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Is Palantir's Surge Just Hype | E2081
6 februari 2025 · 58 min
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Today's show: Jason and Alex cover Palantir's surge (is it all hype?), Temo and Shein and the de minimise loop hole, Uber's earnings and the future of self-driving technology and much more! Lees meerTimestamps:
(0:00) Episode Teaser(1:38) New studio space and remote work productivity challenges(4:02) "Severance" vs. "Landman" - TV shows comparison(7:07) Palantir's valuation, financial performance, and stock analysis(9:49) Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at http://gusto.com/twist
(11:27) Alex Karp talks up Palantir to investors(14:36) Price-sales ratio: Palantir vs. Nvidia and founder advice(19:33) Oracle. TWiST listeners can try OCI and save up to 50% on your cloud bill at https://www.oracle.com/twist(21:46) Temu, Shein, and the de minimis loophole in trade(30:06) Horatio. Visit https://www.hirehoratio.com/twist and get $2,000 off your initial set up.(31:34) Uber's earnings, market performance, and self-driving technology future(38:33) Waymo's growth and the commodification of self-driving tech(44:11) Market dominance, platform switching, and competition mental models(47:18) Kalshi, Robinhood, prediction markets, and regulatory challenges(52:17) BYD's self-parking technology and the future of self-driving cars(56:43) Final thoughts and request for startup growth dataSubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com
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Lovable's Anton Osika on Revolutionizing Software Development and OpenAI Drops Deep Research | E2080
4 februari 2025 · 1 uur 7 min
OpenAI dropped Deep Research—hilariously, the exact same name as Google's existing tool. Jason and Alex dive into the AI arms race, break down Lovable.dev's insane growth to $10M ARR in weeks, and test whether AI can really replace software engineers. Plus, they analyze Trump's latest tariff chaos and what it means for startups, global trade, and the economy.
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(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show.
(1:09) Jason's talk and case study at Stanford (2:38) Managing the chaotic news cycle (5:22) NBA trade insights: Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis (7:15) Lovable startup's rapid growth (9:44) Lemon.io. Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist (11:02) Lovable's AI demo and European startup landscape (15:20) Lovable's target market and pricing strategy (19:48) PrizePicks. Run your game. Download the app today and use code TWIST to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! Go to: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/TWIST
(21:39) Custom software development's future with AI (23:17) Launching and designing AI-powered apps (27:07) US sovereign wealth funds and crypto regulation (28:56) LinkedIn Ads. Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at http://www.linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups (33:42) Creative tax and debt reduction strategies (41:34) Defense spending and OpenAI's new product (46:51) OpenAI's market impact and ethical considerations (53:02) AI's role in content creation and job market (58:13) Venture capital trends and startup ecosystem (1:01:19) DeepSeek's popularity and security concerns (1:03:28) Tariffs, economic impact, and supply chain importance *
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Is OpenAI Really Worth $300B? ElevenLabs' Series C & YC's Funding Focus | E2079
1 februari 2025 · 1 uur 13 min
Today's show: The AI revolution is about to hit your household—Jason and Alex break down how general-purpose robots, AI-powered chicken coops, and voice clones are redefining daily life and work. They dig into OpenAI's sky-high valuation, the surprising rise of DeepSeek's R1 model, and why the AI cost curve is dropping at an insane pace. Plus, the latest on AI hardware, antitrust battles, and why the "No Buy 2025" trend could change how we think about consumer tech.
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(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show. (3:10) Episode topics overview and fan participation (5:48) Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses discussion (9:27) Paddle. Go to https://www.paddle.com/twist to get started with your exclusive listener fee-free period. (11:05) 11 Labs' Series C funding and voice cloning technology (18:09) Automation's impact on jobs and ethical considerations (20:05) Northwest Registered Agent. For just $39 plus state fees, Northwest will handle your complete business identity. Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/twist today.
(21:22) Market trends towards sustainability and AI in smart chicken coops (27:04) Y Combinator's AI startup focus and investment considerations (29:47) Scalable Path. Get 20% off your first month at https://www.scalablepath.com/twist (31:42) AI in compliance, auditing, and personal staff replacement (35:06) AI development tools, hardware investments, and data trust issues (39:29) AI company valuations, OpenAI's revenue, and AI commoditization (51:04) AI ethics, SoftBank's strategy, and audience questions on AI hardware (59:27) Government AI funding, DOJ suit, and tech industry commoditization (1:09:21) AI advancements, consumer electronics costs, and computing hardware trends (1:12:08) Closing thoughts on technology's impact on life and teaser for next week
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Boom Supersonic's Milestones, OpenAI Ethics, and Startup Tools | E2078
29 januari 2025 · 1 uur 3 min
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Today's show: Jason and Alex cover Jason's unique sauna experience, leading them to discuss the value of niche communities and supporting small startups, spotlighting Boom Supersonic's achievements and Starlink's aviation collaborations. Financial updates include the Federal Reserve's actions and Trump's public opinion. They analyze the impact of CapEx on tech giants and Meta's AR/VR success. The DeepSeek controversy, OpenAI's intellectual property issues, and AI race risks and opportunities are explored. Jason and Alex conclude with insights on building startups and modern tools for entrepreneurs. Lees meerTimestamps:
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(13:48) Boom Supersonic's achievements and flight details (18:30) Starlink's role in aviation; Apple collaboration; Helium project
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(30:14) Scalable Path. Get 20% off your first month at https://www.scalablepath.com/twist (31:57) Federal spending; debt strategies; upcoming tech earnings (37:18) Impact of CapEx on tech giants; Meta's AR/VR success (42:26) DeepSeek controversy; OpenAI's response and IP issues (50:13) AI race risks and opportunities; OpenAI's market position (57:13) Building startups; Founder University; modern tools for sta… -
DeepSeek Rattles Markets + SailPoint's Going Public… again? | E2077
28 januari 2025 · 1 uur
Today's show: A $6M open-source AI model from China, DeepSeek, sends shockwaves through Wall Street, wiping billions off NVIDIA's market cap and forcing a rethink on AI infrastructure spending. We explore the 25% surge in startup shutdowns, the lessons from leaner teams, and why some companies just couldn't make the runway. Plus, SailPoint returns to the public markets saddled with $1.6B in debt—what does this say about private equity's "buy, fix, and flip" strategy? Don't miss this deep dive into the latest tech and startup news!
