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2024-12-20
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Databricks' Record Raise, TikTok goes to the Supreme Court, and all about the Grammarly-Coda Deal | E2063

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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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(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

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(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 interaction with AI agents (1:00:40) Efficiency gains from combining Grammarly and Coda (1:02:02) The role of ChatGPT and AI in social media (1:03:46) Tailoring AI tools for business needs (1:06:26) Lessons from mergers and acquisitions in the tech sector (1:08:08) Strategic acquisitions and their importance in the tech industry

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2024-12-19
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Sora Disappoints, ChatGPT Pro Tested, Inference Time Reasoning & More with Sunny Madra | E2062

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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

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(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

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2024-12-18
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Silicon Valley Clones and Jersey Drones: Decoding the Signals with Nicole Wischoff | E2061

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2024-12-17
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Cyera's Hypergrowth, Cake's Cap Table Push, and ServiceTitan's Stellar IPO | E2060

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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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(2:12) Cyera?s Yotam Seveg joins the show

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(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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(39:05) Tech companies reaching significant market caps and IPO performances

(47:17) Texas attorney general's lawsuit against tech companies over data practices

(48:21) Cake Equity?s Kim Hansen joins the show

(49:02) Cake Equity's mission, platform, and cap table management software demo

(54:29) Cake Equity's user interface, employee engagement, and expansion plans

(58:22) Automation in onboarding and international growth challenges for Cake Equity

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2024-12-14
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The Top 6 Startup Finance FAQ?s | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn

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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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2024-12-12
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Negative Venture Returns, GM Kneecaps Cruise, and Finix joins the TWiST500 | E2059

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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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(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

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(16:09) Market downturns' effects on startups and investors

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(38:20) Changes in the FTC leadership and impacts on startups

(41:40) Finix's addition to the TWiST500

(44:53) GM's scale-back on Cruise and future implications

(51:25) Self-driving technology's impact on car ownership

(52:39) Flite's Suvir Wadhwa joins the show

(54:18) Flite's business model, AI benefits, and market reach

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2024-12-12
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Drones, Deepfakes, and Disruptors with Lon Harris, Remento and Cuby | E2058

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(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://w????ww.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

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2024-12-11
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TWiST News: Bitcoin?s Future, Reddit Answers, SEC Shifts, and more! | E2057

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

(7:36) Anthony Pompliano joins the show

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(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

(1:01:56) Reddit's new Q&A feature, ?Reddit Answers?

(1:12:05) Kids Online Safety Act and social media regulation

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2024-12-10
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Ghost Engineers, Measuring Productivity, & Memecoin Scams | E2056

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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(1:53) Economic outlook and recent job data (5:12) Reaction to United Healthcare CEO murder

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(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

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2024-12-07
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Year-End Planning for Startup Success | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn

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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(2:17) Evaluate Your Fundraising Needs for Next Year

(7:05) Financial Statement Review and Clean-up

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(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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2024-12-05
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TWiST News: $100k Veteran Pitch Winner EMPEQ, US Unicorn Dominance, and T500 Updates | E2055

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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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(44:28) Twist 500 database and Hugging Face spotlight

(53:07) Live events for Twist 500 and EU startup culture

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2024-12-05
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TWiST News: Bitcoin, Saylor's Microsoft Pitch, and the Delaware-Tesla Fight | E2054

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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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(41:19) Asset-heavy vs. asset-light business models

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2024-12-04
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TWiST News: Pardons, Enron, Crypto's Moment, and the Future of Chinese Venture | E2053

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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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(2:30) Hunter Biden's pardon and implications for presidential power

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(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

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(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

(1:17:07) Bitcoin predictions and Bitcoin valuation

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2024-12-03
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The Self-Driving Unicorn You Need to Meet & MicroStrategy's Bitcoin Bet | E2052

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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(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

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(12:23) Economic viability and strategy of autonomous vehicles (17:49) Timeline for Wave's technology deployment and future market scenarios

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(22:34) Autonomy subscription models and AI driving behavior challenges

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(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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2024-11-27
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TWiST News: Startups & Wealth Taxes, The Bitcoin Boom, and The OpenAI Browser | E2051

