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Jason Calacanis
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This Week in Startups
Disney and OpenAI sign landmark deal… and we saw it coming! | E2223
This Week In Startups is made possible by:LinkedIn Ads - http://linkedin.com/thisweekinstartupsDevStats - https://www.devstats.com/twistCrusoe - https://crusoe.ai/buildToday’s show: FINALLY, you can hang out with Kylo Ren and Olaf the Snowman… thanks to the magic of AI.On TWiST, we’re digging into the mega OpenAI-Disney deal. Mickey is giving Sam Altman a $1 billion investment AND will allow i...
2025-12-13
57 min
This Week in Startups
Netflix buys WB + why Jason should run Disney | E2219
This Week In Startups is made possible by:Sentry - http://sentry.io/twistLinkedIn Ads - http://linkedin.com/thisweekinstartupsPipedrive - pipedrive.com/twistToday’s show:Netflix wants to gobble up Warner Bros. Do they just want to own Batman and Harry Potter, or is this secretly about destroying movie theaters?Sure, this is usually a startup show, but news THIS BIG warrants attention! So Lon stops by to tell Jason and Alex about the big Netflix acquisition news, why so many theatrical movie fa...
2025-12-06
1h 02
This Week in Startups
Is $MSTR over? Jason takes his victory lap. | E2216
This Week In Startups is made possible by:Quo - http://quo.com/TWiSTSquarespace - https://www.Squarespace.com/TWISTMiro - http://miro.com/Today’s show: Michael Saylor’s Strategy play is struggling with the price of Bitcoin on a steep decline… Is his new “dollar reserve” the answer?On TWiST, we’re looking into the state of $MSTR and why Jason remains SO skeptical about this increasi...
2025-12-02
57 min
This Week in Startups
Jason predicts a “major M&A moment” in the next six months! | E2213
Register here to join Founder University Japan’s kickoff: https://luma.com/cm0x90mkToday’s show:Google and Meta had their cases dismissed (or received a slap on the wrist)… Despite all the backlash and cynicism, AI companies continue making bank and releasing hot new products… What does it all mean?For Jason Calacanis, the signs are pointing to a “major M&A moment,” with huge opportunities for increased efficiency and consolidation among America’s favorite brands and largest companies?Who will it be? Join Jason and Alex for a...
2025-11-22
55 min
This Week in Startups
Jason Unpacks Sequoia’s New Funds"| E2199
Today’s show:Australia has accused Microsoft of employing a dark pattern… Hear why Jason says these kinds of sneaky tactics aren’t usually worth it.It’s a brand-new Monday TWiST and it’s PACKED with news. In addition to Australia’s allegations against MSFT, we’re looking at Chinese drone fails and wondering how live experiences will change in the age of AI.PLUS has Tesla finally “solved” FSD after years of promises? Does it matter that so much of Mercor’s revenue goes back out to contractors? Do Chinese LLMs have a major advanta...
2025-10-28
1h 21
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2025-10-01
02 min
This Week in Startups
Jason’s H-1B pitch, the latest on the TikTok deal, and Howie’s first ad | E2182
Today’s show:New proposal on H-1B visas… and it’s pretty similar to Jason’s pitch from last month!On a new TWiST, Jason and Lon wonder if the White House is watching the pod and borrowing some of our best ideas! Specifically, the new $100K H-1B visa proposal sounds a lot like Jason’s suggestion from August… with a few significant tweaks.PLUS we’re looking at the latest news about the US TikTok entity, why Jason’s not concerned about the new algorithm, the explosion of major data centers in Scand...
2025-09-23
1h 14
This Week in Startups
Jason’s Tesla Optimus prediction, Anthropic’s latest mega-raise and more | E2172
Today’s show:Find out why it’s important to “get curious,” and more deep founder insights on a new TWiST.Jason and Alex are back with a look at Robot vs. Human violence spilling out into the streets, Elon Musk’s vision for humanoid robots, and a reconsideration of Apple’s open-source AI models. Is the hardware giant not getting enough credit for its smaller-scale innovations?Plus Grok has another hit model, AND a chat with Scale Social founder Runbin Dong about the importance of knowing your worth.Timestamps...
2025-09-03
1h 11
This Week in Startups
US Crypto Reserve Bombshell, Ramp’s $13B Climb, & more | E2092
Today’s show: Trump just floated the idea of a U.S. Crypto Reserve, suggesting a 10 bips transaction tax and naming unexpected altcoins like XRP, Solana, and Cardano. Jason and Alex break down what this means for crypto markets, regulation, and startups—plus the legal and political fallout. Is this a game-changer or just another pump-and-dump controversy?*Timestamps:(0:00) Alex and Jason kick of the show!(1:48) Trump's crypto policy and PR strategy(7:14) Analysis of Trump's proposed US crypto reserve(10:21) Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at http://gust...
