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This Week in StartupsUS Crypto Reserve Bombshell, Ramp’s $13B Climb, & more | E2092Today’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...2025-03-0459 minThis Week in StartupsBoard Talk Empire with GRIN's Brandon Brown, Founder Hacks & SEC Memecoin Clarity? | E2091Today’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...2025-03-011h 14This Week in StartupsLovable's Anton Osika on Revolutionizing Software Development and OpenAI Drops Deep Research | E2080OpenAI 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.
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(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...2025-02-041h 06This Week in StartupsWhat’s Going On With Google Gemini Deep Research? | E2072This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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Today’s show: Jason and Alex interview Aarush Selvan, lead PM at Google Gemini Deep Rese...2025-01-161h 08This Week in StartupsMedium: Reaching Profitability while The Internet is Broken + CorePod | E2003This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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OpenPhone. Create business phone numbers for you and your team that work through an app on your smartphone or desktop. TWiST listen...2024-09-051h 18This Week in StartupsLiquidity: Recession fears, AI market shifts, and the future of tech hubs | E1994This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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OpenPhone. Create business phone numbers for you and your team that work thro...2024-08-171h 17This Week in StartupsThe $97 Billion VC Panel | E1987This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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Brex. the financial stack founders can bank...2024-08-011h 08This Week in StartupsTop 5 VC funds raise big $, venture capital DPI is back, and Sequoia’s offer to LP’s | E1981This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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CommandBar. Seamlessly integrate an AI-powered guide into your soft...2024-07-181h 01This Week in StartupsLogan Allin and Neil Datta on which startups AI puts at risk, tech regulation, and H-1B reform | E1975This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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Vensure. Vensure is an HR firm that specializes in serving rapidly growing technology companies. Providing fully customized HR and b...2024-07-031h 05This Week in StartupsSequoia & the Hewlett Foundation on VCs NOT raising funds, Cisco's $1B AI fund, and more! | E1973This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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DevSquad. Most dev agencies only offer developers. Why? Beca...2024-06-281h 07This Week in StartupsAI investments, VC ecosystem geography, and VC hypocrisy | E1956This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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Lemon.io. Hire pre-vetted remote develo...2024-05-271h 07This Week in StartupsCrypto, the Midas List, and democratizing VC with Delian Asparouhov and Mel Williams | E1952This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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OpenPhone. Create business phone numbers for you and your team that work through an app on your smartphone or desktop. TWiST listeners can get an extra 20% off any plan for your first 6 months at https://www.openphone.com/twist
NetSuite. The number one cloud financial system, bringing accounting, financial management, inventory, and HR, into ONE platform. Giving you ONE source of truth. By popular demand, NetSuite has extended its one-of-a-kind flexible financing program for a few more weeks! Head to https://www.netsuite.com/liquidity
Att...2024-05-061h 05This Week in StartupsStartup pitch competition! Jason invests $25K into one of three founders | E1942This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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Mercury. Mercury is the fintech startups use for banking* and all their financial workflows.
Paying bills, staying in control of company spend, and closing the boo...2024-05-0259 minThis Week in StartupsHow AI and remote work is coming for your job | E1940This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
NetSuite. The number one cloud financial system, bringing accounting, financial management, inventory, and HR, into ONE platform. Giving you ONE source of truth. By popular demand, NetSuite has extended its one-of-a-kind flexible financing program for a few more weeks! Head to https://www.netsuite.com/liquidity
OpenPhone. Create business phone numbers for you and your team that work through an app on your smartphone or desktop. TWiST listeners can get an extra 20% off any plan for your first 6 months at https://www.openphone.com/twist
...2024-04-291h 17This Week in StartupsAsk Jason LIVE!: Navigating startup growth with Real-Time Q&A | E1937This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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Mercury. Mercury is the fint...2024-04-251h 18This Week in StartupsRedpoint Ventures and Stepstone Group on VC Deployment, M&A, and Google's AI Strategy | E1934This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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Mercury is the fintech startups use for banking* and all their financial workflows.
