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This Week in StartupsDisney and OpenAI sign landmark deal… and we saw it coming! | E2223This 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...
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This Week in StartupsNetflix buys WB + why Jason should run Disney | E2219This 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...
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This Week in StartupsIs $MSTR over? Jason takes his victory lap. | E2216This 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...
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This Week in StartupsJason predicts a “major M&A moment” in the next six months! | E2213Register 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...
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This Week in StartupsJason Unpacks Sequoia’s New Funds"| E2199Today’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...
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AI Visibility - SEO, GEO, AEO, Vibe Coding and all things AIJason Calacanis host of all in podcast and founder of launchninjaai.comJason Calacanis host of all in podcast and founder of launch
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This Week in StartupsJason’s H-1B pitch, the latest on the TikTok deal, and Howie’s first ad | E2182Today’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...
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This Week in StartupsJason’s Tesla Optimus prediction, Anthropic’s latest mega-raise and more | E2172Today’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...
2025-09-031h 11This 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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(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
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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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2024-08-171h 17This Week in StartupsThe $97 Billion VC Panel | E1987This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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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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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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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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2024-06-281h 07This Week in StartupsApple’s WWDC 2024: Reactions, Highlights & Breakdowns with Jason and Alex | E1964This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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2024-06-1153 minThis Week in StartupsAI investments, VC ecosystem geography, and VC hypocrisy | E1956This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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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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2024-05-201h 07This Week in StartupsLIQUIDITY: Major challenger to OpenAI, xAI, closing on $6B in funding | E1944This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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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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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…
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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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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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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…
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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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2024-03-301h 31This Week in StartupsAsk Jason LIVE!: Unpacking Startup Strategies with Real-Time Q&A | E1921This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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2023-12-1544 minThis Week in StartupsMastering Early-Stage Board Meetings | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn | E1865Today’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!
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(00:56) The reasons VCs seek governance in startups and key tips for developing a standardized board presentation
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2023-11-1859 minThis Week in StartupsAvoiding Accidental Tax Fraud | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn | E1849Today’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!
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(11:54) Expected year one spend for startups
(15:22) Importance of accounting from day 1
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2023-11-1552 minThis Week in StartupsManaging your treasury in 2023 | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn | E1843Todays 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!
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(6:09) The SVB lesson: Diversify your bank relationships
(16:25) Capital preservation, liquidity, and risk management
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2023-10-1339 minThis Week in StartupsStartup pitch competition: Jason invests $25K | E1819This Week in Startups is brought to you by…
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2023-08-081h 17This Week in StartupsUsing AI to diagnose Dementia with Vistim Labs James Hamet + Jason LIVE at iConnections | E1757This Week in Startups is presented by:
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2023-05-3142 minThis Week in StartupsStartup pitch competition: Jason invests $25K | E1748This Week in Startups is presented by:
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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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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).
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(2:06) Recapping Jason's experience at Space X's Starship launch
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(9:11) BuzzFeed's 15% RIF
(14:07) Fox News settled with Dominion Voting Systems
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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
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(9:52) Alexandra Bellensweig pitches HumHum
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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
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(24:40) Pitch 03: Cam Richardson of PaySquad
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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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2023-03-3049 min
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
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2023-03-2156 min
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"
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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
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(9:41) Training EatKind’s AI + Product Market Fit
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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
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(15:55) Comparing the pros and cons of BNPL
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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
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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?
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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?
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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
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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?
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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
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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?
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2022-09-021h 01This Week in StartupsAsk Jason + LegalQ founder Zeb Anderson + OK Boomer with Jules Terpak | E1539Friday 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...
2022-08-2059 minThis Week in StartupsDebating Apple's return to work & Jason's WFH playbook, $META partners with $DASH & more | E1536J+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
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2022-08-171h 20This Week in StartupsHoward Lindzon reviews Jason's portfolio & breaks down public/private investing + OK Boomer | E1533Howard 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
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(13:38) How liquidity impacts public/private investing, why Howard is...
2022-08-131h 40
This Week in StartupsCrypto Updates: Voyager files bankruptcy, Celsius pays debt, + Jason Q&A | E1501Molly 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
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2022-07-071h 13This 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
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(16:14) Jason Lemkin’s advice for new fund managers
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(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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2022-05-101h 06This Week in StartupsBONUS - Jason on This Week in Startups AustraliaJason talks about how he sees the startup landscape developing, running remote teams and more on This Week in Startups Australia with Mark Pesce.
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2022-04-0938 min
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 StartupsWeb 3 is Going Great with Molly White | E1396First, 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
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2022-03-011h 11This Week in StartupsDHH on Basecamp's painful evolution, Bitcoin, Revitalizing internet discourse + Lumanu CEO Tony Tran | E1394Jason 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...
2022-02-261h 59This 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 03This Week in StartupsKeith Rabois of Founders Fund + AirBnB's earnings & evolving customer base, SF BOE recall | E1388World-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...
2022-02-171h 17This Week in StartupsSpotify's saga continues, $FB warns of EU exit, GoFundMe's protest refund, Peloton's suitors | E1380Molly 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...
2022-02-081h 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 jets
2022-02-0355 minThis Week in StartupsSunday VC School: valuation vs. traction matrix + Climate: New Energy Nexus CEO Danny Kennedy | E1356Welcome 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...
2022-01-091h 01
This Week in StartupsWhy Sam Lessin is using the VC model to invest in individuals + Jason funds a startup on air | E1328First, 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!
2021-11-181h 07
This Week in StartupsCircle CEO Jeremy Allaire on USDC, Tether & more + Jason reacts to Apple’s new M1 chips & MacBooks | E1307First, 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.
2021-10-191h 36
This Week in StartupsNews! China bans crypto transactions (again), Zillow & iBuyers impacting Real Estate + Ask Jason | E1290Jason 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!
2021-09-2553 min
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 & more
2018-04-021h 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 & more
2017-11-151h 00
Product PeopleEP33: Jason Calacanis of Inside.com talks about bootstrapping vs fundingIt’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...
2013-07-0325 min