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(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show. (1:58) DeepSeek's market impact and Project Stargate (4:18) Innovation, H100 GPUs, and open-source AI models (8:41) Jevons paradox, Pat Gelsinger's analogy, and AI efficiency
(10:03) Northwest Registered Agent. For just $39 plus state fees, Northwest will handle your complete business identity. Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/twist today. (13:25) AI's benefits for startups and privacy concerns (19:32) Squarespace. TWiST listeners: use code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain: https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST (19:51) AI optimization vs. hardware consumption
(22:20) OpenAI's revenue, valuation, and NVIDIA's market value (30:13) LinkedIn Jobs. Post your first job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/twist (33:21) Unified AI digital assistants and DeepSeq's new model (35:01) AI's role in venture capital and team size reduction (41:04) China's influence and DeepSeek's market impact (43:22) Startup shutdowns and potential for increased M&A activity (53:02) Nvidia's historical analysis, risks of leverage, and SailPoint's IPO
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Twilio Bets Small, DeepSeek Scares & the GameOn Fraud | E2076
25 januari 2025 · 58 min
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Today's show: Jason and Alex cover Twilio's team size compression, DeepSeek's scary good AI for only $6M and the GameOn fraud saga that sounds too crazy to be true. Lees meerTimestamps:
(0:00) Alex and Jason kick off the show (6:27) Rundown of potential topics (7:10) Twilio's team size strategy and AI's impact on workforce
(9:40) Fitbod. Get 25% off your Fitbod subscription or try out the app for FREE when you sign up: fitbod.me/TWIST (14:52) Entrepreneurship in the AI era and automation concerns
(19:30) Squarespace. TWiST listeners: use code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain: https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST (22:49) Meta's investment in data centers and surplus compute power
(26:36) Technology's potential to solve humanity's problems (30:12) Horatio. Visit https://www.hirehoratio.com/twist and get $2,000 off your initial set up. (32:01) Empathy for workers displaced by automation (34:11) DeepSeq's role in reducing AI industry costs (37:27) Game On startup fraud case and due diligence in startups (53:13) Venture capital's role in startup oversight (55:36) OpenAI's Operator announcement and AI autonomy risksSubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com
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Created By Humans | Sila's Battery Evolution | E2075
23 januari 2025 · 59 min
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Today's show: Alex covers The Stargate Project, other hot news items, and two great interviews. Created By Humans' Co-founder Trip Adler talks about the future of copyrights and AI. Gene Berdichevsky, Co-founder and CEO of Sila, discusses the future of batteries and our clean energy future. Lees meerTimestamps:
(0:00) Alex kicks off the show.(1:22) Introduction to Mistral's IPO, Anthropic's funding, and Project Stargate(6:01) Market reactions and AI funding landscape(10:19) Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at http://gusto.com/twist(11:35) Tripp Adler discusses AI in literature and Created by Humans(16:20) Authors' concerns and AI companies' reactions(19:42) Netsuite. Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning for free at https://www.netsuite.com/twist(20:58) Tripp Adler on AI, copyright, and the future of authorship(27:47) Human-created content symbol and synthetic vs. human data
(29:52) Atlassian. Head to Atlassian.com/Startups/TWiST to see if you qualify for 50 free seats for 12 months.(34:08) Gene Berdichevsky on Sila's battery technology and Titan Silicon anodes(41:29) Battery tech's role in industry transformation and consumer devices(48:25) The impact on renewable energy and grid storage(53:02) Hard tech challenges, fundraising, and IPO considerations(56:38) Netflix's quarterly earnings and tech market forecastsSubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com
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Trump, Memecoins, and What to Expect from the New Administration | E2074
21 januari 2025 · 1 uur 12 min
Today's show: Jason and Alex explore America's fascination with billionaires and self-made figures, touching on recent events in Washington, DC, and the tech industry's political influence. They discuss Gen X's rising political power, tech CEOs' prominence at inaugurations, and critique Democrats' tech policies. The conversation covers economic factors in elections, like inflation and abortion rights, COVID's origins, immigration policy, and foreign policy. AI regulation under Biden and Trump's economic strategies, including crypto regulations, are debated. They also discuss Trump's impact on M&A, antitrust laws, and the startup ecosystem, with insights on tech IPOs and tax policy.
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(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show. (1:06) Diving into recent DC events and tech's political role (3:13) Gen X's rising political influence and tech CEOs' prominence at inauguration (7:00) Discussion on tech founders' importance and criticism of Democrats' tech stance (10:17) PrizePicks. TWiST listeners, download the app today and use code TWIST to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! Go to: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/TWIST PrizePicks - Run your game. (11:35) Economic factors influencing elections: Inflation and abortion rights (17:15) COVID origins investigation and executive orders affecting tech (19:58) OpenPhone. TWiST listeners can get 20% off your first 6 months at https://openphone.com/twist
(21:25) Steve Bannon, JD Vance, and immigration policy discussions (23:20) US potential territory expansion and foreign policy (30:23) LinkedIn Jobs. TWiST listeners can post their first job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/twist (32:13) Trump's economic strategies, legacy, and US energy production (41:23) AI and drone technology: Regulation and countermeasures (51:05) Crypto's economic value, personal freedoms, and investment risks (1:01:27) Entrepreneur wellness, Trump's EV policies, and state vs. federal regulation (1:04:23) New admin's influ… Lees meer -
TikTok Ban, Data Centers in Space… and What's a Vector? | E2073
17 januari 2025 · 1 uur 3 min
Today's show: Alex sits down with two CEOs from companies freshly added to the TWIST500. We get a masterclass from Bob van Luijt of Weaviate, on vector databases helping AI and LLMs do what they do. An then Philip Johnston from Lumen Orbit explains his vision of building data centers in space!
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(0:00) Alex kicks off the show. (0:58) Supreme Court ruling on TikTok and key market numbers (3:49) Interview introduction with Weaviate and Lumen Orbit CEOs (4:06) Deep dive into vector databases with Weaviate's Bob van Luijt. (8:23) Lemon. TWiST listeners get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist (11:35) Exploring deep learning, vector indexing, and Weaviate's open-source significance (18:03) Northwest Registered Agent. For just $39 plus state fees, Northwest will handle your complete business identity. Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/twist today.
(19:32) Discussion on vector databases use cases and retrieval augmented generation (RAG) (27:17) Weaviate's business model, revenue streams, and growth (28:12) Vanta. TWiST listeners automate your SOC2 and get $1,000 off at http://www.vanta.com/twist (32:52) The future of AI, agentic architectures, and enterprise adoption (40:50) Lumen Orbit's vision for space-based data centers (42:54) Philip Johnston on the technical aspects of Lumen Orbit (49:12) Satellite demonstrators, technology challenges, and VC interest (53:26) Addressing chip obsolescence and cost advantages in space (56:21) Deployment strategies and competition in the space data center market (1:00:12) Strategies for staying ahead of competition and future plans for Lumen Orbit
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What's Going On With Google Gemini Deep Research? | E2072
16 januari 2025 · 1 uur 8 min
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(1:26) Jason Calacanis shares his Japan skiing experience (6:18) Arush Selvan from Google Gemini team background discussion (9:26) PrizePicks. TWiST listeners, download the app today and use code TWIST to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! Go to: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/TWIST PrizePicks - Run your game. (14:23) Deep research demonstration and server resource usage (19:42) Coda. TWiST listeners get 6 months at https://www.Coda.io/twist (22:11) Google's business model and AI-generated research reports (29:55) Fitbod. Get 25% off your Fitbod subscription or try out the app for FREE when you sign up: fitbod.me/TWIST (32:00) Personalized data integration and content permissions in AI tools (34:22) Differentiation and hallucinations in AI-generated content (44:11) Business models for AI search engines and OpenAI's new task feature (54:30) Synthesia's AI-generated video tool demo and privacy in biometric payments (59:36) Investments in AI companies and TikTok's potential ban (1:04:17) Chinese government influence and US rule of law in tech (1:07:29) Irony of migrating to Little Red Book and upcoming inauguration (1:08:02) Staying updated with This Week in StartupsSubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com
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Profound, Resistant AI & OpenAI's Economic Pitch | E2071
14 januari 2025 · 1 uur 7 min
Today's show: Alex covers Mark Zuckerberg's Joe Rogan interview, OpenAI's economic pitch and the pending IPO of India's Groww. Our guests include two companies freshly added to the TWIST500: James Cadwallader from Profound and Martin Rehak from Resistant AI.
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(0:00) Alex kicks off the show! (2:51) A look at key moments from this week's Mark Zuckerberg interview on Rogan. (8:08) James Cadwallader, Co-Founder and CEO of Profound join Alex. (10:05) Northwest Registered Agent. For just $39 plus state fees, Northwest will handle your complete business identity. Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/twist today. (11:23) Comparing Profound's approach to SEO and looking and how problemism impacts search.
