Unstacked Startups
UNCOVERING THE ‘SECRET SAUCE’ TO STARTUP GROWTH
LEARN FROM TECH CHAMPIONS SHARING THEIR THOUGHTS ON LEADERSHIP, TALENT, FUNDING, AND TECHNOLOGY — FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW
S3 E11- Andy Sen
Andy SenLeading Through Change: Curiosity, Culture, and AI From e-commerce to AI, the real advantage is how teams think, adapt, and execute.In this episode, Ilan Saks sits down with Andy Sen to explore the world of e-commerce, team building, and leadership in...
S3-E10 – Ruchi Varshney
Ruchi VarshneytHE HEARTBEAT OF SAAS Exploring pricing models, team culture, and the future of AI in business.How do you reinvent billing in a world of fast-moving SaaS startups and AI-driven finance? In this episode of Unstacked Startups, we sit down with Ruchi...
S3- E9 – Suman Kanuganti
Suman KanugantiFrom memory to momentum Exploring memory, personas, and the next era of human–AI collaboration.In this episode of the UnStacked Startups Podcast, we’re joined by Suman Kanuganti, co-founder and CEO of Personal AI, for an inside look at how AI is...
S3- E8 – Andrew Gazdecki
ANDREW GAZDECKIBuild smart,exit better The Path to a Successful Exit Starts with the Right Team, Strategy, and Mindset from Day One.In this episode of the UnStacked Startups Podcast, we’re joined by Andrew Gazdecki, founder and CEO of Acquire.com, for a...
S3E7 – Ezinne & Oji Udezue
EZINNE & OJI UDEZUEBUILDING ROCKETSHIPS People and Product Insights for CEOs and CPOsIn this episode of Unstacked Startups, Ilan sits down with Ezinne (Ex CPO @ WP Engine, and VP Product at Procore) and Oji Udezue (Ex Chief Product Officer at Typeform and...
S3 E6 – Logan Underwood
LOGAN UNDERWOODThe Audio Revolution Reclaim Your Day with Logan Underwood, Co-Founder of AdaurisIn this episode of Unstacked Startups, host Ilan Saks chats with Logan Underwood, CEO of Adauris, an innovative company that's revolutionizing the way businesses...
S3E5 – Lloyed Lobo
Lloyed LoboCommunity & Consistency The Power of Purpose-Driven StartupsIn this episode of Unstacked Startups, host Ilan Saks sits down with Lloyed Lobo, community builder and entrepreneur, to dive deep into the principles of community-driven growth,...
S3E4 – Quinn Underwood
QUINN UNDERWOODWHAT CAN BE MEASURED CAN BE MANAGED: How Young Entrepreneurs & Agentic AI are Changing Mental Health at Work & BeyondOn today's episode of Unstacked, join Co-Founder and former CEO, Quinn Underwood, about the innovative approach of Autumn...
S3E3 – Ali Khokhar
ALI KHOKHARContext, Validation & Storytelling: Amigo's Mission to Amplify Expert VoicesOn today's episode of Unstacked, join Ali Khokhar, Co-Founder & CEO of Amigo, as he discusses his startup Amigo, which aims to revolutionize coaching and therapy by...
S3E2 – Andre Charoo
ANDRE CHAROOFOUNDER DNA: FROM SCALING UBER TO WINNING WITH CANADIAN TALENT The Future of AI and Trust in BusinessOn today's episode of Unstacked, join Andre Charoo, Founder & General Partner at Maple VC as he shares his insights on: 00:00 - Intro to Andre...
S3E1 – Daniel Saks
Daniel SaksSCALING RELATIONSHIPS AND TECHNOLOGY The Future of AI and Trust in BusinessOn today's episode of Unstacked, join Daniel Saks Co-Founder & CEO at Landbase as he shares his insights on: 0:00 - Intro / Family Roots and Entrepreneurial Beginnings 5:00...
S2E8 – Karia Samaroo
Karia SamarooTHE CHALLENGE OF CHANGE Transitions and Taking the Unbeaten PathOn today's episode of Unstacked, join Karia Samaroo Co-Founder @ WonderFi as he shares his insights on: 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Who is Karia Samaroo 4:04 - Crypto: Then and Now 10:50 -...
S2E7 – Bronwyn Smith
bronwyn smithBALANCING THE SCALES The Path of Growth and the Power of the LongviewOn today's episode of Unstacked, join Bronwyn Smith, Co-Founder and COO @ Ada as she shares insights on: 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Beginnings: Why Tech? 2:10 - Beginnings: Airbnb &...
S2E6 – Greg Gunn
greg gunnCOMMIT TO THE FUTUREThe Vision for AI Based RecruitmentOn today's episode of Unstacked, join Greg Gunn, Co-Founder and CEO @ COMMIT as he shares insights on: 0:00 - Intro 0:30 - Beginnings: Who is Greg Gunn? 6:37 - Beginnings: Experience and Learnings 10:55 -...
S2E5 – Chris Arsenault
Chris arsenaultOPTIONALITY & OPPORTUNITYVision, Impact and the Future of VCOn today's episode of Unstacked, join Chris Arsenault, Co-Founder and Partner @ Inovia Capital as he shares insights on: 0:00 - Intro 2:00 - Beginnings: Inovia Capital 5:55 - Inovia Today...
S2E4 – Khang Tran
Khang TranENGINEERING THE FUTUREScaling Engineering Teams, Startup Talent, and AIOn today's episode of Unstacked, join Khang Tran, SVP @ Goodwater Capital as he shares insights on: 0:00 - Intro 0:32 - Humble Beginnings: From Uber to Sonder 6:03 - Sondering Along:...
With Host
Ilan Saks
Founder & CEO of StackedSP, startup advisor and investor
Ilan is obsessed with helping founders scale to achieve their ultimate goals. He helps build high-performance leadership, engineering, and go-to-market teams that transform tech startups into industry leaders. As a result, Ilan is a trusted partner to many of North America’s most storied tech companies.
Ilan started his career in venture capital, investing in — and partnering with — early stage tech founders. An entrepreneur at his core, he went on to start FounderProject, a micro venture fund that spurred the creation of tech startups across North America.