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The Compassionate Capitalist™ Show with Karen RandsThe New ROI: Revenue, Opportunity & Impact with Serial Entrepreneur Jon GosierWhat Happens After a 9-Figure Exit? You Keep Building. 💼💥When you’ve exited a company for nine figures—what’s next? For Jon Gosier, the answer was simple: build again, smarter and bigger.In this episode of The Compassionate Capitalist Show, I reconnect with Jon Gosier, a serial entrepreneur who’s redefining what it means to create wealth across industries. From his time bootstrapping tech startups in Africa to co-founding Audigent—the adtech company that sold to Experian in late 2024—Jon has always been ahead of the curve. Now, with FilmHedge, he's bringing the same...
2025-04-0748 min
Techonomics#39 FAANG FIRE: Financial Freedom & Avocado ToastIn our 39th episode, we welcome Andre Nader, a semi-retired professional in tech turned author of the FAANG FIRE Substack.
Andre shares his journey from working at Meta for nearly a decade to his transition into semi-retirement in May 2023. He discusses how he's living off savings accumulated from a tech career within the context of the FIRE (Financial Independent, Retire Early) movement.
Andre explains his approach to managing finances, the FIRE philosophy, and the importance of understanding 'enough' in terms of financial security. The conversation also touches upon the impact of tech layoffs, the role...
2024-12-1945 min
Techonomics#38 Insights, not Autopsies: Public Education Data with EvressJoin us for an insightful conversation with Parsa and Alejandro, co-founders of Evress Analytics, as they discuss their journey from tutoring marketplace founders to education analytics innovators. Learn how they're revolutionizing K-12 education by helping school districts make data-driven decisions using AI to maximize the impact of their educational programs.
If you'd like to get in touch with them, you can email them at parsa@evress.com and alejandro@evress.com -- or visit their site at evress.com.
[00:00] Introduction and founding story
[15:00] Core product explanation and district leader decision-making
2024-11-071h 09
Catalyst with Shayle KannWhy climate tech startups get this one thing wrongThis might be our wonkiest topic yet: Techno-economic analysis, or TEA. Before a startup proves its technology is commercially viable, it models how a technology would work. These TEAs include things like assumptions about inputs, prices, and market landscape. They help investors and entrepreneurs answer the question, will this technology compete?TEAs are important to the success of an early-stage climate-tech company. And a lot of startups get them wrong. As an investor at Energy Impact Partners (EIP), Shayle and his team see a lot of TEAs—and have some pet peeves.So wha...
2024-10-3149 min
Techonomics#37 Modern Financial Planning in TechModern Financial Planning in Tech with Mike Troxell
In this episode, financial planner Mike Troxell, founder of Modern Financial Planning, joins hosts Jake and Arun to discuss financial planning with a focus on tech professionals. They dive into recent economic events, the challenges tech workers face, managing sudden wealth, and the importance of tax planning. Mike also shares insights on balancing risk, behavioral finance, and lifestyle considerations.
The episode wraps up with a lively debate: is Buffalo a part of the Midwest?
00:00 Introduction to Mike Troxell
00:41 Mike's Journey into Financial Planning
02:27 Client Demographics and Geographic Shifts
04:35 Financial...
2024-09-1157 min
Techonomics#36 CrowdStruckCrowdStruck: CrowdStrike Outage Analysis & Lessons in Reliability
In this episode, Arun and Jake analyze the recent CrowdStrike outage that affected millions of devices and critical industries worldwide. They discuss the technical reasons behind the incident, including configuration update issues with the Falcon sensor's content interpreter, the potential lapses in testing procedures, and the broader economic impacts. The conversation also touches on the importance of robust software testing and deployment practices, particularly for companies that serve as foundational platforms in the tech ecosystem. Finally, they consider the repercussions for CrowdStrike's market position and future remediation steps.
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2024-08-0138 min
Techonomics#35 Inside KAV's 3D Printed HelmetsIn this episode, Whitman Kwok, founder and CEO of KAV, joins Arun and I to discuss the revolutionary work his company is doing in the helmet industry. Whitman takes us through his diverse career path leading to the founding of KAV, emphasizing the importance of grit and persistence. He highlights the technical aspects and mission of producing highly customizable, stylish, and safe bike helmets. The discussion covers KAV's innovative use of 3D printing technology, custom materials, and advanced design to create helmets tailored to individual needs. Whitman also touches on the broader applications of their technology and the potential...
