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(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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(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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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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(1:21) Moniepoint's origin story and pivot to the current model

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(10:13) Balancing profitability and venture capital

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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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(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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In this episode: Alex talks with Shensi Ding from Merge, who shares her transition from finance to tech and highlights the critical role of integrations in modern businesses. They explore the challenges of building and maintaining these integrations, emphasizing the importance of standardized data models. Shensi discusses partnerships and the strategies to overcome resistance. The conversation delves into trust-building, enhancing integration observability, and expanding Merge's offerings to include AI applications. They also touch on financial efficiency, growth strategies, and Merge's evolution beyond APIs, concluding with insights into future plans and potential acquisition interest. * Timestamps: (0:00) Alex kicks off the show with guest Shensi Ding of Merge.

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(21:16) Further discussion on trust-building and integration challenges (26:04) Enhancing integration observability and customer support

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In this episode we look back at all the Jam with JCal sessions from 2024. This is where startups pitch their groundbreaking ideas to Jason, covering everything from AI-driven investor tools and gamified publisher rewards to sleep tech and architecture compliance software. Watch as these innovative founders get unfiltered feedback and game-changing advice! Don?t miss these exciting pitches that could be the next big thing.

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(0:53) Jason discusses the origins of the Jam with JCal sessions and how Travis from Uber inspired the format.

(1:39) Ramsey Shaffer presents Uptrends AI, explaining how it helps financial advisors manage and stay ahead of market news.

(17:24) Ana Malhotra introduces Rome, a yard-sharing service for dogs.

(32:24) Tyce Herrman talks about Ullama, software for architects that analyzes 3D building models for code compliance, highlighting their journey and challenges.

(44:56) Ulan Abdurazakov presents CorePod, an AI-powered device designed to help users get better sleep with personalized voice interaction

(57:25) Elliot Easterling presents Bonbon, a rewards platform for publishers to boost engagement through gamification, and discusses their go-to-market strategy.

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Jason and Alex dive into the latest updates from Claude AI, exploring the new ?Use Computer? feature and its implications. Next, Andrew Lissimore of headphones.com shares the journey of turning a side hustle into a thriving business, highlighting the advantages of owning a premium domain and leveraging YouTube for customer acquisition. The team from Prandtl Dynamics then joins to showcase their handcrafted, anti-drone technology. Finally, the episode concludes with an in-depth discussion on TollBit?s Series A funding and their strategies for scaling in the competitive marketplace space.

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(2:52) Anthropic's latest launch, Claude 3.5 Sonnet capable of "Computer use".

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(32:06) Deep dive into high-end audio and audiophile community

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(55:21) Building cost-effective anti-drone solutions

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(4:10) Heritage Foundation's stance on election integrity and fraud

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(30:06) Closing remarks on election security

(32:11) Reflecting on the election fraud discussion and transfer of power

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(42:16) Evaluating the potential Uber-Expedia acquisition

(45:04) Challenges and consumer behavior in online travel industry

(48:33) Future of loyalty programs and travel industry partnerships

(52:17) Uber's strategic moves in the travel sector

(57:00) AI advancements in travel and media

(1:00:19) Media strategies and data monetization

(1:05:21) Skift's business model, LinkedIn's role, and remote work strategies

(1:11:24) Skift's growth and potential IPO discussion

(1:13:18) Uber's expansion into the airline industry

(1:15:41) Latest developments in AI with Anthropic's Claude 3.5 model

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Todays show:

Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss the GPU market insights and the discovery of a new prime number. John LePore from BlackBox Infinite joins to discuss bridging science fiction with real-world tech, focusing on VisionPRO and Hollywood VFX. The discussion shifts to autonomous driving, Tesla's safety improvements, and Stripe's acquisition of Bridge.

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(11:54) VisionPRO app development and Hollywood VFX integration

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(18:35) Bridging the gap between science fiction and real-world technology

(20:36) Deep dive into the F1 experience prototype

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(29:35) Inspirational media and its impact on technology

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Todays show:

Cacheflow?s Sarika Garg joins Alex Wilhelm to discuss the challenges of B2B software sales (4:26), finding product-market fit (14:08), HubSpot's acquisition of Cacheflow (17:32), and more!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Cacheflow?s Sarika Garg joins Alex

(2:25) Sarika Garg's startup journey and founding of Cacheflow

(4:26) Challenges in B2B software sales, managing billing complexities, and SaaS explosion

(10:09) Initial funding, product development, and growth

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(14:08) Finding product-market fit and scaling strategies

(17:32) HubSpot's acquisition of Cacheflow

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(22:24) Preparing for Series A and positioning as an AI company

(24:57) Deal with HubSpot and integration plans

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(30:58) Diverse cap table, early exit, and founder lessons

(33:45) Importance of a part-time CFO and organizational efficiency

(37:26) Integration with HubSpot's Commerce Hub

(39:02) Shifts in SaaS buying behavior and future plans at HubSpot

(47:01) Remote work?s impact

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Todays show: Kruze?s Scott Orn joins Jason on the latest edition of Startup Finance Basics! In this episode, they break down the best financial advice that VCs give founders including, managing cash flow (0:21), accounting methods (5:19), building an effective financial plan (15:22), and more!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Kruze COO, Scott Orn, joins Jason

(0:21) The best financial advice VCs give startups, managing cash flow, and the risks of over-fundraising

(5:19) Growth strategies for early-stage startups and accounting methods

(8:28) Legal aspects of financial representation and maintaining credibility with VCs

(15:00) Building an effective financial plan for your startup

(17:47) Historical perspectives on funding and the importance of regulatory considerations

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Timestamps:

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(2:06) FTC's new subscription rules and impact

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(8:16) Density's mission and "Waffle" product announcement

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(40:22) Robotaxi fleet modeling project

