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Building a consumer app's MVP and how to fundraise with Zest's Jake Gutstein | E1889
31 januari 2024 · 56 min
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Today's show:
Zest's Jake Gutstein joins Jason to discuss his journey in creating the cooking app Zest (1:37). The two dive into how the Zest team formed (10:29), finding the right tools for your startup (25:24), Jake's experience in the Launch Accelerator program (33:27), and more!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Zest's Jake Gutstein joins Jason
(1:37) What prompted the creation of Zest and the initial concept and MVP for Zest
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(10:29) The product development, initial testing, and finding a technical co-founder
(17:21) The decision to go full-time with Zest, the process of raising initial funding, and the importance of overcoming ambiguity and uncertainty
(20:54) MEV - Get $30,000 off your first three months at http://mev.com/twist
(22:05) Demo of Zest's product
(25:24) Finding the right tools and mentors and the value propositions of Zest discovered through user research
(32:35) Paintbrush - Visit http://getpaintbrush.com to see if you qualify for a $50K startup loan in less than 2 minutes
(33:27) Product launch, approach to fundraising, and experience with the Launch Accelerator program
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We celebrate our 100th AI Demo with Sunny Madra! | E1888
30 januari 2024 · 48 min
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Curotec. Are you one of those companies that knows you need to be using AI, but you're not even sure where to start? Well then you need Curotec. They are AI experts, and they're offering TWiST listeners an AI Strategy Roadmap tailored to your business for $5000. That's 50% off the normal cost just for telling them we sent you. Check out http://www.curotec.com/twist and get $5000 off!
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Today's show: Sunny joins Jason to celebrate their 100th demo on the show (3:03), explore Paid Leave (17:29), and comb through the X posts of Barsee (32:41), and much, much, more!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Sunny joins Jason
(3:03) We demo MultiOn, our 100th demo on the show!
(12:01) OpenPhone - Get 20% off your first six months at http://www.openphone.com/twist
(13:30) Jason gives his grade and signs up to use MultiOn.
(17:29) Sunny demos Paid Leave powered by MOMS F1RST.
(21:04) Curotec - Check out http://www.curotec.com/twist and get $5000 off
(23:40) AI demo of Consensus.
(26:53) Consensus reminds Jason of the life and tragedy of Aaron Swartz.
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(32:41) Sunny jumps onto X to show us important advancements in AI posted by Barsee.
(35:17) Sunny demos "Dep… Lees meer -
Unicorns: now and then with Aileen Lee | E1887
27 januari 2024 · 1 uur 9 min
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Today's show: Aileen Lee join Jason to talk about her origins and overcoming challenges as a woman in a male-dominated tech space (2:12), the Unicorn Club and the effects of the ZIRP era (11:51), predictions on which startups will maintain their unicorn status (33:09), and more!
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Read Aileen's original Unicorn article here: https://techcrunch.com/2013/11/02/welcome-to-the-unicorn-club/
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Venture Fund Size Growth, the Rise of Unicorns, and more with Elizabeth Yin and Zach Coelius | E1886
26 januari 2024 · 1 uur 20 min
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Today's show: David Weisburd hosts Elizabeth Yin, Zach Coelius, and Jason Calacanis to discuss trends in venture capital, including the growth of fund sizes (2:32), the resurgence of the Bay Area (33:42), the decrease in capital efficiency (51:12), the rise in unicorn companies but lack of liquidity (45:11), and top recent investments (57:27)!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) David Weisburd hosts Elizabeth Yin, Zach Coelius, and Jason Calacanis to dive into the state of venture funds
(2:32) Venture funds are growing in size despite the slow market
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(11:43) Exploring the performance: smaller funds vs. larger funds
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(29:49) Hustle Fund's quantitative approach to evaluating startups
(33:42) Is the Bay Area officially back?
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(45:11) Number of unicorns has increased but liquidity has decreas… Lees meer -
Rabbit CEO Jesse Lyu on launching the R1, future of AI hardware, and going viral at CES | E1885
24 januari 2024 · 1 uur 30 min
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Today's show:
Rabbit CEO Jesse Lyu joins Jason to discuss the viral launch of Rabbit's R1 AI companion device at CES, covering the ambitious product vision (1:37), unique design (23:30), custom-built OS and LLM (11:30), manufacturing logistics (49:45), and much more!
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Timestamps:
(00:00) Rabbit's Jesse Lyu joins Jason
(1:37) Introduction and Pricing of Rabbit R1, a Pocket AI Device
(7:07) Differences between large language models and large action models
(10:03) OpenPhone - Get 20% off your first six months at https://openphone.com/twist
(11:30) Data collection process for training the Large Action Model (LAM), Neuro-symbolic algorithm vs. traditional Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
(16:08) Authentication and access to Rabbit's Web Portal, privacy considerations, and speed and latency of voice interactions
(23:30) The role of Teenage Engineering in design inspiration
(30:47) Scalable Path - Get 20% off your first month at http://scalablepath.com/twist
(32:07) Potential frustrations and limitations with the Rabbit R1 compared to smartphones
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(42:38) Evaluating the Accuracy of Voice-to-Text Translations
(49:45) Product timeline, experimental features, and getting devices to early adopters
(1:12:37) Rabbit's early… Lees meer -
AI Demos: Dinnerfy, Hour One, AI short film "Borrowing Time", Bland AI and more! | E1884
23 januari 2024 · 56 min
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Today's show:
Sunny Madra joins Jason to demo video creation platform Hour One (9:28), meal planner Dinnerfly (26:35), a short film titled "Borrowed Time," entirely created using AI tools (49:18), and more!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Sunny Madra joins Jason
(1:37) Exploring the dynamics of AI in the workplace, focusing on remote work management and efficiency debates.
(9:28) Sunny demos Hour One sparked from Reid Hoffman's deep fake post.
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(13:35) Sunny further demos his own use of Hour One.
(17:22) Sunny demos Bland AI.
(21:29) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://www.vanta.com/twist
(22:37) Jason and Sunny analyze "Bland AI," discussing various applications and evaluating the demo.
(26:35) Sunny demos Dinnerfly.
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Series A valuations, M&A in 2024, and M.A.N.G with Jason Shuman and Raja Doddala | E1883
20 januari 2024 · 1 uur 2 min
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Today's show:
David Weisburd hosts Jason Shuman, Raja Doddala, and Jason Calacanis to dive into 2024 startup valuation trends (2:00), insights on how VCs can secure great deals in a competitive market (17:46), a detailed look at secondary deals (36:25), and more!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) David Weisburd hosts Jason Shuman, Raja Doddala Jason Calacanis to dive into the world of VCs, LPs and GPs.