2024-06-2448 min
Mike Fallat's Time Hacker Podcast#154 - Taosha Wang (Techonomics You Should Know: Life-Changing Economics of Disruptive Technologies)Mike interviews Taosha Wang.In this episode, we dive into "Techonomics You Should Know: Life-Changing Economics of Disruptive Technologies" by Taosha Wang, a groundbreaking book that illuminates the transformative impact of disruptive technologies on our lives and economies."Techonomics You Should Know" serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the economic principles behind some of the most disruptive technologies shaping our world today. Authored by Taosha Wang, an esteemed expert in the fields of economics and technology, this book offers readers a deep dive into the economic forces driving innovation, disruption, and change in the...
2024-03-0439 min
Eine Meine Deine Meinung - EMDMPariser Park Horror - Schaffen hohe Gebühren den Mobilitätswandel?Thema - Parkgebühren in Paris:https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/paris-suv-abstimmung-102.htmlTim - Kolumne zur KFZ-Lotterie in Singapur:https://www.handelsblatt.com/meinung/kolumnen/asia-techonomics-autos-nur-fuer-reiche-in-singapur-ist-das-besser-als-es-klingt/28503802.htmlDjamil - Was die FDP zum Emissionshandel sagt:https://www.fdp.de/klimaziele-durch-emissionshandel-garantiert-erreichen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-02-0820 min
Techonomics#34 The Future of Robotics with Ben GibbsOur 5th and last episode of Techonomics Season 3 features Ben Gibbs, CEO and co-founder of READY Robotics.
In this episode we dive into the future of robotics, why there's a need for a common language across robotics manufacturers, and how READY Robotics is making that a reality.
2023-12-2058 min
The Compassionate Capitalist™ Show with Karen RandsThe Wealth Creator: A Deep Dive into Ad-Tech, Film Financing, and Fintech with Jon GosierIn this episode of The Compassionate Capitalist Show™, Karen chats with Jon Gosier, a successful entrepreneur turned venture capitalist, who has made a significant impact in the worlds of adtech, fintech, and film financing. Here are the key points they explore: 1. Unlikely Combinations in Entrepreneurship: Jon Gosier is a prominent figure in both the tech and film finance spaces. We'll discuss how this unusual combination of expertise came about and the challenges young entrepreneurs face when deciding which problem to solve and build a company around, and then transitioning from building a company to becoming investors solving th...
2023-10-1243 minCatalyst with Shayle KannClimate tech startups need strong techno-economic analysis (TEA)We have a flash sale for Transition-AI: New York through October 9th. Use the code FLASH30 to get 30% off your ticket price to our event on AI + energy. Spots are limited, so don't miss out!This might be our wonkiest topic yet: Techno-economic analysis, or TEA. Before a startup has proven that its technology is commercially viable, it models how its technology would work. These TEAs include things like assumptions about inputs, prices, and market landscape. They help investors and entrepreneurs answer the question, will this technology compete?TEAs are important to the suc...
2023-10-0548 min
Techonomics#33 You don't know Jack (Greco)Our 4th episode of Techonomics Season 3 features Jack Greco, co-founder and general partner of Far Out Ventures. In this episode we dive into Jack's incredible story of how he became one of the premier pre-seed and seed investors in Buffalo, NY, and why he's investing so much in companies outside the typical startup ecosystem in San Francisco.
2023-09-2046 min
Techonomics#32 Investing in Next Gen ToolsEpisode 3 of Techonomics Season 3 deep dives into investing in next generation software tools with Abstraction.vc founder, Taylor Clauson.
The episode is packed with insights for anyone interested in tech, venture capital, or developer tools. Taylor shares his advice for aspiring founders, his thoughts on the future of developer tools, and his perspective on the Kansas City tech scene.
2023-08-1652 min
Techonomics#31 A Personal Tale of SVB's CollapseTechonomics Season 3 continues this week with a special episode deep-diving into Arun's personal experience with Silicon Valley Bank's collapse and it's impact on his startup Model-Prime, and our usual banter on the topic. Find out what it's like to be in the middle of a prisoner's dilemma banking collapse as a founder.
Do you keep your funds in SVB or get your funds to make payroll?
2023-06-0748 min
Techonomics#30 Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying RadSteven Kotler is a New York Times bestselling author, an award-winning journalist, a flow researcher, and the Executive Director of the Flow Research Collective who joined us for our 30th episode (and start of Techonomics Season 3) to discuss his new book, Gnar Country: Growing Old, Staying Rad. Steven has numerous other books like The Rise of Superman, The Art of the Impossible, and Stealing Fire that encompass Steven's work in flow and high performance.
This is a special episode for Arun and I, not just because we love skiing and trying to find our own peak flow...
2023-03-1955 min
Techonomics#29 The Markets Always WinIn this episode, Arun and I went sans guest to dive into the recent market decline, impact on the Tech market, layoffs, and a special look-back at our previous episodes of the season.