(48:33) Google and Kairos nuclear power deal

(50:00) Amazon's nuclear energy agreements

(55:09) Solar and fracking trends

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https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/google-kairos-power-nuclear-energy-agreement

https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/sustainability/amazon-nuclear-small-modular-reactor-net-carbon-zero

https://ourworldindata.org/energy-gdp-decoupling

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czkkgnp1d2xo

https://archive.is/ZOO42#selection-1051.130-1059.17

https://www.semafor.com/article/10/03/2024/solar-boom-in-china-turns-electricity-prices-negative

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https://www.terra.one

https://www.tozero.solutions

https://www.altris.se

https://bedrock.inc

https://www.unbound-potential.com

https://www.3dc.co.jp/en

https://www.flowaluminum.com

https://www.hydrostor.ca

https://www.thaleron.com

https://sizableenergy.com

https://www.kitekraft.de

https://www.byterat.io

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Sunny Madra joins Jason to discuss Tesla?s Robotaxis (2:17), demo ChatGPT-4o new Canvas interface (25:23), break down Meta?s Movie Gen model (41:11), Notebook LM (54:41), and much more!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Sunny Madra and Jason kick off the show

(2:17) Tesla's Robotaxi reveal and challenges with regulatory approval

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(11:22) Self-driving architectures and potential applications for Tesla's Cybervan

(18:15) Update on Tesla's Optimus robot and the future of autonomous vehicles

(22:04) Interest rates and startup funding challenges

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(23:14) Traffic congestion, urban planning, and future players in autonomous vehicles

(25:23) ChatGPT-4o with Canvas demo

(31:28) CLA - Get started with CLA's CPAs, consultants, and wealth advisors now at https://www.claconnect.com/tech (41:11) Meta vision models and Groq demo

(42:35) Apple AirPods updates and AR glasses privacy concerns

(47:46) Meta's new vision models, open-source impact, and OpenAI's business model

(54:41) Notebook LM's tools

(1:00:13) Capturing family history with AI and Meta Movie Gen's potential

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Todays show:

Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to dive into Tesla?s Robotaxi event, highlighting Tesla's bold plans for a self-driving, bus-style vehicle (4:33). Then, Lightship RV co-founders Toby Kraus and Ben Parker talk about the future of electric RVs (25:04). Finally, Voatz CEO Nimit Sawhney shares how blockchain is being used to secure elections (51:35).

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(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show

(4:33) The Tesla Robotaxi event

(6:46) The potential impact of Tesla's bus platform

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(13:29) ChatGPT 4 with Canvas demonstration

(18:23) Predictions on the future of self-driving cars

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(25:04) Lightship RV co-founders Toby Kraus and Ben Parker join the show

(27:55) Description and features of Lightship RV

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(35:05) Financing strategy and market potential for Lightship

(39:00) Impact of market trends on Lightship

(41:19) Lightship's unique selling points, competition, and market strategy

(51:35) Voatz CEO Nimit Sawhney joins the show

(54:48) Voatz's progress, voting process, and blockchain integration

(1:02:25) Election fraud concerns and attack vectors

(1:06:02) Voatz's business model and sales cycle

(1:08:11) Discussion on Dominion Voting Systems and election security

(1:10:15) The debate over voter ID requirements and voting transparency

(1:13:38) Upcoming topics: Solar energy advancements

(1:14:28) Twist 500 nominations and submission guidelines

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Todays show:

We reviewed the first 100 companies on the TWiST500 list, covering sectors from fintech to AI, robotics, and space. Dozens of must-know startups emerged. Today, Alex breaks down the categories seeing the most entrants and highlight some of our favorite picks.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Alex Wilhelm kicks off the show

(3:08) AI for Devs: Qodo & Poolside

(6:25) AI Infrastructure: CoreWeave

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(10:15) Data for AI: Tollbit & Scale

(14:05) Robotics: Figure & Dusty Robotics

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(19:08) Fintech: Circle & Altruist

(22:37) Cybersecurity: Huntress & Wiz

(26:30) Crypto: Farcaster

(28:17) Other Standouts: Harvey AI, Kojo & Albedo Space

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(31:17) Angel University kicks off November 6th

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Companies mentioned on the show:

https://www.qodo.ai

https://www.poolside.ai

https://www.coreweave.com

https://www.tollb.it

https://www.scale.com

https://www.figure.ai

https://www.dustyrobotics.com

https://www.circle.com

https://www.huntress.com

https://www.wiz.io

https://www.farcaster.xyz

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZPO5oYUuQU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULEwo0VXlZQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdkWFoFD50Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULEwo0VXlZQ

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Todays show: Kruze?s Scott Orn joins Jason on the latest edition of Startup Finance Basics! In this episode, they break down the unique aspects and dynamics of the current AI boom, contrasting AI startup revenue, costs, and growth rates with traditional SaaS models (4:11). They also dive into AI tools' impact on productivity and labor efficiency (8:12), the accounting challenges and operational issues AI startups face (14:27), and more!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Kruze COO, Scott Orn, joins Jason (1:06) Unique aspects and dynamics of the current AI boom (4:11) AI startup revenue, costs, and growth rates vs traditional SaaS (8:12) AI tools and their impact on productivity and labor efficiency (14:27) Accounting challenges and operational issues in AI startups

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Todays show:

M.G. Siegler joins Jason and Alex to discuss the current venture capital crisis (14:11), and challenges in the venture industry, particularly in early-stage returns and high valuations (18:42). They also address future exits and the impact of regulatory measures on M&A (27:14), Google's antitrust case (49:08), and much more!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) M.G. Siegler joins Jason and Alex

(5:05) M.G. Siegler's journey from journalism to venture capital

(8:33) Differences between journalism and venture capital

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(11:02) Media training and transparency in companies