Paying bills, staying in control of company spe...2024-04-191h 11This Week in StartupsStartup pitch competition! Jason invests $25K into one of three founders | E1932This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
Wistia. All-in-one video platform for business, with tools that help you create, manage, and measure the impact of your videos. Try Wistia for free at https://wistia.com/startups
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CLA. Innovation takes balance. CLA's CPAs...2024-04-131h 15This Week in StartupsApurva Mehta and Jack Altman on Sam Altman, CalPERS, and Liquidation Preferences | E1927This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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Curotec. Are you one of those co...2024-03-301h 31This Week in StartupsKleiner Perkins and Penn’s Endowment on India, loss ratios, and the rise of secondaries | E1919This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
Vanta. Compliance and security shouldn't be a deal-breaker for startups to win new business. Vanta makes it easy for companies to get a SOC 2 report fast. TWiST listeners can get $1,000 off for a limited time at http://www.vanta.com/twist
DevSquad. Most dev agencies only offer developers. Why? Because product management is hard. Get an entire product team for the cost of one US developer plus 10% off at http://devsquad.com/twist.
Gelt. It’s time to take control over your taxes. Discover how...2024-03-231h 10This Week in Startups2024 VC trends, portfolio construction, & more with Churchill's Raja Doddala | E1914This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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Jason Calacanis welcomes Ch...2024-03-141h 03This Week in StartupsBusiness Breakdowns: Moneyball's first-principles, paradigm shifts, and ‘burn the boats’ | E1909This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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Vanta. Compliance and security shouldn't be a deal-breaker for startups to win new business. Vanta makes it easy for companies to get a SOC 2 report fast. TWiST listeners can get $1,000 off for a limited time at http://www.vanta.com/twist
MEV. Tired of the dev shop rollercoaster? Mev is your reliable technical partner, offering a well-established software development process designed to co...2024-03-051h 19This Week in StartupsSequoia & Union Square Returns, the Post-AI Labor Market, and the Return of SF? | E1907This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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Coda. A new doc that brings words, tabl...2024-03-0156 minThis Week in StartupsReddit’s IPO, Consumer vs. Enterprise AI, and Sam Altman’s New Fund and more! | E1903This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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DevSquad. Most dev agencies only offer developers. Why? Because product management is hard. Get...2024-02-231h 12This Week in StartupsMark Suster and Samir Kaji on the 2024 Venture Market, IPOS, and Secondaries | E1899This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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Northwest Registered Agent. When starting your business, it's important to use a service that will actually help you. Northwest Registered Agent is that service. They'll fo...2024-02-091h 29This Week in StartupsVenture Fund Size Growth, the Rise of Unicorns, and more with Elizabeth Yin and Zach Coelius | E1886This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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Northwest Registered Agent. When starting your business, it's important to use a service that will actually help you. Northwest Registered Agent is that service. They'll form your company fast, give you the documents you need to open a business bank account, and even provide you with mail scanning and...2024-01-261h 19This Week in StartupsSeries A valuations, M&A in 2024, and M.A.N.G with Jason Shuman and Raja Doddala | E1883This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
The Paintbrush Loan is the earliest startup financing on the internet. No pitch deck, no business plan, no minimum time in business, and no warm intros. Plus, you get to keep your equity. Visit http://www.getpaintbrush.com to see if you qualify for a $50K startup loan in less than 2 minutes.
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Northwest Registered Agent. When starting your business, it's important to use a service that will actually help you. Northwest Registered Agent is that service. They'll form your company fast, give you the documents you need to open a business bank account, and even provide you with mail scanning and a business address to keep your personal privacy intact. Visit http://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/twist to get a 60% discount on your next LLC.
DevSquad. Most dev agencies only offer developers. Why? Because product management is hard. Get an...2024-01-121h 01This Week in StartupsDara Khosrowshahi, Bill Gurley, Brad Gerstner, & Jason Calacanis on Uber's growth and future | E1878This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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The Paintbrush Loan is the earliest startup financing on the internet. No pitch deck, no business plan, no minimum time in business, and no warm intros. Plus, you get to keep your equity. Visit http://www.getpaintbrush.com to see if you qualify for a $50K startup loan in less than 2 minutes.
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OpenPhone. Create business phone numbers for you and your team that work through an app on your smartphone or desktop. TWiST listeners can get an extra 20% off any plan for your first 6 months at openphone.com/twist
DevSquad. Most dev agencies only offer developers. Why? Because product management is hard. Get an entire product team for the cost of one US developer plus 10% off at http://devsquad.com/twist.