(2:00) A look at the encouraging trends in startup valuations as we head into 2024.
(6:39) Delving into the intricacies of current valuation methods and key aspects investors should be cautious about.
(11:22) Paintbrush - Visit http://www.getpaintbrush.com to see if you qualify for a $50K startup loan in less than 2 minutes
(13:42) Examining the balance of demand and supply in the seed funding stage of new startups.
(17:46) Insights on how venture capitalists can secure the most sought-after deals in today's competitive market.
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(23:29) Discussion about M.A.N.G., a rising player in the venture capital scene.(28:26) Exploring the unique and often controversial practice of round-tripping in the venture capital industry.
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LP investment strategies, IRR focus, and more with Berkocorp's Joshua Berkowitz | E1882
17 januari 2024 · 1 uur 9 min
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Today's show:
Joshua Berkowitz joins Jason discuss the critical role of LPs in venture capital, his family office's diversification into the field (4:37), strategies for evaluating and selecting fund managers (14:26), and the intricacies of fund management and fundraising (30:41).
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Berkocorp's Joshua Berkowitz joins Jason
(4:37) Why family offices diversify into venture capital - higher returns, high dispersion of returns, and the entrepreneurial aspect
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(10:59) Evaluating emerging managers - looking for exceptional strategies and execution
(14:26) Decision making processes at venture firms - consensus vs individual decision-making.
(19:56) What a VC fund has to do to be successful
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(26:41) Pros and cons of GPs being very vocal/political on social media
(30:41) Quick disqualifications when evaluating new VC funds and challenges with GP "tourism"
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Flexport's Ryan Petersen on returning as CEO, global logistics in a time of conflict & more | E1881
16 januari 2024 · 1 uur 16 min
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Today's show:
Flexport's Ryan Petersen joins Jason to discuss the economics of "pick and pack" (5:42), factory-to-consumer effects (16:00), the impact of the Red Sea crisis (24:14), Flexport's leadership changes (35:11), and much more!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Flexport's Ryan Petersen joins Jason
(1:19) Ryan explains Flexport and the companies focus
(5:42) The Economics of Pick and Pack - Shipping Directly from China to Customer
(11:15) Miro - Sign up for a free account at https://miro.com/startups
(12:31) The Origin of Pick and Pack in Global Logistics
(16:00) Factory-to-Consumer Effects on Fulfillment Centers and Product Quality
(22:50) Curotec - Check out http://curotec.com/twist and get $5000 off
(24:14) Analyzing the Impact of the Red Sea Crisis on Shipping
(29:35) The Trend of Companies Sourcing from Factories Outside China
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(35:11) Inside the Flexport CEO Drama and Leadership Challenges
(42:28) How the Market Collapse Influenced Flexport's CEO Transition
(47:51) Deciding When a Company Should Go Public
(52:07) The State of the Global Workforce and Remote Work in Today… Lees meer -
Best of CES recap with Sunny Madra | E1880
16 januari 2024 · 54 min
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Today's show:
Sunny Madra joins Jason to explore CES 2024 highlights including the buzzworthy new device Rabbit R1 (3:57), Elli Q, a new AI companion for the elderly (23:44), the launch of the GPT store (49:22), and more!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Sunny Madra joins Jason
(2:11) Review of CES, highlighting AI's omnipresence.
(3:57) The new device 'Rabbit' at CES, generating significant buzz!
(10:26) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://www.vanta.com/twist
(11:34) Evaluating the Rabbit R1 and purpose-built devices.
(19:42) MEV - Get $30,000 off your first three months at http://www.mev.com/twist
(21:04) The role of AI in integrating services via Large Language Models (LLMs).
(23:44) Sunny demos Elli Q, a new AI companion for the elderly.
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(33:37) Sunny showcases a new smartphone designed for kids.
(49:22) The launch of the GPT store
(43:23) Sunny checks out a GPT called "The Associate" and pitches a fun startup idea.
(45:57) Exploring the brave new world and disruptive ability of the GPT store using All Trails as a case study.
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Michael Kim, Jason Calacanis, and David Weisburd on VC marks, Rabois leaving FF for Khosla, and more | E1879
12 januari 2024 · 1 uur 1 min
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Today's show:
Michael Kim joins David Weisburd and Jason Calacanis to discuss LP doubts around GPs marking startups (2:43), LP portfolio construction (13:44), secondary strategies (19:57), Keith Rabois returning to Khosla Ventures (35:15), and more!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) David Weisburd hosts Michael Kim and Jason Calacanis to dive into the world of VCs, LPs and GPs
(2:43) Exploring the doubts LPs may have about how VCs are marking startups
(7:51) Jason's strategy as an LP in funds and the search for a universal gold standard in LP benchmarks
(10:14) Why LPs might be incentivized to allow markups from GPs
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(13:44) LP portfolio management best practices
(19:57) Evaluating different GP strategies for secondary deals
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(25:44 ) Comparing "idealistic" and "pragmatic" fund manager archetypes. what the right number is for a foun… Lees meer -
Dara Khosrowshahi, Bill Gurley, Brad Gerstner, & Jason Calacanis on Uber's growth and future | E1878
12 januari 2024 · 1 uur 15 min
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Today's show:
Dara Khosrowshahi joins Bill Gurley, Brad Gerstner, and Jason Calacanis to discuss his initial reservations about joining Uber and how he overcame them (14:57), the early magic of Uber that captivated investors (22:36), a deep dive into Uber's future plans (45:50), and much more!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Dara Khosrowshahi joins Bill Gurley, Brad Gerstner, & Jason Calacanis to discuss all things Uber
(2:41) Setting the stage for Uber entering 2024
(4:52) Untold parts of Uber's story
(09:38) Gusto - Get three months free when you run your first payroll at http://www.Gusto.com/twist
(11:38) Bill Gurley discusses Dara's selection as CEO
(14:57) Dara's initial reservations about joining Uber and how he overcame them
(20:57) Dara's discomfort in the free-money environment of ZIRP
(21:43) Paintbrush - Visit http://www.getpaintbrush.com to see if you qualify for a $50K startup loan in less than 2 minutes
(22:36) Exploring the early magic of Uber that captivated investors
(26:27) How valuations impact founder mindset
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(32:17) Discussing the relevance of se… Lees meer -
The Growing Ransomware Threat: Targets, Insights, and Strategies with Halcyon's Jon Miller | E1877
10 januari 2024 · 56 min
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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
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Today's show:
Jon Miller, CEO and Founder of halcyon joins Jason to discuss how ransomware attackers get away with it and stay anonymous (6:12), hacker markets, bounties, tools, and AI's role (16:20), proactive measures for startups to safeguard themselves (34:42), and more!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Jon from Halcyon joins host Jason.
