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Brad Gerstner's open letter to Zuck, Meta's lack of efficiency, Divvy Homes hit piece | E1594
25 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 19 min
J+M cover Brad Gerstner's letter to Zuck and three-point plan to boost Meta's FCF 2x (7:04), an NFT project located at the Fyre Fest island (33:19), and a hit piece on Divvy Homes and its CEO, Adena Hefets. (39:38)
(0:00) J+M tee up today's topics!
(2:08) Opening banter/weekend catch-up!
(7:04) Brad Gerstner published an open letter to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, outlining a plan to double FCF and boost its stock price
(12:11) Linode - Apply to Linode's Rise program for up to six figures in discounts at https://linode.com/twist
(13:41) Specific plans in Brad's letter, the "open-letter approach", Meta efficiency comparisons and advertiser treatment
(27:16) House of Macadamias - Get 20% off at https://houseofmacadamias.com/twist by using code TWIST20
(28:32) Meta's revenue/capex vs. Google
(33:19) Homeownership NFTs on the infamous Fyre Fest island!
(38:08) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://vanta.com/twist
(39:38) J+M go through a hit piece against Divvy Homes and Adena Hefets and describe what subtle tells indicate a hit piece
(1:10:40) Jay Trading update, geopolitics, and more!
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Venture Debt: should your startup take it on? + Mi Terro's Robert Luo | E1593
23 oktober 2022 · 38 min
First up, J+M chop it up about venture debt on this edition of VC Sunday School. What are the dangers? And when should your startup take it on? (2:12) Then, Molly has a conversation with Mi Terro founder Robert Luo about how they are targeting the world's microplastic problem. (19:33)
(0:00) J+M tee-up topics for Sunday
(2:12) Jason warns founders of the dangers of taking on venture debt
(9:23) Harmonic - Get $4000 off at https://harmonic.ai/twist
(10:42) Jason addresses when venture debt can and cannot work + PAG's new venture wealth fund
(18:05) MicroAcquire - Sell your business with no fees at https://try.microacquire.com/twist
(19:33) Robert Luo joins Molly to explain how Mi Terro is solving the world's microplastic problem
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YouTube's new roadmap, OpenAI & BeReal fundraising news, Snap's 30% drop + OK Boomer | E1592
22 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 7 min
First up, J+M discuss YouTube's new @handle feature (2:10) and break down how TikTok and Facebook aren't catching misinformation in political ads. (10:07) Then, they each do a solo segment! Jason chimes in on Open AI reportedly raising more money from Microsoft (20:53) and Molly breaks down Snap's 30% drop and BeReal's ~$600M valuation. (27:39) Producer Rachel ends the show with another segment of OK Boomer featuring recurring guests Jules Terpak and Danny Miranda. (38:08)
(0:00) Jason and Molly tee up today's show!
(2:10) YouTube has a new @handle feature (and we're @startups)
(9:05) Odoo - Get your first app free and a $1000 credit at https://odoo.com/twist
(10:07) TikTok and Facebook aren't catching misinformation in political ads
(19:23) TripActions - Go to https://tripactions.com/twist and get a $500 Amazon gift card after making your first travel booking OR paying off your first $1000 of liquid spend
(20:53) Jason discusses Open AI reportedly raising more money from Microsoft
(27:39) Molly breaks down Snap's ~30% drop and BeReal's ~$600M valuation
(36:33) OpenPhone - Get an extra 20% off any plan for your first 6 months at https://openphone.com/twist
(38:08) Producer Rachel talks to Jules Terpak and Danny Miranda about AI Podcasts
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Tesla + Netflix Q3 earnings, Kevin Hart's VC fund, Twitter ideas, revamping the DCEU | E1591
21 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 20 min
First up, J+M break down Tesla's Q3 earnings with the help of some insightful charts (2:09), before discussing Kevin Hart's VC firm landing JP Morgan as an LP (17:08) and some ideas for Twitter verification. (27:29) Then, Lon Harris joins the show to cover Netflix's Q3 earnings, its coming ad-supported tier, and how he would revamp the DCEU! (37:19)
(0:00) J+M tee up today's segments!
(2:09) Tesla Q3 earnings breakdown
(15:37) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://vanta.com/twist
(17:08) Kevin Hart lands JP Morgan as an LP for Hartbeat Ventures, his VC firm
(26:05) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist
(27:29) Twitter verification ideas
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(37:19) Lon Harris joins the show to break down Netflix's Q3 earnings and its plans for an ad-supported tier
(1:00:05) Head of DCEU leaves, Lon gives his thoughts on how he would revamp DC to compete with the MCU
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Next Unicorns evaluation + Ask Jason | E1590
20 oktober 2022 · 56 min
New format! Jason evaluates some prior Next Unicorns company's performances since the CEO appeared on the podcast (2:06), and contextualizes the fundraising market throughout the past three years. Then, Jason wraps the show by answering listener questions! (48:18)
(0:00) Jason tees up today's new Next Unicorns format!
(2:06) Jason shares some thoughts on why he started The Next Unicorns series and tees up some of the most successful companies over the first three seasons
(5:32) E971: Checkr CEO Daniel Yanisse
(10:37) E987: Upgrade CEO Renaud Laplanche
(13:59) OpenPhone - Get an extra 20% off any plan for your first 6 months at https://openphone.com/twist
(15:29) E992: former Expanse CEO Tim Junio
(23:14) LinkedIn Marketing - Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at LinkedIn.com/nextunicorn
(24:51) E998: Benchling CEO Saji Wickramasekara
(28:32) E1089: Insitro CEO Daphe Koller
(33:26) Kalshi - Sign up at https://kalshi.com/twist and receive $25 after trading your first 100 contracts
(34:57) E1098: Cockroach Labs CEO Spencer Kimball
(38:19) E1113: Loom CEO Joe Thomas
(43:02) E1246: Divvy Homes CEO Adena Hefets
(48:18) Ask Jason: 2023's "Why now?", Jason's favorite qualities in a founder and person, greatest acquisitions of all time
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Stability AI's $1B+ valuation, why you should start or join a startup, Roblox jumps 20% | E1589
18 oktober 2022 · 53 min
First up, J+M cover Stability AI's new billion-dollar valuation (2:45) before Jason runs through a presentation and a manifesto. (15:33) Then, J+M break down Roblox's stock popping 20% on Monday (33:02), and another excellent WLITF segment featuring Joby Aviation! (42:57)
(0:00) J+M tee up today's news topics!
(2:45) Stable Diffusion-maker Stability AI raises at a $1B valuation!
