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TECHxplorationUsing ChatGPT to Create More AI with Jeff Weisbein of Crypto CacklesWe have a returning guest on today's episode! Producer Jaime and the Founder of HypeLab and Crypto Cackles Jeff Weisbein join forces to discuss experimenting with ChatGPT. As someone who's always at the cusp of innovation, Jeff shares some of the incredible prototype AI he developed over the past 6 months including a Discord bot and a voice-generator on Clubhouse. He also explains how ChatGPT and other AI are more like "superpowers" that can leverage your productivity. Come discover with us and listen to the CRAZIEST laughs on the internet! Host: Jaime (“Jemmy”) Legagneur Executive Producer: Jaim...
2023-05-1038 min
TECHxplorationNFTs, Web3, and Miami Tech, Plus the End of HomeAdvisor?In this episode, we dive deep into all things Web3, NFTs, and Miami Tech with Jeff Weisbein, founder of BestTechie and Hype Lab. Jeff's skills in bringing people together have led to Crypto Cackles, an upcoming collaboration with Coinbase NFT, which is as exciting as it is refreshing. On the tech headlines side of things, David and Craig chat about the HomeAdvisor "cheating scandal" in Q1 of 2022. Come discover with us! Hosts: Craig Brooks (CEO) and David Forman (COO) of Clarity Creative Group in Orlando, FL Executive Producer: Jaime (“Jemmy”) Legagneur, Chief Enthusiasm Officer Pr...
2022-03-2944 min
TechieBytesSaving the world's oceans one startup at a time (feat. Daniel Kleinman)Episode 88: Today I'm speaking with Daniel Kleinman, Founder & CEO at Seaworthy Collective, a Miami-based venture studio that's building companies to regenerate the world's oceans. We discuss how regenerating is different than sustaining, why this work is so important, and what we can do as individuals. Enjoy!
Topics we discussed:
Why are you the right person for this job?
What's the difference between regenerating and sustaining the oceans?
What are the specific initiatives you're working on?
How quickly can you build these startup? What's stopping us from starting today?
How fast will we...
2021-08-0351 min
TechieBytesThe long journey to building Florida Tech (feat. Nick Mohnacky)Episode 87: Today I'm speaking with Nick Mohnacky, Founder & CEO at BundleIQ, a Florida-based startup that's building an AI for the future of knowledge work. We discuss how AI can help us with work, the evolution of the Florida tech scene, and how Nick and I got started working together on the Florida Entrepreneurs Club. Enjoy!
An additional programming note, the IRL event mentioned in this episode has been rescheduled due to the recent COVID-19 spike. Stay tuned for more information.
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https://bundleiq.com
https://twitter...
2021-07-2751 min
TechieBytesBuilding the OS for the future of work (feat. Adam Nathan)Episode 86: Today I'm speaking with Adam Nathan, CEO at Almanac, a startup that's building the asyncOS for the future of work. We discuss what the future of work looks like, what to look for in an investor, how he thinks about pricing his product, and what Adam's thoughts are on the Miami tech scene. Enjoy!
Topics we discussed:
What is Almanac? Why did build it?
What does the future of work look like to you?
How can documents replace meetings and messages?
Why can't wikis offer what you built...
2021-07-2045 min
TechieBytesHow this Miami Ag-tech startup is upgrading farming (feat. Lior Barhai)Episode 85: Today I'm speaking with Lior Barhai, Co-founder & CEO at Envonics, a startup based in Miami that's helping farmers using hydroponics grow better and more sustainably with data. We discuss why these improvements in farming are necessary, how they lead to a healthier population, why he's building in Miami, and more. Enjoy!
Here's the questions and topics we discussed:
Who are you? What are you building?
What made you want to get into ag-tech?
What's the future look like without leveraging the technology you've developing?
How big is this market?
Why build...
2021-06-2932 min
TechieBytesSelling ain't easy (feat. Haggai Levi)Episode 84: Today I'm speaking with Haggai Levi, CEO at SetSail, a startup that's raised $37 million and helps organizations sell better. We discuss how CEOs should be thinking about hiring post-pandemic, how companies can implement better sales strategies, his time at Google, and much more! Enjoy!
Haggai's Links:
https://www.setsail.co
https://twitter.com/hlevi
Jeff's Links:
https://twitter.com/jeffweisbein
https://twitter.com/besttechie
https://instagram.com/besttechie
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2021-04-2749 min
TechieBytesClubhouse influencers are real, here's how they think about the app (feat. Bianca Peynado)Episode 83: Today I'm speaking with Bianca Peynado, Clubhouse influencer and CEO at the Roadblock Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping fight cyberbullying. We discuss her initial impressions of Clubhouse, why she thinks Clubhouse is different from other social networks, whether Clubhouse is developing the next generation of creators, and how she plans to fight cyberbullying! Enjoy!
Bianca's Links:
https://joinclubhouse.com/@biancapeynado
https://www.instagram.com/roadblockfoundation/
https://www.instagram.com/b0nca/
https://twitter.com/bianca_peynado
2021-04-2059 min
TechieBytesThe NFT episode (feat. Chad Knight)Episode 82: It was only a matter of time! Yep, today's episode is about NFTs. Today I'm speaking with Chad Knight, a digital and 3D artist who is the Director of 3D Footwear Design at Nike. We discuss his background as a 3D artist, what exactly NFTs are and how they work, plus what the future of NFTs could look like! Enjoy!
