Emil Michael

Sept. 11, 2024

Insiders React: Nvidia Stock Plummets | The Future is Here in SF

Is the AI hype crashing along with Nvidia’s stock, or are we just witnessing a temporary correction in the tech sector? And what can San Francisco, a city already living in the future, tell us about where innovation is headin...

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Sept. 4, 2024

Insiders React: Unpacking Airbnb's Founder Mode | Brazil Bans X, Free…

What can startup founders learn from bold leadership moves and the challenges of navigating regulatory landscapes? Join Chris Saad, Amir Shevat, Emil Michael , and Yaniv Bernstein in this week’s Reacts episode as they unpack ...

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Aug. 14, 2024

Insiders React: When Musk Met Trump | Tesla Delays Robo Taxis | VCs T…

Can the latest Trump-Musk interview, Tesla’s RoboTaxi delay, and VC backlash against the FTC trigger a shift in tech innovation? Join Chris Saad and Emil Michael, former Chief Business Officer of Uber, in this week’s Reacts e...

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July 24, 2024

President Harris: Tech's New Ally? Crowdstrike's Black Swan Attack an…

Could the rise of Kamala Harris as the new Democratic candidate impact the tech industry in significant ways? Find out how her presidency, Crowdstrike's massive outage, and Sam Altman's UBI experiment could shape the future o...

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May 29, 2024

An NVIDIA Bubble? Plus: xAI's Mega Raise, Unhinged Google Search, Adv…

Can NVIDIA keep their unprecedented run going? Learn what's driving their stunning earnings – and whether they're really on track to become the biggest company in the world. In this week's episode, Emil Michael Emil Michael, ...

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May 8, 2024

OpenAI Search, Apple’s $100B Stock Buyback, US Civil Unrest (Reacts)

Is your startup prepared for the next US election? Learn about the forces driving today’s tech giants and tomorrow’s political landscape. In this week's Reacts episode, insiders Chris Saad, Yaniv Bernstein, and Emil Michael E...

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May 1, 2024

Useless AI Hardware, TikTok Banned, Google Fires Activist Employees (…

Why didn't Rabbit R1 and Humane AI live up to the hype? Learn how even the biggest names in tech – from TikTok to Tesla – can falter. In this week's Reacts episode, insiders Yaniv Bernstein, Emil Michael, Emil Michael, …

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April 24, 2024

Boston Dynamics' Creepy Robot, Big Siri Update Revealed, OpenCRISPR A…

The insiders return this week to discuss the latest in AI startups: 💡 Investments and Optimism: A16z's huge raise suggests an optimistic outlook for tech IPOs. 🤖 Electric Atlas: Boston Dynamics' latest robot raises questions ...

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March 27, 2024

Reddit Restarts Tech IPOs, Microsoft Skirts Antitrust Laws & Are AI P…

The insiders are back to unpack the latest news in the tech ecosystem. Joining them this week is Kimberly Marshall, she is an investor and advisor in early stage companies and venture capital funds. Previously she helped buil...

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March 13, 2024

Reacts: Princess Kate Controversy, TikTok Banned in US & Apple's Mass…

Feeling overwhelmed with tech developments happening around the globe? Don’t worry! Tech insiders, Emil Michael, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein are here to break through the noise and provide a deep-dive on the most important...

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Feb. 14, 2024

Reacts: Sam Altman Raising $7 Trillion!? NVIDIA Valuation, Lyft Repor…

$7 TRILLION!?! It’s the number everyone has been talking about this week. Here to break down the latest tech news are the insiders: Emil Michael, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein. Emil Michael, former Chief Business Officer of ...

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Feb. 7, 2024

Reacts: Should Congress Apologize To Mark Zuckerberg?

Should Congress apologize to Mark Zuckerberg? If you haven’t been living under a rock recently, major tech company CEOs have been hauled into Congress to discuss child safety and moderation on their platforms. What does it me...

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Nov. 27, 2023

Reacts: Sam Altman Is Back! Move Fast & Break Things

He’s back! Sam Altman returns as CEO of OpenAI, less than a week after being fired by the board. Today on The Startup Podcast, Emil Michael also returns to the pod with Chris and Yaniv to discuss the latest OpenAI …

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Nov. 20, 2023

Reacts: How Firing Sam Altman Might Lead To The End Of The World - Se…

On the 17th of November OpenAI announced on their blog that Sam Altman was fired. This sent shockwaves throughout the startup ecosystem worldwide. What happened next was even more fireworks. Greg Brockman, the other co-founde...

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Nov. 24, 2022

Edu: Business Development - Embracing Raw Capitalism w/ Emil Michael

Emil Michael was Uber’s Chief Business Officer during the company’s glory years, and is one of the small handful of people who shaped the modern ridesharing economy. Emil is one of Silicon Valley’s most legendary business dev...

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Nov. 21, 2022

Reacts: Downturn Fundraising - How to Raise Money in the Current Clim…

It’s no secret that the investment environment has changed quite drastically in the last six months, and for many founders out there it has become much more difficult to raise the needed funds. We have recently had the privil...

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