
Second Time Founders
Discussing weekly tech news w/ second time venture founders. No investors.
@julien (Breather, Practice)
@kevingibbon (Shyp, Airhouse)
@berman66 (Nanit, Vowel)
@JoeFernandez (Klout, Joymode, newco)
Latest episodes

Sep 6, 2023 • 58min
E36 What are the core foundations to build PMF? Market conditions separate the wheat from the chaff
Experienced venture founders talking about topics that can help others.
@sm (Winnie)
@berman66 (Nanit, Vowel)
@kevingibbon (Shyp, Airhouse)

Aug 29, 2023 • 59min
E35 Is it a good time to raise a series A or B round yet? People that want their name on the blog post are the worst! PMF is very uncomfortable and may require 10-12 hr days.
Experienced venture founders discuss the timing of fundraising, profitability for startups, selling the vision, debating product market fit and failed business, managing employees and building a strong foundation, and the potential for sponsorships, profitability, and market potential.

Aug 15, 2023 • 59min
E34 Winnie is profitable! Should a CEO/founder get additional equity grants / salary?
Experienced venture founders talking about topics that can help others.
@sm (Winnie)
@julien (Breather, Practice)
@kevingibbon (Shyp, Airhouse)

Jun 23, 2023 • 57min
E33 Founder Stories - Klout’s success v2 Microsoft’s massive offer then Ballmer leaves
“Founder Stories” where founders talk through something they went through with other founders
@julien (Breather, Practice)
@kevingibbon (Shyp, Airhouse)
@JoeFernandez (Klout, Joymode, newco)

Jun 13, 2023 • 59min
E32 Founder Stories - Klout’s success
“Founder Stories” where founders talk through something they went through with other founders
@JoeFernandez (Klout, Joymode, newco)
@julien (Breather, Practice)
@kevingibbon (Shyp, Airhouse)

Jun 7, 2023 • 44min
E31 Running a venture company profitable. Chasing new platform shifts?
Second time venture founders talking about topics that can help others.
@julien (Breather, Practice)
@kevingibbon (Shyp, Airhouse)
@berman66 (Nanit, Vowel)

May 24, 2023 • 57min
E30 Startup hiring practices pt 1, GTM tactics
Second time venture founders talking about topics that can help others.
@julien (Breather, Practice)
@kevingibbon (Shyp, Airhouse)
@berman66 (Nanit, Vowel)

May 17, 2023 • 54min
E29 The siren song of investors, founder PTSD and common coaching questions
Second time venture founders talking about topics that can help others.
@julien (Breather, Practice)
@kevingibbon (Shyp, Airhouse)

May 10, 2023 • 58min
E28 Founder Stories - Shyp’s failure v2 - refusing $13M secondary and private jets
“Founder Stories” where founders talk through something they went through with other founders
@julien (Breather, Practice)
@kevingibbon (Shyp, Airhouse)
@JoeFernandez (Klout, Joymode, newco)

May 3, 2023 • 1h
E27 Founder Stories - Shyp’s failure
“Founder Stories” where founders talk through something they went through with other founders
@julien (Breather, Practice)
@kevingibbon (Shyp, Airhouse)
@JoeFernandez (Klout, Joymode, newco)