(20:21) Paddle. Go to https://www.paddle.com/twist to get started with your exclusive listener fee-free period. (24:48) Building Profound in NYC, business model, and managing LLM costs (30:51) Squarespace. TWiST listeners: use code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain: https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST (32:15) Introduction to Resistant AI's mission and building an AI startup (34:18) Resistant AI's approach to fraud detection and criminal techniques evolution (41:17) Shift in the landscape of digital threats and security solutions ROI (51:39) Synthetic fraud detection demonstration and business growth (58:01) The Biden administration's AI diffusion plan and OpenAI's policy recommendations (1:04:25) Groww: India's largest retail stock broker and tech IPO landscape
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The LA Fire's Cost and the U.S. Jobs Report | E2070
10 januari 2025 · 56 min
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Today's show: Jason and Alex cover the LA wildfires and their eventual total cost, as well as the U.S. jobs report and the rise of static team size in tech. Lees meer(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show. (1:45) Jason's trip to Japan (3:09) Ski industry disputes and resolutions (9:51) Northwest Registered Agent. For just $39 plus state fees, Northwest will handle your complete business identity. Visit https://www.northwestregisteredagent.com/twist today. (11:07) Ongoing fires in LA, federal aid, and insurance challenges (18:18) Startup Stand Insurance's wildfire risk simulation
(20:18) Atlassian. Head to Atlassian.com/Startups/TWiST to see if you qualify for 50 free seats for 12 months. (24:48) Could people sue the state of California over the wildfires? (29:32) Analysis of California government competence (29:37) LinkedIn Ads. To redeem a $100 LinkedIn ad credit and launch your first campaign, go to http://www.linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups (34:56) Economic impact of job report, inflation, and Trump administration policies (42:31) Inflation's psychological effects and tech industry responses (46:03) Static team size and its effect on the labor market (50:13) Impact of automation and AI on startups and the job market (54:08) TikTok's Supreme Court case beginsSubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com
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Meta's Moderation and Nvidia's Domination | E2069
8 januari 2025 · 1 uur 8 min
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(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show.(5:15) Fire in Pacific Palisades and Malibu: Insurance and Startup Opportunities(9:48) Gusto. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at http://gusto.com/twist(17:32) Meta's New Content Moderation Strategy and Zuckerberg's Motivations(20:09) Oracle. TWiST listeners can try OCI and save up to 50% on your cloud bill at https://www.oracle.com/twist
(22:35) More on Zuck's motivations and what the new president can do(30:30) Squarespace. TWiST listeners: use code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain:https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST(40:26) NVIDIA's AI Supercomputer Chip and Tech Industry Innovations(49:15) Lenovo's Rollable Laptop and Slack's iOS Integration(56:31) BYD's Supercar and Anthropic's Valuation(1:02:45) Jason's Experience with Luxury Japanese MinivansSubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com
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Twist News: Fusion, Rural Investment, and Applied AI | E2068
7 januari 2025 · 1 uur 9 min
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(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show. (1:33) The new interactive live show docket (4:34) The Vail Resorts Epic Pass controversy
(10:16) PrizePicks. TWiST listeners, download the app today and use code TWIST to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! Go to: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/TWIST PrizePicks - Run your game. (12:10) Critique of Vail Resorts' management and stock performance (14:39) Sam Altman's interview on fusion energy (18:03) US oil production, energy innovation, and the importance of risk-taking (20:54) Lemon.io. TWiST listeners get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist (23:07) Ro Khanna on rural business subsidies (29:59) Vanta. TWiST listeners automate your SOC2 and get $1,000 off at http://www.vanta.com/twist (31:29) Debating government subsidies and the impact on rural living (35:10) Government debt and austerity measures (39:47) Chinese hacking into US infrastructure and cybersecurity concerns (47:10) China's economic challenges and the importance of domestic production (55:10) SF Smashburger spot review and handling online criticism (1:02:21) Security precautions for public figures and the decline of empathy online
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Venture Concentration, High-Skill Immigration, And Who Should Buy Lyft? | E2067
4 januari 2025 · 1 uur 8 min
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(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the episode (1:56) Jason and Alex discuss their New Year holidays and resolutions (6:25) Jason shares tips for mindfulness and meditation (8:01) Reflecting on family moments and making memories (10:13) Paddle. Go to paddle.com/twist to get started with your exclusive listener fee-free period.
(11:27) Jason and Alex delve into venture capital and Instacart's funding rounds (17:41) Jason announces focus on early-stage investments and Founder University (19:12) Fitbod. Get 25% off your Fitbod subscription or try out the app for FREE when you sign up now at fitbod.me/TWIST. (21:05) Venture capital fundraising concentration and strategy (25:40) Impact of large funds on seed rounds and venture capital immigration (29:08) LinkedIn Ads. Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit: http://www.linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups (31:05) Social media weaponization, self-censorship, and high-skilled immigration (36:45) Criticisms, reforms, and solutions to H1B visa issues (45:40) Consultancy costs and Jason's simple solutions for H1B visa reform (50:05) The rise and fall of Bench and Level; predictions for startup failures by 2025 (56:21) Potential mergers in on-demand and autonomous sectors; viability of an Amazon-Lyft merger (1:03:08) Expanding the Mag 8 to reduce tech giant dominance (1:04:33) Valuations of major tech companies (1:05:26) Overview… -
2024 TWISTY Awards | E2066
31 december 2024 · 53 min
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(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the episode (1:36) Twisty Awards 2024 Overview (2:06) Breakout Startup of the Year Nominations and Winner (5:53) Pre IPO Startup of the Year Nominations and Winner (10:03) Squarespace. TWiST listeners: use code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain: https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST (15:06) Main Character of the Year Nominations and Winner (19:10) Bag Secure of the Year Nominations and Winner
(20:07) OpenPhone. TWiST listeners can get 20% off your first 6 months at https://openphone.com/twist (22:05) CEO of the Year Discussion (not Elon Musk) (24:43) Twist Interview of the Year Highlight (29:34) Notion: TWiST listeners can try it for free at https://notion.com/twist (31:07) Best Venture Capital Guest Feature (33:32) Defunct Startup of the Year Category (35:46) News Topic of the Year Debate (43:00) Best Tech Product of the Year Nominations (45:07) Funniest Twist Moment of the Year (48:05) Episode of the YearSubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com
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Palantir's Valuation, VC's Go To Washington and Much More | E2065
24 december 2024 · 1 uur 16 min
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(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show (0:22) Approaches to population growth: immigration and opt-in empire building (1:40) Live streaming and show schedule (2:09) Introduction of Alex Wilhelm and seasonal greetings (3:41) Jason's Twitter controversy regarding Palantir (7:06) Palantir's financial analysis and market comparison (10:27) Oracle.TWiST listeners can try OCI and save up to 50% on your cloud bill at https://www.oracle.com/twist (13:41) Deeper dive into Palantir's valuation and growth (18:18) Memestock caution and market dynamics (19:03) DevSquad. TWIST listeners can get 10% off at http://devsquad.com/twist (20:21) Jeff Bezos' fake wedding and Michael Saylor's Bitcoin strategy (22:17) Cultural takes on weddings and Michael Saylor's media attention (22:55) Defense tech: Palantir and Anduril's consortium (27:18) The rise of entrepreneurs in defense technology (28:45) Ken Howery's ambassadorship and US geopolitical strategies (29:49) Ramp. TWiST listeners, get $250 when you join Ramp today at https://www.ramp.com/twist (31:13) Funding ambassadorships and their significance (34:10) "Opt-in" empire building for US growth (42:40) Government's recent strategic hires (43:45) Evaluating new government hires and their impact (50:30) AI policy advisory and Surem Krishnan's role (56:09) Investment accreditation and securities law evolution (1:02:15) Modernizing securities laws for new assets (1:03:59) Emil Michael appointed under secretary for research and engineering (1…
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Codeium's Vision for AI-Driven Development with Varun Mohan | E2064
20 december 2024 · 59 min
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show (0:30) Failure examples and Star Wars character confusion (1:38) Introduction to the episode, guests, and Perplexity AI (4:36) Varun Mohan and Codium's journey in AI and IDE development (11:01) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST (12:29) The challenge of moderate success and building 10x better experiences (19:48) LinkedIn Ads - Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at http://www.linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups (21:21) Alex Wilhelm's Cascade demo and Codium's capabilities (24:49) Codium's pricing and the future of no code development (31:45) PrizePicks - Run your game. Download the app today and use code TWIST to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup! (33:31) Satya Nadella on SaaS's future and AI replacing agents (36:00) AI's impact on developer jobs, salaries, and remote work (41:27) Elite developers, hiring strategies, and in-person vs. remote work (46:03) Twist 500, upcoming events, and what VCs seek in startups (53:02) Hyper competition in AI se… -
Databricks' Record Raise, TikTok goes to the Supreme Court, and all about the Grammarly-Coda Deal | E2063
19 december 2024 · 1 uur 10 min
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Alex and Jason discuss Databricks' record raise, TikTok's big day at the Supreme Court, Shishir Mehrotra on the Coda-Grammarly merger, and more.