Chad's Links:
https://www.instagram.com/chadknight/
https://foundation.app/chadknight/fortune-teller-north-21386
https://twitter.com/chadknight
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2021-04-1343 min
TechieBytesIt's time to destigmatize cannabis usage (feat. Amanda Goetz)Episode 81: Today I'm speaking with Amanda Goetz, the founder & CEO at House of Wise, a luxury CBD brand geared towards women. We discuss how trying cannabis for the first time in our 30s changed our lives, the challenges being faced by cannabis companies, what it means to be a Wise Woman, and her upcoming move to Miami! Enjoy!
Amanda's Links:
Her Twitter: https://twitter.com/amandamgoetz
Buy her products: https://houseofwise.co/?ref=literallyev
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2021-04-0653 min
TechieBytesWhat's wrong with customer service and how can we fix it? (feat. Joseph Ansanelli)Episode 80: Today I'm speaking with Joseph Ansanelli, he's the CEO and co-founder of Gladly, a company that helps brands like Crate & Barrel, UGG, and Warby Parker improve customer service. He's also a venture partner at Greylock. We discuss what is means to provide great customer service and how companies should be thinking about their customer service experience. Plus we dive into what entrepreneurs should know about pitching and selling their companies. Enjoy!
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2021-03-0246 min
TechieBytesWhy Clubhouse actually isn't the next big thing (feat. Nate Elliott)Episode 79: Today I'm speaking with Nate Elliott, he's a law student and also runs content for BillBox. We discuss the up hill struggle that is awaiting Clubhouse as more competitors emerge, including by social incumbents such as Twitter and Facebook as well as what the app looks like after the pandemic. Enjoy!
Read his Twitter thread on the bear case for Clubhouse.
Jeff's Links:
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https://twitter.com/besttechie
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https://instagram.com/jeffweisbein
2021-02-1655 minTechieBytesWhy you need to get on Clubhouse RIGHT NOW!Episode 78: Today I’m talking about a new app that you may have heard of called Clubhouse. I’ll be answering important questions such as what is Clubhouse and why should you be on it? Plus, I’ll be presenting the bull case for why Clubhouse is the next big thing. Enjoy!
If you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast, please email it to jeff@besttechie.com.
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2021-02-0919 minTechieBytesThe perfect storm: WallStreetBets vs Wall StreetEpisode 77: Today I’m talking about a topic that’s been on a lot of people’s minds the past week. Hint it involves: WallStreetBets, GameStop, AMC, and Robinhood. I’ll be discussing why this happened now and why what the hedge funds and Robinhood are doing is complete bull. Enjoy!
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2021-02-0222 minTechieBytesWhat is the best CMS in 2021?Episode 76: I want to continue to make this podcast even better for all of you! So, going forward, in week’s where we don’t have a scheduled guest I’ll be answering questions from listeners or talking about topics near and dear to me. Today I’m answering a question from Doug, who wants to know which CMS (Content Management System) is best?
If you would like to submit a question to be answered on an episode, please email jeff@besttechie.com.
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2021-01-2617 minTechieBytesGet ready for micro M&A at scale, it's happening now (feat. Andrew Gazdecki)Episode 75: Today I’m speaking with Andrew Gazdecki, serial entrepreneur and founder at MicroAcquire, a company that helps facilitate acquisitions for buyers and sellers. We discuss what he’s learned as serial entrepreneur, whether entrepreneurs should consider bundling companies, and what M&A looks like in 2021. Enjoy!
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2021-01-1942 minTechieBytesCRMs are the new CMS (feat. Jason Bade)Episode 74: Today I’m speaking with Jason Bade, co-founder & CEO at Pico, a company focused on helping digital media firms by providing a CRM-based platform for their audience. We discuss what the future of the digital media and content creation looks like, how creators should be thinking about business models, and why you need to own your own audience. Enjoy!
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2021-01-1255 min
TechieBytesThe future of [remote] work (feat. Jesse Chambers)Episode 73: Today I’m speaking with Jesse Chambers, founder & CEO at wrkfrce, a media company focused on educating people about the future of work. We discuss why remote work is the future for knowledge workers, how to separate your work and personal life when you work from home, and how employers will need to evolve to offer an effective remote work experience. Enjoy!
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2020-12-2250 minTechieBytesDisrupting the male-dominated eSports industry (feat. Avori Henderson)Episode 72: We spoke with Avori Henderson, professional gamer and model, she recently hosted an all-female PUBG tournament that garnered more than 135k unique views and raised over $5,000 for charity. We discuss the state of the esports industry, how the pandemic has affected gaming, what it’s like to be a professional gamer, how to handle and deal with trolls, and so much more. Enjoy!
More about Avori
Colorado-based Avori Henderson is a model and former pageant participant turned… gamer? From a young age, she made it her goal to model professionally. Since then...
2020-12-0844 minTechieBytesHow to get started with creating and measuring content marketing (feat. Margie Agin)Episode 71: Today I’m speaking with Margie Agin, founder and chief strategist at Centerboard Marketing, she helps companies develop and measure content, perform market research, and get the most from inbound and influencer marketing campaigns. We discuss what you need to know before diving into content marketing, how to find relevant content topics, and how to measure whether your content is working. Enjoy!
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2020-11-1700 minTechieBytesWe need more companies that truly care about user privacy (feat. Kamyl Bazbaz)Episode 70: Today I’m speaking with Kamyl Bazbaz, VP, Communications at DuckDuckGo, a search engine with a focus on privacy. We discuss how companies can be profitable without tons of user data, why privacy is crucial for the health of the internet, the difference between Google and DuckDuckGo search results, and more! Enjoy!