(14:11) Venture capital's current state and CRV's capital return

(16:23) Challenges and opportunities in the venture industry

(18:42) Early stage venture returns and the impact of high valuations

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(23:07) Future exits and liquidity evaluations in startups

(27:14) Acquisitions, hackquisitions, and regulatory impact on M&A

(34:09) Venture capital dynamics and fundraising during market downturn

(35:48) Predictions for the startup market recovery

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(38:57) AI competition among tech giants and Meta's hardware challenges

(45:47) Venture capital dynamics and favorite AI tools

(49:08) Google's antitrust case

(55:25) Possible effects of opening Google's search API

(1:03:41) Potential Google spin-offs

(1:06:27) Audience Q&A

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Radian?s Richard Humphrey joins Alex to discuss the future of space travel, focusing on spaceplanes like the Radian One (2:05). The two dive into technological advancements (10:20), funding challenges (14:28), the potential to reduce orbital launch costs (47:56), and more!

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(2:05) Discussion on Richard Humphrey's aviation history and spaceplane development

(4:22) Spaceplanes versus rockets: advantages and disadvantages

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(10:20) Spaceplane projects: historical context and current technology

(14:28) Funding challenges and venture capital interest in space industry

(17:14) Radian 1 spaceplane's rocket sled launch mechanism and specifications

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(25:28) Reusability and refurbishment process of the Radian 1 spaceplane

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(30:33) Radian 1 project updates: recent tests and future timeline

(39:00) Commercial model and government interest in horizontal launches

(42:38) Orbital launches: future demand and space economy implications

(44:49) Space launches: US and Chinese dominance, and potential for rapid cargo transport

(47:56) Private orbital flights: cost, feasibility, and space tourism

(53:19) Reducing orbital launch costs and the transformative potential of space access

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(3:26) Overview of Harvard's AR glasses tech demo and club projects

(10:09) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST

(11:35) Discussing responsible tech use, privacy, and entrepreneurial aspirations

(18:30) Guests' academic focus and future in technology

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(21:27) AR technology trends, practicality, and ethical considerations

(26:10) AI advancements, deepfakes, and AR in healthcare

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(31:06) Insights on young founders and the podcast's live format evolution

(31:58) Venture capital trends and Initialize Capital's restructuring

(39:28) Founders Fund and CRV developments, returning capital to LPs

(42:02) Analysis of scale insurgents and successful startup unicorns

(46:39) Secondary market opportunities and fund exit strategies

(53:00) New Twist 500 members: Snyk and Nym

(59:56) TikTok's impact on the music industry and content creators

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Databricks? Naveen Rao joins Alex Wilhelm

(8:54) Regulatory challenges and open-source AI

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(13:57) Meta's Llama models and reinforcement learning

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(52:08) Tech incumbents' evolution and AI competition

(54:55) AI model sizes and synthetic data quality

(57:29) AI inspiration from biology and future innovation

(1:03:06) Databricks' growth trajectory and potential IPO

(1:04:25) Elliot Easterling of bonbon joins TWIST for a Jam with JCal.

(1:05:16) Bonbon.tech and the rewards platform overview

(1:14:44) Gamification strategies and user engagement

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Unity Catalog GitHub: https://github.com/unitycatalog/unitycatalog

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Todays show:

Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss the ongoing ILA strike and impact (2:34), Startup opportunities in port automation (39:49), CRV's $275M return to investors (55:33), OpenAI closing its $6.6 billion mega-round (1:12:07), and more!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show

(2:34) The ILA strike overview and impact

(4:59) Technology and efficiency in global ports

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(11:43) Labor, supply chain fragility, and union perspectives

(20:12) Future of port automation and union demands

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(28:27) Societal impacts of potential future labor changes

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(39:38) Startup opportunities in port automation and technology resistance

(45:13) Innovations in port tech

(50:11) Broader impact of automation on employment

(55:39) CRV's $275M return to investors

(1:00:06) Focusing on core strengths in venture capital

(1:02:16) Current market conditions and lack of late-stage IPOs

(1:08:26) Essential skills for venture capital investing and variability in VC fund performance

(1:12:07) OpenAI closing its $6.6 billion mega-round

(1:18:27) Audience Q&A

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https://www.gao.gov/assets/d24106498.pdf

https://ilaunion.org/ila-halts-negotiations-with-usmx-amid-automation-disputes/

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-much-do-dock-workers-make-longshoreman-salary/

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/02/technology/crv-vc-fund-returning-money.html

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Timestamps:

(1:18) Alex kicks off the show!

(2:27) Our Fund of Funds panel from Liquidity Summit 2024 take the stage. (2:54) Insights from Ben Choi on Fund of Funds (6:25) Emerging Manager Funds with Michael Downing

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(13:38) Challenges for Emerging Managers in Venture Capital

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(21:30) Venture Capital Performance with Seyonne Kang

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(33:30) Monique Woodard on Raising a First Fund (38:35) Debunking Myths of Raising a First Fund (40:46) Importance of Individual vs. Institutional Investors (42:18) Building Relationships for Subsequent Funds (43:45) Identifying Your Ideal LP Persona (45:19) Leveraging Your Fund's Unique Strengths (49:24) Strategies for Fund 2 and Beyond *

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Todays show:

Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss AI regulation bill SB 1047 (1:46), the biggest supercycle today (6:18), OpenAI?s growth trajectory (25:20), the AR and VR technology evolution (48:51), and more!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show

(1:46) AI regulation bill SB 1047

(2:34) Defining the AI supercycle

(6:18) Concurrent supercycles: Self-driving cars and fusion

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(9:08) Detailed discussion on SB 1047's impact and reactions

(17:14) AI regulation in California: A broader perspective

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(21:01) Industry leaders' reactions to SB 1047 veto and open source in AI