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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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(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

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(20:14) Wall of shame for tax critics

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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

(1:02:20) OpenAI's new browser project and its impact on search

(1:05:51) Increasing reliance on browsers and Bluesky's potential

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2024-11-26
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How Startups Can Crush Enterprise AI Sales | E2050

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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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(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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(32:14) Enterprise generative AI spend, ROI, and budget expansion (38:45) Selecting generative AI tools and AI-first startup opportunities (47:43) Competition and strategies for AI startups (50:10) Training AI for market verticals and the future of AGI (53:03) Recap of enterprise AI spend and trends

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2024-11-23
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TWiST News: Nvidia's AI Edge, Google Might Have to Sell Chrome, and Founder Fridays Updates | E2049

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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

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(11:13) Google's advertising market dominance and Chrome divestiture

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(22:50) DOJ's negotiation strategy with Google

(25:50) Brave browser's business model, competition, and privacy focus

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(32:13) Brave's search engine development and DOJ's impact

(40:26) AI's role in search technology and the future of browsers

(44:08) DOJ's remedies and their effect on smaller search engines

(46:22) Google's growth strategies and M&A outlook

(51:03) Founder culture, motivation, and Founder Fridays initiative

(58:50) Founder Fridays host Georges Colbert joins the show

(1:06:12) Founder Fridays experiences in Longview, Texas with Kitty and Coco

(1:15:09) Endora's success and advice for Founder Fridays hosts

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2024-11-22
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TWiST News: Venture-Backed Defense Startups, Anti-Drone Guns, and Querio's AI Data Platform | E2048

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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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(15:55) When will an Nvidia lighthouse customer switch to a competitor?s product?

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(23:28) Allen Control Systems? Steven Simoni joins the show

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(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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2024-11-21
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Anatomy of a Win-Win Acquisition: Synergy, Growth, AI, and the Future of SaaS | E2047

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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

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(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: Integrating Command AI's technology

(49:37) Amplitude's future growth strategy and leadership

(54:00) Transition from founder mode to distributed leadership

(56:15) Role of AI in Amplitude's product development

(59:44) AI model considerations and financial sustainability in B2B software

(1:01:34) Market position and growth of Command AI

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2024-11-20
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TWiST News: Netflix Goes Live, The FCC Revamp, Free Speech, and Regulatory Shifts | E2046

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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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(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

(38:22) The role of the free market in social media platform regulations

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(45:02) Political shifts and their impact on tech and social media

(49:50) TikTok's regulatory challenges and UK censorship laws

(1:03:11) Emil Michael's potential cabinet position and government efficiency

(1:12:26) Strategies for balancing the federal budget and reducing national debt

(1:16:19) ByteDance's valuation amidst US restrictions

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2024-11-19
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Misaligned Incentives Between GPs and Founders with Altimeter's Jamin Ball | E2045

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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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(0:00) Jamin joins Alex to kick off the show

(6:30) Alignment of incentives between VCs and founders

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(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 optimism for 2024

(1:00:15) Procurement scrutiny in startup budgets and market differentiation

(1:01:17) Promising companies and Jamin Ball's investment outlook

(1:01:28) Expectations for IPOs and startup exits in the coming year

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2024-11-15
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TWiST News: Face Robots, Solar's Growth, The Polymarket Mess, and YC's Latest Call for Startups | E2044

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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

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(8:02) Global Solar Energy Trends and Impact of Regulations

(17:27) Historical Energy Fears and Future Energy Predictions

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(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

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(38:35) EV tax credits, political implications, and air pollution statistics

(50:14) The Polymarket mess and prediction market regulation

(1:09:55) Y Combinator's latest startup requests

(1:13:05) Stablecoins, government software, and public safety technology

(1:22:26) Gig economy and AI's impact on platforms like Fiverr and Uber

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2024-11-15
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TWiST News: Underwater Drones, Robot Swarms, and Klarna's Going Public | E2043

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(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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(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

(1:00:18) Unicorn IPO challenges and influencing in the crypto market

(1:03:08) Comparison of the current market to previous manias and government efficiency