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show(3:38) Insights on Databricks' private fundraise and venture capital trends(8:37) Predictions on unlimited free energy, water, and food
(9:41) Coda - Empower your startup with Coda's Team plan for free—get 6 months at https://www.Coda.io/twist(14:25) The declining costs of cloud computing(17:12) Evaluating growth rate for startup valuations(19:46) Competitive landscape: Databricks vs. Snowflake
(20:48) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist22:07 The strategic importance of selecting the right customers26:34 Venture capital communication and the ghosting phenomenon28:43 TikTok's ongoing legal challenges
(31:25) Gusto - Get three months free when you run your first payroll at http://gusto.com/twist(32:33) Shashir Mehrotra on the Coda-Grammarly merger(37:16) Vision and applications of the Coda-Grammarly partnership(42:35) Future of AI agents and Grammarly's role(45:13) SaaS industry dynamics and AI's role in upselling(49:10) The impact of AI on job automation and workforce productivity(54:40) Team sizes and AI-driven productivity debate(57:18) The future … Lees meer -
Sora Disappoints, ChatGPT Pro Tested, Inference Time Reasoning & More with Sunny Madra | E2062
18 december 2024 · 1 uur 2 min
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(0:00) Jason and Sunny kick off the show
(1:26) Discussing Groq's recent developments and Middle East tech inspiration (3:51) Global business challenges and Jason's 2025 announcements (7:53) Gemini app demo and ChatGPT 4 comparison
(9:57) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist
(11:24) Evaluating ChatGPT 4.0 Pro limitations and robo-taxi fleet costs (12:46) Differences between ChatGPT models and future improvements
(19:57) OpenPhone - Get 20% off your first six months at https://www.openphone.com/twist
(20:58) LLM focus shift and robo taxi cost model experimentation (23:01) Importance of prompt engineering in AI tools adoption (25:31) Workplace AI adoption challenges and generational tech differences (27:22) New productivity hacks and Gemini app's growth
(30:27) Zendesk - Get six months free at https://www.zendesk.com/twist (34:06) Startup support programs and Google Gemini's research capabilities (37:08) AI model performance evaluation and simplification (45:02) Meta's Llama 3.370b launch and AI industry impact (46:37) Infrastructure costs, competitive landscape, and AI-generated content evolution (55:44) Trust and bias in language models, news analysis startup ideas *
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Silicon Valley Clones and Jersey Drones: Decoding the Signals with Nicole Wischoff | E2061
17 december 2024 · 1 uur 2 min
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(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show (3:03) Government reactions to drone sightings (4:02) Theories and politicians' reactions to the drones (9:21) Ramp. Get $250 when you join Ramp today at https://www.ramp.com/twist. (10:48) Official statements on drone sightings (13:34) Speculation on drones' radiation detection capabilities (15:20) TikTok insights and Swiss startup Arctis Radiation Detectors (20:21) DevSquad - Get an entire product team for the cost of one US developer plus 10% off at http://devsquad.com/twist (21:52) Personal reactions and media aspects of drone sightings (26:12) Startups in drone detection and geopolitical implications (30:36) DigitalOcean. DigitalOcean is the cloud platform you need to turn your AI project into a rocket ship. Right now, approved listeners can get up to $100,000 in free credits to try us out. Visit https://www.do.co/twist - get started and view terms and conditions. (32:23) American Security Drone Act of 2023 and government coordination (39:01) Nicole Wischoff joins Alex and Jason. (40:28) Startup pitches and trend discussions (46:14) Investment strategies and AI's impact on startups (51:10) Market dynamics in various industries (52:09) Fundraising strategies and venture capital insights (57:56) Closing thoughts with Nicole Wischoff (58:… Lees meer -
Cyera's Hypergrowth, Cake's Cap Table Push, and ServiceTitan's Stellar IPO | E2060
14 december 2024 · 1 uur 10 min
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Alex Wilhelm kicks off the show with Cyera's Yotam Segev to dive into the state of enterprise data security. They discuss Cyera's impressive feat of raising $300 million just quarters after its previous mega-round and explore the company's recent nine-figure acquisition of Trail Security. Next, Alex unpacks ServiceTitan's successful IPO and Broadcom's milestone achievement of reaching a $1 trillion market cap. To close, Cake Equity's Kim Hansen joins the conversation to share insights into his company's growth strategy and how it's thriving in a highly competitive market.
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(0:00) Alex kicks off the show
(2:12) Cyera's Yotam Seveg joins the show
(10:05) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/twist
(11:34) Evolution from information security to cybersecurity and automated data categorization
(20:44) Cyera's acquisition strategy and impact on the company
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(29:10) AI's impact on data security and competition in the cybersecurity market
(34:19) ServiceTitan IPO, market reaction, and implications for the industry
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The Top 6 Startup Finance FAQ's | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn
12 december 2024 · 25 min
Todays show:
In the latest edition of Startup Finance Basics, Jason sits down with Scott Orn from Kruze Consulting to answer the six most important founder/startup questions around finance, accounting, and taxes.
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(0:00) Kruze COO, Scott Orn, joins Jason to dive into Finance Basics FAQs.
(1:05) How can I avoid paying payroll tax as a startup founder?
(6:54) How do you shut down a startup?
(11:33) Why do I owe Delaware $50,000 in franchise taxes?
(12:58) I've got my first customer lined up! How do I get paid?
(16:26) Can I tell VCs that implementation revenue is ARR?
(19:59) Should I raise venture debt when I raise my Series A?
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Negative Venture Returns, GM Kneecaps Cruise, and Finix joins the TWiST500 | E2059
12 december 2024 · 1 uur 6 min
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Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss the reporting that Tiger Global's 2021-era fund is not only posting poor results, it's lagging peers from the same timeframe. Then, the pair also interview Suvir Wadhwa, founder and CEO of Flite, a former Launch accelerator company, and dug into the Cruise-GM news along with a peek at the next head of the FTC.