Also a quick programming note: we’re now recording TechieBytes podcast episodes with video as well! You can watch new video episodes on BestTechie.com. Check it out and let us know what you think!
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2020-10-2000 minTechieBytesIt's never too early or late to think about security (feat. Ted Harrington)Episode 69: Today I’m speaking with Ted Harrington, the author of the new book, Hackable: How to do Application Security Right and also Executive Partner at Independent Security Evaluators (ISE), a company made up of ethical hackers who have helped companies such as Google, Amazon, Netflix, and more fix thousands of security vulnerabilities. We discuss how both startups and established companies should think about and implement security, common security misconceptions, and what Ted is concerned about regarding the upcoming 2020 election’s security. Enjoy!
Also if you haven’t yet, be sure to check out the relaunched BestTechie.com. W...
2020-10-0600 minTechieBytesThe business of buying viral videos (feat. Jonathan Skogmo)Episode 68: Today I’m speaking with Jonathan Skogmo, Founder & CEO at Jukin Media, the company that buys up viral videos. We discuss the why Jonathan decided to start the company, how Jukin Media decides which videos it wants to purchase, and what he thinks of TikTok and Quibi. Enjoy!
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2020-09-0746 minTechieBytesHardware is hard (feat. Jorge Perdomo)Episode 67: Welcome back! Today I’m speaking with Jorge Perdomo, co-founder at goTenna and also the designer behind the art installation The Fluffy Cloud which has made appearances at multiple festivals including Burning Man. We discuss the challenges surrounding starting a hardware company, what people can do to increase their marketability in the workforce, and what it’s like to attend Burning Man. Enjoy!
More information about Jorge
As the Inventor, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of goTenna - the world’s leading mobile decentralized off-grid communications system for smartphones - Jorg...
2020-09-071h 02
The Publisher LabContent and Audience Growth Strategies w/BestTechie.comShelby is joined by the Founder of BestTechie, Jeff Weisbein, to discuss how he's grown his website after starting in 2003 at just 13 years old.
2020-07-0820 minTechieBytesThe passion economy is the future of work (feat. Mike Morris)Episode 66: We spoke with Mike Morris, CEO at Topcoder, a crowdsourcing company with a global community of designers, developers, data scientists, and competitive programmers. We discuss how to cultivate a community, the benefits of crowdsourcing, how soon until we see quantum computing at scale, and why Mike believes the gig/passion economy is the future of work. Enjoy!
Also, a quick programming note: We’ll be taking a few weeks off from TechieBytes, but fear not, we’ll be back soon with more awesome interviews. So stay tuned and stay safe out there!
2020-04-2152 minTechieBytesRethinking how to sell water (feat. Mike Cessario)Episode 65: We spoke with Mike Cessario, Co-founder & CEO at Liquid Death, a company that helps you murder your thirst and save the environment with its canned mountain water at the same time. We discuss how important marketing is for companies selling commodities, why plastic is even more terrible for the environment than you may have realized, and how he plans to ramp up distribution. Enjoy!
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2020-04-1446 minTechieBytesAll about apps: from promotion and customer acquisition to sending push notifications (feat. Mada Seghete)Episode 64: We spoke with Mada Seghete, co-founder and Head of Market Development at Branch, a company that helps app developers increase customer acquisition, revenue, and engagement. We discuss the best ways to promote your app, whether or not you should spend time on App Store optimization, and how to be a good corporate data citizen. Enjoy!
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2020-04-0749 minTechieBytesCompeting in the age of AI (feat. Karim Lakhani)Episode 63: We spoke with Karim Lakhani, Professor at Harvard Business School and co-author of the new book: Competing In The Age of AI. We discuss how AI is disrupting all kinds of businesses, how companies should think about implementing AI, and the rise of the AI factory. Enjoy!
More about Karim
Karim Lakhani is the Charles E. Wilson Professor of Business Administration and the Dorothy and Michael Hintze Fellow at the Harvard Business School. He is the founder and co-director of the Laboratory for Innovation Science at...
2020-03-3151 minTechieBytesHow to effectively manage your team during the Coronavirus pandemic (feat. Eyal Feldman)Episode 62: We spoke with Eyal Feldman, co-founder & CEO of Stampli, a company that makes it easier and faster to get your invoices paid. We discuss how Stampli can benefit your business, how Eyal is managing his team during the Coronavirus outbreak, and why startups should focus on the mid-market before the enterprise. Enjoy!
More about Eyal
Eyal Feldman, founder and CEO of Stampli, an AI-based platform that streamlines the accounts payable process and reduces the time spent chasing invoice approvals by 5X. Stampli, whose customers include Revolve, Purple Mattress, GrubHub and...
2020-03-2441 minTechieBytesThe future of social networks (feat. Chrys Bader)Episode 61: We spoke with Chrys Bader, co-founder of Ikaria, a company focused on building the next generation of social apps. Chrys was also a co-founder at Secret, a social app that encouraged anonymity which ended up shutting down in 2015 despite raising $36 million in funding. We discuss Chrys’ time at Secret and what he learned from it, what the next generation of social apps needs to consider, whether or not he would sell to Facebook, and more. Enjoy!