2025-03-04
59 min
This Week in Startups
Board Talk Empire with GRIN's Brandon Brown, Founder Hacks & SEC Memecoin Clarity? | E2091
Today’s show: Jason and Alex break down the latest head-scratching SEC ruling on meme coins—did they just legalize pump-and-dumps to protect Trump’s token? Plus, they dive into why venture debt can destroy startups, the rise of AI-driven companies, and how Tesla is gearing up to challenge Waymo in the self-driving car race. Then, Brandon Brown from GRIN joins the show to talk about scaling to 8-figure revenue, surviving brutal market corrections, and why he’s stepping down as CEO after a decade. This one’s packed with insights for founders, investors, and anyone watching the future of crypto...
2025-03-01
1h 14
This Week in Startups
Lovable's Anton Osika on Revolutionizing Software Development and OpenAI Drops Deep Research | E2080
OpenAI dropped Deep Research—hilariously, the exact same name as Google’s existing tool. Jason and Alex dive into the AI arms race, break down Lovable.dev’s insane growth to $10M ARR in weeks, and test whether AI can really replace software engineers. Plus, they analyze Trump’s latest tariff chaos and what it means for startups, global trade, and the economy. * Timestamps: (0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show. (1:09) Jason’s talk and case study at Stanford (2:38) Managing the chaotic news cycle (5:22) NBA trade insights: Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis (7:1...
2025-02-04
1h 06
This Week in Startups
What’s Going On With Google Gemini Deep Research? | E2072
This Week in Startups is brought to you by… PrizePicks. TWiST listeners, download the app today and use code TWIST to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! Go to: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/TWIST PrizePicks - Run your game. Coda. TWiST listeners get 6 months at https://www.Coda.io/twist Fitbod. Get 25% off your Fitbod subscription or try out the app for FREE when you sign up: fitbod.me/TWIST Today’s show: Jason and Alex interview Aarush Selvan, lead PM at Google Gemini Deep Rese...
2025-01-16
1h 08
This Week in Startups
Medium: Reaching Profitability while The Internet is Broken + CorePod | E2003
This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Notion. Notion Projects combines project management with your docs, knowledge base, and AI. Try notion projects for free at notion.com/twist Brex. The financial stack founders can bank on. Brex knows cash is king for startups, so they built a banking experience that takes every dollar further. Get the business account trusted by 1 in 3 US startups at https://www.brex.com/twist24 OpenPhone. Create business phone numbers for you and your team that work through an app on your smartphone or desktop. TWiST listen...
2024-09-05
1h 18
This Week in Startups
Liquidity: Recession fears, AI market shifts, and the future of tech hubs | E1994
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2024-08-17
1h 17
This Week in Startups
The $97 Billion VC Panel | E1987
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2024-08-01
1h 08
This Week in Startups
Top 5 VC funds raise big $, venture capital DPI is back, and Sequoia’s offer to LP’s | E1981
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2024-07-18
1h 01
This Week in Startups
Logan Allin and Neil Datta on which startups AI puts at risk, tech regulation, and H-1B reform | E1975
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2024-07-03
1h 05
This Week in Startups
Sequoia & the Hewlett Foundation on VCs NOT raising funds, Cisco's $1B AI fund, and more! | E1973
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2024-06-28
1h 07
This Week in Startups
Apple’s WWDC 2024: Reactions, Highlights & Breakdowns with Jason and Alex | E1964
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2024-06-11
53 min
This Week in Startups
AI investments, VC ecosystem geography, and VC hypocrisy | E1956
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2024-05-27
1h 07
This Week in Startups
Crypto, the Midas List, and democratizing VC with Delian Asparouhov and Mel Williams | E1952
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2024-05-20
1h 07
This Week in Startups
LIQUIDITY: Major challenger to OpenAI, xAI, closing on $6B in funding | E1944
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2024-05-06
1h 05
This Week in Startups
Startup pitch competition! Jason invests $25K into one of three founders | E1942
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2024-05-02
59 min
This Week in Startups
How AI and remote work is coming for your job | E1940
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2024-04-29
1h 17
This Week in Startups
Ask Jason LIVE!: Navigating startup growth with Real-Time Q&A | E1937
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2024-04-25
1h 18
This Week in Startups
Redpoint Ventures and Stepstone Group on VC Deployment, M&A, and Google's AI Strategy | E1934
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2024-04-19
1h 11
This Week in Startups
Startup pitch competition! Jason invests $25K into one of three founders | E1932
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2024-04-17
54 min
This Week in Startups
Tomasz Tunguz and David Clark on how to invest in AI and Q1 2024 startup valuations | E1930
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2024-04-13
1h 15
This Week in Startups
Apurva Mehta and Jack Altman on Sam Altman, CalPERS, and Liquidation Preferences | E1927
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2024-04-06
1h 03
This Week in Startups
