Scaling Nerds | Startup PR, Thought Leadership and Storytelling for Startup Founders

Marina Schmidt

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Scaling Nerds (formerly Red to Green) helps science and tech founders master the essential communication skills for VC-backed growth: from branding and storytelling to media strategy and investor decks. Ranked in the top 5% globally, with listeners in 160+ countries, Scaling Nerds will help you win minds, markets, and your next fundraise. Hosted by strategic communications advisor Marina Schmidt. Scaling Nerds is a premier startup communications podcast on startup marketing, founder thought leadership, and storytelling for technical and science-driven companies.

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Recent episodes

  • 14. [Solo] The 5-Minute Pre-Stage Warm-Up That Puts You in the Top 5% of SpeakersMar 25, 2026 · 27 min
  • 13. Investor Updates: A Complete Founder Guide to Unlocking Support and CapitalMar 16, 2026 · 44 min
  • 12. Quick Tip: The Voice Technique to Signal Authority and Create Trust with Marina SchmidtMar 11, 2026 · 16 min
  • 11. Win Your Next Startup Pitch with this 3-Minute Pitch Formula - David Beckett from Best3MinutesFeb 25, 2026 · 48 min
  • 10. Live Pitch Fix: Wood as Strong as Steel (Series A Pitch) - Strong By Form CEO Andres MitnikFeb 18, 2026 · 58 min
  • 9.  Choose VCs That Won't Go Bust - Hard Truths from an LP with Ariel Barack from Ordway SelectionsFeb 10, 2026 · 50 min
  • 8. Close Corporate Deals Faster Without Getting Ghosted: Pilots are NOT the Answer with Ben Kimura-Gross from CatalyneFeb 3, 2026 · 53 min
  • 7. Skip Panels, Do This Instead: Founder Thought Leadership 101 with Sarah Rall from Cherry VenturesJan 28, 2026 · 33 min
  • 6. Prevent a Media Crisis: DON'T do this Post Series A with Sarah Rall from Cherry VenturesJan 20, 2026 · 31 min
  • 5. Live Pitch-Fix: Finding the Right Narrative for Critical Minerals Startup MagmaticDec 3, 2025 · 42 min

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