(2:52) Delving into the renaissance of ransomware.
(6:12) How ransomware attackers get away with it and stay anonymous.
(8:27) Strategies for counteraction and policy implications.
(10:10) Scalable Path - Get 20% off your first month at http://www.scalablepath.com/twist
(11:31) 2023 ransomware attacks on MGM and Caesar's in Las Vegas.
(13:52) Halcyon's endpoint agent: a solution to thwart threats.
(16:20) Exploring hacker markets, bounties, tools, and AI's role.
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(21:55) The effectiveness of multi-factor authentication and strong passwords.
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AI Demos: Stable Diffusion Turbo, AI Room Decorator, AI-Driven Clothing Site, and more! | E1876
9 januari 2024 · 1 uur 2 min
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Today's show:
Sunny Madra joins Jason to demo an AI-driven room decorator (9:24), a website that uses AI to design and deliver clothing from concept to completion (26:57), and more!
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(0:00) Sunny Madra joins Jason
(1:37) Jason and Sunny discuss http://podcastai.com
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(9:24) Demo 1: Roomreinvented - Submit a photo of your room and specify your desired decor or choose from presets
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(20:54) Demo 2: FaceID Plus - Upgrade stock photos with enhanced features
(26:57) Demo 3: Pixite - Create clothing designs using generative AI, then purchase them
(31:38) Coda - Get started for free at https://coda.io/twist
(33:04) Demo 4: SDXL Turbo (Stable Diffusion Clipdrop) - Realtime image generation
(40:14) Demo 5: Storia Lab - AI-assisted image editing
(46:10) Final Demos: Open Motion Lab and DreaMoving
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LINKS:
https://melengo.com/showroom
https://www.semrush.com/website/youtube.com/overview/
https://www.roomreinvented.com/
https://huggingface.co/spaces/multimodalart/Ip-Adapter-FaceID
https://pixite.ai/
https://clipdrop.co/stable-diffusion-turbo
https://lab.storia.ai/
https://huggingface.co/spaces/OpenMotionLab/MotionGPT
https://huggingface.co/spaces/jiayong/Dreamoving
http://clipdrop.co/
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Bill Gurley, Brad Gerstner, & Jason Calacanis on the state of tech markets, hosted by David Weisburd | E1875
6 januari 2024 · 1 uur 29 min
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Bill Gurley, Brad Gerstner, and Jason Calacanis join David Weisburd to discuss the market downturn's impact on startups, including shutdowns and shifting investment strategies (1:29). They also debate the AI boom (54:50), chatbots' future potential and hype (1:01:11), and which tech giants may perform best or worst in 2024 (1:20:32).
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Timestamps:
(0:00) David Weisburd hosts Bill Gurley, Brad Gerstner, & Jason Calacanis to discuss the state of tech markets
(1:29) Startup shutdowns in 2023 vs dotcom crash
(3:52) Perspective on current market from Bill Gurley
(7:52) Brad's outlook on startup shutdowns continuing in 2024
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(13:16) Different investor perspectives based on investment stage
(16:47) Altimeter's recent investing activity
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(26:30) Reflecting on past IPOs and paths to building businesses for growth
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(38:07) State of Series B/C deals in 2023 vs 2021 peak
(42:42) Why now is a great time to start a company
(47:17) Jason's theories for success in venture
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AI on Trial: Inside the NY Times vs. OpenAI Lawsuit with Cecilia Ziniti | E1874
5 januari 2024 · 1 uur 16 min
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Cecilia joins Jason for an in-depth discussion about the New York Times versus OpenAI case, delving into the intricacies of fair use and analyzing the Fair Use Test (6:07), examining the legal complexities surrounding data scraping for Large Language Models (28:21), exploring possible ramifications of this legal confrontation between these titans (40:06), and more!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Cecilia Joins Jason
(2:44) Cecilia's Background in Law
(3:44) Jumping into the case of NY Times vs OpenAI.
(6:07) Exploring Fair Use legal tests
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(13:50) The case of Roy Orbison vs Two Live Crew and the music industry's rules on fair use.
(19:04) Picking apart the defense of attribution.
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2024 AI Predictions and Bets with Sunny Madra | E1873
3 januari 2024 · 1 uur 14 min
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Jason and Sunny make a bunch of predictions and bet $1000 on each for the upcoming year in AI.
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Sunny Madra joins Jason to make some 2024 AI bets
(4:46) Bet 1: There will be a top 100 song created by AI
(10:22) Power dynamics in the music industry and its intersection with AI
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(14:34) Bet 2: AI will be capable of replicating Jason doing a TWiST Segment without listeners noticing
(18:51) Bet 3: There will be an AI-generated Pixar short that has made it into mainstream
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(29:06) Bets 4 and 5: We see a small model deployed locally on an iPhone/Android
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(49:34) Bet 6: A multimodal model will be #1 by usage, AND open-source multimodal will beat out closed models
(52:00) LLaVA: Large Language and Vision Assistant
(58:04) The potential implications of the New York Times lawsuit
(1:10:01) OpenAI's financial success, copyright lawsuits, and the potential of Disney and the New York Times in AI
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Business Breakdowns: "The Founder" Ray Kroc and the Story of McDonalds | E1872
29 december 2023 · 1 uur 24 min
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Lon Harris sits down with Jason to examine product-market fit and market-pull and their role in McDonalds' success (21:11), the importance of complementary skill sets between founders within any startup.(32:41), the path of doubt, fear and uncertainty that founders experience (45:29), and more!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Lon Harris joins Jason
(3:35) Lon brings us quick hits on the film The Founder.
(9:30) Lon shares his admiration for the film
(10:16) Jason discovered the film through a curious link with Mark Knopfler.
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(16:00) Delving into the McDonalds' story
(17:47) Discussion on a common entrepreneurial revelation: efficiency and customer focus
(21:11) Examining product-market fit and market-pull in "The Founder" and its role in McDonalds' success.
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Glenn Kelman on Market Trends, Home-Buying Hacks and Redfin Insights | E1871
27 december 2023 · 39 min
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Redfin's CEO Glenn Kelman joins Jason to discuss essential tips for entering the market (4:55), hacking the system with concepts like "developer homes" and "accessory dwelling units" (22:55), finding happiness and success within simpler goals (28:40), and more!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Glenn Kelman, CEO of Redfin, joins host Jason.