2022-12-0856 min
Techonomics#28 Career Coaching for an Analytical MindIn our 28th publication of the Techonomics podcast, Arun and I had the pleasure of speaking with Lindsay Gordon, the founder of A Life of Options and a career coach for analytically minded people. She also happens to be a newly minted author with her book, Right for YOU. Lindsay's specialty in coaching and tips/tricks in the episode are a perfect fit for Techonomics listeners – the analytically minded.
You won't want to miss it – and if you have follow up questions for Lindsay, reach out at coaching@alifeofoptions.com.
Music: Hipjazz and Dreams from Bens...
2022-10-051h 04
Techonomics#27 Everything is an AdAndrew Yates from Promoted.ai joins us for our 27th episode to discuss ad tech, his thoughts on SaaS value creation, and how he and the team at Promoted.ai are optimizing marketplaces. Promoted.ai helps companies like Hipcamp use their own data to provide the most relevant content using ad-like ranking and scoring. We also had a great time going over Andrew's history in ad tech, his experience building and optimizing ad systems, and his philosophy in building Promoted -- everything is an ad.
If you'd like to read the transcript, you can check out Promoted's...
2022-09-191h 00
Techonomics#26 VC without Tech ExuberanceIn this episode, Nate Pierotti from New Stack Ventures joined Arun and I to discuss New Stack's approach to Venture Capital, investing in a time without tech exuberance, and what it's like to be a founder turned VC. This episode gets to the heart of Techonomics – a conversation at the intersection of tech and the economy.
2022-08-301h 04
Techonomics#25 Making Autonomous Vehicles SafeMike Wagner, the CEO of Edge Case Research, joined Arun and I in our 25th episode of Techonomics to discuss the different levels of self-driving, insurance, the liability shift as we move towards autonomous vehicles, and the processes self-driving car companies like Waymo, Cruise, and Aurora can use to make them safe.
2022-07-1753 min
Techonomics#24 Making Better Batteries with Machine LearningIn our 24th episode, Arun and I sat down with Chirru Gopal, Co-founder and VP of Engineering at Mitra Chem, a startup that's accelerating lab-to-market timeline for battery materials. Chirru is a good friend and an expert in the field of material science, engineering, and batteries – something we don't cover in any previous episode.
During the show Chirru gives us a crash course in batteries while bringing us through what makes up a battery, what makes a battery powerful and performant, and the unique approach that Mitra Chem is taking to shorten the lab-to-production time by more th...
2022-06-0654 min
Techonomics#23 Making Robots WorkIn our 23rd episode, Arun and I sat down with Jake Panikulam, the CEO of Main Street Autonomy – a company that creates localization, mapping, and calibration software for robotics companies.
Music: Hipjazz and Dreams from Bensound.com
2022-05-151h 18
Techonomics#22 Product, Community, and Dating AppsThis week we have the pleasure of talking with Michelle Parsons, the Chief Product Officer of Hinge – the dating app designed to be deleted.
In this episode, we talk about dating in the COVID era, how Hinge's product thinking helps their users get quality dates, and how the thread of community has been shaping software products throughout the tech industry.
Music: Hipjazz and Dreams from Bensound.com
2022-04-1959 min
Techonomics#21 Payments, India, and Online KhataFor our second episode of season two, Nitya Sharma joined us to talk Payments, India, and Online Khata -- introducing us to Simpl. Simpl is a company reimagining the credit card from the ground up and empowering online retailers to build trusted relationships with their best customers.
See more at https://getsimpl.com and https://www.techonomics.news
Music: Hipjazz and Dreams from Bensound.com
2022-04-0448 min
Techonomics#20 Bitcoin, NFTs & Good MoneyFor our first episode of season two, Tyler Odean (or Knifefight as his internet pseudonym goes) joined us to talk Bitcoin, NFTs, and what makes good money.
Tyler is the creator and author of the crypto newsletter Something Interesting at https://www.somethinginteresting.news which features easy-to-understand commentary on current happenings and the fundamentals in the crypto market. As the tagline goes: “Everything about Crypto explained, simply.” We highly recommend giving it a read and subscribing.
Notes from the episode:
The NFT derivative creator mentioned was https://twitter.com/_Dave__White_
On RICKs and MORT...
