Episodes 110
Avg. Duration 26m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 4.9 (41)
Since May 2019
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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In the startup world, Give First means simply trying to help anyone—especially entrepreneurs—with no expectation of getting anything back. It's the pay-it-forward principle that builds strong startup networks. Hosts David Cohen and Brad Feld—Techstars cofounders, lifelong entrepreneurs, and startup investors—talk with mentors and founders about what giving first looks like in action, and how it makes great entrepreneurship possible.

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Burn Bright, Not Out: James Oliver Jr. on Founder Mental Wellness

Feb 17, 2026 24m

In this episode of the Give First podcast, David Cohen sits down with James Oliver Jr., Techstars alum, entrepreneur, and author of Burn Bright, Not Out.James shares his journey navigating the…

Finding Your Way Back to What You Love Through Give First with John Fein

Jan 20, 2026 23m

In this episode of the Give First podcast, David Cohen sits down with John Fein, partner at Firebrand Ventures and former Techstars managing director.John reflects on the winding path of his career,…

The Long Game of Venture and Generosity with David Hornik

Jan 06, 2026 28m

In this episode of the Give First podcast, Brad Feld talks with David Hornik, founding partner at Lobby Capital.David shares how a relationship driven approach has shaped his career in venture…

Rethinking Capitalism with Seth Levine

Dec 09, 2025 25m

In this episode of the Give First podcast, David Cohen talks with Seth Levine, Partner at Foundry and co-author of Capital Evolution. Seth looks back on the early days of Techstars, the original…

Starting and Closing a Bank in 3 Months with Bala Kamallakharan

Nov 25, 2025 49m

In this episode of the Give First podcast, Brad Feld talks with Bala Kamallakharan, founder of Startup Iceland and a driving force behind the country’s modern startup ecosystem. Bala shares the…

How Pledge 1% Sparked a Global Movement for Startup Philanthropy

Nov 11, 2025 22m

In this special episode of the Give First podcast, Brad Feld and Sameer Dholakia revisit the origins of Pledge 1%, the global movement helping startups build philanthropy into their business from the…

How Sameer Dholakia Led SendGrid to IPO and Exit

Oct 28, 2025 38m

In this episode of the Give First podcast, Brad Feld sits down with Sameer Dholakia, partner at Bessemer Venture Partners and former CEO of SendGrid, the first Techstars company to go public.When…

The Compass Within: Robert Glazer on Leading with Core Values

Oct 15, 2025 29m

In this episode of the Give First podcast, Brad Feld sits down with Robert Glazer, 5x entrepreneur, #1 Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, and author of the new book The Compass…

AI First Leaders | Andy Sack & Adam Brotman on Scaling with the AI Wave

Sep 23, 2025 24m

In this episode of the Give First podcast, David Cohen sits down with longtime Techstars friend Andy Sack and former Starbucks Chief Digital Officer Adam Brotman, co-CEOs of Forum3 and co-authors of…

Building Startups and Lasting Relationships with Scott Dorsey

Sep 09, 2025 31m

In this episode of the Give First podcast, Brad Feld talks with Scott Dorsey, co-founder of High Alpha and former CEO of ExactTarget, the email marketing pioneer acquired by Salesforce. Scott shares…

Breaking Barriers for Entrepreneurs with Elizabeth Gore

Aug 26, 2025 28m

In this episode of the Give First podcast, Brad Feld talks with Elizabeth Gore, co-founder and president of Hello Alice, about what it takes to build and scale a platform serving over 1.5M small…

Building Ecosystems from the Ground Up with Landon Young

Aug 12, 2025 25m

In this episode of the Give First podcast, Brad Feld reconnects with Landon Young, pre-seed investor at Elevate Ventures and a longtime builder of startup ecosystems. Landon shares stories from both…

How Policy Shapes Startups: Bobby Franklin on the VC Industry’s Silent Battle

Jul 29, 2025 32m

In this episode of the Give First podcast, Brad Feld sits down with Bobby Franklin, President and CEO of the National Venture Capital Association (NVCA). They unpack the disconnect between…

The Near Death (and Rebirth) of Simple Energy with Justin Segall & Yoav Lurie

Jul 22, 2025 41m

In this episode of the Give First podcast, Brad Feld sits down with longtime friends and Simple Energy co-founders, Justin Segall and Yoav Lurie. Together, they revisit a pivotal moment in their…

Givers, Takers, and Building Cultures That Last with Adam Grant

Jul 16, 2025 38m

In this episode of the Give First podcast, Brad Feld sits down with organizational psychologist and bestselling author, Adam Grant, for a conversation about the power of generosity in business,…

Leadership, Ego, and Saying No with Seth Godin

Jul 08, 2025 30m

In this episode of the Give First podcast, Brad Feld is joined by 22-time bestselling author and entrepreneur Seth Godin for a conversation that cuts to the core of leadership, impact, and what…

Mentorship, Ecosystems, and Feedback Loops with Ian Hathaway

Jun 30, 2025 33m

In this episode of the Give First podcast, Brad Feld sits down with Ian Hathaway, co-author of The Startup Community Way, host of Outsider Inc., and Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Far Out VC, to…

Part 2 - Founders at the Center | The Story of the Startup Community Movement with Lesa Mitchell

Jun 23, 2025 35m

In this special episode of the Give First podcast, David Cohen and Brad Feld go deep with Lesa Mitchell on the 35-year evolution of the startup community movement. Recorded live at the Global…

Part 1 - Founders at the Center | The Story of the Startup Community Movement with Lesa Mitchell

Jun 23, 2025 26m

In this special episode of the Give First podcast, David Cohen and Brad Feld go deep with Lesa Mitchell on the 35-year evolution of the startup community movement. Recorded live at the Global…

Reinventing the Boardroom with Robert Wolfe of Zeck

May 27, 2025 23m

In this episode of the Give First podcast, David Cohen sits down with Robert Wolfe, founder of Zeck and serial entrepreneur behind companies like Moosejaw and CrowdRise. Robert shares his transition…

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