(2:13) Residential Real Estate Market: Current Trends and Analysis.
(4:55) First-Time Home Buyers: Essential Tips for Entering the Market.
(8:28) The dire need for building homes and other creative solutions to the housing crisis.
(10:21) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://www.Lemon.io/twist
(11:46) Looking at solutions for loans for builders and embracing the novel idea of taxing unused land.
(17:06) The second home phenomenon and it's impact on the overall market.
(21:24 ) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST
(22:55) Hacking the system with concepts like "developer homes" and "accessory dwelling units"
(25:31) Redfin's success and Glenn learning about what really matters to their customers.
(28:40) Simplifying your business and getting rid of side quests.
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FCC's Brendan Carr on Starlink subsidy revocation, China's internet ambitions, and TikTok | E1870
25 december 2023 · 50 min
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FCC commissioner Brendan Carr joins Jason to discuss the revocation of Starlink's $900 million FCC subsidy (2:41), the satellite internet race (15:00), concern over TikTok's connections to the CCP (29:00), and more!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr joins Jason
(2:41) The FCC's decision to revoke Starlink's subsidy and its implications
(6:00) Consumer experience and reliability of Starlink's service
(9:50) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://vanta.com/twist
(8:01) The digital divide, subsidies for rural areas, and the transition from implicit to explicit subsidies
(10:55) Analysis of consumer behavior and potential consequences of the FCC's decision
(15:00) The government's broadband initiative, Amazon's position in the satellite internet race, and the Biden administration's relationship with Elon Musk
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(23:03) The emergence of 5G, the potential impact of more satellite internet providers, and China's global internet provider ambitions
(29:00) TikTok's influence, possible … Lees meer -
AI-Powered "Tools for Thought": Exploring NotebookLM with Steven Berlin Johnson | E1869
20 december 2023 · 1 uur 2 min
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Steven Berlin Johnson joins Jason to demo Google's NotebookLM, a new AI-powered research assistant he helped create at Google Labs. They dive into Steven's journey to Google Labs (1:28), NotebookLM's unique features (14:09), the rights of authors in the digital age (40:22), and more!
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(0:00) Author Steven Berlin Johnson joins Jason
(1:28) Early experiences with the internet and Google's Project Starline
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(9:00) The significance of document organization, the concept and features of "sources" in NotebookLM, and the impact on writing (14:09) Steven demos Google NotebookLM
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(29:36) Steven's NotebookLM demo continued
(33:47) Jason showcases how he utilizes NotebookLM for TWiST's Business Breakdowns segment
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(40:22) The rights of authors in the digital age
(52:01) Superintelligence and the trajectory of language models
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Pioneering AI Wearables: Avi Schiffmann and Tab AI | E1868
20 december 2023 · 38 min
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Avi Schiffman joins Jason to explore the origin story of Tab (3:05), concerns regarding wearables safety and security (13:00), Tab's prototype and design choices (25:00), and much more!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Avi Schiffmann of Tab AI joins Jason
(3:05) The origin story of Tab: building a mental model of who you are.
(6:01) Exploring what Tab can do and its hardware profile
(9:01) Avi Schiffmann's take on Apple's new wearable, Humane
(11:30) Nuts.com - Get a free gift with purchase and free shipping on orders of $29 or more at http://www.Nuts.com/twist
(13:00) In-depth discussion on wearables: safety, security, and continuous audio recording concerns.
(18:57) A showcase of Tab's supportive role featuring AI-driven insights and affirmations
(20:02) Avi Schiffmann's insights on achieving positive change through TAB's guidance
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AI DEMOS: Turning Adele into John Mayer, animating a Jedi Bulldog, AI companions and much more! | E1867
19 december 2023 · 1 uur 2 min
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Today's show:
Sunny Madra joins Jason to dive into the world of AI-generated characters you can start a relationship with (3:46), take a look at Pika and its stunning AI-animated video clips (35:29), convert Adele's voice into John Mayer's (46:26), and much more!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Sunny Madra joins Jason
(3:46) Diving into the viral post from Digi.ai that builds animated characters you can start a relationship with
(12:31) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://Squarespace.com/twist
(14:02) Digging deeper into the concept of an AI companion and societal effects
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(23:29) How should conversations with AI be monitored, and the hot topic around confidentiality and security.
(25:59) Sunny demos Vercel which generates and shares REACT code snippets.
(33:58) Gusto - Get three months free when you run your first payroll at Gusto.com/twist.
(35:29) A look at Pika where AI generates stunning animated video clips from a simple prompt including a Jedi Bulldog from Sunny.
(46:26) Spaces can convert Adele's singing into the voice of John Mayer!
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Startup pitch competition: Jason invests $25K LIVE! | E1866
15 december 2023 · 45 min
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Today's show:
Jason and Kelly Schricker introduce the Founder University pitch competition (1:11), then we hear from Abe at GolfGolf (7:16), Mircea from Cicada (15:25), Spencer of dotflo (27:16), and Shreyas from Clinic Assist (34:54). Finally, Jason awards a $25K investment (34:54), and much more!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Jason kicks off the show
(1:11) Jason and Kelly Schricker introduce the Founder University pitch competition
(7:16) Abe pitches GolfGolf
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(15:25) Mircea pitches Cicada
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(27:16) Spencer pitches dotflo
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(34:54) Shreyas pitches Clinic Assist
(43:52) Jason awards a $25K investment
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Cicada - cicadamusic.net
Dotflo - dotflo.co
Clinic Assist - clinicassist.ai
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Mastering Early-Stage Board Meetings | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn | E1865
14 december 2023 · 28 min
Today's show:
Kruze COO, Scott Orn, joins Jason to discuss best practices for early stage startups to prepare for and execute successful board meetings. The two dive into the reasons VCs want governance through board meetings (00:56), what should be in a full board packet (6:51), formal things investors look for (11:10), and much more!
Timestamps:
(0:00) Kruze COO, Scott Orn, joins Jason (00:56) The reasons VCs seek governance in startups and key tips for developing a standardized board presentation (6:51) Building a startup financial package and the importance of presenting a financial flash page at the start of a board meeting. (11:10) Essential factors investors consider during a board meeting (15:08) The most common question regarding in-depth operational metrics (20:51) Examining R&D and engineering support expenses in the calculation of the cost of goods sold * Check out Kruze: https://kruzeconsulting.com * Follow Scott: https://twitter.com/scottorn
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Jerry Colonna on 'Reunion': sustaining founder drive, enlightened leadership, and more! | E1864
14 december 2023 · 1 uur 2 min
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Jerry Colonna joins Jason in person for a philosophical dialogue about the search for meaning as an entrepreneur, drawing on their multi-decade friendship. They explore Jerry's personal journey from venture capitalist to founder coach (11:08), the challenges leaders face as startups evolve (40:03), how Jerry helps entrepreneurs transition from founder to CEO (28:54), and much more!