(25:20) Rule-breaking in startup success and evaluating OpenAI's valuation

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(38:00) Infrastructure ownership for tech giants and the future of startups in AI

(48:51) AR and VR technology evolution and market potential

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(1:05:59) AR vs. VR applications and social implications

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https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-09-29/meta-steps-up-pressure-on-apple-vision-with-orion-ar-glasses-and-cheaper-quest-3-m1nkq76p

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Todays show:

Udio?s David Ding joins Alex to discuss the inception of Udio (1:32), advancements in AI music creation (8:47), and the evolution of Udio?s AI model (10:32). Plus, David demos Udio?s capabilities live (32:47)!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Udio?s David Ding joins Alex

(1:32) David's journey and the inception of Udio

(4:26) AI music generation and user control over music elements

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(8:47) Advancements in AI music creation and data annotation

(10:32) Evolution of Udio's AI models and early versions

(14:59) Udio's target audience and the future of AI in music

(20:06) Udio's potential DAW integration and music production terms

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(23:17) Udio's funding and business model

(27:11) Financial discipline and GPU cost efficiency at Udio

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(32:47) GPU-based compute challenges and a live Udio demo

(48:03) Udio's user interface, engagement, and community insights

(49:57) Udio's growth, virality, and competitive stance

(53:27) Udio's model quality and expansion roadmap

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Teaser of today?s Liquidity Summit talk from Phil Deutch.

(1:29) Alex kicks off the show.

(2:11) Jason introduces Phil Deutch at the Liquidity Summit 2024

(3:52) Phil Deutch?s talk ?Data Centers & Energy: A First Principles Understanding of Investment Opportunities & Challenges?

(4:39) Data center power demands and the impact on energy demand

(7:30) The complexity of energy generation and distribution

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(10:55) Electricity generation in the US, transmission, and distribution challenges

(15:17) Market opportunity for faster electricity delivery and sustainability challenges

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(21:14) The nuclear power debate, role of AI and batteries in energy management

(25:55) Consumer awareness and recent outages' impact on energy consumption

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(30:39) Audience questions on the transition to AI and EV adoption challenges

(34:09) Future innovations in energy: Solar, storage, and the potential for free electricity

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Todays show:

Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss OpenAI CTO?s departure (2:03), DOJ AI compliance guidelines (9:11), current trends in tech M&A (19:15), and much more!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show

(2:03) Breaking news: OpenAI CTO departure and speculation

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(9:11) DOJ AI compliance guidelines

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(19:15) Current state and trends in tech M&A

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(37:21) Startup funding, valuations, and disciplined fundraising

(50:09) Instacart's valuation journey and venture capital challenges

(53:25) Optimism for the AI-driven business super cycle

(55:36) The future of labor: Skilled trades vs. knowledge workers

(1:02:03) Trends in apprenticeships, college enrollment, and geographic arbitrage

(1:08:24) Startup opportunities in vocational training and alternative education models

(1:11:09) Google's career certificates initiative

(1:14:16) Job expectations and the reality for young professionals

(1:15:42) Tenet Media controversy

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Todays show:

Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss Amazon's return to office (RTO) policy (11:27), Lina Khan?s 60 minutes (31:09), Apple's new iOS features (48:32), Microsoft's big nuclear deals (1:05:25), and more!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show

(2:14) Viral tweet from Harry Stebbings about venture capital and entrepreneurship

(4:38) Discussion on the balance between luxury and grit in entrepreneurship

(9:29) Cleaning up the excesses in the industry

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(11:27) Amazon's return to office (RTO) policy and its implications

(20:11) Potential impact of RTO on Amazon's innovation and stock price

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(22:25) Amazon's use of Gen AI to reduce the need for developers

(24:32) Amazon's M&A strategy and competitive positioning

(29:39) Google Cloud - Accelerate your startup journey with the Google for Startups Cloud Program. Apply at https://startups.google.com/twist (31:09) Lina Khan, antitrust enforcement, and market competition

(45:49) Specific anti-competitive behaviors in tech industry and potential solutions

(48:32) Apple's new iOS features and their impact on productivity tools

(53:00) Siri's evolution and improved AI capabilities in iOS

(57:32) The concept of "getting Sherlock'd" and its impact on startups

(59:08) Apple's AI advancements and their implications for OpenAI

(1:05:05) The potential challenges of AI dominance in OS-level interfaces

(1:05:25) Microsoft's involvement in nuclear power and its significance

(1:10:30) The importance of energy independence for AI development

(1:15:43) Audience question: Return to office in tech vs. other industries

(1:18:11) Audience question: App store rules and market share

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Todays show:

Pie.org?s Ryan Hudson joins Jason to discuss consumer behavior (5:57), Honey?s business strategy (10:47), Pie?s consumer ad control (14:20), legal considerations of ad blocking (27:21), and more!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Pie.org?s Ryan Hudson joins Jason

(2:30) History and initial reactions to Honey

(5:57) Consumer behavior, trust, and conversion rates

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(10:43) Merchant reactions and Honey's business strategy

(14:20) Future of Pie and consumer ad control

(17:50) Demo of Pie browser extension

(20:35) Economic implications of ad blocking

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(28:34) Legal considerations of ad blocking

(30:20) Apple's privacy stance and ad reintroduction strategies

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(37:50) Funding decisions and advice for young founders

(43:40) Company values and political engagement

(49:08) Remote work and the value of in-person interactions

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Todays show: Wilson Sonsini Partner Becki DeGraw joins Jason on the latest edition of Startup Legal Basics! In this episode, they break down challenges in distressed companies(1:04), pay-to-play scenarios (2:31), the importance of a market check in financing (9:25), and high-profile legal and ethical issues (18:03).