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2020-03-1757 minTechieBytesInside the red hot streaming wars (feat. Bill Demas)Episode 60: We spoke with Bill Demas, CEO of Conviva, a company that offers streaming media intelligence and analytics. We discuss the ongoing streaming wars playing out amongst Netflix, Disney, Amazon, WarnerMedia, and others and what it means for consumers, his views on when it’s time for a startup to hire a professional CEO, and more. Enjoy!
Bill Demas, CEO of Conviva, a company that provides media industry giants, including CBS, HBO, Hulu and WarnerMedia, streaming media intelligence and analytics. Conviva has a global footprint of more than 150 billion streams per year across three bi...
2020-03-0351 minTechieBytesHow traditional companies can compete with agile startups (feat. Terry Jones)Episode 59: We spoke with Terry Jones, founder of Travelocity.com and founding chairman at Kayak.com. We discuss the early days of Travelocity, why Terry got back into travel tech with Kayak, and how traditional companies can compete with newer, more agile startups. Enjoy!
Terry Jones was the founder of Travelocity.com and founding chairman of Kayak.com, is author of the new book Disruption OFF: The Technological Disruption Coming for Your Company and What to Do About It. For the last 15 years he’s been speaking and consulting with companies on innovation and di...
2020-02-1846 minTechieBytesIt's all in the team, tales from a 4x founder (feat. Peter Pezaris)Episode 58: We spoke with Peter Pezaris, co-founder and CEO of CodeStream. We discuss the process behind selling a company, including how to know when it's time to sell as well as when to leave, the time he and his team spent as part of Y Combinator's Winter 2018 class, and how Peter has kept his founding team intact through four startups. Enjoy!
Peter Pezaris, co-founder and CEO of CodeStream, a company helping development teams communicate more efficiently. Peter is a serial entrepreneur with three successful exits under his belt (including Glip, sold to RingCentral...
2020-02-1155 minTechieBytesWhy diversity and inclusion matter at your company (feat. Pedro David Espinoza)Episode 57: We spoke with Pedro David Espinoza, internet entrepreneur, angel investor, and co-author of Differences That Make A Difference. We discuss diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including in-depth conversations about the gender pay gap, implementing policies such as blind interviews, and how diversity helps your bottom line. Enjoy!
Pedro David Espinoza is an internet entrepreneur, angel investor, TED speaker, and author. At the age of 19, Pedro became the founder & CEO of SmileyGo, a platform that helps companies give smarter. Pedro is also the CEO of Alpaca Pan Peru, a social venture that...
2020-02-0449 minTechieBytesThe explosion of the sharing economy (feat. Eric Shoup)Episode 56: We spoke with Eric Shoup, CEO at Peerspace, a marketplace for meetings, co-working, events, and more. We discuss the explosion of the sharing economy, the recent troubles at WeWork and how Peerspace has avoided falling into the same trap, as well as Eric's experience as a first-time CEO. Enjoy!
Eric Shoup, CEO of Peerspace, a Google Venture-backed marketplace for meetings, co-working, events, and more. This year Peerspace has pursued an aggressive national expansion - and their business model is working and is sustainable.
Peerspace specializes in allowing people to find underutilized, inspiring existing spaces – wh...
2020-01-2849 minTechieBytesHow influencers are changing Instagram and what you need to know (feat. Tiffany Rose)Episode 55: We spoke with Tiffany Rose, Co-founder at Lux Life Now (formerly Big Crowd Media), an influencer firm which specializes in loop marketing campaigns for big names including Amber Rose and Kyle Richards. We discuss how to build and measure successful influencer campaigns, the importance of Instagram Stories for brands, and how to best utilize hashtags. Enjoy!
READ MORE: Lux Life Now co-founder Jonathan Rose talks about how to measure influencer campaign ROI.
Tiffany Rose, Co-Founder of Lux Life Now (formerly Big Crowd Media), is a former actress and...
2020-01-2151 minTechieBytesThe future of marketing is all about AI (feat. RJ Talyor)Episode 54: We spoke with RJ Talyor, Founder & CEO at Pattern89. We discuss how RJ helped pioneer the concept of SMS marketing in 2002, his time as VP of Messaging Products at Salesforce, and how what he's building at Pattern89 is changing marketing for brands like Fabletics, LIDS, Finish Line, and more! Enjoy!
R.J.’s career started at ExactTarget, where he was the mastermind behind the company’s mobile strategy. He would eventually create the concept of SMS marketing in 2002, leading to Bank of America to sending its first SMS text. His leadership was instrumental when Salesforce late...
2020-01-1443 minTechieBytesThe shipping industry is ripe for disruption (feat. Oren Zaslansky)Episode 53: Yes, good news! We're back after a little break. I graduated from the Harvard Business Analytics Program in September and have been working on new episodes which will be released every Tuesday! Today we're speaking with Oren Zaslansky, CEO at Flock Freight. We discuss why the shipping industry is ripe for disruption, tips for outsiders of Silicon Valley to raise capital, and what to look for when selecting a Board of Directors.
Oren Zaslansky is a shipping industry veteran and CEO of San Diego-based Flock Freight, a company working to modernize the $40B LTL (less than...
2020-01-0748 minTechieBytesLessons on building a company from a 3x founder (feat. Mitch Grasso)Episode 52: We spoke with Mitch Grasso, CEO at Beautiful.AI, a company creating a newer and smarter way to design your presentations. Prior to Beautiful.AI, Mitch founded SlideRocket which was acquired by VMWare. We discuss raising venture funding, his approach to customer acquisition, important design rules, and more.