Dave Mcclure & Jordan Stein on YC, "Spray and Pray", and Games VCs Play | E1923
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2024-03-30
1h 31
This Week in Startups
Ask Jason LIVE!: Unpacking Startup Strategies with Real-Time Q&A | E1921
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2024-03-27
1h 09
This Week in Startups
Kleiner Perkins and Penn’s Endowment on India, loss ratios, and the rise of secondaries | E1919
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2024-03-23
1h 10
This Week in Startups
2024 VC trends, portfolio construction, & more with Churchill's Raja Doddala | E1914
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2024-03-14
1h 03
This Week in Startups
Melengo's Justin Kwong on the future of end-to-end clothing manufacturing | E1913
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2024-03-14
1h 00
This Week in Startups
Business Breakdowns: Moneyball's first-principles, paradigm shifts, and ‘burn the boats’ | E1909
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2024-03-05
1h 19
This Week in Startups
Sequoia & Union Square Returns, the Post-AI Labor Market, and the Return of SF? | E1907
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2024-03-01
56 min
This Week in Startups
Ask Jason LIVE! Returns to TWiST! | E1905
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2024-02-27
1h 01
This Week in Startups
Reddit’s IPO, Consumer vs. Enterprise AI, and Sam Altman’s New Fund and more! | E1903
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2024-02-23
1h 12
This Week in Startups
Mark Suster and Samir Kaji on the 2024 Venture Market, IPOS, and Secondaries | E1899
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2024-02-17
1h 22
This Week in Startups
Dry Powder in Venture Capital, VC Ratings, and more with Grady Buchanan and Victor Gutwein | E1895
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2024-02-09
1h 29
This Week in Startups
Venture Fund Size Growth, the Rise of Unicorns, and more with Elizabeth Yin and Zach Coelius | E1886
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2024-01-26
1h 19
This Week in Startups
Series A valuations, M&A in 2024, and M.A.N.G with Jason Shuman and Raja Doddala | E1883
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2024-01-20
1h 02
This Week in Startups
Michael Kim, Jason Calacanis, and David Weisburd on VC marks, Rabois leaving FF for Khosla, and more | E1879
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2024-01-12
1h 01
This Week in Startups
Dara Khosrowshahi, Bill Gurley, Brad Gerstner, & Jason Calacanis on Uber's growth and future | E1878
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2024-01-12
1h 14
This Week in Startups
Bill Gurley, Brad Gerstner, & Jason Calacanis on the state of tech markets, hosted by David Weisburd | E1875
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2024-01-06
1h 28
This Week in Startups
Startup pitch competition: Jason invests $25K LIVE! | E1866
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2023-12-15
44 min
This Week in Startups
Mastering Early-Stage Board Meetings | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn | E1865
Today’s show: Kruze COO, Scott Orn, joins Jason to discuss best practices for early stage startups to prepare for and execute successful board meetings. The two dive into the reasons VCs want governance through board meetings (00:56), what should be in a full board packet (6:51), formal things investors look for (11:10), and much more! Timestamps: (0:00) Kruze COO, Scott Orn, joins Jason (00:56) The reasons VCs seek governance in startups and key tips for developing a standardized board presentation (6:51) Building a startup financial package and the importance of presenting a financial flash page at the start of...
2023-12-14
28 min
This Week in Startups
OpenAI Chaos Continues with Sunny Madra and David Sacks | E1852
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2023-11-21
1h 00
This Week in Startups
BREAKING: Sam Altman fired from OpenAI, chaos ensues! | E1851
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2023-11-18
59 min
This Week in Startups
Avoiding Accidental Tax Fraud | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn | E1849
Today’s show: Kruze’s Scott Orn joins Jason to discuss navigating potential ERC fraud (00:45), expected year one spend for startups (11:54), importance of accounting from Day 1 (15:22), and more! * Time stamps: (0:00) Kruze’s Scott Orn joins Jason. (0:45) Navigating Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and spotting fraud, and the importance of CPA expertise (9:01) The difference between building software and R&D (11:54) Expected year one spend for startups (15:22) Importance of accounting from day 1 * Check out Kruze: https://kruzeconsulting.com * Follow...
2023-11-16
22 min
This Week in Startups
Engineering an AI-powered doctor’s office with Forward CEO Adrian Aoun | E1848
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2023-11-15
52 min
This Week in Startups
Managing your treasury in 2023 | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn | E1843
Todays show: Kruze's Scott Orn joins Jason on the latest edition of Startup Finance Basics! In this episode, they discuss the current state of the market (0:40), diversifying bank relationships (6:09), managing risk (16:25), and much more! * Time stamps: (0:00) Kruze's Scott Orn joins Jason (0:40) The current state of the market (6:09) The SVB lesson: Diversify your bank relationships (16:25) Capital preservation, liquidity, and risk management * Check out Kruze: https://kruzeconsulting.com * Follow Scott: https://twitter.com/scottorn https...
