A series about what it's really like to start a business.
The podcast explores the fallout from a mistake made during the launch of the Reply All podcast, where a producer failed to disclose to a mother that her son's interview about Minecraft would be used in an advertisement for Squarespace. This led to accusations of deceptive advertising practices and implicated This Amer...
Gimlet Media expands its network by recruiting PJ Vogt and Alex Goldman, formerly of WNYC’s TLDR, to launch their new internet-focused podcast, Reply All. This recruitment highlights the inherent risks of startup life, where the promise of revenue sharing and creative autonomy replaces the stability and benefits of est...
Gimlet Media’s attempt to raise capital through crowd investing highlights the complexities of navigating the JOBS Act and SEC regulations. While the company successfully secures funding from its listeners, the process reveals a significant regulatory divide: federal laws still restrict non-accredited, everyday investo...
Setting a $10 million valuation cap for a pre-revenue startup functions as a narrative strategy rather than a mathematical certainty. Investors initially viewed this price point as aggressive for a company lacking a product, yet the valuation was justified by the founder's unique distribution advantage through establis...
The central challenge of naming a startup is explored, focusing on the podcast company's struggle to find a suitable name. The initial name, American Podcasting Corporation (APC), was widely disliked for sounding outdated. Brainstorming sessions led to considering names from Esperanto, like "Arelo," but these were poor...
Alex Blumberg documents his journey to secure funding for his podcasting company, detailing the challenges and diverse perspectives encountered. He and his partner Matt Lieber face skepticism from venture capitalists like Micah Rosenblum, who prioritize data-driven growth models and scalable tech platforms. This contra...
Alex Blumberg chronicles his search for a business partner to launch his podcast network, highlighting the emotional and practical challenges. Initially advised by his wife and an investor to find a partner, Alex meets Matt Lieber, an MBA graduate, and former consultant. As they collaborate on a business plan, the conv...
Alex Bloomberg documents his attempt to secure funding for his podcast network, the American Podcasting Corporation (APC). After a disastrous first pitch to Chris Sacca, Alex hones his pitch and presents it to Sacca's partner, Matt Mazzeo. The revised pitch includes impressive listener numbers and a tagline: "connectin...
Alex Blumberg documents his journey of starting a podcast company, detailing his transition from public radio to the private sector. He seeks funding from venture capitalist Chris Sacca, who shares his own success story of early investments in companies like Twitter. Sacca emphasizes the importance of conviction and cr...
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