Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/founders12 Podcast Channel Description Founders12: Raw Lessons. Real Growth. Welcome to Founders12, the podcast where startup founders and mentors get real about building, breaking, and bouncing back. Each episode dives into the raw stories behind startups — the scrappy wins, the near-death moments, the pivots that saved the day, and the strategies that actually worked. From idea to investor pitch, you’ll hear from operators, mentors, and founders who’ve lived it — not just theorized it. We don’t sugarcoat the hustle. Instead, we break down practical insights, real-world case studies, and honest conversations that every founder needs to grow smarter, faster, and bolder. If you’re building, scaling, or just dreaming of your next big idea — Founders12 is your companion through the chaos. © 2026 kakushin b3d1ff6e-5dcf-59a3-9d34-d3786a35f26d yes en Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:48:54 -0700 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:49:04 -0700 https://img.transistorcdn.com/8dkhakDhE89plGIynzuHzwuFOtfYsSbL8a0zXBFKpNw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mMDA3/MGU3ODllZjFlMTA0/ZjFmNDU0NWYwNTBk/M2MwMC5qcGc.jpg episodic kakushin Podcast Channel Description Founders12: Raw Lessons. Real Growth. Welcome to Founders12, the podcast where startup founders and mentors get real about building, breaking, and bouncing back. Each episode dives into the raw stories behind startups — the scrappy wins, the near-death moments, the pivots that saved the day, and the strategies that actually worked. From idea to investor pitch, you’ll hear from operators, mentors, and founders who’ve lived it — not just theorized it. We don’t sugarcoat the hustle. Instead, we break down practical insights, real-world case studies, and honest conversations that every founder needs to grow smarter, faster, and bolder. If you’re building, scaling, or just dreaming of your next big idea — Founders12 is your companion through the chaos. Podcast Channel Description Founders12: Raw Lessons. 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