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(00:00) Wilson Sonsini partner Becki DeGraw joins Jason

(1:04) Distressed companies and VCs leaving the board; Challenges in distressed companies

(2:31) Insider-led down rounds and pay-to-play scenarios

(7:07) Legal actions and stockholder lawsuits in successful turnarounds

(9:25) The importance of a market check in financing; Voting against board decisions

(18:03) Character and incentives in the startup ecosystem; High-profile legal and ethical issues

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Todays show:

Comma?s Harald Schäfer joins Jason to discuss the future of autonomous driving, Comma?s open-source approach (7:24), how camera-based systems stack up against lidar (20:52), self-driving technology developments globally (32:55), and more!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Comma?s Harald Schäfer joins Jason

(2:02) Comma's approach to self-driving technology

(4:06) Cost, installation, and car manufacturers' reactions to Comma

(6:38) .Tech Domains - Apply for the Jam Session with JCal contest today at https://jamwithjcal.tech

(7:24) Open source and different approaches in autonomous driving

(13:08) Comparing Waymo, Tesla FSD, and comma AI's strategies

(20:52) Lidar vs. camera-based systems in autonomy and the advantages of camera-based systems over human drivers

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(24:56) Autonomous vehicle rollout timeline and predictions

(27:33) Open source projects and major car manufacturers' adoption

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(32:55) Self-driving technology developments in China

(34:25) Tesla's anticipated announcements and AI integration in robotics

(39:48) Accessing and contributing to open-source self-driving projects

(41:01) Data sharing and transparency in autonomous driving

(43:14) Global adoption and demographics of self-driving technology

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(4:15) Explanation of automatic taxonomy creation and adding content to Recall (8:11) Recall?s augmented browser feature and web content indexing

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(32:34) LinkedIn integration and visual knowledge graph representation (35:26) Jason and Sanks play with the quiz section of Recall (40:43) Final thoughts on startup journey and investment opportunities

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Todays show:

Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss OpenAI's latest model and implications (11:49), Uber's partnership with Waymo and its implications (38:16), Analyzing Mr. Beast's content creation and business culture (1:01:21). and more!

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(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show.

(3:57) Highlights from the All-In Summit (9:16) Tackling media criticism and the state of journalism

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(11:49) Alex and Jason dive into OpenAI's latest model and implications (19:46) Examination of OpenAI's corporate structure and financing

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(21:51) Further analysis of OpenAI's business model (27:08) OpenAI's valuation and perspectives on speculative investment

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(32:07) The landscape of AI startup investments (35:20) How AI is enhancing developer productivity (36:33) AI's potential in consumer markets (38:16) Uber's partnership with Waymo and its implications (41:15) The realities of autonomous vehicle technology deployment (47:00) The government's role in autonomous vehicle tech and partnerships with big tech (52:26) Economic insights: Predictions on the Fed rate cut (56:26) The influence of interest rates on startups and investment strategies (58:52) Discussing cost of living adjustments and food delivery trends (1:00:44) Innovations in autonomous food preparation (1:01:21) Analyzing Mr. Beast's content creation and business culture (1:09:12) How large companies can maintain focus on goals

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OpenAI release article on The Verve: https://www.theverge.com/2024/9/12/24242439/openai-o1-model-reasoning-strawberry-chatgpt

Supermaven article: https://techcrunch.com/2024/09/16/ai-coding-assistant-supermaven-raises-cash-from-openai-and-perplexity-founders/

Twitter post from Michael Seibel: https://x.com/mwseibel/status/1835063692117103090

Waymo and Uber expand partnership: https://waymo.com/blog/2024/09/waymo-and-uber-expand-partnership/

Polymarket on Fed Interest Rates: https://polymarket.com/event/fed-interest-rates-september-2024?tid=1726496650092

Leaked Mr Beast doc: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11dV24Mda_kNEBCLtPtBomWG4IkngvQKK/view

Travis Kalanick | All-In Summit 2024 video**:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j7lwauJN2s

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Meghan Reynolds takes the stage at Liquidity Summit 2024 to discuss the intricacies of raising capital and pitching to VCs. Meghan dives into many topics including the importance of relationships (3:07), fund size rationalization (20:36), market sentiment (25:55), and other crucial aspects of successful fundraising!

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(20:36) Rationalizing fund size, securing re-ups, and worst pitching practices

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Todays show:

Boom Supersonic?s Blake Scholl joins Jason to discuss the future of supersonic flight (1:18), Boom's vision and test flights (9:25), the evolution of hardware startups (22:29), the future of autonomous aviation (1:17:06), and much more!

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(0:00) Boom Supersonic?s Blake Scholl joins Jason

(1:18) Commercial flight speed & Concorde history

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(9:25) Boom's XB-1 test flights and airline partnerships

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(22:29) Evolution of startup market and hardware innovation

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(37:42) Working with tech legends and overcoming engine design challenges

(49:14) Cross-discipline innovation

(57:01) Learning from Air France 447 and cockpit safety design

(1:03:36) Cockpit technologies and the MH370 mystery

(1:11:30) Public perception of aviation risks and airport security impact

(1:17:06) The future of autonomous aviation

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(0:00) Sara Mauskopf, CEO of Winnie joins Alex

(1:45) Winnie's evolution, pivot, and focus on childcare services (7:25) Building Winnie's database and reflections on company growth

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(31:10) Profitability, operational efficiency, and managing costs (37:01) Marketing strategies, brand growth, and the impact of Google?s model (40:30) Adapting to changing childcare demands due to remote work (44:08) Efforts to reduce childcare costs and home-based business challenges (50:06) Balancing profitability with growth and venture capital experiences (54:00) SaaS pricing challenges and the impact of AI (58:22) Tech M&A, FTC regulations, and innovation policies

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Circle?s Jeremy Allaire joins Alex Wilhelm to discuss the growth of stablecoins (49:06), stablecoin market infrastructure (22:23), their impact on global financial systems (56:07), and more!