Mitch is a serial entrepreneur with strong technology, design and product skills. Prior to Beautiful.AI, he founded SlideRocket, cloud-based presentation productivity software focused on team collaboration and co-founded AdSpace Networks, a digital signage network deployed to over 200 malls and reaching over 48M unique viewers/month.
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2019-06-2545 minTechieBytesWhat you need to know when starting a web business (feat. Sujan Patel)Episode 51: We spoke with Sujan Patel, co-founder at Ramp Ventures, the firm behind products like Mailshake and RightInbox. We discuss building web-based businesses, how to generate leads and interest for new businesses, enhancing your SEO, and what it means to take risk.
Sujan is the co-founder of Ramp Ventures, a firm that helps companies leverage the latest and greatest marketing strategy to fuel their businesses. Sujan has over 13 years of internet marketing experience and has led the digital marketing strategy for companies like Sales Force, Mint, Intuit and many other Fortune 500 caliber companies.
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2019-06-1856 minTechieBytesMaking the move from serial founder to venture capitalist (feat. Bryan Ciambella)Episode 50: We spoke with Bryan Ciambella, Principal at B Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in the next generation of groundbreaking tech. We discuss Bryan's background as a serial entrepreneur, what he looks for when investing, what industry verticals he's currently interested in, and what it's like working with Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin.
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2019-06-0427 min
Beyond 6 Seconds: Neurodiversity stories from neurodivergent peopleHow Jeff Weisbein capitalized on digital media trends with BestTechieJeff Weisbein is the founder and Editor-in-Chief at BestTechie – a company he started when he was 13 years old and grew it into a digital media company that makes technology easy for everyone to learn about. He also hosts a podcast called TechieBytes, which features insightful and thought-provoking conversations with tech experts and business executives. On this episode, Jeff shares what inspired him to start BestTechie in the early days of the Internet, how he recognized opportunities to grow his business, refine BestTechie's content and capitalize on changing technology trends, and how he generated income while maintaining the in...
2019-05-0736 minTechieBytesWhy upgrading your Mac has never been easier (feat. Larry O'Connor)Episode 49: We spoke with Larry O'Connor, Founder at OWC, a computer hardware company known for its Mac-based upgrade kits. We discuss how Larry started OWC 30+ years ago, the company's relationship with Apple, what Larry thinks Apple should do with the MacBook Pro, and why Apple's RAM is so expensive.
Also, a quick programming note—we're going to off for a couple weeks but fear not, we'll be back soon with new episodes!
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2019-04-1647 minTechieBytesHow one of YouTube's biggest channels thinks about content, audience, and YouTube (feat. Ash Karbasfrooshan)Episode 48: We spoke with Ash Karbasfrooshan, CEO at WatchMojo, one of the largest YouTube channels with more than 20 million subscribers. We discuss how Ash realized YouTube was the best platform for video, why listicles have such staying power, how to keep your audience fully engaged, and if he's concerned about brand safety on YouTube.
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2019-04-091h 00TechieBytesHow to build truly mobile-first video content (feat. Jesus Chavez)Episode 47: We spoke with Jesus Chavez, CEO at Vertical Networks, a company building a mobile-first premium content studio featuring hit shows like Brother and Phone Swap. We discuss what it means to be mobile-first, what the future of mobile video looks like from a content and distribution standpoint, and what it's like being a first-time CEO.
Jesus has a deep understanding of digital operations, content marketing, social platforms and business strategy, prior to becoming CEO at Vertical Networks, he was most recently the COO for Mitu a digital media company focused on Latino youth...
2019-04-0253 minTechieBytesAudience development and subscriptions: building an audience at scale (feat. Travis Bernard)Episode 46: We spoke with Travis Bernard, Senior Director of Subscriptions and Audience Insights at TechCrunch. We discuss what audience development looks like at TechCrunch, what analytics TechCrunch utilizes (as well as who gets access to them), and the recent launch of Extra Crunch (including a sneak peek of what's to come).
Travis has helped TechCrunch nearly double its monthly active users since he started and is responsible for running paid and organic media campaigns to help promote TechCrunch's event business, resulting in millions of dollars in new revenue. He was also engaged in business...
2019-03-2653 minTechieBytesHow to pitch reporters and save the media industry (feat. John Biggs)Episode 45: We spoke with John Biggs, entrepreneur and former TechCrunch East Coast Editor. He's currently working on projects including HypeHop, Tech4Reporters, and Typewriter Plus. We discuss TechCrunch in the early days, tips for pitching reporters, and ideas to save the media industry.
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2019-03-1941 minTechieBytesHow to create compelling, credible, and effective branded content (feat. Melanie Deziel)Episode 44: We spoke with Melanie Deziel, founder at Storyfuel and also an international keynote speaker who is recognized as one of the world’s leading experts in native advertising and branded content. We discuss the biggest myths about content marketing, how to properly brainstorm your content, as well as how to distribute it effectively.
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2019-03-1251 minTechieBytesA quick update of what's to come!Hey guys, Jeff here from BestTechie.com! Today’s episode is more a quick update, as some of you may know in January I started in the Harvard Business Analytics Program and being that I do all the behind the scenes work of the podcast myself such as scheduling guests, research and writing of questions & topics, as well as editing and uploading, oh and of course hosting each episode—it’s been a little hectic around here. And that doesn’t even include my day-to-day stuff at BestTechie.
That being said, I plan to conti...