2023-11-08
18 min
This Week in Startups
AI Demos! Cap table management platform, AI-powered job interviews, & more! | E1837
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2023-10-31
50 min
This Week in Startups
Loop Golf's Matt Holder on auto tee times for golfers, plus: Cruise robotaxi suspension | E1836
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2023-10-28
50 min
This Week in Startups
Debating personal AI hardware with Rewind AI’s Dan Siroker | E1828
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2023-10-13
39 min
This Week in Startups
Startup pitch competition: Jason invests $25K | E1819
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2023-09-29
1h 21
This Week in Startups
Jason Unplugged: IPO market, WaPo tactics against Dave Portnoy + Live Q&A | E1815
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2023-09-23
47 min
This Week in Startups
AI demos + Jason invests $25K live! | E1789
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2023-08-08
1h 17
This Week in Startups
Using AI to diagnose Dementia with Vistim Labs James Hamet + Jason LIVE at iConnections | E1757
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2023-06-07
1h 08
This Week in Startups
How generative AI is enabling hologram assistants with Looking Glass CEO Shawn Frayne | E1753
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2023-05-31
42 min
This Week in Startups
Startup pitch competition: Jason invests $25K | E1748
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2023-05-24
43 min
This Week in Startups
Fireside chat with Jason Calacanis & Brad Gerstner hosted by Mubadala’s Ibrahim Ajami | E1746
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2023-05-20
1h 40
This Week in Startups
SpaceX's Starship launch, Tiger Global's 20% markdown + Ask Jason! | E1726
Jason recaps SpaceX's Starship rocket launch (2:06) and discusses BuzzFeed's 15% RIF and Fox News settling its Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit (9:11). He also covers Reddit's announcement to charge large AI companies for data and Tiger Global's $12.7B fund markdown (19:40). The show ends with another edition of Ask Jason (34:41). (0:00) Jason kicks off the show (2:06) Recapping Jason's experience at Space X's Starship launch (7:52) Pilot - Get 20% off the first 6 months at https://pilot.com/twist (9:11) BuzzFeed's 15% RIF (14:07) Fox News settled with Dominion Voting Systems (18:20) Issuu - Sign up for free or g...
2023-04-21
46 min
This Week in Startups
Startup pitch competition: Jason invests $25K | E1725
Jason hosts another pitch competition featuring two startups from our Founder University program! Apply for Founder University: https://course.founder.university (0:00) Jason kicks off the show (3:35) Jason and Presh describe who Founder University is for (8:35) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://vanta.com/twist (9:52) Alexandra Bellensweig pitches HumHum (22:15) Presh's thoughts on HumHum (26:47) CacheFly - Get 10 terabytes free by signing up at https://twist.cachefly.com (28:13) Russell Palmer pitches Cyberfilm (37:41) QuickNode - Get one month free by using code TWIST at https://go.qu...
2023-04-20
1h 02
This Week in Startups
Startup pitch competition: Jason invests $25K | E1714
Jason hosts another pitch competition featuring three startups from our Founder University program! Apply for Founder University: https://course.founder.university (0:00) Nick kicks off the show (1:07) Introducing Founder University (7:14) Pitch 01: Xinyue Ma of Sticker (11:56) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://vanta.com/twist (13:00) Jason’s feedback for Sticker (15:07) Pitch 02: Joseph Homsy of Outmost (17:11) Jason’s feedback for Outmost (23:14) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://linkedin.com/twist (24:40) Pitch 03: Cam Richardson of PaySquad (26:55) Jason’...
2023-04-06
58 min
This Week in Startups
Startup pitch competition: Jason invests $25K live! | E1709
Jason hosts another pitch competition featuring three startups from our Founder University program! Apply for Founder University: https://course.founder.university (0:00) Jason kicks off the show (1:58) Kelly and Presh discuss reactions from the Founder University community (6:47) Presentation 1: Kevin O'Connell, Founder and CEO of Kapsule (12:08) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://Squarespace.com/TWIST (13:38) Presentation 2: Julien Hoachuck, Founder of ArkiTask (19:48) Embroker - Use code TWIST to get an extra 10% off insurance at https://Em...
2023-03-30
49 min
This Week in Startups
Startup pitch competition! Jason invests $25K into one of four founders | E1703
Today on the podcast, we have a new format for you! Jason will hear four pitches from Founder University participants and choose ONE startup to invest $25K in! (1:45) (0:00) Jason kicks off the show and explains the pitch format! (1:45) Jason brings on Presh and Kelly to explain the fundamentals of Founder University and introduces today's pitches! (13:44) Squarespace - Use code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://Squarespace.com/TWIST (16:18) George Lam pitches Fantastic Funding (21:18) Naman Dwivedi pitches Promptify ...
2023-03-21
56 min
This Week in Startups
"The weirdest economy ever," Noma shuts down, Jason demos ChatGPT's iOS app | E1653
Back from the weekend! First up, J+M catch up and cover a very strange economic situation. (2:07) Then, the duo covers NoMa, the world's most famous restaurant, shutting its doors due to an unsustainable business model (24:46), before going deep on generative AI news and demoing OpenAI's ChatGPT iOS app! (49:54) (0:00) J+M intro today's show! (2:07) Weekend catchup! Jason's chainsaw adventure (12:29) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://linkedin.com/twist (14:04) Twitter view counts being a revealing engagement metric, Jeremy Renner's accident, "the weirdest economy ever" (23:17) House...