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(0:00) Circle?s Jeremy Allaire joins Alex Wilhelm

(2:08) Jeremy's early career and the evolution of the internet

(5:28) Transition from Macromedia to Circle's founding

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(13:21) Bitcoin, stablecoins, and Circle's compliance

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(22:23) The current state and future of stablecoin market infrastructure

(28:07) Integrating stablecoins with traditional finance

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(35:40) Stablecoins' impact on global financial systems

(41:30) Circle's business model, scalability, and blockchain potential

(49:06) Growth of USDC and other currency stablecoins

(51:10) USDC market cap trends and interest rates

(56:07) Stablecoins in the global financial system and US regulation

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(0:00) Tony Stubblebine of Medium joins Alex.

(3:10) The broken internet and ad-based models

(5:57) Impact of AI on content creation and platform quality

(10:01) Medium's curation and financial model

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(30:59) Medium's subscriber growth and financial milestones

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(41:26) Medium's venture scale potential, profitability, and mission

(45:17) CEO's mindset and financial scaling towards 10 million subscribers

(50:41) Tony's personal use of AI in his workflow

(53:24) Future of AI in practical applications and business model disruption

(57:09) Organizing content and the challenge of integrating different formats

(1:02:19) Growth potential of niche markets and Medium's independence

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(00:00) Wilson Sonsini partner Becki DeGraw joins Jason

(1:33) Fundraising trends and investor expectations

(3:57) Breakeven points and penny warrants

(7:39) M&A slowdown and regulatory challenges

(13:29) Proposals for M&A regulation reform

(16:08) Compliance costs and cybersecurity for startups

(19:58) Legal strategies for startups and data policies

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Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland

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Todays show:

Superhuman?s Rahul Vohra joins Jason to discuss the evolution of Superhuman. They delve into Superhuman's onboarding strategy (11:17), live demos of Superhuman's AI features (27:37), explore AI's impact on team management (52:07), and more!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Superhuman?s Rahul Vohra joins Jason

(2:02) Rahul Vohra's background and Superhuman's pitch

(6:33) Evolution and early challenges of Superhuman

(9:59) NetSuite - Download the CFO?s Guide to AI and Machine Learning today! Visit https://netsuite.com/twist

(11:17) Superhuman's onboarding strategy and customer feedback importance

(20:55) New features in Superhuman 2.0 and multiplayer email

(26:00) AI's impact on podcast production

(26:16) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist

(27:37) Live demo of Superhuman 2.0

(38:38) AssemblyAI - Get 100 free hours to start building at https://www.assemblyai.com/twist

(40:08) Importance of documenting conversations and Superhuman for Sales

(44:17) Live demo of Superhuman's ?Ask AI? feature

(52:07) AI's impact on productivity and team management

(58:27) AI tools for productivity

(1:07:26) AI's future as a chief of staff and email management

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Check out: https://superhuman.com

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(38:38) AssemblyAI - Get 100 free hours to start building at https://www.assemblyai.com/twist

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Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Sunny joins Jason to jump into AI demos.

(1:21) Analysis of Q4's impact on startups and Nvidia's market performance

(5:09) Chip design advancements and AI prevalence in startup technology

(8:12) Experiences with ChatGPT-4 and Google's Gemini in Gmail

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(11:36) Discussion on generative AI: filtered vs. unfiltered content

(19:50) Vanta. TWiST listeners can get $1,000 off for a limited time at ?https://www.vanta.com/twist

(20:03) Importance of SOC 2 compliance and AI's role in LinkedIn

(22:42) AI integration in Gmail and throwing AI at business problems

(25:28) AI personalization tools and grading AI email integration

(29:01) Micro1. Visit ?https://www.micro1.ai/twist? to open a talent search and get a 2 week free trial per hire.

(32:22) Deep dive into Search GPT functionalities and Google's AI search evolution

(39:08) Practical AI search tests and Yelp's data integration

(43:17) Ethical considerations in personalized AI technology

(45:26) AI-powered product recommendations and monetization of AI models

(51:44) Legal challenges in AI and generation of web apps

(56:15) Exploring practical AI applications and Claude AI's app development

(1:00:14) The era of building your own apps and fast image generation tools

(1:02:12) Comparison of Playground and Canva, impact on graphic design

(1:04:28) Groq's itinerary creation and the future of user interfaces

(1:07:14) Closing remarks and acknowledgments

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LINKS:

Check out Gemini Gmail Chat: https://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2024/06/gemini-in-side-panel-of-gmail.html

Check out Search GPT: https://chatgpt.com/search

Check out Groq with Voice: https://groq.com

Check out Claude: https://claude.ai/

Checkout Playground: https://playground.com/design

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(29:01) Micro1. Visit ?https://www.micro1.ai/twist? to open a talent search and get a 2 week free trial per hire.

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Great 2023 interviews: Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland

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Check out Jason?s suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanis

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Follow TWiST:

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Todays show:

Jason and Alex kick off episode 2000! They reflect on TWiST?s origins and early episodes (1:48), highlighting notable guests and memorable moments (22:31). They also share fan messages, and insights from cohosts (46:05), and wrap up celebrating standout moments (1:04:14).