2019-03-0501 minTechieBytesThe rise of conveners and why they matter (feat. Callie Schweitzer)Episode 43: We spoke with Callie Schweitzer, founder at The Callie Co, a creative strategy and consulting firm that helps businesses and individuals increase reach, relevance and revenue. She previously worked as Chief Content Officer at Thrive Global alongside Arianna Huffington. We discuss the future of media, including what Callie calls "conveners," how "town squares" will play an important role in the media landscape, and why engagement trumps everything.
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2019-02-1950 minTechieBytesHow brands can effectively leverage social commerce to increase sales (feat. Apu Gupta)Episode 42: We spoke with Apu Gupta, CEO at Curalate, a social commerce company that turns any image or video into a storefront for brands like Whole Foods, Nordstrom, and Crate & Barrel. We discuss how Curalate was born out of the ashes of a failed startup, the best ways to leverage influencers, the editorialization of ecommerce, and more.
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2019-02-1252 minTechieBytesCrime and crypto: the seedy underbelly of ICOs (feat. Alissa Fleck)Episode 41: We spoke with Alissa Fleck, Managing Editor at ICO Ranker, a site dedicated to providing honest in-depth ICO reviews and analysis. We discuss the current state of ICOs, what to look for when investing, and also spent time talking at length about crime and crypto including the anatomy of an ICO scam and which celebrities to be wary of.
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2019-01-2944 minTechieBytesFrom building Amazon Web Services to crafting the best cold emails (feat. Manny Medina)Episode 40: We spoke with Manny Medina, CEO at Outreach, a sales engagement platform that increases the productivity of sales teams. We discuss what it was like to be on the original team building Amazon Web Services, the unique way he realized it was time to pivot his HR company into Outreach, and what it takes to create an effective cold email.
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2019-01-2258 minTechieBytesAn inside look at scaling Y Combinator from 30 to 100 companies per batch (feat. Harj Taggar)Episode 39: We spoke with Harj Taggar, co-founder & CEO at Triplebyte and one of the first partners at Y Combinator. We discuss his time at Y Combinator including how he evaluated startups and grew the program from 30 to 100 companies per batch. Plus, we talk ICOs and their benefits and drawbacks as well as whether blockchain will live up to the hype.
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2019-01-1554 minTechieBytesGadgets galore: what's worth buying this holiday season (feat. Mike Murphy)Episode 38: We spoke with Mike Murphy, Deputy Tech Editor at Quartz. We discuss how Quartz determines what to cover, whether an iPad Pro can replace your computer, what are the best tech gifts, CES, and so much more.
Also, a programming note: It has been such an incredible year and I want to thank all of our listeners and guests for tuning in every week. This will be the last episode for 2018 and we’ll be back with new episodes in early 2019. I hope everyone has a great holiday season and a happy new year!
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2018-12-1855 minTechieBytesAn investors guide to raising early-stage VC (feat. Pete Wilkins)Episode 37: We spoke with Pete Wilkins, Managing Director at Hyde Park Angels. We discuss the best ways for entrepreneurs to pitch investors, what to expect when raising early-stage VC, and much more.
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2018-11-2042 minTechieBytesPivoting your company isn't a bad thing (feat. Amanda Lannert)Episode 36: We spoke with Amanda Lannert, CEO at Jellyvision. We discuss why pivoting your company is necessary sometimes, how to find product market fit, and how to survive long enough until you do.
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2018-11-1349 minTechieBytesThe keys to being an effective CTO (feat. John Higginson)Episode 35: We spoke with John Higginson, CTO at Enova. We discuss how the role of a CTO evolves as a company grows, exciting new technologies such as blockchain, and making difficult technical decisions.
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2018-11-0649 minTechieBytesThe secret of internet culture: what's old is new again (feat. Taylor Lorenz)Episode 34: We spoke with Taylor Lorenz, Staff Writer at The Atlantic. We discuss all different facets of internet culture—from YouTube stars and their drama, to teens using Instagram, to how to improve Twitter.
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2018-10-3051 minTechieBytesI've got the (wireless) power! (feat. Jacob Babcock)Episode 33: We spoke with Jacob Babcock, CEO & founder at NuCurrent. We discuss the juggling act of building a startup while working as an attorney, the move from wired to wireless power, and what the future of wireless power will actually look like.
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2018-10-2347 minTechieBytesYou're doing content marketing all wrong (feat. Nis Frome)Episode 32: We spoke with Nis Frome, co-founder at Alpha. We discuss how to build successful content marketing initiatives as well as new techniques and tactics content marketers should be using (but probably aren’t).
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2018-10-1639 minTechieBytesThe secrets to making great hires (feat. Sandi Lin)Episode 31: We spoke with Sandi Lin, co-founder & CEO at SkillJar. We discuss learning how to sell, the keys to retaining customers, and the secrets behind making great hires.
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2018-10-0956 minTechieBytesInside the life of an entrepreneur (feat. Stacey Ferreira)Episode 30: We spoke with Stacey Ferreira, co-founder & CEO at Forge. We discuss tips for how founders can successfully fundraise, the best way to ask for intros, and why millennials don't actually ruin everything.
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2018-10-0252 minTechieBytesBuilding and scaling a successful sales team (feat. Paul Teshima)Episode 29: We spoke with Paul Teshima, co-founder & CEO at Nudge.ai. This episode is all about sales! We discuss the most important elements of scaling your sales team, the future of sales, and how company culture can impact sales.
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2018-09-2544 minTechieBytesBootstrapping to profitability in two years (feat. Craig Vodnik)Episode 28: We spoke with Craig Vodnik, co-founder & CEO at cleverbridge. We discuss how he and his co-founders bootstrapped their company to profitability in two years, selling in the early days, and angel investing.
