What separates startups that fizzle from those that thrive?
Join us for an episode of The Bliss Business Podcast featuring Bruce Cleveland—founder & CEO of Traction Gap Partners, bestselling author of Traversing the Traction Gap, and the investor behind billion-dollar outcomes like Marketo, C3 AI., Vlocity, a Salesforce Company, and Doximity.
🎙️ Hosted by Stephen Sakach, Michael Liwski & Tullio Siragusa
In this conversation, we explore:
✅ Why most companies fail in the go-to-market gap—and how to avoid it
✅ How the Traction Gap Framework helps teams go from MVP to Minimum Viable Company
✅ The role of purpose, culture, and emotional intelligence in building scalable, sustainable businesses
✅ How founders can evolve into high-impact leaders who create enduring value
Whether you're a founder, product leader, or investor, this episode offers practical insights on how to engineer momentum—and soul—into your company’s growth story.
What’s the biggest gap you’ve seen in early-stage growth? Drop it in the comments.
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