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show

(1:48) The origins and early days of TWiST

(9:50) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST

(11:03) Recollections of the first TWiST episodes

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(22:31) Highlighting notable guests and memorable early episodes

(30:33) Brex. Get the business account trusted by 1 in 3 US startups at https://www.brex.com/twist24

(32:02) More on standout guests and the TWiST studio evolution

(38:37) David Sacks makes his first appearance on TWiST

(46:05) Messages from TWiST fans and cohosts

(1:05:14) Celebrating standout moments and key highlights on the show

(1:28:02) A special message from the Launch team

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZX4fUYo6C0&list=PL24nOpPUQlbZcij2Jo-KNUpWFDSrrQKtH

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3bmpMX2qQ4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP7B0oWTR3o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cdrCYrZIvI

https://youtu.be/wM0pVE_b1KU?si=NM1pK-pz9tUQFOqr&t=1366

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=550X5OZVk7Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VOQnK7O2To

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1_z9oOdytA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM1DDVq3_vs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYA_vdHSD8w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwhP7K3bFRI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3seTmyRbcHU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANGHOQ2Cqtc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL2wWE27CUI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXEO3oJKINA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MgbwQBDik

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfJtIibCx78

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Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland

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Todays show:

Jason and Kelly kick off the Founder University startup pitch competition (00:00), then we hear from Eric Gilbert-Williams on The Public Bored (4:32), Matt Schwed on Speed AI (11:38), and Joe Tannorella on PodEngine (15:50). Finally, Jason awards a $25K investment, and details how to apply!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Jason and Kelly kick off the show

(4:32) Eric Gilbert-Williams pitches The Public Bored

(10:24) Fidelity Private Shares? - Visit https://fidelityprivateshares.com! Mention our podcast and receive 20% off your first-year paid subscription.

(11:38) Matt Schwed pitches Speed AI

(15:50) Joe Tannorella pitches PodEngine

(23:33) Google Cloud - Accelerate your startup journey with the Google for Startups Cloud Program. Apply at https://startups.google.com/twist

(25:03) Ranking the three companies

(29:12) Founders' experiences and learning outcomes at Founder University

(31:47) Runway - Sign up at https://runway.com/twist to get your first 3 months free.

(33:18) Q&A

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Check out: https://getspeed.ai

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joetannorella

Check out: https://podengine.ai

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(31:47) Runway - Sign up at https://runway.com/twist to get your first 3 months free.

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Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland

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Todays show:

Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss the arrest of Pavel Durov (2:10), national security concerns (13:54), and encryption debates (20:02). They also dive into G Squared raising $1B for it?s latest fund, IBM's activities in China, iPhone production shifts, more (55:50)!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show

(2:10) Breaking news: Arrest of Pavel Durov, implications, and legal issues

(13:02) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://www.vanta.com/twist

(13:54) National security concerns and French president's statement on Durov's arrest

(20:02) U.S. stance on encryption and the encryption debate

(30:27) OpenPhone - Get 20% off your first six months at https://www.openphone.com/twist

(31:53) Global perspectives on encryption, privacy, and tech platform power

(38:41) Lemon.IO - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist

(40:02) U.S. law enforcement, encrypted services, and social media censorship

(55:50) Lightning round: G Squared raising $1.1B for its latest fund and IBM in China

(1:11:06) Audience questions

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-michel-bernigaud-426a181a8/recent-activity/all

https://cointelegraph.com/news/telegram-issues-official-statement-on-pavel-durov-detention

https://x.com/EmmanuelMacron/status/1828077245606342672

https://x.com/Jason/status/1827488958512820448

https://www.apple.com/customer-letter

https://www.ft.com/content/b7bac796-c194-442a-95c8-204425435309

https://www.secondariesinvestor.com/secondaries-fundraising-more-than-doubles-to-hit-all-time-high

https://www.wsj.com/business/ibm-shuts-china-r-d-operations-in-latest-retreat-by-u-s-companies-b37cd9a0?st=7d9jarhfpzsugmm&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXO3OsYCS0g&t=218s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWLjgs2CEyE

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Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland

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Substack: https://twistartups.substack.com

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Todays show:

Sunny joins Jason to dive into all things AI, including: utilizing ChatGPT for efficiency and quick answers (7:03, the future of AI applications and Claude demo (12:47), Flux demo (36:56). Runway Gen-3 Alpha (41:13), and new Jam with JCal with Tyce Herrman of Ulama.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Sunny joins Jason to jump in to AI demos. (1:24) Sundeep Madra on AI market trends and consumer adoption (3:31) AI-native interns and AI's role in career trajectories (7:03) Utilizing ChatGPT for efficiency and quick answers

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(12:47) Future of AI applications and Claude demo

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(20:56) Operating systems and AI integration (22:20) Grok for real-time information and AI images of public figures (25:14) AI-generated content concerns and parody vs misinformation

(30:12) Linear - Streamline issues, projects, and product roadmaps in a tool your team will actually enjoy using. Get 25% off at https://linear.app/twist

(31:07) AI's impact on the 2024 election and content regulation (36:56) Introduction to Flux and demo of AI-generated images (41:13) AI's potential misuse in elections and Runway ML's new model (44:00) Creativity, fan films, and real-time editing advancements in AI (51:13) AI platforms for service industries and Mastertech AI applications (57:22) Funding opportunities for startups and closing remarks (1:01:55) Jam with JCal! Ulama introduction and software overview (1:04:34) AI in code compliance and architect feedback (1:07:45) Challenges in launching a standalone product and market potential (1:12:27) Strategies for architectural firm integration and marketing strategies

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LINKS:

Check out Grok 2.0: https://x.com/i/grok

Check out Flux: https://replicate.com/black-forest-labs/flux-pro

@RyanMorrisonJer?s tweet about Midjourney and Flux: https://x.com/ryanmorrisonjer/status/1822637652501319684?s=42

Check out Runway Gen-3 Alpha: https://runwayml.com/research/introducing-gen-3-alpha

Check out Avoca: https://www.avoca.ai/

Check out MasterTech AI: https://www.mastertech.ai/

Check out the Jam with JCal contest: https://jamwithjcal.tech/

Check out Ulama: https://www.ulama.tech/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sundeepm

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyceherrman/

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Great 2023 interviews: Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland

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Check out Jason?s suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanis

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Todays show: Wilson Sonsini Partner Becki DeGraw joins Jason on the latest edition of Startup Legal Basics! In this episode, they break down common legal oversights (5:26), risks of DIY legal documents (9:15), pro forma cap tables & ESOPS (18:31), and much more!