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(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show
(2:19) Tiger Global's investment strategy and performance
(5:49) Challenges of quick capital deployment and market timing
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(11:15) Impact of losing key investors or advisors on startups
(12:24) Public market trends affecting private investments
(16:09) Market downturns' effects on startups and investors
(20:05) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://www.vanta.com/twist
(21:16) Political influences on market and technology sectors
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(38:20) Changes in the FTC leadership and impacts on startups
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Drones, Deepfakes, and Disruptors with Lon Harris, Remento and Cuby | E2058
11 december 2024 · 1 uur 19 min
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(0:00) Jason and Lon Harris kick off the show
(2:06) Welcome back to Lon Harris and discussion on current events
(6:04) Drones in New Jersey: Security issues and speculations on their origin
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(13:04) Privacy concerns surrounding drone technology (15:27) The future of drone delivery services (19:32) OpenAI's launch of the video generation tool, Sora
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(21:34) The emergence of new mediums from AI tools
(31:04) Oracle - Try OCI and save up to 50% on your cloud bill at https://www.oracle.com/twist (32:28) Startup of the Day: Remento (43:06) Uber's milestone and the future of ride-sharing (51:14) Alex Gumbel from Quby Technologies joins the TWIST500 (56:00) Economics of mobile micro factories and deskilling labor in home construction (1:04:09) Market demand and strategic focus in construction innovation (1:07:10) Business model, customer base, and production goals for Qubii Technologies (1:11:11) Challenges and future prospects in the construction industry Lees meerSubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com
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TWiST News: Bitcoin's Future, Reddit Answers, SEC Shifts, and more! | E2057
10 december 2024 · 1 uur 28 min
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Anthony Pompliano joins Jason and Alex to discuss crypto markets, Bitcoin's future, and Michael Saylor's Bitcoin strategy. Then, they dive into Reddit's new Q&A feature, SEC shifts, and more!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show
(7:36) Anthony Pompliano joins the show
(9:55) Ramp. Get $250 when you join Ramp today at https://www.ramp.com/twist
(11:48) Impact of new administration on Bitcoin and crypto markets
(19:58) Concerns from OG Bitcoiners and Bitcoin as a marketing tool
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(22:07) Michael Saylor's Bitcoin strategy and historical trade comparisons
(27:17) Risks of MicroStrategy's Bitcoin holdings and price volatility
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(31:47) Bitcoin yield, new metrics, and investment advice
(39:48) Rationality and risk in Bitcoin investment and audience engagement
(47:23) SEC accreditation, private investment funds, and the Brian Thompson case
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Ghost Engineers, Measuring Productivity, & Memecoin Scams | E2056
7 december 2024 · 1 uur 13 min
Todays show:
In this episode, we discuss Hailey Welch and the viral Hawk coin, then discuss David Sachs' new White House role and recent job data's economic impact. We address the United Healthcare CEO's murder, debate cancel culture, and a viral tweet on software engineers' habits. Deedy Das offers insights on tech inefficiencies and the shift to in-person work. Coffeezilla joins to explore crypto scams, influencer marketing ethics, and regulation. We wrap up with David Sachs' Czar role in AI and crypto for the US government, market dynamics, and a new addition to the Twist 500.
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(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show
(1:53) Economic outlook and recent job data (5:12) Reaction to United Healthcare CEO murder
(9:19) LinkedIn Ads - Get a $100 LinkedIn ad credit at http://www.linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups
(10:48) Cancel culture debate and public statements (16:00) Viral tweet about software engineers' work habits
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(20:08) DeeDee Doss interview on software engineer productivity (23:17) Management incentives and tech company inefficiencies (25:16) Shift to in-person work in tech startups
(29:37) Ramp - Get $250 when you join Ramp today at https://www.ramp.com/twist (31:20) Remote work psychology and potential abuse (37:35) Strategies to prevent remote work abuse (39:24) Hayley Welch interview on viral meme coin (41:00) Coffeezilla's investigations into scams and frauds (47:42) Cryptocurrency red flags and influencer consequences (52:50) Crypto regulation and influencer marketing ethics (59:03) Influencer credibility and responsibility (1:03:21) Coffeezilla's assignment and Rabbit AI device insights (1:04:01) David Sachs announcement and AI/crypto in government (1:07:25) Regulatory capture and Silicon Valley dynamics (1:09:15) Market perspectives and government influence
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Year-End Planning for Startup Success | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn
5 december 2024 · 23 min
Todays show:
In the latest edition of Startup Finance Basics, Jason sits down with Scott Orn from Kruze Consulting to tackle essential year-end planning for startups. "Year-End Planning: Setting Your Startup Up for Success," covers crucial topics like assessing next year's fundraising needs, crafting an operating plan, preparing for taxes and compliance, and more. Don't miss these practical tips to ensure your startup is ready to thrive in the new year!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Kruze COO, Scott Orn, joins Jason
(2:17) Evaluate Your Fundraising Needs for Next Year
(7:05) Financial Statement Review and Clean-up
(8:34) Set High-Level Goals and Strategy
(11:27) Cost Optimization Review
(13:39) Create Next Year's Operating Plan
(17:19) Tax and Compliance Planning
(19:02) Team and Equity Management
(20:22) Cash Management Strategy
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TWiST News: $100k Veteran Pitch Winner EMPEQ, US Unicorn Dominance, and T500 Updates | E2055
5 december 2024 · 1 uur 22 min
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Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss breaking news on Paul Atkins and SEC leadership transitions into discussions on corporate security concerns. Then, Mike Sherbakov and Herbert Dwyer share insights on veteran leadership and EMPEQ's equipment management technology. The conversation highlights technology applications in military contexts and Empeq's dual-use tech. The episode also covers SaaS growth, touches on crypto's influence on elections, economic growth, and more!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show
(1:54) Paul Atkins and SEC leadership
(6:36) Corporate security concerns
(12:18) Gusto - Get three months free when you run your first payroll at http://gusto.com/twist
(13:24) Mike Sherbakov and Herbert Dwyer join the show
(20:37) Herbert Dwyer on EMPEQ
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(25:44) Technology applications in military and equipment management
(30:15) SaaS growth, funding, and customer profiles
(34:42) EMPEQ's dual-use technology and contact information
(36:33) DevSquad - Get an entire product team for the cost of one US developer plus 10% off at http://devsquad.com/twist
(38:01) Launch CloudKitchens incubator and food delivery tech
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TWiST News: Bitcoin, Saylor's Microsoft Pitch, and the Delaware-Tesla Fight | E2054
4 december 2024 · 1 uur 22 min
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Todays show:
Jason and Alex discuss Michael Saylor's pitch for Microsoft to shift shareholder returns into Bitcoin, the Delaware court's ruling on Tesla pay, and more!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show
(7:41) OpenPhone - Get 20% off your first six months at https://www.openphone.com/twist
(8:47) Michael Saylor's Bitcoin Pitch to Microsoft
(24:01) The Digital Transformation through Bitcoin
(29:46) NetSuite - Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning for free at https://www.netsuite.com/twist
(30:47) Bitcoin as an investment compared to traditional assets
(38:01) Michael Saylor's take on Bitcoin's investment potential
(39:40) Micro1 - Visit https://www.micro1.ai/twist to get 10 free AI Interviews and 2 weeks free per hire
(41:19) Asset-heavy vs. asset-light business models
(57:46) Tesla compensation package and Delaware court ruling
(1:03:56) Delaware Judicial System and Corporate Governance
(1:19:00) Corporate incorporation trends
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TWiST News: Pardons, Enron, Crypto's Moment, and the Future of Chinese Venture | E2053
3 december 2024 · 1 uur 23 min
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Todays show:
In today's episode, Jason and Alex explored the curious return of Enron, the latest developments in Bitcoin and MicroStrategy, and the evolving cryptocurrency landscape. They closed with an analysis of China's uneven investment climate and its effects on venture capital activity.