2022-02-221h 33
I huvudet på en entreprenör56. Thobias Granström – Koll i realtidTänk dig att du går och utbildar dig till redovisningskonsult och träffar en likasinnad vän. Ni två delar en dröm om ett ”Spotify” för digitaliserade redovisningstjänster och två år senare, säger ni upp er och kör! Ena halvan av Techonomics duo, Thobias Granström gästar podden och berättar om hur de tillsammans satte ett företag på marknaden på under 8 månader. Bolaget har varit lönsamma från start och jag får en unik inblick i en start-up att hålla ögonen på framåt. Vi pratar om mod, lärdomar och varför de...
2021-11-0731 min
Techonomics#19 The Anatomy of the SwipeIn our 19th episode, Arun and I sat down with Ahmed Siddiqui, VP of product at Branch and author of the book The Anatomy of the Swipe. We dove into Ahmed's entry into the payments industry, why he wrote a book, his company, Branch, and payment concepts.
If you're looking for a crash course in payments, particularly what happens when you swipe, tap, or insert your credit card, look no further. We also look at who the major players are, who takes on what risk profile as money changes hands, and how the industry is evolving. It's...
2021-10-111h 10
Techonomics#18 DeFi and the Future of FinanceProfessor Campbell Harvey is a Professor of Economics at Duke University and author of the book DeFi and the Future of Finance.
Follow along as we dig into Professor Campbell's background, the story of his thesis on the inverted yield curve, his new book, and the concepts of cryptocurrency and decentralized finance (DeFi).
Music: Hipjazz and Dreams from Bensound.com
2021-09-271h 20
Techonomics#17 Finding Headspace: A Mindful JourneyJeff Birkeland is the VP of Product of Consumer Experience at Headspace, and has built his career and expertise around the combination of product and content. He's been a Director of Product Management at Facebook, LinkedIn, Yahoo, and a few startups, and his love for content started when he was producing documentaries at PBS and HBO.
Listen in on this episode where Jeff walks Arun and me through his content and product journey, why he's joined Headspace, and how Headspace is giving people the tools they need for mindfulness.
Music: Hipjazz and Dreams from Bensound...
2021-09-131h 03
Techonomics#16 Software & Silicon ValleyRahul Iyer leads engineering for Stripe's Terminal product. He also previously led production platform engineering at Airbnb, managed multiple engineering teams at Facebook, and has had stints at other startups in between.
In our 16th episode, Rahul sat down with Arun and me to talk about his journey in engineering, a recent history of building software at companies like Facebook, and his thoughts on the intersection of tech and economics in Silicon Valley. We also touch on topics in previous episodes as he both challenges and builds on some of the ideas from Arun and me.
2021-08-251h 01
Techonomics#15 Investing in the Future of TechIvan Kirigin is the founder of the Venture Capital firm Tango that specializes in Machine Learning and Robotics. Ivan sat down with Arun and me to talk about venture capital, what it's like going through Y Combinator as a previous founder, his vision of the future of technology, and how Tango is doing things differently to fund companies that are improving the world.
Music: Hipjazz and Dreams from Bensound.com
2021-08-041h 04
Techonomics#14 Empowering Gig Workers at GridwiseRyan Green and Brian Finamore, the co-founders of the company Gridwise, joined Arun and me on the podcast to talk about the gig economy ecosystem and how their product empowers gig economy workers by helping them maximize their income and save thousands a year on taxes.
Plus – we had a few laughs as we got to know the co-founders through a special Hot Take: "Do you know your Co-founder?"
Music: Hipjazz and Dreams from Bensound.com
2021-07-1958 min
Techonomics#13 Building What Matters at WHOOPBen Foster is the author of the book “Build What Matters” and the Chief Product Officer at WHOOP. Ben sat down with Arun and me to talk about his book, building products, and how WHOOP pivoted their model to become a competitive force in the tech wearables market. You won't want to miss it.
Music: Hipjazz and Dreams from Bensound.com
2021-07-061h 02
Techonomics#12 Venture Capital and the Future of WorkPhil Bronner is a General Partner and Co-founder of Ardent Venture Partners. He sat down with Arun and me to talk about venture capital and the future of work after the pandemic, sharing his insights from more than 20 years in the field and his experience investing in the companies that transform how we work.
Music: Hipjazz and Dreams from Bensound.com
2021-06-131h 04
Techonomics#11 Payments, Product, and LeadershipKate Brennan, the product lead for Stripe Terminal, Stripe’s in-person payments product, joined Arun and me in our 11th episode of the Techonomics podcast. We are excited to share this new episode with you as Kate shares her story into product management, leadership wisdom as a product leader, and the nuances of in-person payments at Stripe.
If you have an interest in product management, leadership, or even what it takes to work in the payments industry — this episode is for you.