Squarespace. Turn your idea into a new website! Go to Squarespace.com/TWIST for a fr...2024-01-061h 28This Week in StartupsStartup pitch competition: Jason invests $25K LIVE! | E1866This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
Vanta. Compliance and security shouldn't be a deal-breaker for startups to win new business. Vanta makes it easy for companies to get a SOC 2 report fast. TWiST listeners can get $1,000 off for a limited time at http://www.vanta.com/twist
.Tech Domains has a new program called startups.tech, where you can get your startup featured on This Week in Startups. Go to http://www.startups.tech/jason to find out how!
OpenPhone. Create business phone numbers for you and your team that work...2023-12-1544 minThis Week in StartupsStartup pitch competition: Jason invests $25K | E1819This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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Mercury. 90% of startups fail. Just 10 out of every 100 make it. Mercury exists to close that gap — helping comp...2023-09-291h 21This Week in StartupsStartup pitch competition: Jason invests $25K | E1748This Week in Startups is presented by:
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Jaso...2023-05-2443 minThis Week in StartupsFireside chat with Jason Calacanis & Brad Gerstner hosted by Mubadala’s Ibrahim Ajami | E1746This Week in Startups is presented by:
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OpenPhone. Create business phone numbers for you and your team that work through an...2023-05-201h 40This Week in StartupsSpaceX's Starship launch, Tiger Global's 20% markdown + Ask Jason! | E1726Jason 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...2023-04-2146 minThis Week in StartupsStartup pitch competition: Jason invests $25K | E1725Jason 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
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(28:13) Russell Palmer pitches Cyberfilm
(37:41) QuickNode - Get one month free by using code TWIST at https://go.qu...2023-04-201h 02This Week in StartupsStartup pitch competition: Jason invests $25K | E1714Jason 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
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(13:00) Jason’s feedback for Sticker
(15:07) Pitch 02: Joseph Homsy of Outmost
(17:11) Jason’s feedback for Outmost
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(24:40) Pitch 03: Cam Richardson of PaySquad
(26:55) Jason’...2023-04-0658 minThis Week in StartupsStartup pitch competition: Jason invests $25K live! | E1709Jason 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
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(13:38) Presentation 2: Julien Hoachuck, Founder of ArkiTask
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This Week in StartupsStartup pitch competition! Jason invests $25K into one of four founders | E1703Today 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!
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(16:18) George Lam pitches Fantastic Funding
(21:18) Naman Dwivedi pitches Promptify
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This Week in Startups"The weirdest economy ever," Noma shuts down, Jason demos ChatGPT's iOS app | E1653Back 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...2023-01-101h 21This Week in StartupsJason interviews EatKind CEO Neetha Avalakki and ‘TWiST Mean Tweets’ with Lon Harris | E1638First 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
...2022-12-161h 18This Week in StartupsAffirm addresses Molly & Jason + is TikTok getting banned, and Pearpop’s CEO Cole Mason | E1637Molly 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...2022-12-151h 30This Week in StartupsJason’s big night, the culture war in tech + Google Search vs ChatGPT and more | E1635Molly 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...2022-12-131h 30This Week in StartupsAsk Jason: investing in similar startups, pitch deck tips + MycoWorks Co-Founder Sophia Wang | E1630First 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...2022-12-0841 minThis Week in StartupsMeta's ad targeting troubles, Ask Jason, Hive Social's data mishap & more | E1629First 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...2022-12-0746 minThis Week in StartupsNext Unicorns evaluation + Ask Jason | E1590New 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...2022-10-2056 minThis Week in StartupsAsk Jason! + Streaming news with Lon Harris | E1579Jason 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...2022-10-071h 10This Week in StartupsJason's DTC investment thesis, Jokr looking to raise $50M, liquidation preference breakdown, witness in Elizabeth Holmes trial goes rogue | E1553First 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...2022-09-071h 09This Week in StartupsAsk Jason + LAUNCH founder interviews + OK Boomer with Andrew Yeung | E1551Friday 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...2022-09-021h 01
