Veronique Peiffer

The Scrappy Entrepreneur: From Another Perspective

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Join *Véronique Peiffer* , author of *"The Scrappy Entrepreneur,"* as she explores essential lessons learned from her journey as a *first-time founder* of an *innovation-driven startup.* In each episode, Véronique engages with *entrepreneurs* , *mentors* , *investors* , and *early team members* —key figures in the startup world—to uncover *invaluable insights* and *practical wisdom.* Discover the *real stories* behind entrepreneurship that can only come from those who have lived it. Tune in and learn how to navigate the *challenges* and *triumphs* of building a business from the ground up!

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Veronique Peiffer

Episodes

The Art of the Grant with Kate Montgomery 13.03.2026 33:02

What if you could raise millions for your startup without giving up a single point of equity? For many scrappy entrepreneurs, non-dilutive funding feels like a complex, unattainable goal. But it doesn't have to be. In this episode, host Véronique Peiffer sits down with Kate Montgomery, a grant writing expert who helped her company, Enspectra Health, secure millions of dollars in non-dilutive f...

A Special Recommendation: Véronique on VentureWell Voices 24.02.2026 2:38

While this podcast usually features other people's perspectives, this week Véronique flips the script to share her recent guest appearance on the VentureWell Voices podcast. Join Véronique as she recaps her conversation with host Christina Tamer, a mentor from her time in VentureWell's E-Team and ASPIRE programs. Unlike her previous guest appearance on 'First in Human' which focuse...

A Smart Pivot and Scrappy Scaling with Blake Dubé 22.01.2026 27:50

Entrepreneurs with an exciting technology get endless advice on where to apply it. But when should you actually listen? In this episode, Blake Dubé, CEO of Aeronics (maker of Pawprint Oxygen), shares how his focus on human healthcare was transformed by a chance encounter with a veterinarian—leading him to pivot to the pet market and find clear product-market fit. Blake also reveals why his company...

The Scrappy Leader's Playbook: Building Team and Culture with Corinne Landphere 17.12.2025 22:34

Building a world-class team and culture is one of the hardest parts of a founder's journey, especially with limited resources. Corinne Landphere, who has coached countless entrepreneurs, distills 25 years of experience into actionable advice for building your company on a solid foundation of people and purpose. In this episode, you will learn: Why your company culture is ideally defined befor...

My Co-founder's Side of the Story 11.11.2025 25:50

What happens when a founder sits down with her co-founder, years later, to discuss what really happened? In this special episode, host Véronique Peiffer is joined by her co-founder, Justin Huelman. Together, they have a candid conversation about the exhilarating highs of starting a company, the honest truth about navigating a co-founder transition, and the tough conversations that are rarely share...

A Special Recommendation: Véronique on the "First in Human" Podcast 07.11.2025 1:51

In this special bonus episode, Véronique Peiffer shares a recommendation for another podcast where she was recently a guest. She joined surgeon and storyteller David Hindin on his podcast, "First in Human," for a powerful conversation titled "The Hidden Condition That Inspired a Startup." The discussion is a deep-dive into two scrappy journeys: Véronique's path co-founding her...

Both Sides of the Table: A Founder-Turned-Investor's Insights with Kate Garrett 23.09.2025 29:24

In the series premiere, Véronique Peiffer, podcast host and author of The Scrappy Entrepreneur, sits down with Kate Garrett, a founder-turned-investor who has seen it all. As the founder of Ciel Medical (acquired by Vyaire Medical) and now a Managing Partner at Sonder Capital, Kate offers a rare 360-degree view of the startup world. Tune in to hear her candid insights on building a team on a budge...