In this special Web Summit episode of the Horizons of Leadership podcast, we sit down with Brendan Smith, VP of Growth at GetFresh Ventures.
At GetFresh Ventures, Brendan has worked on more than 60 early-stage engagements across SaaS, marketplaces, and digital health, helping founders close $25M+ in funding and generate over $115M in revenue. His work blends strategy and execution, from ICP and GTM design to operational sprints and investor readiness.
00:00 Intro
01:45 From mowing lawns at 11 to advising startups to Series A
04:00 What investors are really looking for...
08:07 Should you raise money right away?
09:34 What does a “venture-ready” startup look like?
11:40 Biggest mistakes startups make while scaling
14:00 Turning early traction into repeatable revenue
17:07 How GetFresh Ventures helps founders grow
21:36 Brendan’s advice for young founders
24:28 How to find the right career mentor
28:38 Staying open to unexpected opportunities
29:45 Founders must read books
37:57 Overrated or Underrated? (AI, Bitcoin, SaaS, & more)
🧑🏻💼 Guest: Brendan Smith
🌐 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanw-smith/
🧑🏻💼 Host: Filip Đurović
🌐 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/filip-%C4%91urovi%C4%87-b5650b2a0/
🎬 Video Editor: Dinmukhamed (Aidyn) Beisenov
🌐 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinmukhamed-beisenov-09994225b/
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