Music: Hipjazz and Dreams from Bensound.com
2021-05-251h 01
Techonomics#10 Synthetic Data and Computer VisionKevin McNamara, the CEO of Parallel Domain, joined Arun and I in our 10th episode of the Techonomics podcast. We are excited to share this new episode with you as it dives into a bleeding edge topic – synthetic data.
Take a listen as Kevin brings us through what Parallel Domain is looking to accomplish, how they are taking a different route to self-driving data, and how they play a pivotal role in training self-driving models for the most rare of circumstances.
Music: Hipjazz and Dreams from Bensound.com
2021-05-031h 07
Techonomics#9 Robotics & Autonomous Semi TrucksÇetin Meriçli, is a the CEO & Co-founder at Locomation, a company that is building autonomous, self-driving trucks using unique methods not typically seen in the self-driving industry.
In this episode, Çetin brings us through his journey into robotics, his opinions on the autonomous industry, and his quest to use unconventional methods to get us closer to full self-driving autonomy. It's a fascinating listen.
2021-04-171h 09
Techonomics#8 Leadership, Communities & ClubhouseIn this episode Bef Ayenew spoke with us about leadership in Tech, what it takes to build a community, and his experience growing an audience on Clubhouse. It's a particularly great episode to listen to if you're looking for a first-hand view from a leader in technology and want to know more about hosting a room or club on Clubhouse.
2021-03-291h 29
Techonomics#7 Mapping Self Driving‘s Future, Part 2Arun and I are back with our guest, Ryan Falor. In part two of this two part episode, Ryan continues the discussion with us, diving into the role and importance of mapping in the self-driving space. We're really excited.
If you didn't catch part one, you'll want to listen to get the full background on digital mapping and Ryan's career. Enjoy!
2021-03-1440 min
Techonomics#6 Mapping Self-Driving‘s Future, Part 1Our second guest, Ryan Falor, is a group product manager at Aurora and has an impressive track record in digital maps and self-driving at Google and Uber.
In part one of this two part episode, Ryan talks with us about the history and business of digital maps since the late 90's and how the landscape is changing. In part 2, Ryan will build on the discussion to lead us through the importance of mapping in the self-driving space. Part 2 coming soon.
2021-03-0754 min
Techonomics#5 The Future of Gaming with Brian ShihArun and I are excited to announce and thank our first guest, Brian Shih. In this episode, we dive into the gaming industry, specifically: what's changing, how it differs from Big Tech, and the future of gaming.
2021-02-2058 min
Techonomics#4 Semiconductors: The Future of Fab and the FablessArun and I jump into the semiconductor industry and discuss how everyone's a chip designer, the differences across semiconductor companies, and the future of chip design and manufacturing. There's also a surprise hot take at the end. You won't want to miss it.
2021-02-0753 min
Techonomics#3 Tech and AntitrustThis week Arun and I dive into Amazon, Google, Facebook, and the antitrust allegations they are facing. We look specifically at differences in the allegations, why we believe they do or do not hold up, and what the future of antitrust will look like for tech.
2021-01-201h 03
Techonomics#2 Amazon, Shopify, and the Future of EcommerceThis week, Arun and I compare and contrast the different approaches of two behemoth ecommerce companies: Amazon and Shopify. We also look at their approaches in the wave of success during the pandemic and what new technology means for the future of ecommerce.
2021-01-0453 min
Techonomics#1 Airbnb, DoorDash, and What Makes a Technology CompanyWelcome to Techonomics.
This week we talk about the Airbnb and DoorDash IPOs. We also touch on what it means to be a technology company.
Each podcast will dive into the same type of content you see coming through Techonomics writing, with a healthy conversation exploring those topics in more detail and having some fun along the way.
We hope you enjoy.
2020-12-1833 min
TED TechnologyJon Gosier: The problem with "trickle-down techonomics"Hooray for technology! It makes everything better for everyone!! Right? Well, no. When a new technology, like ebooks or health trackers, is only available to some people, it has unintended consequences for all of us. Jon Gosier, a TED Fellow and tech investor, calls out the idea of "trickle-down techonomics," and shares powerful examples of how new tech can make things actually worse if it's not equally distributed. As he says, "the real innovation is in finding ways to include everyone." Watch a video of this talk
2015-03-0306 minTED TechnologyJon Gosier: The problem with "trickle-down techonomics"Hooray for technology! It makes everything better for everyone!! Right? Well, no. When a new technology, like ebooks or health trackers, is only available to some people, it has unintended consequences for all of us. Jon Gosier, a TED Fellow and tech investor, calls out the idea of "trickle-down techonomics," and shares powerful examples of how new tech can make things actually worse if it's not equally distributed. As he says, "the real innovation is in finding ways to include everyone." Watch a video of this talk
2015-03-0306 min