This Week in StartupsPrivateer Space CEO Alex Fielding: cleaning up space junk with Steve Wozniak + Behind the scenes of working for Jason | E1465First, 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...2022-05-212h 00This Week in StartupsSaaS multiple compression, downturn outlook & advice for new VCs with Jason Lemkin of SaaStr | E1461Jason 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...2022-05-161h 12This Week in StartupsDara sets the tone for Uber's next push, Jason's market prediction, Apple's ML director departs, Internet affordability & more | E1455First, 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
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This Week in StartupsInbound vs. outbound deal flow (VC School) + Jason Jacobs of My Climate Journey | E1425Sunday 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...2022-04-031h 07
This Week in StartupsCritical cyber attacks of the last decade + How Jason Calacanis grew the Launch Fund: Angel S6 E7 | E1393Molly 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...2022-02-251h 03
This Week in Startups - VideoCritical cyber attacks of the last decade + How Jason Calacanis grew the Launch Fund: Angel S6 E7 | E1393Molly 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).2022-02-251h 03This Week in StartupsAll-In’s hijacked feed, Google’s earnings breakdown, Jason’s legendary iPad troll | E1376First, 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 jets2022-02-0355 min
This Week in StartupsJason’s EOW (End of Week) | 4/16/20Subscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp
FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis2021-04-1747 minThis Week in Startups - VideoThis Week in Startups Australia hosted by Mark Pesce | Season 9 Episode 1 with Jason CalacanisSeason 9 Episode 1: TWISTA Patron Saint Jason Calacanis joins us to kick off series 9 with a deep dive into the post-pandemic startup world – and the virtuous cycle of successful startups.2021-04-0648 min
This Week in StartupsThis Week in Startups Australia hosted by Mark Pesce | Season 9 Episode 1 with Jason CalacanisCheck out This Week in Startups Australia: https://twistartupsaus.com
FOLLOW Mark: https://twitter.com/mpesce
FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis2021-04-0648 minThis Week in Startups - VideoFounders from LAUNCH Accelerator’s 20th Cohort join Jason to talk fundraising, growth, pitching & more | E1180Check out SparkPlug: https://sparkplug.app
Check out Storybook: https://storybook-app.com
Check out SkillBank: https://www.joinskillbank.com
FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis2021-02-2751 min
This Week in StartupsFounders from LAUNCH Accelerator’s 20th Cohort join Jason to talk fundraising, growth, pitching & more | E1180Check out SparkPlug: https://sparkplug.app
Check out Storybook: https://storybook-app.com
Check out SkillBank: https://www.joinskillbank.com
FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis2021-02-2751 minThis Week in Startups - VideoAsk Jason! All-In origins, avoiding common investor mistakes, defining “lifestyle” business vs. venture scale & more! | E1176FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis2021-02-2023 min
This Week in StartupsAsk Jason! All-In origins, avoiding common investor mistakes, defining “lifestyle” business vs. venture scale & more! | E1176FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis2021-02-2023 min
This Week in StartupsCommonwealth Fusion Systems’ Bob Mumgaard on trying to solve climate change via nuclear fusion technology | E1171Angel investor Jason Calacanis (Uber, Calm, Robinhood) interviews the world’s greatest founders, operators, investors and innovators. Get an insider’s look into venture capital, learn how to start and scale your own startup, and ride the cutting edge of technology in today's headlines and beyond.2021-02-061h 06
This Week in Startups“Early-stage startups we love right now” with Indie Hackers’ Courtland Allen & Pioneer’s Daniel Gross | E1162Angel investor Jason Calacanis (Uber, Calm, Robinhood) interviews the world’s greatest founders, operators, investors and innovators. Get an insider’s look into venture capital, learn how to start and scale your own startup, and ride the cutting edge of technology in today's headlines and beyond.2021-01-151h 09