(14:05) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://Squarespace.com/TWIST
(15:33) Jason runs through his talk: "Why you should build -- or join -- a startup" and his document on goals at LAUNCH
(24:59) Embroker - Use code TWIST to get an extra 10% off insurance at https://Embroker.com/twist
(26:10) J+M discuss the expectations at LAUNCH vs most other venture firms
(33:02) Roblox stock popped 20% on Monday after a strong metrics report
(37:32) Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub - Apply in 5 minutes, no funding required, sign up at http://aka.ms/thisweekinstartups
(39:01) Metaverse-winning pair trade, discussion on getting back to work
(42:57) Delta invests $60M into eVTOL-maker Joby Aviation and plans to eventually offer Joby trips to and from airports starting in NY and LA
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Ye agrees to acquire Parler, Xi Jinping on the state of China, deglobalization & more | E1588
18 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 19 min
J+M break down Ye agreeing to acquire Parler and share some thoughts on the artist's current situation. (2:22) Then, they cover CCP President Xi Jinping's recent comments on the current state of China (22:39), and what the world might look like with less globalization. (28:58) They wrap with a social media Startup of the Day (52:29) and a space-themed We Live in the Future! (1:04:40)
(0:00) J+M intro today's topics!
(2:22) Ye has agreed to acquire Parler, a free speech-focused Twitter competitor
(15:35) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://linkedin.com/twist
(16:49) More thoughts on Ye's current situation
(22:39) CCP President Xi Jinping's recent comments on the state of China and his goals moving forward
(27:27) Notion - Sign up for FREE at https://notion.com
(28:58) Unwinding globalization, issues with codependency
(38:31) Helpware - Go to https://helpware.com/TWIST to get $1000 off your first invoice
(39:55) Where CCP policies went wrong, what other countries can learn from them
(52:29) Startup of the Day: Gas is a new social media startup geared towards positive superlatives for high school friend groups
(1:04:40) We Live in the Future: Spinlaunch's rotating arm that launches satellites into low Eather orbit
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The Wing shuts down, avoiding pitfalls of success + Tesseract Energy's Alan Chang | E1587
16 oktober 2022 · 48 min
First up, J+M discuss The Wing shutting down, where it went wrong, and avoiding ego-based pitfalls. (1:35) Then, Alan Chang joins Molly to break down his idea behind Tesseract Energy! (22:37)
(0:00) J+M tee-up topics for Sunday
(1:35) The Wing shuts down: what went wrong
(12:44) OpenPhone - Get an extra 20% off any plan for your first 6 months at https://openphone.com/twist
(14:18) Understanding and avoiding ego- and success-based founder pitfalls
(21:24) FanDuel Sportsbook - Sign up with promo code TWIST to place a $1000 risk-free bet at https://sportsbook.fanduel.com
(22:37) Alan Chang joins Molly and explains his idea behind Tesseract Energy, his time at Revolut, and more!
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(36:36) Understanding how a token plays into Tesseract's energy platform Lees meer -
VCs hiring Twitter ghostwriters, Meta's XR plan, Netflix's ad tier & more | E1586
15 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 17 min
Friday variety! First up J+M cover a wide range of topics, including VC ghostwriters (12:45), firms investing in public tech companies (22:29), and news lightning round! (34:51) Then, Producer Rachel is back with another edition of OK Boomer. (53:30)
(0:00) J+M tee up today's topics!
(2:45) J+M talk about happy hour, discuss some All-In topics, geopolitics, markets and more!
(11:42) Odoo - Get your first app free and a $1000 credit at https://odoo.com/twist
(12:45) VCs are hiring ghostwriters on Twitter!
(21:10) Assure - To get 20% off your first Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) visit https://Assure.co/twist
(22:29) WSJ reports that VCs are investing in growth-stage public tech companies rather than late-stage private startups
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(34:41) Lightning round: Decentraland's usage stats, use cases for Meta's new AR headset, Netflix announces ad-supported tier launch date and price
(50:22) Producer Rachel joins to tee up this week's OK Boomer!
(53:20) Cliff Lerner joins to discuss his new social startup Saturdays Lees meer -
SEC investigates Bored Apes, AI-generated Steve Jobs/Joe Rogan interview & more | E1585
14 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 5 min
Vinny Lingham and Sunny Madra are back for another crypto roundtable! The show starts with a discussion on Nvidia's new high-powered graphics cards (2:35) and an AI-generated podcast interview. (15:21) Then, the group breaks down the SEC investigating Yuga Labs over whether or not Bored Apes are securities! (27:07)
(0:00) J+M tee up today's crypto roundtable!
(2:35) J+M welcome Sunny Madra and Vinny Lingham; Vinny breaks down his new Nvidia purchase and how graphics cards will power the next wave of AI
(14:03) Dell for Startups - Apply for Dell for Startups and get an additional 10% off at http://dell.com/twist
(15:21) Podcast.ai's AI-generated Steve Jobs/Joe Rogan interview
(25:50) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://vanta.com/twist
(27:07) The SEC is investigating Yuga Labs over its Bored Apes NFT collection, regarding whether or not the NFTs are securities
(36:24) Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub - Apply in 5 minutes, no funding required, sign up at http://aka.ms/thisweekinstartups
(37:26) What is this SEC investigation actually about? Why or why not are they securities? What are other similar examples?
(50:55) More interesting developments in the NFT space, Google announces it will use Coinbase to accept crypto payments
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TikTok planning to build US fulfillment centers + Liquid Death CEO Mike Cessario | E1584
13 oktober 2022 · 59 min
First up J+M discuss TikTok's apparent plan to build an e-commerce business via US fulfillment centers! (8:57) Then, Molly is joined by Liquid Death CEO Mike Cessario to discuss the genesis of a great brand and more. (17:26)
(0:00) J+M tee up today's segments!
(2:13) Starlink, 5G, and the rapid advancement of internet connectivity
(8:57) TikTok appears to be hiring for product fulfillment centers in the US
(16:11) OpenPhone - Get an extra 20% off any plan for your first 6 months at https://openphone.com/twist
(17:26) Molly welcomes Liquid Death Co-Founder and CEO Mike Cessario; they discuss Mike's background pre-Liquid Death and his advice for brand building
(28:27) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://LinkedIn.com/unicorn
(29:53) Irreverent marketing approaches pre-Liquid Death, building the Liquid Death brand before launching the product
(38:00) Paperclip - Go to getpaperclip.com/twist to get the app free for life
(39:06) Describing the genesis of the Liquid Death brand, what CPGs have historically gotten wrong, building a brand based on comedy; understanding flavor demand
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New worker classification test proposal, Getir in talks to acquire Gorillas & more | E1583
12 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 9 min
J+M kick off the show by catching up after Molly's speaking gig yesterday (2:31), before breaking down the US Labor Dept proposing new rules for worker classification (16:23). Then, they discuss self-driving food-running robots (49:11) before discussing potential consolidation in the instant-delivery space! (58:39)
(0:00) J+M tee up today's topics!
(2:31) Molly's keynote, Jason teaching the next Founder University, data defaults, and liability
(14:57) LinkedIn Marketing - Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at https://linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups
(16:23) US Labor Dept proposes new test for employee vs. independent contractor classification, understanding the history of worker classification
(26:17) Policygenius - Go to https://policygenius.com to get a free life insurance quote
(27:39) Creating better benchmarks for employees
(35:35) Revelo - Get 20% off the first 3 months by mentioning TWIST at https://revelo.io/twist
(37:02) Uber's proactive attempt at a "third way" solution between independent contractors and employees
(49:11) Startup of the Day: Bear Robotics is creating self-driving food-running robots for restaurants
(58:39) Potential consolidation in the instant-delivery market: Getir is in advanced talks to acquire Gorillas
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Amazon's transformation, Peloton's mistakes, VC market downturn & more with Ben Gilbert | E1582
11 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 18 min
Acquired's Ben Gilbert fills in for Molly Wood and joins Jason to discuss Amazon's transformation (3:57), AI edge cases (22:02), Peloton's mistakes (32:05), used car prices (59:59), and the current VC market downturn. (1:09:18)
(0:00) Jason tees up today's topics!