Timestamps:
(0:00) Jerry Colonna joins Jason (1:14) Jason's early internet days and first taste of money/power (10:08) Corient - Speak with one of Corient's wealth management advisors today at http://corient.com (11:08) Jerry's journey as a venture capitalist during the peak Dot-com era to founder coach (18:32) What pushed Jerry to his limits, and how did Jerry overcome his depression (23:36) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist (24:56) Jerry's Book "Reboot" and what Jerry sees drives founders (28:54) How to transition from a founder to a CEO (38:31) Coda - Get started for free at https://coda.io/twist (40:03) Finding the right motivation and the steps to being an enlightened leader (57:01) Acute issues that founders contact Jerry about * Check out Reboot: https://www.reboot.io/reboot-leadership-and-the-art-of-growing-up/ Check out reunion: https://www.reboot.io/reunion-leadership-and-the-longing-to-belong/
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Drawing the Future with AI featuring tldraw's Steve Ruiz | E1863
13 december 2023 · 38 min
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Today's show:
Steve Ruiz, Founder of tldraw, joins Jason to discuss how Make Real went viral just one week after a recent funding round (5:35), diving into the debate of creating consciousness with AI (20:41), highlighting tldraw's versatility with multiple demonstrations including creating a stopwatch from simple sketches (24:21), and much more!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Steve Ruiz, Founder of tldraw, joins Jason.
(2:26) The story behind tldraw and exploring its origins.
(5:35) Discussing tldraw's business and how Make Real went viral just one week after a recent venture round.
(6:46) Understanding "Open Core"
(7:59) Demos: tldraw and Make Real, including the creation of a color picker.
(12:01) Miro - Sign up for a free account at https://www.miro.com/startups
(14:42) Further exploring tldraw demos using Iterations
(16:18) How multimodal AI responds to different instructions.
(20:41) Are we creating consciousness in AI or merely simulating it?
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AI DEMOS: Google's NotebookLM, Bard's Gemini upgrade, Magnific's image upscaler, & more! | E1862
12 december 2023 · 1 uur 27 min
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Sunny Madra joins Jason to demo Google's NotebookLM (5:00), Bard's new capabilities after Gemini upgrade (17:13), Mixtral's 8x7B model (53:59), and much more!
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(0:00) Sunny Madra joins Jason (5:00) Sunny demos Google NotebookLM (11:22) Embroker - Use code TWIST to get an extra 10% off insurance at https://Embroker.com/twist (17:13) Bard's Gemini upgrade and Google's branding challenges (24:45) Ars Technica's experimental test bed (28:17) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://Squarespace.com/twist (29:14) Unpacking Bard's enhanced capabilities (38:44) Northwest Registered Agent - Get a 60% discount on your next LLC at http://northwestregisteredagent.com/twist (39:50) Evaluating Gemini, Its market position, and the GPT Landscape (53:59) Sunny demos Mixtral's 8x7B model (1:07:38) Sunny creates an AI influencer using Juggernaut XL model in Google Colab (1:18:24) Sunny demos Magnific's powerful image upscaler * LIN… Lees meer -
Kevin O'Connor on backing visionaries, the future of VC, internet history and more | E1861
8 december 2023 · 56 min
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ScOp's Kevin O'Connor joins Jason (1:39), exploring the early days of the internet, its initial promise, rapid growth, and the recent pivotal changes brought on by AI (1:39). They also discuss tactics for building in a declining market, the emergence of "death-icorns" (19:30), what he looks for in founders (39:18), and much more!
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(0:00) Jason welcomes Kevin O'Connor of ScOp Venture Capital.
(1:39) Exploring the early days of the internet, its initial promise, rapid growth, and the recent pivotal changes brought by AI.
(5:55) Discussing the impact and future prospects of AI as we approach 2024.
(8:41) Delving into the potential influence of AI on sectors like Hollywood and the music industry.
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(11:11) Transitioning from founding companies to establishing a fund and supporting new startups.
(15:25) Examining the evolution of founding a company, market dynamics, and fluctuating trends since the 1990s.
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How to pay yourself as a startup founder | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn | E1860
7 december 2023 · 24 min
Jason chats with Scott Orn about founder salaries, discussing the trade-offs of starting a company, the importance of board-approved salaries, and equity. They also address gender disparities in founder salaries, managing personal expenses, and investor expectations.
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(0:00) Scott Orn joins to discuss founder salaries
(2:25) Trade-offs of starting a company and how salaries increase with funding
(4:41) Role of builder founders and dangers of underpaying oneself
(8:05) Transitioning into entrepreneurship and managing side hustles
(10:03) Importance of board-approved founder salaries and discussing equity
(13:05) Gender disparities in founder salaries and efforts to close the gap
(15:52) Managing personal expenses and company accounts
(17:05) Leading by example and salary distribution within a company
(20:26) Investor expectations and high-value employees earning more than founders
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Earth Reimagined: Crafting a planet-scale digital twin with Blackshark.AI's Michael Putz | E1859
7 december 2023 · 43 min
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Blackshark.ai CEO Michael Putz joins Jason to discuss the necessity and vision behind creating a digital twin of our planet (3:22), why In-Q-Tel, the CIA's venture arm, chose to invest in Blackshark.ai (14:59), the story and inspiration behind the name of Blackshark's new product, Orca Hunter (30:25), and much more!
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(0:00) Jason welcomes Michael Putz, CEO of Blackshark.ai.
(2:40) What are the lessons learned in video game creation that inform creating a startup?
(3:22) The necessity and vision behind creating a digital twin of our planet
(8:24) Unraveling Blackshark's programming methods and learning algorithms.
(11:04) Arising Ventures - head to http://www.arisingventures.com/TWIST to learn more and connect with the team
(12:01) The modern approach to data training and insights from developing Microsoft's Flight Simulator.
(14:59) Discussing why In-Q-Tel, the CIA's venture arm, chose to invest in Blackshark.ai.
(15:41) A live demonstration of Blackshark's innovative new product, Orca Huntr.
(22:16) Masterworks - Skip the waitlist to invest in fine art at https://www.masterworks.com/twist
(27:16) Planet Labs and the amazing cadence of updated satellite imagery.
(30:25) The story and inspiration behind the name of Blackshark's new product, Orca Hunter.