This Week in StartupsE1155: Daryl Morey on his eventful 2020, adapting to paradigm shifts, taking the Sixers job, building a winning organization & moreAngel investor Jason Calacanis (Uber, Calm, Robinhood) interviews the world’s greatest founders, operators, investors and innovators. Get an insider’s look into venture capital, learn how to start and scale your own startup, and ride the cutting edge of technology in today's headlines and beyond.2020-12-221h 18
This Week in StartupsE1147: “Godfather of SaaS” Jason Lemkin on 2020’s cloud software boom, public CEO mindsets, how Zoom conquered the competition & more | Rising Stars of SaaS 8Check out SaaStr: https://www.saastr.com
FOLLOW Jason Lemkin: https://twitter.com/jasonlk
FOLLOW Jason Calacanis: https://linktr.ee/calacanis2020-12-021h 10This Week in Startups - VideoE1147: “Godfather of SaaS” Jason Lemkin on 2020’s cloud software boom, public CEO mindsets, how Zoom conquered the competition & more | Rising Stars of SaaS 8Check out SaaStr: https://www.saastr.com
FOLLOW Jason Lemkin: https://twitter.com/jasonlk
FOLLOW Jason Calacanis: https://linktr.ee/calacanis2020-12-021h 10This Week in Startups - VideoE1142: Emergency Pod! Jason breaks down & ranks his top 4 IPO candidates: Airbnb, Affirm, Robinhood & Roblox!FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis2020-11-2128 min
This Week in StartupsE1142: Emergency Pod! Jason breaks down & ranks his top 4 IPO candidates: Airbnb, Affirm, Robinhood & Roblox!FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis2020-11-2128 min
This Week in StartupsE1139: Loop CEO Brian Gannon shares secrets to scaling a hardware startup & launching the Loop 2 + bonus Ask Jason!Check out the Loop 2: https://rb.gy/hb5qbk
FOLLOW Brian: https://twitter.com/brgannon
FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis2020-11-1849 minThis Week in Startups - VideoE1139: Loop CEO Brian Gannon shares secrets to scaling a hardware startup & launching the Loop 2 + bonus Ask Jason!Check out the Loop 2: https://rb.gy/hb5qbk
FOLLOW Brian: https://twitter.com/brgannon
FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis2020-11-1849 min
This Week in StartupsE1138: Ask Jason! Benefits to growing a company internationally, Apple’s new chip impact, investing in solo founders & more!To be featured on a future Ask Jason episode, email your video question to askjason@launch.co
FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis2020-11-1352 minThis Week in Startups - VideoE1138: Ask Jason! Benefits to growing a company internationally, Apple’s new chip impact, investing in solo founders & more!To be featured on a future Ask Jason episode, email your video question to askjason@launch.co
FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis2020-11-1352 minThis Week in Startups - VideoE1123: Emergency Pod! Jason reacts to the iPhone 12 fail & Apple jumping the shark; theories on the lack of innovation: is something big in the works or has Apple lost its magic?FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis
Apple Event 2020:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR0g-1hnQPA2020-10-1421 min
This Week in StartupsE1123: Emergency Pod! Jason reacts to the iPhone 12 fail & Apple jumping the shark; theories on the lack of innovation: is something big in the works or has Apple lost its magic?FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis
Apple Event 2020:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KR0g-1hnQPA2020-10-1421 min
This Week in StartupsAll-In E9: Trump has COVID, First debate reactions, Coinbase letter response & moreAngel investor Jason Calacanis (Uber, Calm, Robinhood) interviews the world’s greatest founders, operators, investors and innovators. Get an insider’s look into venture capital, learn how to start and scale your own startup, and ride the cutting edge of technology in today's headlines and beyond.2020-10-0337 minThis Week in Startups - VideoE1112: Emergency Pod! Nikola fraud allegations, Trevor Milton resigns, Jason reflects on Trevor’s answersCheck out the full Trevor Milton interview: https://youtu.be/SH-zhlqvJWM
Jason on CNBC 9/11/20: https://youtu.be/_FV7g2UJDsw
FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis
Referenced in this episode:
Hindenburg Research - Nikola Report:
https://hindenburgresearch.com/nikola
FreightWaves Article:
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/breaking-news-trevor-milton-out-of-nikola
Bloomberg Article:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-14/sec-said-to-examine-nikola-over-short-seller-s-fraud-allegations
Nikola Press Release:
https://nikolamotor.com/press_releases/nikola-sets-the-record-straight-on-false-and-misleading-short-seller-report-96
Nikola One Video:
https://youtu.be/IAToxJ9CGb82020-09-2251 min
This Week in StartupsE1112: Emergency Pod! Nikola fraud allegations, Trevor Milton resigns, Jason reflects on Trevor’s answersCheck out the full Trevor Milton interview: https://youtu.be/SH-zhlqvJWM