(1:08:42) Impact of AI on job market, economy, and autonomous trucking

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2024-11-14
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TWiST News: Serve Robotics, High Skill Immigration, and the Trump Trade | E2042

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2024-11-12
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TWiST News: Reddit Earnings, Apple Intelligence, and more AI money | E2041

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2024-11-09
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TWiST News: Skydio's Drones, High-Skill immigration, and M&A Unleashed | E2040

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2024-11-07
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Insane Demands of AI & Datacenters: Exowatt?s Mission for Affordable, Sustainable Power| E2039

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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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2024-11-05
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TWiST News: AI in Gaming, Nvidia and GPU Clouds, Nuclear Energy Challenges, and Waymo Updates | E2038

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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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2024-11-05
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TWiST News: Grape-picking robots, startup investing for all, and the earnings numbers you need to know | E2037

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(6:23) The challenges of real-world automation, robotic grape picking, and human in the loop AI

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2024-11-02
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Fast growth, big capital, and how Moniepoint is building a fintech unicorn in Africa | E2036

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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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2024-11-01
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AI-Driven Auto Shops with Mastertech.ai and Data Observability with Monte Carlo | E2035

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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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2024-10-29
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TWiST News: The Startup Redefining Sonos, Influencers, Elections and Google's next AI push | E2034

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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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(17:49) Challenges for hardware startups in venture capital

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2024-10-29
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Merge's Unified API Bet in the AI Era | E2033

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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(31:21) Expanding Merge's integration list and its AI applications (35:27) Discussing financial efficiency, runway management, and team dynamics (43:16) Growth strategies, customer base expansion, and go-to-market experiments (47:10) Pricing strategies, customer value, and market trends (50:05) Future plans for Merge, acquisition interest, and long-term vision (52:26) Evolution of Merge beyond API focus.

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2024-10-25
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AI for Investors, Publisher Rewards, Sleep Tech & More ? 2024 Jam with JCal Recap | E2032

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.

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2024-10-24
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TWiST News: Headphones.com, How Sound Takes Down Drones, TollBit Secures Series A | E2031

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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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(8:33) Future of AI assistants and employment effects

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

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(50:11) Prandtl Dynamics team on anti-drone technology

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

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2024-10-23
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Election Security, Skift's Rafat Ali, and Anthropic Unleashes PC AI | E2030

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(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

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2024-10-23
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TWiST News: F1 on Apple Vision Pro, Self-Driving, and Stablecoins | E2029

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

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2024-10-22
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The Anatomy of a Startup Acquisition with Cacheflow's Sarika Garg | E2028

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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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(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

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

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

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

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2024-10-18
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The Best Financial Advice VCs Give Startups | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn

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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(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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2024-10-17
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TWiST News: Subscription Economics, Density's Waffle, and The Cost of AV Fleets | E2027

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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

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(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.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

https://www.ionworks.com

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2024-10-17
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AI Demos: ChatGPT-o4 Canvas, Notebook LM & Meta's Movie Gen | E2026

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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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(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

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

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

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(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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2024-10-16
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TWiST News: Tesla Robotaxis, Electric RVs, and How Startups are Helping Secure Elections | E2025

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

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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

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2024-10-15
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TWiST500 Spotlight: The must-know startups from AI to robotics! | E2024

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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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(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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https://www.scale.com

https://www.figure.ai

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https://www.farcaster.xyz

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2024-10-12
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Navigating the AI Boom | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn

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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(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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2024-10-10
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TWiST News: M.G. Siegler Explains the Current Venture Crisis and Google?s Antitrust Woes | E2023

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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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(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

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(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

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

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(49:08) Google's antitrust case

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

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

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2024-10-10
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The Next-Generation of Single-Stage-to-Orbit Spaceplanes with Radian's Richard Humphrey | E2022

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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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(0:00) Radian?s Richard Humphrey joins Alex

(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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2024-10-08
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Hacking Meta's AR glasses, a shakeup at Initialized, and the best startups of the decade | E2021

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

(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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Highlighting Data Intelligence with Databricks & Bonbon?s Reward Innovation | E2020

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2024-10-05
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The Automation Endgame, VCs Returning Cash, and the OpenAI Wager | E2019

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(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

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

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