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2018-09-1856 minTechieBytesHow tech and politics are converging (feat. Jeb Ory)Episode 27: We spoke with Jeb Ory, co-founder & CEO at Phone2Action. We discuss how technology and politics are converging, advice for fellow entrepreneurs, and overcoming the challenges of a SaaS startup.
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2018-09-1146 minTechieBytesWhy great mentors matter (feat. Jayna Cooke)Episode 26: We spoke with Jayna Cooke, CEO at the recently acquired EVENTup. We discuss why great mentors matter, the acquisition process, and how to get more women in tech.
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2018-09-0436 minTechieBytesThe future of recruiting companies (feat. Nick Cromydas)Episode 25: We spoke with Nick Cromydas, co-founder & CEO at Hunt Club. We discuss how he’s building a brand new type of recruiting company and how the Midwest is becoming a better place for entrepreneurs.
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2018-08-2839 minTechieBytesSecuring the president's technology (feat. Theresa Payton)Episode 24: We spoke with Theresa Payton, former White House CIO in the George W Bush Administration and current CEO at Fortalice Solutions. We discuss securing the president’s technology, keeping our voting booths secure, and much more.
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2018-08-2137 minTechieBytesWhy solving big unsexy problems is important (feat. Larry Gadea)Episode 23: We spoke with Larry Gadea, founder of Envoy, a company solving office visitor registration. He’s also worked for Google and Twitter. We discuss figuring out pricing, company culture, and whether Twitter had a dedicated server rack for Justin Bieber.
Also, a quick programming note: I’ll be taking a few weeks off from TechieBytes, but fear not, we’ll be back with more awesome interviews soon. So stay tuned!
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2018-07-1746 minTechieBytesIt’s all about that SaaS, no churning (feat. Jason Amunwa)Episode 22: We spoke with Jason Amunwa, a SaaS expert who runs GrowthLook.com and who has spent several years building SaaS products, including popular website add-on Hello Bar. We discuss content analytics, identifying the right metrics for your company, and ways to reduce churn.
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2018-07-1049 minTechieBytesHow to succeed as a professional photographer (feat. Anthony Quintano)Episode 21: We spoke with Anthony Quintano, professional photographer and engagement editor at Honolulu Civil Beat. We discuss how to get more exposure, monetizing your work, and whether Flickr is better than Instagram.
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2018-06-2638 minTechieBytesThe right way to pivot to video (feat. Rohan Castelino)Episode 20: We spoke with Rohan Castelino, VP of Marketing at IRIS.TV, a video personalization and programming platform. We discuss building a business with publishers, developing a loyal audience, and how to do video correctly.
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2018-06-1942 minTechieBytesWhat dogs and smart home AI have in common (feat. Alex Capecelatro)Episode 19: We spoke with Alex Capecelatro, co-founder & CEO at Josh.ai, a home automation device built with AI. We discuss smart home automation, Internet of Things security, and why the company’s logo is a dog.
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2018-06-1247 minTechieBytesThe original father of 3D printing (feat. Bill Masters)Episode 18: We spoke with Bill Masters, the original father of 3D printing. We discuss the origins of 3D printing, the current and future state of 3D printing, and being a life-long entrepreneur.
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2018-06-0537 minTechieBytesBuilding a luxury audio company (feat. Jonathan Levine)Episode 17: We spoke with Jonathan Levine, the founder & CEO of Master & Dynamic, a NYC-based audio company. We discuss how he's found success with Master & Dynamic, the challenges of manufacturing, and the future of audio.
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2018-05-2940 minTechieBytesWhat AR/VR means for Hollywood (feat. Roy Taylor)Episode 16: We spoke with Roy Taylor, a former exec at AMD and Nvidia and current Advisor at Cubic Motion, an industry leading computer vision company. We discuss VR/AR (with a special focus on Hollywood and entertainment), growing sales from $0 to $300 million while at Nvidia, and more! Plus there’s a special treat towards the end.
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2018-05-2145 minTechieBytesDigital media, finance, and being #old (feat. Alex Wilhelm)Episode 15: We spoke with Alex Wilhelm, the Editor-in-Chief at Crunchbase News. We discuss editorial strategy, tech finance (including crypto), and being #old.
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2018-05-1649 minTechieBytesThe future of AI and conversational UI (feat. Mark Progano)Episode 14: We spoke with Mark Progano, a cofounder at Actively.ai, a company building an AI to make it easier to book and manage classes at fitness studios. We discuss how much data it takes to make a good AI, the future of AI and conversational UIs, and how to find success as an early stage startup.
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2018-05-0753 minTechieBytesGrow at all costs to sustainable growth (feat. Ethan Agarwal)Episode 13: We spoke with Ethan Agarwal, the founder & CEO of Aaptiv, an audio-based fitness app for iOS and Android. We discuss Aaptiv’s grow at all cost strategy and its recent pivot to a sustainable growth strategy as well as how other subscription based companies can do the same.
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2018-04-0338 minTechieBytesCan Zuck be trusted? (feat. Matt Hodges)Episode 12: We spoke with Matt Hodges, a software engineer who developed technology for Hillary Clinton’s 2016 campaign. We discuss the Facebook and Cambridge Analytics story in detail, providing insights into how Aleksandr Kogan's personality quiz app worked, what Facebook users should know, and what this means for Facebook and developers going forward.