Jason on CNBC 9/11/20: https://youtu.be/_FV7g2UJDsw
FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis
Referenced in this episode:
Hindenburg Research - Nikola Report:
https://hindenburgresearch.com/nikola
FreightWaves Article:
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/breaking-news-trevor-milton-out-of-nikola
Bloomberg Article:
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-14/sec-said-to-examine-nikola-over-short-seller-s-fraud-allegations
Nikola Press Release:
https://nikolamotor.com/press_releases/nikola-sets-the-record-straight-on-false-and-misleading-short-seller-report-96
Nikola One Video:
https://youtu.be/IAToxJ9CGb82020-09-2251 minThis Week in Startups - VideoE1099: Basecamp Co-Founder Jason Fried on building Hey, making email exciting again, Hey vs. Apple & moreCheck out Hey: https://hey.com
FOLLOW Jason Fried: https://twitter.com/jasonfried
FOLLOW Jason Calacanis: https://linktr.ee/calacanis2020-08-211h 24
This Week in StartupsE1099: Basecamp Co-Founder Jason Fried on building Hey, making email exciting again, Hey vs. Apple & moreCheck out Hey: https://hey.com
FOLLOW Jason Fried: https://twitter.com/jasonfried
FOLLOW Jason Calacanis: https://linktr.ee/calacanis2020-08-211h 24This Week in Startups - VideoEmergency Pod! Jason Calacanis reacts to Big Tech hearings: Grades for Bezos, Cook, Pichai & ZuckerbergFollow Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis
Follow This Week in Startups: https://twitter.com/TWiStartups2020-07-3043 min
This Week in StartupsEmergency Pod! Jason Calacanis reacts to Big Tech hearings: Grades for Bezos, Cook, Pichai & ZuckerbergFollow Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis
Follow This Week in Startups: https://twitter.com/TWiStartups2020-07-3043 min
This Week in StartupsFounders: Pitch Thousands of Angel Investors over Zoom at Remote Demo Day!Submit your application at https://remotedemoday.com/
Jason Calacanis & TheSyndicate.com will select seven startups to pitch thousands of angel investors on July 28th.
We held our first Remote Demo Day in June, where 5 of the 7 companies that pitched received over $200K in commitments from Jason's Syndicate.2020-07-1004 minThis Week in Startups - VideoFounders: Pitch Thousands of Angel Investors over Zoom at Remote Demo Day!Submit your application at https://remotedemoday.com/
Jason Calacanis & TheSyndicate.com will select seven startups to pitch thousands of angel investors on July 28th.
We held our first Remote Demo Day in June, where 5 of the 7 companies that pitched received over $200K in commitments from Jason's Syndicate.2020-07-1004 min
This Week in StartupsLearn how to be an Angel Investor from Jason Calacanis at Angel.University Online!Register: https://www.angel.university/online
In this workshop, I share my lessons from deploying over 70 million dollars of capital in over 200 startups, including Uber, Robinhood, Calm, Wealthfront, and others.
You'll learn how to source and negotiate deals, evaluate startups, and manage your portfolio.
If you're an accredited investor, visit https://www.angel.university/online to learn more and register today.2020-06-3003 min
This Week in StartupsE1078 Pomp Podcast Crossover: Anthony “Pomp” Pompliano on most exciting crypto projects, Hey vs. Apple, Robinhood/Barstool traders, Zuck vs. Bezos, Jason’s Bitcoin position & more!Pomp Podcast x TWiST crossover
Follow Pomp: https://twitter.com/APompliano
Follow Jason: https://twitter.com/Jason
https://linktr.ee/calacanis2020-06-232h 16
This Week in StartupsAnnouncement: Learn how to become a professional angel investor at Angel.University OnlineAngel.University Online is a 3-hour course for individuals interested in becoming professional angel investors. Hosted by Jason Calacanis & Mike Savino, the course focuses on five key topics: sourcing deals, evaluating startups, negotiating deals, portfolio and bankroll management, and post-deal efforts.
Register: https://www.angel.university/events2020-06-0902 min
This Week in StartupsAll-In E3: Modern Cold War between US & China, economic recovery, potential mass migration out of San Francisco, pandemic politicization & more with David Sacks & David FriedbergAngel investor Jason Calacanis (Uber, Calm, Robinhood) interviews the world’s greatest founders, operators, investors and innovators. Get an insider’s look into venture capital, learn how to start and scale your own startup, and ride the cutting edge of technology in today's headlines and beyond.2020-05-2149 min
This Week in StartupsUPCOMING: Register for Angel.University Online at Angel.University/EventsHosted by Jason Calacanis & Michael Savino, Angel.University is a workshop for individuals interested in becoming professional angel investors.