2023-01-10
1h 21
This Week in Startups
Jason interviews EatKind CEO Neetha Avalakki and ‘TWiST Mean Tweets’ with Lon Harris | E1638
First up, Jason interviews Neetha Avalakki, the founder and CEO of EatKind. EatKind is an AI-powered search engine that converts ANY food or recipe into a vegan alternative. (3:20) Then Lon Harris joins Molly and Jason for another segment of This Week in Streaming. They play a TWiST version of celebrity mean tweets and discuss Neptune Frost. (36:41) (0:00) M+J Kick off the show (3:20) CEO of EatKind joins Jason (8:31) Embroker - Use code TWIST to get an extra 10% off insurance at https://Embroker.com/twist (9:41) Training EatKind’s AI + Product Market Fit ...
2022-12-16
1h 18
This Week in Startups
Affirm addresses Molly & Jason + is TikTok getting banned, and Pearpop’s CEO Cole Mason | E1637
Molly and Jason react to a letter they received from Affirm after yesterday’s episode. (1:59) Then, Molly and Jason discuss Marco Rubio’s bipartisan legislation to ban TikTok (35:46), And finally, we cap off season 4 of The Next Unicorns with Co-Founder and CEO of Pearpop Cole Mason (59:28) (0:00) M+J Kick off the show (1:59) Molly and Jason respond to a letter from Affirm (9:33) OpenPhone - Get an extra 20% off any plan for your first 6 months at https://openphone.com/twist (15:55) Comparing the pros and cons of BNPL (27:42) Fitbod - Get 25% off at h...
2022-12-15
1h 30
This Week in Startups
Jason’s big night, the culture war in tech + Google Search vs ChatGPT and more | E1635
Molly and Jason talk about their big weekends. (2:27) Then they discuss the culture war in tech right now (13:47). Followed by our new favourite game, ChatGPT or Google Search. (47:15) Then we wrap up with a breakthrough in the world of nuclear fusion. (1:17:16) (0:00) J+M Kick off the show (2:27) Molly and Jason Catch up after the weekend (12:24) FanDuel Sportsbook - Sign up with promo code TWIST to place a $1000 risk-free bet at https://sportsbook.fanduel.com (13:47) The culture war in tech (28:00) Crowdbotics - Get a free scoping session for your next...
2022-12-13
1h 30
This Week in Startups
Ask Jason: investing in similar startups, pitch deck tips + MycoWorks Co-Founder Sophia Wang | E1630
First up, Jason answers some founder questions! (1:46) Then, MycoWorks Co-Founder Sophia Wang joins for this week's edition of The Next Unicorns! (10:12) (0:00) Molly tees up today's segments! (1:46) Ask Jason! What happens if a VC finds a great startup/founder to invest in, but they've already invested in a similar business (4:31) Ask Jason! What is the ideal number of slides in a pitch deck? What are some general tips to spruce up a pitch deck? (8:34) LinkedIn Marketing - Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at LinkedIn.com/nextunicorn (10:12) Molly welcomes MycoWorks Co-Founder S...
2022-12-08
41 min
This Week in Startups
Meta's ad targeting troubles, Ask Jason, Hive Social's data mishap & more | E1629
First up, Molly breaks down some news stories, including Meta's ad troubles in Europe (1:24) and Semafor's saga with its climate editor departing. (9:51) Then, Jason answers questions from founders! (20:25) Finally, Producer Rachel joins Molly to discuss what happened with Hive Social. (32:10) (0:00) Molly tees up today's segments! (1:24) Molly covers Meta's targeted ad troubles in Europe - are we headed for a new standard for ad-based business models? (8:24) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://Squarespace.com/TWIST (9:51) Breaking down Semafor parting...
2022-12-07
46 min
This Week in Startups
Next Unicorns evaluation + Ask Jason | E1590
New format! Jason evaluates some prior Next Unicorns company's performances since the CEO appeared on the podcast (2:06), and contextualizes the fundraising market throughout the past three years. Then, Jason wraps the show by answering listener questions! (48:18) (0:00) Jason tees up today's new Next Unicorns format! (2:06) Jason shares some thoughts on why he started The Next Unicorns series and tees up some of the most successful companies over the first three seasons (5:32) E971: Checkr CEO Daniel Yanisse (10:37) E987: Upgrade CEO Renaud Laplanche (13:59) OpenPhone - Get an extra 20% off any plan for...
2022-10-20
56 min
This Week in Startups
Ask Jason! + Streaming news with Lon Harris | E1579
Jason opens the show by answering listener questions for 20+ minutes! (1:19) Then, Lon Harris joins to break down Netflix's new mega-hit, the death of network TV, and more! (30:22) (0:00) Jason tees up today's topics! (1:19) How founders building hardware and deep tech products can more efficiently raise capital (3:58) Settling Co-Founder disputes (8:28) Jason's thoughts on Seattle as a place to live and as a startup hub (9:58) Is now the right time to jump to FAANG with a high-paying role? (13:06) Athletic Greens - Get 1 year of Vitamin D free and 5 free travel...