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2018-03-251h 03TechieBytesWhat to know about investing in ICOs (feat. David Drake)Episode 11: We spoke with David Drake, the Chairman of LDJ Capital, a multi-family office with a network based all over the world. Most recently David has been focused on investing and advising cryptocurrency and blockchain companies through ICOs. We discuss how he vets companies he advises and invests in, whether ICOs should be regulated, as well as whether or not he agrees with Jack Dorsey on Bitcoin becoming the world's single currency in 10 years.
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2018-03-2335 minTechieBytesThe importance of a strong team (feat. Toby Milstein)Episode 10: We spoke with Toby Milstein, the Director of Business Development for Joy, a company that has built a magical hardware photo album. We discuss Joy, her approach to business development, and the importance of a strong team.
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2018-03-1842 minTechieBytesThe meme episode (feat. Jason Wong)Episode 9: We spoke with Jason Wong, the founder of Wonghaus Ventures and a Meme Expert. We discussed how to find success as an influencer, tips and tricks to grow your audience, and what marketers should be doing to reach Millennials and Gen-Z online.
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2018-03-1442 minTechieBytesHow founders should make decisions (feat. Patrick Perini)Episode 8: We spoke with Patrick Perini, a serial founder, who is currently the co-founder and VP of Product at Mira. We discussed what he’s currently building at Mira as well as past failures and making tough decisions as a founder.
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2018-03-1255 minTechieBytesHumanizing a brand's story (feat. Alexandra Matthiesen)Episode 7: We spoke with branding and marketing expert, Alexandra Matthiesen, who is the founder and Creative Director at Westward Creative. She’s worked with companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Veritas Technologies to connect their brands with human experiences. We also discussed ways to empower women in the tech industry.
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2018-03-1047 minTechieBytesIt's all about the polygons (feat. Michael Casalino)Episode 6: We spoke with Michael Casalino, a gaming industry veteran with 15+ years of experience in game design. Hear what he has to say about the evolution of the game design industry and how he worked on games like Madden, Where's My Water, Tron, and more!
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2018-03-0844 minTechieBytesInside the world of SFW webcam models (feat. Sarah Jean)Episode 5: We spoke with Sarah Jean, a SFW webcam model who's been in the industry for 8 years. Get an inside look at the world of cam girls, the business behind it, the amount of hustle it takes, and how much money can be made.
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2018-03-0245 minTechieBytesThe importance of persistence (feat. Varun Mayya)Episode 4: We spoke with Varun Mayya, a successful entrepreneur who raised his first round of venture capital at the age of 20. We discuss the importance of persistence as an entrepreneur, tips and advice for founders, and what verticals new founders should be looking to start companies in (as well as which to avoid).
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2018-03-0147 minTechieBytesBuilding a digital publication (feat. Kevin Raposo)Episode 3: We interview Kevin Raposo who's a Media Relations guy at EZPR and the Founder & Editor of KnowTechie. Kevin and I discuss launching your own digital publication, the challenges surrounding it, and tips and tricks on how to build and monetize your site. We also discussed the worst types of PR pitches and how to make good ones as well as what's better: BestTechie or KnowTechie.
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2018-02-2740 minTechieBytesApple keeps butt dialing 911Episode 2: We talk about passwords that have been pwned, free crytocurrency trading, and how Apple keeps butt dialing 911.
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2018-02-2312 minTechieBytesWelcome to TechieBytes!Episode 1: Meet the TechieBytes host Jeff Weisbein as he dives into tech and other interesting things.
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2018-02-2210 min
Notes on Doing020: Jeff Weisbein on building a better futureNotes on Doing's NODcast Episode 020 where Jenna interviews Jeff Weisbein. Jeff is the techie behind BestTechie.com, a tech news website. Jeff is also the brain behind Kya, a revolutionary audience analytics and insights platform for content publishers. Listen to what Jeff had to say about a certain 13-year-old tech genius, the human side of gadgets, and making what you want to happen, happen. Notes on Doing is a series of conversations with people who love what they do. www.notesondoing.com
2016-01-2500 min
backspace.fm#081: ITジャーナリスト矢作晃さんと語るCES2015と今年のIT業界動向
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backspace.fm #081は、前々回、ちょっと体調を壊されてゲスト参加できなかったITジャーナリストの矢作晃さんに改めてゲスト出演して頂き、先月行なわれた、世界最大のエレクトロニクス見本市CES2015の様子を改めて語って頂こうと思います。また矢作さんの緻密なリサーチと情報に裏付けされた2015年の業界動向予測も大変勉強になります。
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【イベントレポート】【CES Unveiled編】Parrot、netatmoなどフランス企業が最新のデジタルガジェットを発表 ～日本からはCerevoが出展。センサー付きスノーボードを展示 - PC Watch
【イベントレポート】CES UnveiledでIoT機器が続々と登場 ～貼る体温計、貼る心拍計など、いずれもスマートフォン連携 - PC Watch
【イベントレポート】LG、湾曲ディスプレイのスマートフォン第2世代モデルを発表 - PC Watch
【イベントレポート】従来の3分の1程度のサイズで、持ち運びが容易な小型ACアダプタ登場 ～79～89ドル程度で今春にも出荷を開始 - PC Watch
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2015 International CESレポートリンク集 - PC Watch
【イベントレポート】VESA、USB Type-Cコネクタ経由でのDisplayPort出力デモ ～DP 1.2→HDMI 2.0変換ドングルも公開 - PC Watch
Tony Fadell to Completely Redesign Glass - BestTechie
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