(3:57) Acquired's Ben Gilbert joins Jason to break down the news! First up: Amazon sunsets its "Scout" project, and its transformation from a Day 1 to a Day 2 company
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(11:53) Coco's delivery robots, history of the delivery robot space, where Coco robots can work, the maturation of smartphone components
(22:02) AI edge cases: capturing the likeness of a celebrity/notable person
(27:33) Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub - Apply in 5 minutes, no funding required, sign up at http://aka.ms/thisweekinstartups
(29:03) Escaping the Uncanny Valley
(32:05) Peloton cuts 500 more jobs; CEO's comments make employees panic
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(38:59) Peloton's two major corporate strategy mistakes, Apple's mass market luxury innovation
(59:59) Used car prices are down significantly
(1:09:18) VC market downturn coming off a record 2021; was 2021 an aberration?
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Why VCs care about ownership percentage + Flowcarbon CEO Dana Gibber | E1581
9 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 14 min
First, Jason explains why many VCs focus on ownership percentage and maintaining ownership throughout an investment life cycle. (1:40) Then, Molly welcomes Flowcarbon CEO Dana Gibber to break down her blockchain-based carbon credits solution! (23:04)
(0:00) J+M tee up today's segments!
(1:40) VC Sunday School: Why many VCs obsess over ownership percentage
(9:19) OpenPhone - Get an extra 20% off any plan for your first 6 months at https://openphone.com/twist
(10:53) Jason uses a table to explain dilution over an investments life cycle and why ownership percentage matters
(21:43) SnackMagic - Get 10% cashback up to $1000 until October 15th with code HOLIDAY, and see more at snackmagic.com/twist
(23:04) Molly welcomes Flowcarbon CEO and Co-Founder Dana Gibber; Dana explains how she got involved with Adam and Rebekah Neumann and Flowcarbon's core offering
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(38:29) Dana breaks down carbon offsets
(51:14) Dana explains the blockchain verification aspect of Flowcarbon
(58:38) How Flowcarbon plans to make money, why doing this on the blockchain is the best solution
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US chip industry update, fixing education, Amazon allegations + OK Boomer | E1580
8 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
First up, J+M discuss new developments in the US chip industry, including tighter restrictions on exports and a massive new investment in an upstate NY factory! (4:57) They also cover fixing US education (12:37) and a shocking lawsuit against Amazon. (27:58) Then, Producer Rachel is joined by Verci Co-Founders Ami and An on OK Boomer! (40:03)
(0:00) J+M tee up today's segments!
(1:57) Molly and Jason catch up on Friday!
(4:57) US clamps down on chip exports to China, Micron brings chip plant to Upstate NY
(11:22) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://linkedin.com/twist
(12:37) Fixing US education
(24:26) Masterworks - Skip the waitlist to invest in fine art using at https://Masterworks.com/twist
(25:48) CHIPS positivity
(27:58) Amazon lawsuit with shocking allegations
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(40:03) Producer Rachel is joined by Verci Co-Founders Ami and An to talk about their community group Lees meer -
Ask Jason! + Streaming news with Lon Harris | E1579
7 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 11 min
Jason opens the show by answering listener questions for 20+ minutes! (1:19) Then, Lon Harris joins to break down Netflix's new mega-hit, the death of network TV, and more! (30:22)
(0:00) Jason tees up today's topics!
(1:19) How founders building hardware and deep tech products can more efficiently raise capital
(3:58) Settling Co-Founder disputes
(8:28) Jason's thoughts on Seattle as a place to live and as a startup hub
(9:58) Is now the right time to jump to FAANG with a high-paying role?
(13:06) Athletic Greens - Get 1 year of Vitamin D free and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/twist
(14:20) Benefits of taking VC for a founder that's already successfully bootstrapping
(19:40) How There Will Be Blood relates to entrepreneurship
(23:35) Is there an age cutoff for investing in founders?
(28:56) Revelo - Get 20% off the first 3 months by mentioning TWIST at https://revelo.io/twist
(30:22) Lon Harris joins the show to discuss the biggest stories in streaming
(34:17) Netflix has a new hit show about Jeffrey Dahmer
(38:48) Babbel - Save up to 55% off your language learning subscription at https://babbel.com/twist
(39:59) Understanding Netflix's numbers with the Dahmer show, and the financials around the show's creator Ryan Murphy
(47:30) Network TV is dying, Comedy Central's big mistake, and more general streaming talk
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Twitter ideas, Elizabeth Holmes trial update, universal USB-C + Ellevest's Sallie Krawcheck | E1578
6 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 5 min
J+M start the show by suggesting some Twitter product ideas (1:59), before ripping through a lightning round of news. (16:26) Then, Molly welcomes Ellevest CEO and Co-Founder Sallie Krawcheck to kick off another season of The Next Unicorns! (31:09)
(0:00) J+M tee up today's topics!
(1:59) Jason suggests some Twitter product ideas
(14:48) LinkedIn Marketing - Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at LinkedIn.com/nextunicorn
(16:26) News lightning round: Elizabeth Holmes has sentencing postponed due to incident with a key witness, Europe votes in favor of universal USB-C charging
(28:55) OpenPhone - Get an extra 20% off any plan for your first 6 months at https://openphone.com/twist
(31:09) Ellevest CEO Sallie Krawcheck joins Molly to discuss her women-focused investing platform
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(40:31) Ellevest total assets, launch story, COVID's harsher impact on women
(51:39) Sallie's background on Wall Street, turning haters into customers
(1:00:13) Sallie shares thoughts on the current macro environment
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Twitter deal updates, Poshmark acquired, Liquid Death's $700M valuation & more | E1577
5 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
First J+M say as much as they can about the Twitter news (2:03), before breaking down Poshmark being acquired by Naver (6:38). Then, they break down Liquid Death's $700M valuation (34:05) and Selena Gomez raising at a $100M valuation for her pre-revenue mental health startup. (46:05)
(0:00) J+M tee up today's topics!