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show
(2:30) Hunter Biden's pardon and implications for presidential power
(7:51) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST
(9:31) Enron's return and potential crypto play
(14:47) Crypto regulation changes under the new administration
(24:43) Investment strategies in Bitcoin and the impact of hiring decisions
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(28:25) Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy's strategy on Bitcoin
(37:31) Notion - Try it for free today at https://notion.com/twist
(39:22) Diversification in investments and Michael Saylor's promotional tactics
(43:28) NFTs vs. traditional investments
(46:47) Sequoia's global deals search
(55:11) Consumer confidence, US and China economies, and debt discussion
(1:02:09) Nearshoring trend, credit card delinquencies, and potential bankruptcies
(1:06:02) Bernie Sanders' stance on defense spending and populism
(1:08:02) Dogecoin leaderboard
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The Self-Driving Unicorn You Need to Meet & MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Bet | E2052
27 november 2024 · 53 min
Todays show:
Jason and Alex welcomed Alex Kendall to the show. He's the founder and CEO of Wayve, an AI company working on self-driving. You might recall that Wayve raised $1 billion earlier this year, but TWIST wanted to know how the company intends to commercialize -- and how soon. From there, it was back to the bitcoin mines. Figuratively, as the hosts dug into MicroStrategies' bitcoin buying bet. Precisely why it is trading at such a NAV premium remains occluded to the show, but we did chase down its debt terms. Next week: More TWiST500!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show
(2:32) Introduction of guest Alex Kendall Co-Founder & CEO of Wayve (3:00) Alex Kendall on Wayve's autonomous driving approach and AI technology (8:29) LiDAR vs. camera-first solutions debate
(10:19) Cloud Devs - Visit https://www.clouddevs.com/twist for an unbeatable offer on hiring elite Latam talent today.
(12:23) Economic viability and strategy of autonomous vehicles (17:49) Timeline for Wave's technology deployment and future market scenarios
(19:58) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://www.vanta.com/twist
(22:34) Autonomy subscription models and AI driving behavior challenges
(30:01) Kyte - Download the Kyte app today and use code JASON to save 10% on your first rental.
(33:00) AI driving culture and Twist 500 update (37:05) MicroStrategy's Bitcoin strategy and market concerns (41:33) Bitcoin convertible debt analysis (49:03) Deciphering complex business models and historical examples (51:24) Evaluating new financial terms and investor advice (52:29) Final thoughts and invitation to Michael Saylor
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TWiST News: Startups & Wealth Taxes, The Bitcoin Boom, and The OpenAI Browser | E2051
26 november 2024 · 1 uur 23 min
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Jason and Alex are joined by Dune's CEO to discuss wealth taxes and their impact on startups, highlighting the need for nations to support digital innovation. Then, they dive into MicroStrategy's Bitcoin strategy, OpenAI's browser plans, and the 2025 IPO class, including excitement for CoreWeave's debut!
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(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show
(6:07) Impact of taxes on startup formation and Norway's economic background
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(11:53) Norway's wealth tax implications and policy changes
(18:09) Exodus of top taxpayers and the paradox of Norway's wealth tax
(20:14) Wall of shame for tax critics
(27:41) OpenPhone - Get 20% off your first six months at https://www.openphone.com/twist
(28:41) Dune Analytics' revenue growth and new index product launch
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(38:15) Michael Saylor and MicroStrategy's Bitcoin investment strategy
(49:01) Market irrationality and risks associated with Bitcoin investments
(55:01) Crypto wealth diversification and new investment structures
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How Startups Can Crush Enterprise AI Sales | E2050
23 november 2024 · 59 min
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Todays show:
Alex is joined by Joff Redfern and Derek Xiao of Menlo Ventures to discuss the significant role AI plays in modern workflows. We look behind the numbers of their recent report: "2024: The State of Generative AI in the Enterprise" while exploring AI spending trends in enterprises, with a focus on its impact on the healthcare and legal sectors. The conversation highlights popular AI use cases, the role of large language models in content creation, and workflow automation. We delve into advances in generative AI applications, enterprise spending, strategies for AI startups, training AI for market verticals, and the future of artificial general intelligence.
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Joff Redfern and Derek Xiao join Alex
(4:08) Yahoo's evolution and Anthropic's recent funding (6:23) AI spending trends in enterprises
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(12:20) AI's impact on healthcare and legal sectors and its rapid adoption (19:25) Popular AI use cases in enterprises
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(23:17) The role of LLMs in content creation and workflow automation (27:04) Advances in generative AI applications and agentic systems
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TWiST News: Nvidia's AI Edge, Google Might Have to Sell Chrome, and Founder Fridays Updates | E2049
22 november 2024 · 1 uur 18 min
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Todays show:
Jason and Alex kick off the show with a deep dive into Nvidia's blowout earnings and the skyrocketing demand for its upcoming Blackwell chips. Meanwhile, Google's search monopoly took center stage as proposed remedies, including a potential Chrome divestment, sparked heated debate. To unpack the implications, Brave's Jean-Paul Schmetz joined the discussion, offering insights into the fight for search independence. The episode wrapped up with updates from three Founder Friday hosts, sharing what they're hearing from the builders shaping the future.
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show
(3:20) Google's antitrust case and DOJ's proposed remedies
(5:22) Nvidia's market performance and AI chip competition
(7:00) Nvidia's Blackwell architecture and AI advancements
(9:45) Ramp. Get $250 when you join Ramp today at https://www.ramp.com/twist.
(11:13) Google's advertising market dominance and Chrome divestiture
(21:00) DevSquad - Get an entire product team for the cost of one US developer plus 10% off at http://devsquad.com/twist
(22:50) DOJ's negotiation strategy with Google
(25:50) Brave browser's business model, competition, and privacy focus
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TWiST News: Venture-Backed Defense Startups, Anti-Drone Guns, and Querio's AI Data Platform | E2048
21 november 2024 · 1 uur 15 min
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Jason and Alex dig into why Nvidia's latest earnings report is such a big deal, and how the chip giant could help keep the AI hype alive. Or, how it could poke a hole in market enthusiasm. The pair also welcome the CEO of Allen Control Systems to discuss building venture-backed defense companies. Then, the CEO of Querio joins the show to show off what his company has built.
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show
(1:32) Nvidia's expected $33B revenue and its transition from gaming GPUs to AI workloads.
(9:01) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://www.vanta.com/twist
(10:05) Nvidia's growth over time
(15:55) When will an Nvidia lighthouse customer switch to a competitor's product?
(22:28) OpenPhone - Get 20% off your first six months at https://www.openphone.com/twist
(23:28) Allen Control Systems' Steven Simoni joins the show
(32:38) Sprig - Visit https://www.sprig.com/twist to book a demo and get a $75 gift card.
(33:52) The rise of venture-backed defense startups and autonomous systems for military applications
(50:20) Querio's Rami Abi Habib joins the show
(55:38) Demo of Querio's platform
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Anatomy of a Win-Win Acquisition: Synergy, Growth, AI, and the Future of SaaS | E2047
20 november 2024 · 1 uur 4 min
Todays show:
Spenser Skates and James Evans join Alex to discuss Amplitude's acquisition of Command AI, shedding light on recent startup M&A trends and the strategic vision behind this move. The conversation delves into Command AI's user assistance technology and its integration into Amplitude, which aims to enhance user surveys and feedback. Spenser outlines Amplitude's product-led growth strategy and its approach to scaling through acquisitions while managing risks and ensuring cultural alignment. The discussion also covers the acquisition deal structure, regulatory concerns, and the decision-making process between raising funds and selling. Also, we hear Spenser's unfiltered take on private equity and regulatory oversight!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Spenser Skates of Amplitude & James Evans of CommandAI join Alex.
