Hi, I’m Diane Tarshis, founder of Startup Distillery. I provide 1:1 startup consulting to first-time entrepreneurs who want to fast-track profitability and build for lasting growth. Most first-time founders start out spinning their wheels and feeling overwhelmed, when what they really want is an operating manual for turning their dream into reality. The good news? A playbook does exist. I'll help you cut through the confusion, eliminating years of guessing and pivoting. For the last 20+ years I've been guiding founders from all walks of life build successful businesses and get funded (99% funding success rate). Some have become leaders in their industry, others have made multimillion-dollar exits, while still others have achieved their dream life of flexibility and financial freedom. This podcast is for the founders who want to skip the trial and error by learning what 99% of founders wish they'd known from the start (and cut their learning curve in half).