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Wilson Sonsini partner Becki DeGraw joins Jason

(1:13) Legal preparations for startups and the importance of early legal counsel

(5:26) Common Legal Oversights: Cap table, IP assignments, and employment agreements

(9:15) Risks of DIY legal documents and safes

(11:53) Cap tables and equity management

(15:49) Impact of mismanagement on legal and financial outcomes

(18:31) Pro forma cap tables and employee stock option plans (ESOPs)

(21:39) Preparing for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) scenarios

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Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland

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Todays show:

Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss AI on the blockchain (41:04), Waymo?s growth (29:27), tech layoffs (58:47), and more!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show

(2:24) Bolt's fundraising controversy and business model

(8:24) CEO loans and board conflicts at Bolt

(11:25) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist

(12:46) Public vs. private equity borrowing and media integrity

(21:18) Technology media industry reflections

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(29:27) Waymo's growth and autonomous vehicle market

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(41:04) Story raises $80M for blockchain-based IP network

(46:23) Stablecoins and SEC investigations

(58:47) The truth behind tech layoffs

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https://techcrunch.com/2022/05/25/fintech-bolt-just-laid-off-over-100-employees-across-engineering-sales-and-marketing

https://www.pymnts.com/personnel/2023/one-click-checkout-startup-bolt-laying-off-10-of-workforce

https://www.reddit.com/r/SelfDrivingCars/comments/1co9loz/waymo_makes_now_50000_paid_trips_every_week_in_3

https://waymo.com/blog/2024/06/waymo-one-is-now-open-to-everyone-in-san-francisco

https://x.com/TechTekedra/status/1825910695311114384

https://techcrunch.com/2024/07/23/alphabet-to-invest-another-5b-into-waymo

https://www.cnn.com/2024/07/18/cars/china-baidu-apollo-go-robotaxi-anxiety-intl-hnk

https://www.comma.ai

https://autoware.org

https://openai.com/index/gpt-4o-fine-tuning

https://openai.com/index/conde-nast

https://apnews.com/article/authors-sue-anthropic-claude-ai-chatbot-chatgpt-copyright-54ae787070bdfc8019ab29b70487c02

https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/858877/000119312524200636/d878533d8k.htm

https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/20/cisco-employees-face-a-month-of-silence-ahead-of-second-layoff-in-2024

https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/1/24210656/intel-is-laying-off-over-10000-employees-and-will-cut-10-billion-in-costs

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Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss venture capital fund performance (15:02), potential big tech breakups (41:14), SF Standard piece analysis on Ben and Felicia Horowitz (47:04), startup shutdowns (1:11:28), and more!

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(5:31) Discussion on productivity and browsers with ChatGPT-4

(10:21) Coda - Empower your startup with Coda?s Team plan for free?get 6 months at https://www.Coda.io/twist

(11:54) Debate on regulations in the U.S.

(15:02) Deep dive into venture capital fund performance, IRR, and DPI

(25:37) Strategy of David Clark's fund of funds

(27:16) Realities of investing in venture capital

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(30:53) Venture capital performance impact on LPs and future fundraising

(34:23) Consequences for new and small venture firms

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(41:14) Analysis of antitrust issues and potential big tech breakups

(45:29) Search engine market competition strategies

(46:19) Venture capital market stress and its effects on VC behavior

(47:04) SF Standard piece analysis on Ben and Felicia Horowitz

(59:12) Venture capital rivalries and media narratives

(1:03:03) Discussion on US deficit, economic policies, and election outcomes

(1:11:28) Startup shutdowns, failure rates, and positive venture capital data

(1:17:02) Reflections on resilience during tough economic times

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Todays show:

David Weisburd hosts Elad Gil, David York, and Jason Calacanis to discuss recession fears (2:15), new investment trends (24:44), geographic and talent concentration in the startup sector (56:48), and more!

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Timestamps:

(0:00) David Weisburd intros Elad Gil, David York, and Jason Calacanis

(2:15) Recession fears and their effects on Silicon Valley and startups

(5:18) AI market segments, enterprise adoption, and SaaS spending slowdown

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(12:19) Private equity, tech buyouts, and excess capital management

(19:35) AI-driven buyouts and efficiency improvements

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(24:44) New investment trends and key startup ecosystems

(28:10) Founder inspiration and the impact of competitive ecosystems

(30:06) Role of accelerators in early-stage investing and startup formation

(34:16) Layoffs, FIRE movement, and FTC ruling on non-competes

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(38:48) Liquidity and challenges for LPs in incubators and accelerators

(56:48) Geographic and talent concentration in the startup sector

(1:02:32) Tech hub movements, office culture, and remote vs. in-office work trends

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Jason sits down with James Hicks to discuss the unique aspects of Final Boss Sour's products and marketing (3:25), the future of commerce, influencers, and retailers' adaptations (23:12), followed by a discussion with Rae Lambert about River's software platform and community management best practices (46:16), high-end memberships, landing lighthouse customers, and influencer engagement (1:04:35) .

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(3:25) Discussing the appeal and unique aspects of Final Boss Sour's products

(7:25) Better-for-you products and social media strategies

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(10:50) Potential of TikTok for social shopping and influencer monetization

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(23:12) Future of commerce, influencers, and retailers' adaptations

(30:00) Video game tie-ins and product development logistics

(37:22) Experiential retail and pop-up concepts

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(40:04) Ray Lambert and community building with River

(46:16) River's software platform and community management best practices

(52:16) Business models, monetization strategies, and paid events

(1:00:00) Community roles, expansion and engaging with fans

(1:03:19) Audience questions, community engagement insights, and hiring attempts

(1:04:35) High-end memberships, landing lighthouse customers, and influencer engagement

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