business that is cashflow positive, but want to pivot to a product so we can grow faster. How do I do that?You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd lo...
2022-07-1922 minThe Startup Help DeskHow To Get Your First 5 Customers, How To Fire SomeoneIn this episode we answer questions submitted by founders just like you, including:If you see other startups doing the same thing, is that a sign that there is a demand for this opportunity? Or a sign that you are not differentiated enough?How do you acquire your first five customers?How do you fire someone?You can submit questions for us to answer on our website https://www.thestartuphelpdesk.com/ or on Twitter @thestartuphd - we'd love to hear from you!Your hosts:Sean Byrnes: General Partner, Near Horizon www.nearhorizon.vcAsh Rust...
2022-07-0322 min
The Hypergrowth ExperienceBuilding Fast Growth SaaS Companies w/ Sean Byrnes and Bryan Chou (EP03)The process of building fast-growing SaaS companies is fundamentally different compared to consumer companies. Growth marketing was originated out of consumer companies like Facebook but the discipline has formed its own form for SaaS companies.In this discussion, we're going to discuss what it takes to build fast-growing SaaS companies. Our guests have founded incredible companies that are slowly becoming icons in the SaaS market: Webflow and Outlier.We'll explore how marketing, sales, and product can work together to grow the company and some of the challenges founders and growth teams face along the way.Our GuestsSean Byrnes – Co-founder, CEO of...
2022-01-271h 02
UpTech ReportThe Future of AI and Data Analytics Explained with Sean Byrnes of OutlierCompanies such as Snowflake and Palantir have been making headlines lately in the tech world as more and more industries catch on to the fact that data is king. Data-driven decision-making is the way of the future, but have you heard of Outlier.ai yet?In this episode of the UpTech Report, data analyst and CEO of Outlier.ai Sean Byrnes joins us to discuss exactly why business data analysis has been getting so much attention recently in the media.Think of it as a Data Analytics 101 crash course. First, Byrnes shares how his company...
2021-11-0438 min
Another Podcast Tonight!Special Guest Darcy Rose Byrnes! (Big Shot streaming now on Disney+)Our special guest today is the always amazing Darcy Rose Byrnes who just finished starring opposite of John Stamos in the brand show Big Shot streaming now on Disney+! She's such an incredible actress, singer, songwriter, person, god we love her so much! She's done our LIVE show before but if you missed her don't worry you're gonna fall right in love with her too! In Big Shot she plays the character "Harper" and as you'll get to know Darcy Rose in this episode, you'll realize how much talent she brought to the show with her acting, s...
2021-06-0850 min
Total Retail Tech InsightsOutlier AI Helps Retailers Grow With Business Analysis ToolsIn this episode of Total Retail Tech Insights, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Sean Byrnes, CEO of Outlier, an automated business analysis platform. Listen in as Byrnes discusses Outlier's technology solutions, how it partners with retailers, and how the business intelligence company has helped its clients maintain and grow their businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. He…
2021-04-0823 min
Angelneers: Insights From Startup BuildersFinding Unexpected Insights With Business Analysis with Sean ByrnesSean Byrnes is a Co-Founder and CEO of Outlier, which automates business analysis for some of the largest consumer businesses in the world. Outlier was the 2017 Strata Audience Choice Award Winner and was named 2018 Cool Vendor in Analytics by Gartner. Previously, Sean founded Flurry, a leader in mobile analytics and advertising which was sold to Yahoo! in 2014. In this episode, we are going to talk with Sean about the learnings and insights that he gathered on his journey as a serial founder.
2021-02-0557 min
Hitechies - PodcastDIVERSITY : Sean Byrnes, CEO , Outlier In Hitechies PodcastSean Byrnes is CEO and co-founder of Outlier. He is the leading authority on automated business analysis solutions and outlier data identification. Before creating Outlier, Sean founded Flurry, a highly successful mobile-analytics and advertising platform acquired by Yahoo in 2014. Sean is a regular contributor to Forbes, Medium, and other business outlets. He’s a regular guest on entrepreneurial podcasts, helping other start-up CEOs manage through the stages of growth. He is also an advisor for, and investor in, early-stage technology companies.Sean holds a B.A. in Engineering from Dartmouth College and an M.Eng. in...
2020-11-271h 21
Founder's FAQSean Byrnes | CEO & Co-founder of OutlierFounder's FAQ: answers to all the possible questions of a founder. Hosted by Ilker Koksal. This episode's guest is Sean Byrnes. Sean is CEO & co-founder of Outlier. Previously, he founded Flurry which was the leader in mobile analytics and advertising space and it was sold to Yahoo! in 2014. Sean advises some early-stage technology companies and invests in many others.In this episode;1-) The biggest challenge while scaling the company2-) How to set up a culture3-) Is it really all about the founder?4-) Having a track...
2020-09-1415 min