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Genomes Unlocked: Anne Wojcicki's Vision for 23andMe and the Future of Proactive Healthcare | E1858
5 december 2023 · 1 uur 16 min
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23andMe's Anne Wojcicki joins Jason for a deep dive on genome testing and healthcare. They cover the dramatic reduction in genome sequencing costs from billions to just $99 (3:15), the role of blood testing and sequencing in shaping 23andMe's health approach (27:02), the curious case of the venomous Gila monster (42:09), and much more!
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(0:00) Anne Wojcicki of 23andMe joins Jason for an insightful discussion.
(1:28) Exploring the impact of 23andMe and the trend of genome sequencing for proactive health management.
(3:15) Tracing the dramatic reduction in genome sequencing costs from billions to just $99.
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(12:24) Discussing a pivotal moment in advancing our understanding of health and genetics.
(18:41) Strategies for integrating new health initiatives in the U.S. and international healthcare systems.
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(23:54) Addressing the need for a paradigm shift in healthcare policies and incentive structures.
(27:02) The role of blood testing and exome sequencing in shaping 23andMe's comprehensive health approach.
(30:45) Embracing a holistic perspective in personal health and wellness.
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AI demos: Figma's FigJam, AI drawing, dancing avatars, and more! | E1857
5 december 2023 · 56 min
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Today's show:
Sunny Madra joins Jason to demo Figma FigJam (2:08), a product that generates images from real-time drawing (31:05), and more while discussing the implications of IP theft writ large.
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(0:00) Sunny Madra joins Jason
(2:08) Sunny demos Figma's FigJam
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(10:40) Figma FigJam demo continued
(16:02) Jason shares his AI generated images and discusses how companies navigate copyright issues
(24:58) Brave - Try the Brave Search API at http://brave.com/jason
(26:12) Feedback and thoughts for FigJam
(31:05) Sunny demos Fal, an AI that gives generated images from real time drawing
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(41:49) Sunny demos the Real-Time Latent Consistency Model
(47:01) Sunny demos Alibaba's Animate Anyone
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David Heinemeier Hansson (DHH) on the 'Post-SaaS era' | E1856
1 december 2023 · 1 uur 22 min
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DHH joins Jason to discuss a post-SaaS world and Once.com (2:29), the evolving landscape of remote work (21:31), navigating internal culture struggles at Basecamp (32:53), and much more!
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(0:00) DHH joins Jason
(2:29) David discusses his new SaaS alternative Once.com, which charges a one-time fee rather than a recurring subscription
(10:44) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://vanta.com/twist
(11:50) David's philosophy on copyrighting
(20:17) Embroker - Use code TWIST to get an extra 10% off insurance at https://Embroker.com/twist
(21:31) The evolving landscape of remote work
(31:46) Equinix - Join the Equinix Startup Program for up to $100K in credits and much more at https://equinixstartups.com
(32:53) The state of fundraising and DHH recounts Basecamp's internal culture struggles
(49:03) Should AI progress should be accelerated or slowed down?
(1:08:08) How willful exposure to hardship can build grit and resilience.
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Exploring AI's Pace of Evolution, AGI's Future, and Data Dominance with Adept CEO David Luan | E1855
29 november 2023 · 38 min
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Adept Co-Founder and CEO David Luan joins Jason to discuss his experience at OpenAI (2:45), demo Adept's AI-powered workflow builder (13:47), what facets of AI he is most excited about, what keeps him motivated (32:33), and more!
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(0:00) Adept founder and CEO David Luan joins Jason.
(2:45) David's experience at OpenAI and the evolution of deep learning
(5:22) DALL-E origins and its "a-ha moment"
(9:24) The next great well of AI training data
(11:21) Brave - Try the Brave Search API at http://www.brave.com/jason
(12:35) Adept's Northstar since day one
(13:47) Demos: showcasing the power of Adept AI
(15:52) The next battlefield for AI
(18:34) A look into Adept AI Experiments – a sandbox for AI enthusiasts
(20:46) Arising Ventures - head to http://www.arisingventures.com/TWIST to learn more and connect with the team
(21:51) How Adept aims to streamline job processes
(24:54) Strategies to outperform large competitors
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(32:33) What excites David about the future and motivates his daily efforts?
(36:29) The present and expected advancements in AI
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24/7 autonomous agents for everything with Induced AI's Aryan Sharma | E1854
28 november 2023 · 52 min
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Induced AI CEO Aryan Sharma joins Jason to discuss the motivation behind Induced AI (3:20), how the product is being integrated into real-world applications (16:42), strategies for mitigating bad actors (32:16), and more!
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(0:00) Induced AI CEO Aryan Sharma joins Jason
(3:20) The motivation behind Induced AI
(10:06) Miro - Sign up for a free account at https://miro.com/startups
(11:24) The role of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and integration of LLMs
(16:42) Aryan demos Induced AI's WorkFlow
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(29:31) The impact on business processing outsourcing
(32:16) Strategies for mitigating bad actors
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(44:17) Journey to Induced AI
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AI demos: Bard's YouTube summarizer, Stability's image editing tools, and more with Sunny Madra | E1853
28 november 2023 · 1 uur 15 min
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Today's show:
Sunny Madra joins Jason to demo Bard's YouTube summarizer (2:27), an iPhone app that draws apps (41:14), Stability's Clipdrop (59:20), and much more!
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(0:00) Sunny Madra joins Jason
(2:27) Sunny demos Bard's YouTube summarizer
(7:00) Jason's revamping his Substack! First topic; Jason's new ADD management framework: Automate, Deprecate, Delegate
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(14:54) Bard's YouTube summarizer demo continued
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(29:09) Sunny demos tlDraw and discusses the evolution of low-code environments
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(41:14) Sunny showcases UIDraw, an app to draw and build a web app on your phone with AI
(46:57) Sunny demos Trace, a tool to design a UI via AI
(53:38) Sunny demos Runway TV
(59:20) Sunny demos Stability's image editing tools, including Clipdrop
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OpenAI Chaos Continues with Sunny Madra and David Sacks | E1852
21 november 2023 · 1 uur
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Today's show:
Sunny Madra and David Sacks join Jason to break down all the chaos of the past few days at OpenAI including why the situation is so unprecedented (17:46), the board's failure (30:18), the impact on startups (43:34), and much more!