(2:03) Elon Musk proposes closing the Twitter deal at the agreed-upon price of $54.20/share
(6:38) Poshmark acquired by Naver
(15:50) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://vanta.com/twist
(17:06) The booming "circular economy" space, Naver's acquisition thesis, "Goodwill Finds", Google's circular economy program
(26:54) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://Squarespace.com/TWIST
(28:17) Jason's ideas for a circular economy startup
(34:05) Liquid Death raises $70M at a $700M valuation, on pace for ~$130M revenue in 2022
(38:43) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist
(40:06) Importance of branding and packaging in CPG
(46:05) Selena Gomez raises $5M at a $100M valuation from Serena Williams VC firm for her startup Wondermind, mental health startup space
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Tesla AI Day, SEC charges Kim Kardashian for unlawfully promoting token, Section 230 & more | E1576
4 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 24 min
Monday! First up, J+M go down the rabbit hole on Tesla AI Day, what impact some form of general AI might have on the world, and more! (2:09) Then, the duo covers the SEC charging Kim Kardashian for unlawfully promoting a token (35:29), before wrapping with the SCOTUS announcing they will hear two cases regarding Section 230. (59:05)
(0:00) J+M tee up Monday's topics!
(2:09) J+M open with some thoughts on Tesla's AI Day
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(13:21) What could the advancement of AI do for creating businesses and humanity as a whole?
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(25:50) Examples of what impact general AI might have on the future, Tesla's AI advantage
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(35:29) SEC charges Kim Kardashian with unlawfully promoting crypto token
(59:05) SCOTUS will hear two cases regarding Section 230, how algorithms play into the publisher vs. platform debate
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How VCs decide to sell a position + Future's Jean-Louis Warnholz | E1575
2 oktober 2022 · 43 min
On VC Sunday School, J+M discuss how and when VCs decide to sell a position. (2:01) Then, Molly is joined by Future's Jean-Louis Warnholz to discuss his startup, Future, which offers a climate-friendly debit card! (21:28)
(0:00) J+M tee up topics for Sunday!
(2:01) On VC Sunday School, J+M discuss how and when VCs decide to sell a position
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(10:14) Jason talks about his fund management strategy
(18:13) Molly tees up today's TWiCS guest!
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(21:28) Jean-Louis Warnholz joins to discuss his climate-focused debit card
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(32:28) Jean-Louis Warnholz breaks down Future's business model
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The virtuous cycle of tech startups, Mr. Beast turns down $1B offer + OK Boomer: Taylor Bell | E1574
1 oktober 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
First up, J+M discuss the virtuous cycle of tech startups (2:15) before breaking down Mr. Beast turning down a $1B acquisition offer for his media business (24:58). Then, Producer Rachel is joined by content creator Taylor Bell to discuss her lessons from growing a brand to 180K+ subscribers while having a full-time job. (39:02)
(0:00) J+M tee up today's segments!
(2:15) Demystifying "Friends and Family" rounds, history of angel investing
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(11:57) The virtuous cycle of tech startups, angel investing
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(24:58) Mr. Beast turned down a $1B acquisition offer for his media company
(33:24) Producer Rachel joins to tee up today's OK Boomer guest!
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(39:02) Taylor Bell joins Producer Rachel to discuss starting and growing a YouTube channel to 180K+ subscribers while having a full-time job
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Meta's text-to-video tool, Zuck's grand plan, Vision Fund to cut staff 30% + $WBD lawsuit | E1573
30 september 2022 · 1 uur 19 min
J+M discuss Meta's new text-to-video tool and what the future of creativity might look like (2:59), then they break down Zuck's grand plan (14:49) before discussing what a recession might mean for startups (27:18) and SoftBank reportedly cutting 30% of its Vision Fund staff. (36:41)
(0:00) J+M intro today's segments!
(2:59) Meta announces text-to-video tool
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(14:49) Breaking down Zuckerberg's grand plan
(21:58) Meta freezes hiring, signals that we've entered a recession
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(27:18) How a recession and big tech layoffs will impact startups
(35:28) Odoo - Get your first app free and a $1000 credit at https://odoo.com/twist
(36:41) SoftBank is reportedly planning to cut at least 30% of Vision Fund staff
(41:29) Jason welcomes Lon Harris and the pair discuss HBO's House of the Dragon and its 10-year time jump
(51:37) Warner Bros Discovery sued for allegedly misrepresenting HBO Max subscribers by 10M during the Discover / WarnerMedia merger
(57:48) Favorite actors to watch doing anything, rockstars in today's world
(1:03:03) CCP censors a popular film for its realistic depiction of rural life in China
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Apple allows in-app NFT purchases + Bitcoin's role during global macro headwinds | E1572
29 september 2022 · 56 min
Sunny Madra and Vinny Lingham are BACK for another crypto roundtable! First up, a full breakdown of the current NFT space: Apple allowing in-app NFT purchases (1:35), best uses cases & platforms for distribution (15:07). Then, they discuss Bitcoin's role during global macroeconomic headwinds. (37:46)
(0:00) J+M tee up today's crypto roundtable!
(1:35) Apple allows in-app purchases of NFTs
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(15:07) NFT use cases, best platforms for minting and distributing NFTs seamlessly
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(27:49) NFT platforms adopting open standards to reach critical mass
(31:38) Celsius reportedly plans to issue "IOU" tokens representing its debt
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(37:46) Global macro headwinds, Bitcoin's role in the monetary system going forward
(53:18) Will we ever find out who Satoshi is?
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Cathie Wood's new VC fund, Bill Gurley's best insights, Girls Who Code on banned books list | E1571
28 september 2022 · 1 uur 3 min
J+M break down Cathie Wood's new VC fund (1:53), Bill Gurley's best insights from his interview with McKinsey (26:13), and Girls Who Code making a banned books list in a Pennsylvania county
(0:00) J+M tee up today's venture-heavy topics!
(1:53) Cathie Wood's new VC fund: Ark Venture Fund
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(13:42) Opening up VC funds and early-stage investing for retail investors, signs of the start of a recession
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(26:13) Reacting to Bill Gurley's interview with McKinsey
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(34:54) More on Gurley's insights: short memories in VC, accepting reality, startups raising too much money, layoffs
(47:32) Girls Who Code made a banned books list in a Pennsylvania county
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British pound crashes, Do Kwon's red notice, NASA's DART mission, TikTok nears US deal | E1570
27 september 2022 · 1 uur 16 min
J+M break down the British pound dropping below $1.04 (5:15), Interpol issuing a red notice for Do Kwon (27:07), NASA's DART mission (53:52), and TikTok discussing an agreement with the Biden administration! (59:44)
(0:00) J+M tee up today's topics!
(2:48) Importance of focus, avoiding the news cycle in the grand scheme of things
(5:15) British pound crashes to lowest level ever against the USD
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(14:38) Breaking housing and energy in the economy, income inequality's impact globally
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(27:07) Interpol issues red notice for Do Kwon on behalf of South Korea
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(36:54) Do Kwon tweeting on the lamb, more theories around where he might head to
(47:15) New decentralized crypto derivatives platform Nibiru raises a $7.5M seed at a $100M valuation
(53:52) WLITF: NASA's DART mission and planetary defense
(59:44) The Biden administration drafted a preliminary agreement with TikTok to try and resolve national security concerns
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Evaluating founder ambition, tools vs platforms + USV's Albert Wenger: post-capital world | E1569
25 september 2022 · 57 min
First up, J+M discuss founder ambition and tools vs. platforms on VC Sunday School. (3:06) Then, USV's Albert Wenger joins to break down his firm's $162M climate fund, his book "The World After Capital", and more! (24:16)
(0:00) J+M intro today's topics!