2022-10-07
1h 10
This Week in Startups
Jason's DTC investment thesis, Jokr looking to raise $50M, liquidation preference breakdown, witness in Elizabeth Holmes trial goes rogue | E1553
First up, Jason explains his DTC investment thesis (3:00), before he and Molly give some insight into the Bay Area heat wave (13:41). Then, Jason and Molly dive deep on reporting that instant delivery startup Jokr might be raising a new round with unusual liquidation preferences (25:50), then Jason breaks down what liquidation preferences are with some spreadsheets. To wrap, J+M cover a witness in the Elizabeth Holmes trial going rogue! (53:27) (0:00) J+M tee up today's topics (3:00) Holiday weekend catch up + Jason explains his DTC investment thesis (12:15) Notion - Sign up for...
2022-09-07
1h 09
This Week in Startups
Ask Jason + LAUNCH founder interviews + OK Boomer with Andrew Yeung | E1551
Friday Variety Show! First up, Jason answers a bunch of listener questions. (1:16) Then, Molly interview two amazing LAUNCH portfolio founders building marketplace businesses! (21:09) To wrap the show, Producer Rachel is back with another edition of OK Boomer (42:04) (0:00) Jason tees up today's segments! (1:16) Ask Jason: How to vet startups when you're an employee looking to join one (5:55) Ask Jason: Keep building a specifically requested feature for a major customer OR focus on the core offering? (10:32) iTrust Capital - Visit https://itrust.capital/twist to create your Crypto IRA today (11:38) Ask...
2022-09-02
1h 01
This Week in Startups
Ask Jason + LegalQ founder Zeb Anderson + OK Boomer with Jules Terpak | E1539
Friday variety show! First up, Jason answers your questions on VCs investing in a downturn, winning founder qualities, and more. (1:24) Then, Molly interviews LAUNCH founder Zeb Anderson about his legal startup LegalQ. (16:36) Producer Rachel wraps the show with another edition of OK Boomer featuring Jules Terpak! (26:59) (0:00) Molly intros the Friday variety show! (1:24) Ask Jason: Why VCs slow investment pace in a downturn (7:00) Ask Jason: What qualities make Jason invest in a founder a second time after a failure (12:29) Jason explains the traction at Uber and Calm when he invested (15:06...
2022-08-20
59 min
This Week in Startups
Debating Apple's return to work & Jason's WFH playbook, $META partners with $DASH & more | E1536
J+M have a big debate over remote work: including covering Apple's return to work policy, Malcolm Gladwell's comments, Jason's WFH playbook, and much more. Then, they cover Meta's new partnership with DoorDash for Facebook Marketplace deliveries, and a Jay Trading update! (1:05:19) (0:00) J+M tee up today's topics! (1:57) Apple will be sending all corporate employees back to the office in September + J+M debate Malcolm Gladwell's comments on remote work (12:45) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://Squarespace.com/TWIST
2022-08-17
1h 20
This Week in Startups
Howard Lindzon reviews Jason's portfolio & breaks down public/private investing + OK Boomer | E1533
Howard Lindzon joins to talk about the different mindsets and skillsets of public and private market investors and breaks down what the future of the blockchain might look like. (1:39) Then, Producer Rachel is back with another OK Boomer segment, interviewing Ben Smith of Goal House NYC! (1:20:52) (0:00) Jason tees up today's segments! (1:39) Howard Lindzon joins and breaks down the differences between public and private investing mindsets (12:21) UserTesting - Get real human insights from customers, try for free today at https://usertesting.com/twist (13:38) How liquidity impacts public/private investing, why Howard is...
2022-08-13
1h 40
This Week in Startups
Crypto Updates: Voyager files bankruptcy, Celsius pays debt, + Jason Q&A | E1501
Molly is out today, but don’t worry- we still have crypto news to cover. Crypto firm Voyager Digital filed for bankruptcy (2:14), and crypto loan company Celsius paid some debts (10:43). Finally, Jason takes some questions in today’s Ask Jason segment (25:35)! Voyager Bankruptcy Filing: https://cases.stretto.com/public/x193/11753/PLEADINGS/1175307062280000000036.pdf (0:00) Jason introduces today's show! (2:14) Crypto Update: Voyager Digital filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy late last night (9:31) Embroker - Get an extra 10% off insurance for your business at https://Embroker.com/twist (10:43) Celsius just unlocked 2000 “wrapped Bitcoin” (~$40M worth) by paying d...
2022-07-07
1h 13
This Week in Startups
Privateer Space CEO Alex Fielding: cleaning up space junk with Steve Wozniak + Behind the scenes of working for Jason | E1465
First, Jason and Molly reflect on their time in previous tech recessions (03:06). Then, Privateer Space CEO Alex Fielding joins to discuss solving the space junk problem (18:02), the difficulties of mapping debris (33:25), and more. Then, Producer Rachel hosts an OK Boomer episode where she talks with the other Gen Z employees that work for Jason about how they got their jobs and what they've learned at Launch (1:00:21). (00:00) Jason and Molly tee up today’s episode (03:06) Ask JaMo: What do you remember about the tech industry during the dotcom era and recession? (12:45) Where was Mo...