The curriculum is designed for angels who have done 0 to 100 angel investments and focuses on five key topics: sourcing deals, evaluating startups, negotiating deals, portfolio and bankroll management, and post-deal efforts.
Register: https://www.angel.university/events2020-05-0701 min
This Week in StartupsE1053: Ask Jason! Catching an investor’s eye with a cold email, what founders/investors often overlook during pitches, COVID’s impact on Jason’s deal flow, domain name hacks & more!0:01 Jason intros today's questions!
2:18 Kate asks what founders & investors often overlook while pitching/being pitched, and what they should focus more closely on
6:58 Daniel asks about Jason's next book
8:59 Avery asks for advice on performing customer research
14:27 Dan asks what common traits Jason sees in the best founders and tangible steps to gain these traits
19:55 Shahpar asks what kind of cold emails catch Jason's eyes
22:10 Amy asks for the top 5 books Jason would recommend to an aspiring founder
27:18 Andrew asks Jason how his deal flow has been impacted by COVID-19
30:27 Dharma asks...2020-05-0550 min
This Week in StartupsTEASER: Inside Transportation E3: Sandy Munro Talks Electric Vehicles, Tesla Model Y + MoreSubscribe: https://linktr.ee/transportationpodcast
Featuring Sandy Munro (CEO of Munro & Associates), Jason Calacanis (Angel investor, LAUNCH, Inside.com) and Johan Moreno (Inside.com).
Subscribe to Inside Transportation newsletter: inside.com/transportation
Subscribe to Inside Electric Vehicles newsletter: inside.com/evs
Follow Inside Transportation: https://twitter.com/TranspoPod2020-05-0220 min
This Week in StartupsSNEAK PREVIEW: E2 All-In with Chamath Palihapitiya & Jason Calacanis: Rebooting the economy, understanding corporate debt, steps to avoid a depression & more with David Sacks0:01 Jason & Chamath catch us up on their quarantines
1:20 Chamath intros David Sacks
4:40 David explains what their poker group chat has been like since COVID-19 started, and how Jason, Chamath & himself fall on the optimistic/pessimistic spectrum
6:58 How have the past few months defined David's view on the world, and what is his reaction to the US government's response?
12:22 Did the US health apparatus do its job? How could it improve? Why aren't masks already mandated?
19:33 Culture clash between scientific experts & entrepreneurs, thoughts on Chloroquine as a treatment method
27:00 Are US bureaucrats taking the intelligence...2020-04-1130 min
This Week in StartupsE1 All-In with Chamath Palihapitiya & Jason Calacanis: US Response to COVID-19 & Impact on Startups, Venture Capital & Public Markets with David Friedberg0:01 Jason & Chamath intro David and check in on each other's quarantines
2:26 Has the US overreacted or underreacted so far? David & Chamath give their opinions on new directives & statistics
13:15 Thoughts on potential treatment options & policy changes
22:25 Chamath explains the circumstances of recording a podcast while the Stock Market tanks in real-time
25:03 Should the US adopt Chinese & South Korean quarantine strategies?
29:53 What do the current market conditions mean for startups & VC?
41:24 Chamath explains what is currently happening in the capital markets
45:05 How close is the US on being able to do mass-testing?
54:13 Thoughts on...2020-03-191h 31
This Week in StartupsEMERGENCY POD: E0 All-In with Chamath Palihapitiya & Jason Calacanis: COVID-19 Political, Economic & Social Ramifications featuring The Production Board’s David Friedberg (frmly Founder/CEO, The Climate Corporation)0:01 Jason intros Chamath and Episode 0 of All-In and they discuss their current self-quarantine
0:55 Jason intros David Friedberg
1:35 Chamath gives the inaugural (& potentially final) All-In ad read
2:17 As a Warriors owner, Chamath gives his reaction to the NBA postponing & uncoordinated actions of government & private sectors
4:37 Why was the US so slow to react on both an individual & governmental level? What did the OpenTable data show?
9:03 David explains the actions he would take if he was president
12:37 Thoughts on Trump's private sector involvement
16:58 Has the press failed in its coverage, or are they just feeding...2020-03-151h 28
Life, Adventures & Piracies of Captain SingletE20: "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 & more2018-04-021h 00Life, Adventures & Piracies of Captain SingletE9: 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 & more2017-11-151h 00