(3:06) Evaluating founder ambition, tools vs. platforms
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(12:48) How investors evaluate tools vs. platforms, and when/if something is "too hard"
(19:50) J+M tee up today's TWiCS guest
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(24:16) Molly welcomes USV Managing Partner Albert Wenger to discuss USV's $162M climate fund and the climate crisis investment opportunity
(33:26) Coda - The All-in-one doc for teams, get a $1,000 credit at https://coda.io/twist
(34:57) Albert discusses his book "The World After Capital", and the human attention problem
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Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke on navigating a downturn, innovating in compensation & more | E1568
24 september 2022 · 1 uur 41 min
Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke joins Jason for the third time to break down Shopify's wild ride over the past 2+ years (1:40), $SHOP's new compensation system (14:19), competing with Amazon (45:38), Shop Pay (56:25), and more! Then, Producer Rachel welcomes Jules Terpak back for another segment of OK Boomer! (1:15:58) Lees meer
(0:00) Jason intros today's segments!
(1:40) Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke joins to break down Shopify's wild ride over the past 2+ years and the state of the e-commerce market post-COVID peaks
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(14:19) Dealing with stock price distractions during periods of volatility, innovating Shopify's compensation system
(27:56) Masterworks - Skip the waitlist to invest in fine art using at https://Masterworks.io/twist
(29:23) Tobi breaks down the ideation of Shopify's new "Flex Comp" system
(38:53) Helpware - Go to https://helpware.com/TWIST to get $1000 off your first invoice
(40:09) Laying off 10% of staff over the summer
(45:38) Competing with Amazon, innovating in fulfillment
(56:25) Shop Pay, BNPL, and remote work quirks
(1:15:58) Producer Rachel welcomes Jules Terpak back for another OK Boomer segment covering Gen Z online life, the entertainment economy, social media backlash, "Sharenting" and moreFOLLOW Tobi: https://twitter.com/tobi
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DAO breakdown with Orange DAO's Ben Huh + Amazon's $11B NFL deal with Lon Harris | E1567
23 september 2022 · 1 uur 30 min
(0:00) J+M tee up today's segments!
(2:57) J+M intro Ben Huh and discuss his background and why he helped start Orange DAO
(15:21) OpenPhone - Get an extra 20% off any plan for your first 6 months at https://openphone.com/twist
(16:51) Understanding how DAOs handle distributions, more DAO mechanics
(26:06) Odoo - Get your first app free and a $1000 credit at https://odoo.com/twist
(27:20) People taking advantage of business processes left up to interpretation, how blockchain helps solve this, standardizing DAOs
(36:58) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist
(38:22) Understanding trustworthiness, downside protections, will the US fall behind in crypto?
(48:32) J+M welcome Lon Harris!
(56:13) Amazon's $11B TNF deal
(1:06:20) House of the Dragon doing huge numbers for HBO, Rings of Power
(1:17:06) Andor, Disney+'s new Star Wars show
(1:24:02) Disney losing goodwill with superfans, where to put the next Disney park Lees meerCheck out Orange DAO: https://www.orangedao.xyz
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Mojo CEO Vinit Bharara on building a stock market to bet on athletes | E1566
22 september 2022 · 1 uur 9 min
On today's show, Mojo CEO and Co-Founder Vinit Bharara joins Jason to talk about his new stock market to bet on athletes, Mojo, which just launched in New Jersey. (1:39) Vinit breaks down the thesis (17:07), does a product demo (40:27), and explains how they raised $100M to build a stock market from scratch and provide instant liquidity! Lees meer
(0:00) Jason tees up today's interview!
(1:39) Jason intros Vinit Bharara, who breaks down his past business ventures including Cafe.com, Diapers.com, working with his brother Preet!
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(14:28) Managing Preet at Cafe.com
(17:07) Vinit explains the thesis behind Mojo
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(26:02) Raising $100M from Thrive Capital, Tiger, and more
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(40:27) Vinit runs through a Mojo product demo
(53:58) Building a team of handicappers and quants
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Nikola lawsuit updates, Rumble business breakdown + more SPAC updates | E1565
21 september 2022 · 53 min
Tuesday SPAC-tacular! J+M cover the biggest on-goings in the world of SPACs, including: the latest in the trial of former Nikola CEO Trevor Milton (1:55), Chamath winding down $IPOD and $IPOF and returning money to investors (30:53), and a breakdown of Rumble's business after completing its SPAC! (42:55)
(0:00) J+M tee up today's SPAC-tacular episode!
(1:55) More chaos at Nikola, Jason reacts to TWiST interview reportedly being used in court
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(12:04) State of charges against former Nikola CEO Trevor Milton, lessons for founders to take away from this saga
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(24:37) How Jason avoids founders pitching ahead of their skis
(30:53) Chamath to wind down $IPOD and $IPOF
(35:06) Revelo - Get 20% off the first 3 months by mentioning TWIST at https://revelo.io/twist
(36:33) Jason's thoughts on the market and the state of SPACs, plus a JAY TRADE!
(42:55) Rumble completes SPAC merger, J+M break down the business
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Monetizing BeReal, Bogus accounts by US Military, iPhone 14 camera bug, Twilio layoffs | E1564
20 september 2022 · 1 uur 14 min
Jason and Molly kick the week off by breaking down the team's favorite new social media app, BeReal, and its plans to add paid features (15:16). Then, they cover how platforms found fake accounts suspected of being run by the US military (31:12). After, they continue with more tech news, including Apple's iPhone 14 Pro bug (42:25) and Twilio's plans to make "anti-racist" layoffs (49:29). They end the show with a We Live in the Future segment, highlighting the startup TransPod (1:03:06). 0:00) J+M tee up today's segments!
(2:45) The hosts recap the weekend
(14:01) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://linkedin.com/twist
(15:16) BeReal's plans to add paid features
(29:46) Notion - Sign up for free at https://notion.com/twist
(31:12) Platforms found fake accounts suspected of being run by the US military
(40:59) Odoo - Get your first app free and a $1000 credit at https://odoo.com/twist
(42:25) The iPhone 14 Pro camera has a camera bug
(49:29) Twilio's plans to make "anti-racist" layoffs
(1:03:06) WLITF: TransPod's affordable ultra-high-speed transportation
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How to deal with failing startups + Team Wildfire CEO Steve Wolf on "Hurricane-as-a-Service" | E1563
18 september 2022 · 59 min
Welcome to Sunday! First up, J+M cover different methods and classifications for dealing with failing startups. (2:01) Then, Molly interviews Team Wildfire CEO Steve Wolf about his "Hurricane-as-a-Service" business! (31:56)
(0:00) J+M tee up today's segments!
(2:01) VC Sunday School: J+M discuss hospice care for startups
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(11:58) VC fund dynamics with Zombie startups, Jason explains "pay to play"
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(27:03) J+M tee up this week's climate interview!
(31:56) Steve Wolf explains his jet engine powered fire-fighting device
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(38:55) Steve breaks down the business side of Team Wildfire, "Hurricanes-as-a-Service", and more!