(1:40) Startup M&A trends and Amplitude's acquisition of Command AI
(4:30) Overview of Command AI's user assistance technology
(7:05) Integration and benefits of Command AI within Amplitude
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(11:45) Enhancements in user surveys and feedback with Command AI
(16:58) Amplitude's strategic vision behind acquiring Command AI
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(21:28) Product-led growth and enhancing user experience at Amplitude
(26:08) Amplitude's approach to scaling through strategic acquisitions
(30:01) DevSquad - Get an entire product team for the cost of one US developer plus 10% off at http://devsquad.com/twist
(31:30) Managing acquisition risks, integration, and cultural alignment
(35:19) Acquisition discussions and deal negotiation
(39:48) Acquisition deal structure and stakeholder conviction
(42:08) Addressing regulatory concerns and valuation mismatches in acquisitions
(44:20) Decision-making: Raising funds vs. selling a company
(46:00) Post-acquisition: Inte… Lees meer -
TWiST News: Netflix Goes Live, The FCC Revamp, Free Speech, and Regulatory Shifts | E2046
19 november 2024 · 1 uur 20 min
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Todays show:
Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss Netflix's 'fight' night, exploring content rights, media models, and the fragmentation of sports. They then covered Brendan Carr's promotion to FCC chair, a win for satellite Internet but raising concerns about business interference. The conversation shifted to global social media regulation before examining the tech community's excitement about Emil Michael potentially leading the Department of Transportation.
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show
(1:14) Netflix's live event issues and potential in sports streaming
(6:28) The growing intersection of professional wrestling, sports betting, and viewership
(10:03) Evolving business models in streaming: Advertising vs. subscription
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(13:49) The future landscape of sports streaming rights and network deals
(17:17) Maintaining editorial independence in media companies
(20:24) Analyzing NFL viewership trends and their influence on television
(21:11) Netflix's content strategy and Amazon Prime's new ad policies
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(24:39) AI, monetization, and the move towards ad-free experiences
(27:49) Exploring the viability of Netflix hosting pay-per-view events
(33:52) Brendan Carr's FCC chairmanship and the future of rural broadband
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Misaligned Incentives Between GPs and Founders with Altimeter's Jamin Ball | E2045
15 november 2024 · 1 uur 2 min
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Todays show:
Altimeter's Jamin Ball joins Alex Wilhelm to discuss VC-founder dynamics, fund returns, rapid fundraising, and its impact on M&A. They cover public vs. private valuations, startup liquidity, AI's influence, SaaS trends, and Jamin's outlook on IPOs and exits.
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Jamin joins Alex to kick off the show
(6:30) Alignment of incentives between VCs and founders
(10:25) LinkedIn Jobs - Post your first job for free at https://www.linkedin.com/twist
(11:54) Venture capital allocation demand and its impact
(15:55) Comparison of returns between small and large venture funds
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(23:23) Power laws in startups and venture capital's impact
(24:19) Effects of rapid fundraising cycles on founders
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(32:59) Raising large rounds and long-term commitments
(35:15) Venture capital's influence on startup M&A activity
(37:38) Public vs private market valuation disparities
(39:24) Future of startup liquidity and exit scenarios
(46:06) Proposals for realigning venture capital funds and founder incentives
(47:41) Impact of AI on startup growth and venture capital
(52:20) SaaS multiples and cloud software market analysis
(57:43) Software spending trends and startup op… Lees meer -
TWiST News: Face Robots, Solar's Growth, The Polymarket Mess, and YC's Latest Call for Startups | E2044
15 november 2024 · 1 uur 33 min
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Todays show:
Jason and Alex host Phil Deutch, CEO of NGP Energy Tech Partners, to discuss solar power's potential in the energy crunch fueled by data center growth. They then explored the FBI's raid on Polymarket's CEO, and wrapped up with Y Combinator's latest startup requests, including Alex's space venture dreams and Jason's interest in AI-proof jobs.
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show
(1:09) Robotic demo from Columbia University and the future of human interaction
(3:09) Population declines and changing societal norms
(5:38) NGP Energy Technology Partners' Phil Deutch joins the show
(6:28) Fundrise - Sign up today at https://www.fundrise.com/TWIST
(8:02) Global Solar Energy Trends and Impact of Regulations
(17:27) Historical Energy Fears and Future Energy Predictions
(21:39) OpenPhone - Get 20% off your first six months at https://www.openphone.com/twist
(22:40) Nuclear energy in the United States and data center demand
(30:07) The impact of energy on geopolitics
(34:48) Historical energy crises and solutions
(37:38) Linear - Streamline issues, projects, and product roadmaps in a tool your team will actually enjoy using. Get 25% off at https://www.linear.app/twist
(38:35) EV tax credits, political implications, and air pollution statistics
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TWiST News: Underwater Drones, Robot Swarms, and Klarna's Going Public | E2043
14 november 2024 · 1 uur 15 min
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(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show
(2:40) VATN Systems' Nelson Mills joins the show
(4:01) The Torsk and its applications, focusing on defense and cost efficiency
(7:23) Product velocity, military drone usage, and vehicle speed and depth capabilities
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(12:01) Discussion on Chinese navy, US shipbuilding, and Rhode Island's manufacturing capabilities
(15:45) Climate for raising money in defense tech and competition in global politics
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(22:33) Underwater drone technologies: Autonomy, swarming, communication challenges, and battery life
(28:32) Defense technology importance and peace through strength
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(35:00) LG's new stretchable screen technology and Deep Robotics' quadruped robot
(45:19) Robotics in warfare, cybersecurity, and civilian impact
(48:50) Autonomous surgical robots and science fiction predictions in AI
(54:14) Fintech market insights: Klarna's IPO and political climate effects on valuations
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TWiST News: Serve Robotics, High Skill Immigration, and the Trump Trade | E2042
12 november 2024 · 1 uur 23 min
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Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss Serve Robotics' self-driving robots, delivery economics, and building while public with CEO Ali Kashani. Then, the pair dug into high-skill immigration under the upcoming administration and massive price gains in stocks and crypto assets. Alex wondered if the stock market isn't overvalued, full-stop, but both hosts agreed that enthusiasm is hot heading into the new year.
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(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show (7:27) Serve Robotics' Ali Kashani joins to discuss Serve's latest developments (10:38) Beehiiv - Get 30 days free and 20% off your first 3 months at https://www.beehiiv.com/twist (12:37) Expansion challenges and navigating regulations (20:42) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://www.vanta.com/twist (22:19) Business model, future plans, and partnerships (29:14) Cloud Devs - Visit https://www.clouddevs.com/twist for an unbeatable offer on hiring elite Latam talent today. (30:41) Coopetition in the robotics and delivery space (35:16) Autonomous deliveries forecast for 2030 (49:17) High skill immigration and global talent competition (54:19) Leadership styles and labor market shifts (1:07:16) Government's stance on cryptocurrency (1:13:25) Blockchain innovation and tokenizing venture capital
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TWiST News: Reddit Earnings, Apple Intelligence, and more AI money | E2041
9 november 2024 · 1 uur 30 min
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Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss Apple's on-device AI and its privacy implications, Reddit's earnings, and Amazon's multi-billion dollar investment interest in Anthropic with strategic chip conditions. They also discuss economic indicators like inflation's impact on voter sentiment and what metrics will define success for the next administration. Finally, they explore how product velocity has been key to Toast's SaaS success and share valuable lessons for startup growth.