2022-05-21
2h 00
This Week in Startups
SaaS multiple compression, downturn outlook & advice for new VCs with Jason Lemkin of SaaStr | E1461
Jason and Molly chat with Jason Lemkin of SaaStr (01:44). They discuss: advice for new VCs (16:14), the future of SaaS investing (27:37), playing offense as investors (35:50), secondaries and more. (00:00) Jason and Molly tee up today’s interview show (01:44) Jason and Molly speak with Jason Lemkin of SaaStr (14:59) Notion - Get started for free at https://notion.com/thisweekinstartups (16:14) Jason Lemkin’s advice for new fund managers (26:16) Microacquire - Sell your business with no fees at https://try.microacquire.com/twist (27:37) Will SaaS investments continue to be good? (32:44) What makes Notion so g...
2022-05-16
1h 12
This Week in Startups
Dara sets the tone for Uber's next push, Jason's market prediction, Apple's ML director departs, Internet affordability & more | E1455
First, we discuss Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi's company-wide email rallying Uber behind a cash-generating vision to court investors (6:30). Then, we cover Apple's machine learning director departing because of the company's work from home policies (43:22) and the White House's negotiation with ISPs for low-cost high-speed internet to pair with the Affordable Connectivity Program (57:00). (00:00) Jason and Molly intro today’s news stories (02:30) Jason and Molly catch up (06:30) Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi wrote email employees Sunday night stating Uber needs to increase free cash flow to win support from investors (11:13) Embroker - Get an ex...
2022-05-10
1h 06
This Week in Startups
BONUS - Jason on This Week in Startups Australia
Jason talks about how he sees the startup landscape developing, running remote teams and more on This Week in Startups Australia with Mark Pesce. Check out TWISTA: https://twistartupsaus.com/ Subscribe to TWISTA on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/twista-this-week-in-startups-australia/id951368363
2022-04-09
38 min
This Week in Startups
Inbound vs. outbound deal flow (VC School) + Jason Jacobs of My Climate Journey | E1425
Sunday double-header! In the opening VC Sunday School segment, Jason discusses deal flow (1:43), you will learn: 1. Inbound vs. outbound deal flow 2. Tactics VCs use to streamline their deal flow 3. Jason's philosophy on responding to founders - Your process is my opportunity Then, Molly chats with Jason Jacobs of My Climate Journey about scaling climate tech investing, inspiring people to solve climate problems and the tangible value of community (21:27). (00:00) Jason and Molly introduce the show (01:43) VCSS: Inbound/outbound deal flow in VC (11:30) Roc...
2022-04-03
1h 07
This Week in Startups
Web 3 is Going Great with Molly White | E1396
First, Molly Wood quickly sums up crypto donations flowing to Ukraine (2:03). Then, Jason and Molly chat with Molly White, the creator of the website "Web 3 is Going Great." We discuss the problems she identified with Web 3, speculation vs. building, DAOs, decentralization and more (7:01). (00:00) Molly intros today’s episode, crypto in Ukraine, Jason and Molly interview guest Molly White (02:07) The ways crypto has been used to help Ukraine (07:01) Molly and Jason interview guest Molly White (10:32) Mercury - Banking built for startups. See more at https://mercury.com/twist ...
2022-03-01
1h 11
This Week in Startups
DHH on Basecamp's painful evolution, Bitcoin, Revitalizing internet discourse + Lumanu CEO Tony Tran | E1394
Jason chats with David Heinemeier Hansson (2:03) about global governments reacting to COVID, Basecamp’s Twitter cycle blowup last spring when more than 1/3 of the company left, the shift from debating in the public square (Twitter) to debating in private with friends on group chats. We also talk about why David now sees a case for Bitcoin after Canada leans toward authoritarianism. (00:00) Jason and Molly intro today’s episode, David Heinemeier Hansson, OK Boomer with Tony Tran of Lumanu (02:03) Jason catches up with David Heinemeier Hansson (07:05) DHH on Living in Denmark during COVID (10:31) Ourcrowd - Check...
2022-02-26
1h 59
This Week in Startups
Critical cyber attacks of the last decade + How Jason Calacanis grew the Launch Fund: Angel S6 E7 | E1393
Molly interviews Jason about raising "LAUNCH Fund I." This season of Angel is focused on the nitty-gritty details of raising and running a first-time fund (22:47). Jason shares everything from getting his first check to his biggest mistakes. But first, we discuss the biggest cybersecurity hacks of the last decade and potential risks going forward (1:32). (00:00) Jason and Molly intro the show, cybersecurity and Russia invading Ukraine, Molly interviews the OG Angel (01:32) Cybersecurity and Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine (12:40) LinkedIn Jobs - Go to https://linkedIn.com/angel and post your first job for...
2022-02-25
1h 03
This Week in Startups
Keith Rabois of Founders Fund + AirBnB's earnings & evolving customer base, SF BOE recall | E1388
World-class investor-operator Keith Rabois is back for his eighth time! But first, Jason breaks down Airbnb’s great Q4 and full-year earnings report (2:42) and how its customer segment is evolving. Then, he briefly covers the SF Board of Education recall (22:58). When Keith joins (31:27), he and Jason discuss: 1. How he called the top of the tech market in November 2021 2. Keith's 2019 prediction that came true 2. Venture Capital's decaying price discipline 3. Facebook's challenge ahead 4. Six predictions for the market Notes 0:00 Jason int...