(55:32) Molly gets a virtual tour of the "Hurricane on wheels"
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Paid newsletter pricing disruption, Instagram Reels underperforming + OK Boomer | E1562
17 september 2022 · 46 min
Friday variety is back! First up, J+M do a Startup Breakdown and cover newsletter platform beehiiv and how it could disrupt Substack's pricing model (2:27). Then, they cover leaked documents from Meta that show Reels is underperforming (12:52) before Producer Rachel wraps the show with another edition of OK Boomer! (26:18)
(0:00) J+M tee up today's segments!
(2:27) Startup of the Day Breakdown! beehiiv charges a flat subscription rate for newsletter subscriptions, price comps with Substack
(11:28) Indochino - Get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more by using code TWIST at checkout https://www.indochino.com
(12:52) Leaked Meta documents show Instagram's "Reels" product is underperforming
(22:51) Producer Rachel joins to tee up today's OK Boomer guest!
(24:48) Zapier - Try for free today at https://zapier.com/TWIST
(26:18) OK Boomer: Josh Kaplan joins to break down his background and starting Smooth Media
(35:14) WorkOS - Go to https://workos.com to learn how to make your app enterprise-ready.
(36:43) Why newsletters are an efficient way for influencers to monetize
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Adobe acquires Figma for $20B, Patagonia founder donates profits + Streaming consolidation | E1561
16 september 2022 · 1 uur 6 min
J+M kickoff the show by discussing Adobe acquiring Figma for $20B! (2:30) Then, they cover Patagonia's founder donates nearly all profits to solve climate change. (21:53) Finally, Lon Harris joins to discuss streaming consolidation, consumer burnout, and some interesting new projects! (46:36)
(0:00) J+M tee up today's topics!
(2:30) Adobe acquires Figma for $20B in a cash and stock deal!
(14:42) LinkedIn Marketing - Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at https://linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups
(16:12) Post-merger thesis, large deal user diligence
(21:53) Patagonia founder donates his profits to solving climate change
(29:46) SnackMagic - Get 10% cashback up to $1000 until October 15th with code HOLIDAY, and see more at snackmagic.com/twist
(31:08) Lon Harris joins to break down the state of streaming: consolidation is coming
(37:26) Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub - Apply in 5 minutes, no funding required, sign up at http://aka.ms/thisweekinstartups
(38:49) More cuts coming to $WBD, price increases coming to Disney+ and other services, streaming fatigue
(46:36) New content to keep an eye on!: new Blade Runner series green lit at Amazon, Spotify series coming to Netflix, and more
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Crypto news: Do Kwon arrest warrant, ETH merge, Orange DAO + The Blueprint Part 10 | E1560
15 september 2022 · 1 uur 44 min
First up, Jason is back with the tenth and FINAL edition of The Blueprint, where he explains the seven ways to create wealth (2:12). Then, Vinny and Sunny join J+M for a crypto roundtable, covering: Do Kwon's arrest warrant (24:04), the ETH merge (49:54), an Orange DAO breakdown (1:14:24), and more!
(0:00) J+M tee up today's topics!
(2:12) The Blueprint Part 10: The seven ways to create wealth
(13:01) Visa - Learn more about Visa's online Small Business Hub at Visa.com/smallbusinesshub
(13:57) The Blueprint Part 10 continued: The seven ways to create wealth
(19:20) J+M catch up on the current state of early-stage dealmaking
(22:39) Brave - Download today at https://brave.com/twist to browse faster, search privately and so much more
(24:04) Vinny and Sunny join! First topic: a South Korean court issued an arrest warrant for Do Kwon
(36:51) OpenPhone - Get an extra 20% off any plan for your first 6 months at https://openphone.com/twist
(38:07) How to make crypto safer for retail investors
(49:54) ETH merge, insane stats on crypto power usage
(1:14:24) Orange DAO breakdown
(1:33:23) Vinny challenges Jason's Disney Jay Trade
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Bob Iger joins VC firm as venture partner, Twitter whistleblower hearing, KKR tokenizes fund | E1559
14 september 2022 · 1 uur 24 min
First up, J+M discuss Bob Iger joining Thrive Capital as a venture partner (2:09), then they break down the most interesting moments from the Twitter whistleblower hearings (24:48). After that, they discuss KKR tokenizing part of its new healthcare fund (57:43), before wrapping on the Launch House allegations. (1:06:22)
(0:00) J+M tee up today's topics!
(2:09) Legendary former Disney CEO Bob Iger joins Thrive Capital as venture partner
(12:23) Revelo - Get 20% off the first 3 months by mentioning TWIST at https://revelo.io/twist
(13:45) How Iger linked up with Josh Kushner, false perceptions of VCs
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(24:48) J+M react to clips from Twitter whistleblower Peiter "Mudge" Zatko's congressional hearing today
(33:13) Assure - To get 20% off your first Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) visit https://Assure.co/twist
(34:33) More clips from the hearing and reflections on Twitter's security issues
(57:43) KKR tokenizes part of its new healthcare fund to allow QPs to invest more easily
(1:06:22) Launch House allegations
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Bolt cancels $1.5B Wyre deal, $ROKU adds TikTok-style feature, Deere's self-driving tractors | E1558
13 september 2022 · 1 uur 1 min
J+M are back recapping this week's episode of All-In and how to stop brigading on Twitter (1:42). They also cover Bolt cancelling its $1.5B acquisition of crypto payments startup Wyre (19:46), Roku adding a TikTok-style feature (30:31), and two We Live in the Future stories! (39:48)
(0:00) J+M tee up today's topics!
(1:42) All-In recap, how Twitter can reduce brigading, and more
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(19:49) Bolt cancels $1.5B Wyre acquisition
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(30:34) Roku adds TikTok-style feature to its streaming software
(38:17) OpenPhone - Get an extra 20% off any plan for your first 6 months at https://openphone.com/twist
(39:51) We Live in the Future: John Deere's self-driving tractors
(49:48) We Live in the Future: $5B Moon-themed hotel might be coming to Dubai
(56:22) China is ramping up its moon operations due to discovering a new mineral
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How VCs view founders with a side hustle + Bringing ESG to VC with Joe Blair | E1557
11 september 2022 · 51 min
Sunday special! First up, J+M break down how VCs view founders with a side hustle (1:44), and how founders can actually make their side hustles accretive to their startup. (12:45) Then, Molly interviews Bay Bridge Ventures Co-Founder & GP Joe Blair on his ESG-focused VC firm. (28:00)
(0:00 Molly tees up today's segments!
(1:44 How VCs view founders with multiple roles
(11:24) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://linkedin.com/twist
(12:45) How to create side hustles that are accretive to your startup
(20:52) J+M tee up today's climate interview
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(28:00) Joe Blair, Co-Founder & GP at Bay Bridge Ventures, joins Molly to break down his institutional ESG and sustainability-focused firm
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(37:37) Bay Bridge's thesis, evaluating what qualifies as an ESG investment, diligence on hard tech, and more Lees meer -
Muck Rack raises $180M, Elly Health Co-Founder Cecilia Anderson + OK Boomer | E1556
10 september 2022 · 56 min
Friday Variety is back! First up, J+M break down Muck Rack's $180M Series A (10:43). Then, Elly Health Co-Founder Cecilia Anderson joins Molly to discuss her startup (21:16). Finally, Producer Rachel interviews Contra Founder Ben Huffman for another edition of OK Boomer. (32:38)
(0:00) Jason tees up today's segments!
