# Noah Shanok > Founder of Stitcher (acq. $325M) Founder and first CEO of Stitcher, the Benchmark and NEA–backed podcast platform acquired by SiriusXM for $325M. Founding executive team member at StubHub, the ticketing company acquired by eBay for $310M, helping scale the business in its earliest years. Former Head of the Startup team at AWS working with early-stage founders, investor in 20+ startups, and long-time advisor, mentor, and CEO coach. Earlier experience at BCG and JPMorgan, with an MBA from Wharton, bringing both operator and institutional perspective to founder decision-making. Things I can advise on: ✔️ How to validate startup ideas ✔️ Guidance on fundraising strategy ✔️ Tips on CEO role transitions ✔️ Best practices for founder leadership ✔️ Advice on scaling teams ✔️ How to work with boards ✔️ Guidance on founder fulfillment I love helping CEOs grow into more effective, self-aware leaders while building companies they are proud of and lives they enjoy. ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $250.00 ## Subscription Plans - Founder & CEO Coach ($3000.00/month) ## Example Questions - I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on? - How do I know if my business idea will work? - How would you approach growth for my business? - What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company? ## Links - [Expert profile](/NoahShanok) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/1460848QJy137J5.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)