Andy Walsh

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Build Smarter. Scale Faster.

Startups Decoded is your go-to platform for cutting through startup myths and noise. We offer founders curated insight, clear strategy, and lived experience through podcasts, consulting, and community. 

Vision:: To help entrepreneurs make confident decisions in the moments that matter most.

  • Podcast

    Real founder stories, tactical playbooks, and myth-busting lessons.

  • Consulting

    Strategy and planning workshops to build smarter and scale faster.

  • Community

    A trusted network of ambitious founders learning and scaling together.

Popular Episodes

Ep#13: Is Early-Stage VC Broken? With Jeff Becker - Antler

Founders still playing the old game are already falling behind. We get real about what’s broken in VC, why resilience matters more than hype, and how the smartest founders are rewriting the playbook. If you’re building for the future, this is the conversation you can’t afford to miss.

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Ep#6: Why VC Platform Teams Matter. Joel Connolly - Blackbird

Not all investors are built to help you win.
The best VCs don’t just fund you, they build ecosystems that drive real growth. In this episode, we break down how platform teams create founder success, and why betting on capital alone could kill your momentum.

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Ep#14: Venture Studios vs. Traditional Startups - Ben Yoskovitz

The old startup playbook is broken. In this conversation, we break down why venture studios are changing the rules — and how founders who stick to outdated models are setting themselves up to fail. If you want to build faster, smarter, and with real traction, you need to hear what’s coming next.

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Andy Walsh.

Host & Founder

Startup Strategist | 3x Founder (2x Exits) | Angel Investor & Advisor | $10M ARR.

I build and scale startups across creative, tech, ESG, health, and media sectors, driving strategy, growth, and brand development. A community catalyst connecting founders and investors to foster innovation and impact.

Master The Startup Arena.