(1:19) Jason recaps his crazy evening at the Lady Gaga concert
(9:53) Embroker - Use code TWIST to get an extra 10% off insurance at https://Embroker.com/twist
(10:43) Muckrack (a database for journalists) raised a $180M Series A(ish)
(19:18) WorkOS - Go to https://workos.com to learn how to make your app enterprise-ready.
(20:48) Elly Health Co-Founder Cecilia Anderson joins the show to break down her startup
(30:52) Neo.Tax - Get $500 off R&D tax credit fees at https://neo.tax/twist
(32:10) Producer Rachel interviews Contra founder Ben Huffman on another edition of OK Boomer!
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Kim Kardashian's new PE firm & impact on VC + how Amazon can turn a profit on Rings of Power | E1555
9 september 2022 · 1 uur 10 min
First up, J+M discuss Kim Kardashian's new PE firm and break down what this means for the broader private investing industry (2:29). Then, Lon Harris joins the show to break down the controversy, history, and math around Amazon's Rings of Power series (25:58).
(0:00) Today's segments!
(2:29) J+M break down SKKY Partners, Kim Kardashian's new PE firm!
(12:04) OpenPhone - Get an extra 20% off any plan for your first 6 months at https://openphone.com/twist
(13:34) Has VC entered the public consciousness? Will VC see more high profile celebrities crossing over and starting funds? Is this the future of VC?
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(25:58) Lon joins to break down Amazon's Rings of Power taking over online discourse, but first they talk about Twitter being a net negative for society
(36:00) Policygenius - Go to https://policygenius.com to get a free life insurance quote
(37:26) Lon explains controversy in Tolkien fandom, the trio gives quick reviews for Rings of Power and House of the Dragon
(54:50) Bezos's vanity play, how Amazon can turn a profit on Rings of Power
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Instagram to shut down Shopping, reacting to Apple's event & more + The Blueprint Part 9 | E1554
8 september 2022 · 1 uur 33 min
J+M have big hotel energy today as the duo lets it fly on a bunch of topics including: Trump's documents (2:21), Code Conference poker stories (18:40), Instagram shutting down "Shopping" + Zuck's new look (33:36), Starlink (1:04:37), and more! Then, Molly joins Jason for part 9 of The Blueprint! (1:13:00) Lees meer
0:00 J+M intro today's segments
2:21 Theories on Trump's classified documents
17:18 SnackMagic - Get 10% cashback up to $1000 until October 15th with code HOLIDAY, and see more at snackmagic.com/twist
18:40 Molly's big interview + Jason's tells poker stories from the Code Conference
29:06 Visa - Learn more about Visa's online Small Business Hub at Visa.com/smallbusinesshub
30:02 Jason brainstorms a publicity stunt
33:36 Instagram looks to sunset "Shopping" feature, Zuck changes his public persona
40:02 Brave - Download today at https://brave.com/twist to browse faster, search privately and so much more
41:28 Jason confronts his Zuck-induced insecurity
48:11 Why Instagram is shutting down its "Shopping" tab
49:16 Reacting to Apple's event, new watch, AirPods, and iPhone 14
1:04:37 Starlink helping bring broadband to rural areas via school COVID subsidies
1:13:00 The Blueprint Part 9: Molly Wood on manifesting your future!FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis
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Jason's DTC investment thesis, Jokr looking to raise $50M, liquidation preference breakdown, witness in Elizabeth Holmes trial goes rogue | E1553
7 september 2022 · 1 uur 9 min
First up, Jason explains his DTC investment thesis (3:00), before he and Molly give some insight into the Bay Area heat wave (13:41). Then, Jason and Molly dive deep on reporting that instant delivery startup Jokr might be raising a new round with unusual liquidation preferences (25:50), then Jason breaks down what liquidation preferences are with some spreadsheets. To wrap, J+M cover a witness in the Elizabeth Holmes trial going rogue! (53:27) Lees meer
(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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(13:41) Bay Area heat wave, Burning Man recap
(24:31) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://Squarespace.com/TWIST
(25:50) Jokr look to raise between $35M-$50M from existing investors, why they have closed operations in the US, how immigration and labor plays into Jokr's decision
(33:43) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist
(35:01) Breaking down liquidation preferences and why Jokr investors are looking for an unusually large liq pref in its upcoming round
(53:27) A witness in the Elizabeth Holmes case has gone rogue!FOLLOW Jason: https://linktr.ee/calacanis
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Raising a VC fund in public + Brilliant Planet's Raffael Jovine on the power of algae | E1552
4 september 2022 · 1 uur 6 min
On VC Sunday School, J+M discuss why Jason is planning on raising LAUNCH Fund IV in public! (2:38) Then, Raffael Jovine joins to discuss how Brilliant Planet is growing algae and using it to sequester carbon (39:25) Lees meer
(0:00) Teeing up today's topics
(2:38) J+M discuss Jason's plain to raise LAUNCH Fund IV in public
(10:44) OpenPhone - Get an extra 20% off any plan for your first 6 months at https://openphone.com/twist
(12:18) LP relationships, partner capital requirements, and more fund talk!
(20:16) Odoo - Get your first app free and a $1000 credit at https://odoo.com/twist
(21:42) Teeing up Molly's interview plus an ESG chat!
(38:10) MasterClass - Get 15% off an annual membership at https://masterclass.com/startups
(39:25) Raffael Jovine joins Molly to discuss how Brilliant Planet is growing algae and using it to sequester carbonCheck out Brilliant Planet: https://www.brilliantplanet.com
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Ask Jason + LAUNCH founder interviews + OK Boomer with Andrew Yeung | E1551
2 september 2022 · 1 uur 2 min
Friday Variety Show! First up, Jason answers a bunch of listener questions. (1:16) Then, Molly interview two amazing LAUNCH portfolio founders building marketplace businesses! (21:09) To wrap the show, Producer Rachel is back with another edition of OK Boomer (42:04)
(0:00) Jason tees up today's segments!
(1:16) Ask Jason: How to vet startups when you're an employee looking to join one
(5:55) Ask Jason: Keep building a specifically requested feature for a major customer OR focus on the core offering?
(10:32) iTrust Capital - Visit https://itrust.capital/twist to create your Crypto IRA today
(11:38) Ask Jason: A pro athlete asks Jason for his advice on transitioning into VC
(14:42) Ask Jason: Two hypothetical questions about Uber's business
(19:29) Grammarly - Sign up for a free and get 20% Grammarly Premium at https://grammarly.com/TWIST
(21:09) Molly sits down with Giphting CEO Seth Brown to talk about his on-demand gift-giving marketplace
(29:16) Neo.Tax - Get $500 off R&D tax credit fees at https://neo.tax/twist
(30:32) Molly interviews EnrichedHQ CEO Carleen Haylett about her business: a two-sided marketplace of life skills programs for kids!