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(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show
(3:29) Discussion Apple Intelligence and privacy concerns
(10:32) Runway - Sign up at https://www.runway.com/twist to get your first 3 months free.
(12:12) Trust in tech companies and privacy
(17:20) Trends on AI topics and ChatGPT
(17:20) Trends and tech product comparisons
(20:59) OpenAI's Chat.com acquisition
(22:45) Mac mini unboxing experience wrap-up
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(26:12) Analysis of Toast's business and growth
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(37:30) Reddit's growth, user engagement, and moderation challenges
(47:36) Social media incentives and reputation systems
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TWiST News: Skydio's Drones, High-Skill immigration, and M&A Unleashed | E2040
7 november 2024 · 1 uur 21 min
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show
(3:55) Skydio's Adam Bry joins the show
(4:22) Overview of Skydio's autonomous drones and public safety applications
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(11:07) Skydio as the largest US drone producer and Chinese sanctions impact
(17:36) Risks of Chinese-made drones and Skydio's cybersecurity measures
(21:28) Drones in defense and combat applications
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(27:24) Drone light shows and military implications, Skydio's mission and hiring
(31:44) Future applications of drone technology and hardware startup challenges
(39:31) Geopolitical tensions and impact on American companies
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(41:36) Presidential election results and implications for entrepreneurship
(48:49) Tariffs, immigration policies, and economic impact
(57:41) Prediction markets
(1:00:07) High-skilled immigration and antitrust policies
(1:04:35) Political influence on business dynamics and media
(1:07:02) Mergers, acquisitions, and startup liquidity post-Lena Khan
(1:11:26) Secondary markets, Lyft and DoorDash valuation trends
(1:15:15) The future of search engines
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Insane Demands of AI & Datacenters: Exowatt's Mission for Affordable, Sustainable Power| E2039
5 november 2024 · 54 min
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In this episode, host Alex sits down with Exowatt's Hannan Parvizian to explore how the company is addressing the massive energy demands of AI and datacenters. They discuss Exowatt's mission to deliver affordable, sustainable power solutions that meet the needs of a rapidly expanding tech landscape. Together, they dive into the challenges and innovations shaping the future of clean energy for data-heavy applications.
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Timestamps:(0:00) AI search energy consumption and corporate willingness to pay for AI(1:30) Introduction to power, electricity, and Hannan Parvizian of ExoWatt(4:21) Renewable energy, fossil fuels, and data center energy consumption(7:15) AI race, energy demands, and founding of ExoWatt
(8:25) Key challenges in the renewable energy sector
(9:24) NetSuite - Download the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning for free at https://www.netsuite.com/twist(12:23) Cost of electricity, energy bills, and Texas energy market
(13:40) Exowatt's unique technology and competitive edge(17:46) Introduction to ExoWatt's P3 product
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TWiST News: AI in Gaming, Nvidia and GPU Clouds, Nuclear Energy Challenges, and Waymo Updates | E2038
5 november 2024 · 1 uur 8 min
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Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss AI's role in gaming with Decart's AI-generated video game and its potential impact.(10:31) Viral growth strategies for startups and Runway AI's video creation innovations. Financial topics include NVIDIA's market value and Amazon's nuclear power ambitions.(21:39).
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show
(3:34) Election security in America and challenges of swinging state votes
(8:41) AI-generated video game by Decart and its potential in gaming and entertainment
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(17:07) Viral growth strategy for startups and collaboration between Decart and Etched
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(21:37) NVIDIA's value, financial speculation, and customer concentration
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(44:16) Amazon's nuclear power deal and regulatory challenges
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TWiST News: Grape-picking robots, startup investing for all, and the earnings numbers you need to know | E2037
2 november 2024 · 1 uur 31 min
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(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show
(4:49) Extend Robotics' Dr. Chang Liu joins the show
(6:23) The challenges of real-world automation, robotic grape picking, and human in the loop AI
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(12:14) Teleoperation, network latency, and future of robotic harvesting
(21:05) Building a tech company in the UK and second-order effects of AI
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(24:35) AI models learning from best human practitioners
(26:56) Global remote work impact and virtual assistants
(30:38) Impact of global salary standards on US developers
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(34:28) Accredited investor rules and potential changes
(42:26) Sophisticated investor tests and angel investing
(47:32) Investing in local businesses and AI news
(48:36) OpenAI announcements and Google's blowout quarter
(52:22) Democratizing education with AI tutors and OpenAI's new search product
(1:03:39) OpenAI's advanced voice feature and earnings highlights
(1:06:26) Tech giants' AI initiatives and implications
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Fast growth, big capital, and how Moniepoint is building a fintech unicorn in Africa | E2036
1 november 2024 · 54 min
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Todays show:
Moniepoint made waves this week by raising a massive $110 million Series C. For a startup in a category (fintech) that has seen its venture fortunes falter and a company building for the African market (which has seen its venture inflows slow), Moniepoint is an outlier – twice. Three times if you consider how quickly the company has grown in recent years. How did its round come together? How was it priced? And why aren't more investors putting capital to work in Africa? Tune in, we have answers.
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Timestamps: (0:00) Alex Wilhelm kicks off the show
(1:21) Moniepoint's origin story and pivot to the current model
(10:30) OpenPhone - Get 20% off your first six months at https://www.openphone.com/twist
(10:13) Balancing profitability and venture capital
(16:48) Digitalization's impact on Moniepoint's growth
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(26:43) Moniepoint's office and IPO strategies
(28:18) Launch of consumer banking services
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(32:07) The recent fundraising round and valuation insights
(38:32) Moniepoint's expansion plans in Africa
(42:17) Fostering the early-stage startup ecosystem
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AI-Driven Auto Shops with Mastertech.ai and Data Observability with Monte Carlo | E2035
29 oktober 2024 · 56 min
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Alex Wilhelm interviews leaders from Monte Carlo and Mastertech.ai, exploring their roles in data observability and AI applications. Linda Gray shares her journey founding Mastertech.ai and highlighting AI's transformative role in auto shops.(2:05) Monte Carlo's Lior Gavish discusses the importance of data downtime and AI's influence on data monitoring. (35:51)
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Timestamps: (0:00) Alex Wilhelm kicks off the show
(2:05) Linda Gray's career and Mastertech.ai origin
(5:17) Mastertech.ai and the auto repair industry
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(9:11) Technological adoption and Mastertech.ai's benefits
(16:18) Mastertech.ai's OEM approval process and community data
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(22:20) Mastertech.ai's AI-driven diagnostics demo
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(35:51) Lior Gavish from Monte Carlo joins Alex
(45:15) AI's accelerant effect on Monte Carlo's growth and strategy *
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TWiST News: The Startup Redefining Sonos, Influencers, Elections and Google's next AI push | E2034
29 oktober 2024 · 1 uur 25 min
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Sonos director Mattias Scheek joins Jason & Alex to discuss his journey in audio technology and Sonos acquisition. Then, Jason and Alex dive into election security (34:57), influencer marketing, Google's upcoming AI release (1:10:42), and more!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show
(3:18) Earnings week predictions & discussion on national debt
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(10:24) Mattias Scheek from Sonos joins the show
(11:23) Mattias Scheek's journey in audio technology and Sonos acquisition
(17:49) Challenges for hardware startups in venture capital
(20:25) Getting acquired: The process, strategy, and life after
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(23:11) Sonos' hi-fi strategy and industry issues in audio clarity
(33:08) Kalshi - Visit https://www.kalshi.com/twist today to see live election odds, place a trade, and get $20 dollars when you deposit $100. (34:57) Voting irregularities, election security, and influencer marketing
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