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Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Spirit with Startup Mindsets Podcast!

Startup Mindsets

Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Spirit with Startup Mindsets Podcast!

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126+ episodes with global entrepreneurs
Audience of startup founders & tech leaders
Deep dives into founder mindsets & innovation
Network with builders shaping the future

About Startup Mindsets

Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Spirit with Startup Mindsets Podcast!

Welcome to Startup Mindsets! Dan Gonzales and Earl Valencia will be your hosts.

Why Join Startup Mindsets as a Guest

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Startup-Focused Audience

You reach entrepreneurs, operators, and tech leaders who tune in for founder stories and startup lessons.

Operator-Led Conversations

You'll join fellow founders and execs in real talk-no fluff, just actionable insights and honest stories.

Credible Guest Roster

You'll be in good company-past guests include Berkeley Skydeck leaders and Shark Tank entrepreneurs.

Available on Major Platforms

Your episode will be distributed on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more-easy to share with your network.

Episode Angles & Guest Pitches

✨ AI Enhanced
From Pivot to Product

Share how you transitioned careers or ideas into a successful startup.

Career change Early traction First product lessons
Mindset Behind the Mission

Explore how your mindset drives your leadership and company culture.

Founder psychology Decision-making Team building
Lessons from the Trenches

Talk through challenges-like losing inventory or failing fast-and what you learned.

Startup failures Resilience Recovery
Global Founder Perspectives

Bring your international or cross-cultural lens to entrepreneurship.

Global markets Cultural insights International growth
How You'd Contribute to the Show
Audience Takeaways

Listeners will learn how you think through challenges, scale ideas, and lead with intention.

Hot Topics
How your mindset shapes your startup journey
Lessons from wins and failures in entrepreneurship
Navigating innovation in uncertain environments
Why Trust Me
Hosts include Earl Valencia, former corporate innovation leader
Guests include Berkeley Skydeck, Shark Tank alumni, and global founders
126+ episodes with consistent founder-focused content
The Ideal Guest

You're a founder, operator, or innovation leader with a story to share-whether you've raised capital, pivoted careers, or built something from scratch.

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Podcast Topics

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What You'll Talk About on This Show:
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We're booking guests to discuss startup podcast, entrepreneur stories, tech founders. Remote recordings, Available Monday, Thursday. If you bring practical stories and clear takeaways, let's talk.

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Available Monday, Thursday

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