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(0:00) Recapping the chaotic past few days at OpenAI plus some immediate impacts from the fallout
(16:43) NetSuite - Download your free KPI Checklist at http://netsuite.com/twist
(17:46) David Sacks joins the show and explains why this situation is so unprecedented in Silicon Valley
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(30:18) How the board could have handled this better, Sam Altman's misaligned incentives packages (or lack thereof)
(37:14) Silicon Valley's battle-tested standard structure, and why you shouldn't innovate on corporate structure
(42:20) Brave - Try the Brave Search API at http://brave.com/jason
(43:34) Impact on startups reliant on OpenAI's models, a brutal momentum killer for OpenAI
(50:39) Predictions: Return of the King? Mass Exodus? Something else?
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BREAKING: Sam Altman fired from OpenAI, chaos ensues! | E1851
18 november 2023 · 1 uur
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Today's show:
Sunny Madra joins Jason for an emergency podcast! They break down the business implications of Altman leaving OpenAI (1:23), speculation around why he was fired (10:27), ongoing developments like Greg Brockman quitting, and more! (23:24)
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Time stamps:
(0:00) Sunny Madra goes live with Jason for an emergency Pod!
(1:23) Sam Altman ousted from OpenAI and Greg Brockman quits!
(6:44) The board's accusations against Sam Altman
(10:27) Speculating "no conflict, no interest"
(12:16) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://vanta.com/twist(13:22) Sam's extraordinary deal-making, lack of OpenAI shares, and the possible impact from Humane launch
(23:24) The OpenAI and Microsoft relationship
(29:40) Lemon.io - Get $2000 off your first hire at http://lemon.io/hire
(30:49) More speculation and anonymous theories
(34:29) The impact of founder-led switching to not founder-led
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(38:30) Questions from live audience
(56:12) Final thoughts
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Real-time AI-powered design with Krea CEO Victor Perez | E1850
17 november 2023 · 55 min
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First, Jason interviews Krea CEO and Co-Founder Victor Perez, who demos Krea's creative suite, highlighting its unique blend of AI prompts and interactive design elements (2:40). Then, testRigor's Artem Golubev breaks down how their AI-powered software helps businesses streamline QA processes (48:54). Lees meerTime stamps:
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(0:00) CEO and Co-Founder of Krea.ai join Jason
(2:40) Victor demos Krea's real-time AI capabilities
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(9:22) Startup culture at the Krea house, Krea's wide range of users, and its unique approach: enabling precise control over object placement and evolving sketches into final products
(17:22) Future plans for video-to-video workflows, Victor's background, Stable Diffusion's capabilities, understanding the concept of 'weights' in AI
(26:03) Masterworks - Skip the waitlist to invest in fine art at https://www.masterworks.com/twist
(27:22) Debating copyright concerns and the state of training data in Stable Diffusion
(32:20) The challenges of the startup scene in Barcelona, trying the Blueprint diet
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Avoiding Accidental Tax Fraud | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn | E1849
16 november 2023 · 22 min
Today's show:
Kruze's Scott Orn joins Jason to discuss navigating potential ERC fraud (00:45), expected year one spend for startups (11:54), importance of accounting from Day 1 (15:22), and more!
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(0:00) Kruze's Scott Orn joins Jason.
(0:45) Navigating Employee Retention Credit (ERC) and spotting fraud, and the importance of CPA expertise
(9:01) The difference between building software and R&D
(11:54) Expected year one spend for startups
(15:22) Importance of accounting from day 1
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Engineering an AI-powered doctor's office with Forward CEO Adrian Aoun | E1848
15 november 2023 · 52 min
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Today's show:
Forward CEO Adrian Aoun joins Jason to discuss how his startup creating the first AI doctor's office (13:55)! The two dive into how Forward's AI technology operates (15:55), the challenges with modern healthcare (9:52), and how Forward plans to revolutionize the healthcare service (40:36).
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Time stamps:
(0:00) Forward CEO Adrian Aoun joins Jason.
(1:46) VC in the Middle East and the lack of diligence in the last boom and bust cycle
(8:51) .Tech Domains - Apply to get your startup featured on This Week in Startups at https://startups.tech/jason
(9:52) Challenges in healthcare and Adrian's journey to Forward
(13:55) The Forward "Care Pod", an AI-powered doctor's office providing scans, monitoring, blood tests and more
(15:55) Adrian demos Forward's product
(23:44) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://vanta.com/twist
(24:50) Forward's business model and target customer
(28:08) Figuring out how to make healthcare scalable
(30:29) Reactions to the Care Pod and thoughts on wearables
(34:51) The role of a doctor in Forward's ecosystem
(37:28) Forward's rollout strategy
(39:35) Arising Ventures - head to http://arisingventures.com/TWIST to learn more and connect with the team
(40:36) AI's role in Forward's technology
(43:27) The size of the company and plans for expansion
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PrayingForExits on the rush into defense tech, "innovator's sprint," & global VC markets | E1847
15 november 2023 · 45 min
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Today's show:
The man behind the anonymous accounts "prayingforexits" on Instagram and "@mrexits" on X joins Jason for a jam-packed episode!
Topics covered: Praying For Exits raised a fund! (2:10) Drawing inspiration from Steve Jobs' iconic Think Different Campaign (8:55), defense tech going from "frowned upon" to a very hot market (17:03), and how the modern Middle East will play ball with the USA? (33:29)!
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Time stamps:
(0:00) Mr. Exits joins Jason.
(2:16) Praying For Exits raised a fund!
(5:26) Subject-matter experts and the "alumni factor"
(9:01) Drawing inspiration from Steve Jobs' iconic Think Differently Campaign.
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(11:50) Building a startup is akin to compressing a life's career into 5 years
(12:54)The softening of the American capitalistic machine
(14:32) The shot clock of VC
(16:57) Defense tech going from "frowned upon" to a very hot market
(19:09) CLA - Get started with CLA's CPAs, consultants, and wealth advisors now at https://www.claconnect.com/tech
(21:55) Globalization's impact on nationalism
(28:20) USA's stake in the world's top 25 market cap compa… Lees meer -
AI Demos! xAI's Grok chatbot, OpenAI's GPTs, & more! | E1846
14 november 2023 · 1 uur 2 min
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Today's show:
Sunny Madra joins Jason to discuss and demo xAI's new chatbot, Grok (2:18), OpenAI's new GPTs (31:54), and an AI designed to detect fake reviews (55:40). Then, Sunny builds a GPT live on air (36:22)
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(2:18) Sunny demos xAI's Grok chatbot
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(21:33) Review and feedback for Grok chatbot
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(31:54) Sunny demos OpenAI's Game Time and Invest America GPTs
(36:22) Sunny builds a Launch GPT live!
