Hillel Fuld: Transforming Startups into Businesses

Hillel Fuld is a globally recognized startup advisor, tech marketer, and speaker helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into scalable, profitable businesses. Named Israel's top marketer by Forbes—who called him "the man transforming Startup Nation into Scale-up Nation"—he has mentored over 600 founders in marketing, growth, and storytelling, guiding startups from vision to revenue.

His work and insights have been featured in CNBC, Inc., Fast Company, TechCrunch, VentureBeat, The Next Web, and Business Insider, and he was ranked the 7th most influential tech blogger worldwide. Hillel partners with top global brands including Google, Oracle, Microsoft, and Nike, creating strategies that deliver lasting impact.

A sought-after international speaker, Hillel shares his expertise on marketing, entrepreneurship, and Israeli innovation. Above all, he's a proud husband to Racheli and father of five.

During the show we discuss:

• The key mindset shifts required to move from startup mode to a sustainable business.
• Why many startups struggle to turn ideas into revenue—and how to bridge the gap.
• Why every founder should create an investor deck, even without plans to raise capital.
• How to validate product–market fit before scaling too early.
• The role of authentic storytelling in building trust and brand credibility.
• Common traits shared by the most successful founders.
• How startups balance innovation and execution with limited resources.
• The most overlooked marketing lever that can make or break early growth.

Resources:
https://www.hillelfuld.com/