# In case you missed it: David Hirschfeld; CEO of Tekyz. What it takes to make a startup successful - is it the founder or the technology?

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Podcast: [Making Data Simple](https://stenobird.com/podcast/making-data-simple-17685)
Published: 2026-05-06T07:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail In case you missed it.... 🎧 Episode Description: This week on Making Data Simple, we welcome David Hirschfeld, Founder and CEO of Tekyz. With a background spanning major tech firms and startup trenches, David brings grounded, data-backed insight into what makes or breaks a startup. From tackling the #1 reason startups fail to exploring the value of validation and the real meaning of product-market fit, this episode is a no-fluff masterclass in entrepreneurial strategy. Davi...

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