<description>&lt;p&gt;Startup founders dream of success, but it's much harder than it looks. As a former founder, I know the challenges of cultivating an idea, establishing product market fit, growing revenue, and finding the right exit. Trust me, it doesn't always end well.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;In this interview, we welcome Seth Spergel, Managing Partner at Merlin Ventures, to discuss how to accelerate that journey to lead to a successful outcome. Seth will share Merlin Venture's approach to helping startups tackle the largest markets in the world, including US enterprises and federal. He will also share what success looks like.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Segment Resources:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://merlin.vc/advice-for-young-startups-eyeing-federal-what-kind-of-tech-does-the-u-s-government-need/"&gt;  https://merlin.vc/advice-for-young-startups-eyeing-federal-what-kind-of-tech-does-the-u-s-government-need/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://merlin.vc/we-have-liftoff/"&gt;https://merlin.vc/we-have-liftoff/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://merlin.vc/portfolio/"&gt;https://merlin.vc/portfolio/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;a href= "https://merlin.vc/dig-security-talon-cyber-security-acquired-by-palo-alto-networks/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt; https://merlin.vc/dig-security-talon-cyber-security-acquired-by-palo-alto-networks/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt; &lt;a href= "https://innovationisrael.org.il/en/digital-reports/" target= "_blank" rel= "noopener"&gt;https://innovationisrael.org.il/en/digital-reports/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Show Notes: &lt;a href="https://securityweekly.com/bsw-346" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"&gt;https://securityweekly.com/bsw-346&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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From Idea to Success: How to Operationalize a Startup from Zero to Exit - Seth Spergel - BSW #346

APR 15, 202430 MIN
Business Security Weekly (Video)

From Idea to Success: How to Operationalize a Startup from Zero to Exit - Seth Spergel - BSW #346

APR 15, 202430 MIN

Description

Startup founders dream of success, but it's much harder than it looks. As a former founder, I know the challenges of cultivating an idea, establishing product market fit, growing revenue, and finding the right exit. Trust me, it doesn't always end well.

In this interview, we welcome Seth Spergel, Managing Partner at Merlin Ventures, to discuss how to accelerate that journey to lead to a successful outcome. Seth will share Merlin Venture's approach to helping startups tackle the largest markets in the world, including US enterprises and federal. He will also share what success looks like.

Segment Resources:

 https://merlin.vc/advice-for-young-startups-eyeing-federal-what-kind-of-tech-does-the-u-s-government-need/

https://merlin.vc/we-have-liftoff/

https://merlin.vc/portfolio/

 https://merlin.vc/dig-security-talon-cyber-security-acquired-by-palo-alto-networks/

 https://innovationisrael.org.il/en/digital-reports/

Show Notes: https://securityweekly.com/bsw-346