(42:04) OK Boomer: Producer Rachel interviews Andrew Yeung on tactics for throwing an amazing networking event/dinner Lees meerCheck out Giphting: https://www.giphting.com
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The Definitive History of VC with "Power Law" author Sebastian Mallaby | E1550
1 september 2022 · 1 uur 9 min
Huge interview today. "Power Law" author Sebastian Mallaby joins the show to break down some of the most important moments in VC history and his lessons from writing the book, including: the youth revolt (14:18), KP vs Sequoia (27:02), what makes a legendary VC (38:40), and more! Lees meer
(0:00) Jason tees up today's interview with "Power Law" author Sebastian Mallaby
(1:42) Sebastian explains how and why he wrote a book on the history of VC
(13:13) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://vanta.com/twist
(14:18) The virtuous cycle of luck early in a VC career, youth revolt in startups, Zuckerberg spurning Sequoia
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(27:02) Tom Perkins and the Kleiner Perkins rise and fall vs Sequoia's sustained dominance, KP's Genentech investment
(37:18) Harmonic - Get $4000 off at https://harmonic.ai/twist
(38:40) What characteristics make a legendary VC?
(56:29) Why are institutional LPs allocating more capital to VC, what happened with China's interest in the industry? Other investable industries other than softwareFOLLOW Sebastian: https://twitter.com/scmallaby
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The Blueprint: finding & developing all-stars + Mark Gurman on Apple's AR plans | E1549
1 september 2022 · 59 min
Jam packed show! First up, The Blueprint is BACK as Jason breaks down how he finds and develops emerging talent (1:36). Then, Bloomberg's Apple Guru Mark Gurman is back to discuss the latest on Apple's AR project. (31:33)
(0:00) J+M tee up today's topics!
(1:36) Jason explains his strategy for finding and developing all-stars
(13:30) Visa - Learn more about Visa's online Small Business Hub at Visa.com/smallbusinesshub
(14:26) Jason's tips for managing emerging talent
(22:51) Brave - Download today at https://brave.com/twist to browse faster, search privately and so much more
(24:16) How to attract the right people to your startup
(30:12) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://linkedin.com/twist
(31:33) J+M welcome Bloomberg's Mark Gurman to break down all things Apple, including projected timelines for Apple's AR goggles and the importance of Apple's chip business
(46:17) Mark gives his dream Peloton acquirer and grades Jason's Jay Trade on Apple
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Twitter's failed OnlyFans-like product, OpenSea trading volume drops 99%, major FTC lawsuit | E1548
31 augustus 2022 · 41 min
BIG Tuesday show! First up, J+M break down the insane saga of Twitter's now-cancelled OnlyFans-like product (1:41), OpenSea NFT trading volume dropping ~99% (20:47), a MAJOR FTC lawsuit against a data broker selling sensitive info (36:26), and more!
(0:00) Molly tees up today's news roundup!
(1:41) Twitter's cancelled OnlyFans-like product
(10:21) Dell - Apply for Dell for Startups and get an additional 10% off Dell Latitude products at https://dell.com/twist
(11:49) Practical issues around mixing adult content with brand advertising, Twitter's internal problems
(19:24) Indochino - Get $50 off any purchase of $399 or more by using code TWIST at checkout https://www.indochino.com
(20:47) OpenSea single day trading volume dropped ~99% from a peak of $400M+ in early May to ~$5M in late August
(29:42) Vanta - Get $1,000 off automating your SOC 2 at https://vanta.com/twist
(30:46) Alexis Ohanian's Seven Seven Six is raising $177M to invest in distressed crypto assets
(36:26) Potentially groundbreaking FTC lawsuit brought against a data broker for selling sensitive geolocation information without user consent
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YC brings on Garry Tan as President, Apple's AR plans, Bored Apes at the VMAs | E1547
30 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 23 min
First up, J+M break down YC announcing Garry Tan as its new President and CEO, and what this means for the industry. (11:44) Then, they break down Apple potentially showing its card for its AR goggles name (37:16), and they wrap with some commentary on Eminem and Snoop Dogg performing as their Bored Apes at the VMAs. (58:20)
(0:00) J+M tee up today's topics
(2:12) Catching up on the weekend
(10:18) LinkedIn Marketing - Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at https://linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups
(11:44) Garry Tan is stepping back from Initialized to become YC's new CEO and President
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(26:34) Jason explains "no conflict, no interest"
(35:46) WorkOS - Go to https://workos.com to learn how to make your app enterprise-ready.
(37:16) Quick Jay Trading update, Apple files trademarks for potential AR goggles name
(58:20) Eminem and Snoop Dogg performed as their Bored Apes over the weekend at the MTV VMAs Lees meer -
How VCs think about deploying reserves & follow-on funding + Quaise CEO Carlos Araque | E1546
28 augustus 2022 · 50 min
Sunday show! On VC Sunday School, J+M discuss how VCs deploy reserves for follow-on funding. (1:58) Then, Molly interviews Quaise CEO & Co-Founder Carlos Araque about his geothermal drilling business! (24:02)
(0:00) J+M tee up segments for Sunday!
(1:58) Jason and Molly talk about how VCs deploy reserves for follow-on funding and bankroll management
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(11:47) Golden State Warriors impact on Jason's system-based VC team building philosophy
(15:48) J+M tee up today's TWiCS interview!
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(24:02) Quaise CEO Carlos Araque joins to break down his business: drilling to unlock geothermal energy
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(34:10) Carlos explains the size of Quaise's opportunity and how he raised $50M+ Series A for a deep tech project, what their business model will look like, and more!
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Twitter adds podcasting, Chatter.dev Founder Pete Oxenham + OK Boomer with Danny Miranda | E1545
26 augustus 2022 · 1 uur 11 min
Friday Variety Show! First up J+M break down Twitter adding podcasting to the platform and what this means for the product and for the podcasting industry. (2:14) Then, LAUNCH portfolio founder Pete Oxenham joins to discuss his SaaS startup, Chatter.dev, with Molly. (26:48) Finally, Rachel wraps the show with another edition of OK Boomer, featuring Danny Miranda. (38:25)
(0:00) J+M tee up today's segments!
(2:14) Twitter adds podcasting to "Spaces"
(15:08) Babbel - Save up to 60% off your language learning subscription at https://babbel.com/twist
(16:32) Explaining the value of adding podcasting to a consumer service
(25:29) MicroAcquire - Sell your business with no fees at https://try.microacquire.com/twist
(26:48) Chatter.dev Founder Pete Oxenham joins to break down his SaaS business!
(34:18) Embroker - Use code TWIST to get an extra 10% off insurance at https://Embroker.com/twist
(35:25) Producer Rachel joins to tee up OK Boomer with J+M!
(38:25) Danny Miranda joins OK Boomer to talk getting into podcasting, starting from scratch, building successful habits, AirPods' impact on podcasting and more!
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