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(48:33) Unlocking the potential of GPTs
(55:40) Sunny demos Fakespot, an AI tool for spotting fake reviews
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Check out Grok: https://grok.x.ai
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Tech Earnings Breakdown: $UBER, $LYFT, $KIND with TechCrunch's Alex Wilhelm | E1845
11 november 2023 · 1 uur 19 min
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Today's show:
TechCrunch's Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to break down the latest earnings reports from Uber (4:04), Lyft (24:28), and Nextdoor (44:15). Then, the two dive into WeWork's failed business model (1:01:44), the viability of various careers as AI advances (38:33), and much more!
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Time stamps:
(0:00) Tech Crunch's Alex Wilhelm joins Jason
(4:04) Uber's earning report
(7:04) Pirate cut-throat mentality analogy and the money-ball system
(10:11) NetSuite - Download your free KPI Checklist at http://www.netsuite.com/twist
(11:12) Did the press get Uber's Earnings report right?
(17:39) Uber and the J-Curve
(20:29) Miro - Sign up for a free account at https://www.miro.com/startups
(22:17) Uber, China, and DiDi
(23:14) ZIRP environment playbook to own a market
(24:28) Lyft gets a participation trophy
(25:22) Comparing Lyft to Uber's Revenue (Quarterly)
(27:53) Labor availability
(31:05) Arising Ventures - head to http://www.arisingventures.com/TWIST to learn more and connect with the team
(32:15) Immigration policy and a record-low unemployment
(37:37) The underground economy
(38:33) AI effects on unemployment
(39:12) Let's build new cities!
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The Case for Adam Neumann + driverDoc's Josh Kolar on automation for trucking companies | E1844
10 november 2023 · 45 min
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Today's show:
First, Jason breaks down what forced WeWork's bankruptcy filing (2:27), and what it might look like if Adam Neumann took back the company. (5:45) Then, driverDoc's Josh Kolar joins Jason to discuss creating all-in-one digital management platform for trucking companies (25:54).
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(0:00) Jason kicks off the show
(2:27) Breaking down WeWork's bankruptcy
(5:45) Is there a case for Adam Neumann's return to WeWork?
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(13:46) Adam Neumann's standing in the industry
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(25:49) driverDOC CEO and Co-Founder Josh Kolar joins Jason
(25:10) Unveiling the entrepreneurial journey that led to the birth of driverDOC.
(29:00) How driverDOC is navigating the complex landscape of fragmented trucking industries.
(30:04) Adding value to the legacy apps and the big vision for driverDOC
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Managing your treasury in 2023 | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn | E1843
8 november 2023 · 18 min
Todays show:
Kruze's Scott Orn joins Jason on the latest edition of Startup Finance Basics! In this episode, they discuss the current state of the market (0:40), diversifying bank relationships (6:09), managing risk (16:25), and much more!
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Time stamps:
(0:00) Kruze's Scott Orn joins Jason
(0:40) The current state of the market
(6:09) The SVB lesson: Diversify your bank relationships
(16:25) Capital preservation, liquidity, and risk management
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Uber profitable again, SBF guilty, Biden's AI EO + Motive's John Habeck | E1842
8 november 2023 · 45 min
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Today's show:
First up, Jason takes on the news solo by breaking down Uber's Q3 earnings (2:23), reflecting on SBF's guilty verdict (13:39), and giving some takes on Biden's EO on AI (15:53). Then, Motive CEO John Habeck joins to break down building "Shopify for Car Dealerships" (21:39).
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Time stamps:
(0:00) Jason kicks off the show
(2:23) Uber earnings report and Uber's profitability
(12:17) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://Squarespace.com/twist
(13:39) SBF's guilty verdict
(15:53) Takes on Biden's executive order on AI
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(21:39) Motive CEO John Habeck discusses building a startup in a "sleeping giant" industry
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(33:17) Understand the TAM for "Shopify for Car Dealerships"
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https://s23.q4cdn.com/407969754/files/doc_earnings/2023/q3/earnings-result/Uber-Q3-23-Earnings-Press-Release.pdf
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/10/30/executive-order-on-the-safe-secure-and-trustworthy-development-and-use-of-artificial-intelligence
https://www.businessofapps.com/data/uber-statistics
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OpenAI DevDay!: demoing GPT-4 Turbo, "GPT Store" potential, and more with Sunny Madra | E1841
7 november 2023 · 1 uur 3 min
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Today's show:
Sunny joins Jason to discuss OpenAI's DevDay announcements (1:33). Then, Sunny demos an AI-driven chatbot creator (32:49), an AI email-first Chief of Staff (39:12), and much more!
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Time stamps:
(0:00) Sunny Madra joins Jason to break down OpenAI DevDay!
(1:33) OpenAI DevDay announcements: GPT-4 Turbo, expanded context windows, Custom GPTs, and more
(12:57) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://linkedin.com/twist
(14:28) How OpenAI's "GPT Store" could change the way we consume the internet
(22:02) GPT-4 Turbo, speed, cost reduction, expanded context window issues
(26:16) Coda - Get started for free at https://coda.io/twist
(32:49) DEMO: Droxy.ai: a custom chatbot platform
(37:54) InTouchCX - Schedule a free consultation at http://intouchcx.com/twist
(39:12) DEMO: Mindy.com: an AI-powered email Chief of Staff
(45:43) DEMO: Brave Nightly's webpage summarizer
(50:24) DEMO: Zapier's AI-powered Zaps
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The hard lessons from building three startups with Maven's Gagan Biyani | E1840
3 november 2023 · 58 min
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Maven Co-Founder and CEO Gagan Biyani joins Jason to break down his startup's live, cohort-based education model (2:28). Then, Gagan dives into his past journeys at Udemy, where he was eventually fired but wound up revolutionizing online learning and going public (35:08), and Sprig, a food-delivery startup that went on to raise $60M and scale to $20M in revenue, but ultimately failed (47:36).
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(0:00) Gagan Biyani, CEO of Maven, joins Jason to discuss the future of online learning.
(2:24) Maven: the evolution of online learning.
(3:23) Exploring Maven's elite courses offered by a diverse pool of passionate professionals.
(6:57) Analyzing who is leveraging Maven for education and the cost dynamics of online learning.
(10:30) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://www.vanta.com/twist
(11:36) How Maven's live cohort-based learning emphasizes accountability and interactivity for higher success rates.
(13:15) Comparing the outdated cost structures of traditional education with modern alternatives.
(23:10) Embroker - Use code TWIST to get an extra 10% off insurance at https://www.Embroker.com/twist
(26:31) Unveiling the potential earnings for educators in the online learning marketplace.
28:27) The online educational landscape featuring insights on Coursera, Udemy, and others.
(30:56) Brave - Try the Brave… Lees meer