2022-02-17
1h 17
This Week in Startups
Spotify's saga continues, $FB warns of EU exit, GoFundMe's protest refund, Peloton's suitors | E1380
Molly and Jason catch up on the big news stories from the weekend. First, we talk about the Joe Rogan & Spotify saga (1:51) and size up the odds of Rogan finishing out his contract with Spotify (15:41). Then, we cover Facebook warning about pulling Instagram and Facebook out of Europe due to privacy regulations (29:54). Next, we cover GoFundMe’s decision to pull funding for the “Freedom Convoy” protesters in Canada. We wrap with a discussion of the WSJ's reporting that Amazon is considering acquiring Peloton (57:26). 0:00 Jason and Molly intro today’s topics! 1:51 Daniel Ek’s comments o...
2022-02-08
1h 03
This Week in Startups
All-In’s hijacked feed, Google’s earnings breakdown, Jason’s legendary iPad troll | E1376
First, Jason explains how someone copied the All-In podcast, put in ads, and then redirected Google’s podcast player to display it as the real All-In feed (1:44). Then, we break down Google's Q4 and full year earnings for 2021 (18:25). Is Google the best business ever? Then, Jason tells the story of “The Great iPad Troll of 2010” (45:10). 00:00 Jason & Molly intro the show 01:44 How someone hijacked the All-In podcast feed and started serving ads on it 02:18 Funny story about Jason wanting to monetize All-In, and why it's not 03:07 We get sidetracked talking about private jets
2022-02-03
55 min
This Week in Startups
Sunday VC School: valuation vs. traction matrix + Climate: New Energy Nexus CEO Danny Kennedy | E1356
Welcome to our new Sunday show. Each episode will have two segments, Sunday VC School and Climate startups. First, Jason and Molly discuss early-stage investing including, Jason's valuation vs. traction matrix (1:44) and developing a BS detector (23:03). Then Jason introduces Molly's new climate segment (27:15) and then Molly interviews New Energy Nexus CEO Danny Kennedy (33:38). They discuss what Danny looks for in clean energy investments(37:03) and more! Valuation vs. Traction Matrix: https://calacanis.com/2019/03/30/the-valuation-vs-traction-matrix (00:00) Jason intros the show (01:44) Sunday VC School - Assessing a minimum viable product (04:24) Valuation v...
2022-01-09
1h 01
This Week in Startups
Why Sam Lessin is using the VC model to invest in individuals + Jason funds a startup on air | E1328
First, Sam Lessin of Slow Ventures joins to discuss how he is applying the venture model to invest in individuals, he just placed a $1.7M bet on a YouTube creator (4:10). Then, Jason brings on Chris Niblett, who is going through Founder University (41:40). They discuss Chris's company Bizzly, which is a "Patreon for small businesses," what can be improved, and Jason invests live on the show!
2021-11-18
1h 07
This Week in Startups
Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire on USDC, Tether & more + Jason reacts to Apple’s new M1 chips & MacBooks | E1307
First, Jason reacts to the most recent Apple event announcing new M1 chips & Macbooks (1:26). Then, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire (23:85) joins to discuss how USDC, what makes Circle different from Tether, regulation, and more.
2021-10-19
1h 36
This Week in Startups
News! China bans crypto transactions (again), Zillow & iBuyers impacting Real Estate + Ask Jason | E1290
Jason covers China's latest crypto mandate (0:59), a TikToker's conspiracy about iBuyers and the Redfin CEO's response (17:17), then takes a bunch of Ask Jason Questions (31:42) & more!
2021-09-25
53 min
Life, Adventures & Piracies of Captain Singlet
E20: "Angel" podcast: Ask an Angel! Jason Calacanis & Ed Roman answer questions on startup runway conce...
Ask an Angel! Jason Calacanis & Ed Roman answer questions on startup runway concerns, syndicate hit rates, advising best practices, founder updates, due diligence, pro-rata rights, investment legal structures & more
2018-04-02
1h 00
Life, Adventures & Piracies of Captain Singlet
E9: Ask An Angel! Jason Calacanis & Brian Alvey answer investor questions on picking startups, evaluating founder...
E9: Ask An Angel! Jason Calacanis & Brian Alvey answer investor questions on picking startups, evaluating founders, due diligence, how syndicates work, deal terms & more
2017-11-15
1h 00
Product People
EP33: Jason Calacanis of Inside.com talks about bootstrapping vs funding
It’s part 2 with Jason Calacanis!In this episode we explore the question every product person needs to answer: should I bootstrap, or should I get investors?SponsorsSprint.ly has been there from the beginning. Perfect for software teams of 3 or more people, Sprint.ly is the easiest way for managers and developers to track the software development process. You and your team can try Sprint.ly for free, go to www.sprint.lyI also just discovered KnowAds. The hardest part about online advertising is figuring out what works. Kno...
2013-07-03
25 min