In this episode of The Startup Podcast, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein react to former Meta executive Sarah Wynn-Williams’ jaw-dropping testimony in front of the US Senate Judiciary Committee. She alleges Facebook put profits above all else—including the mental health of young users and even national security. Plus, we discuss…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein break down Donald Trump’s shocking “Liberation Day” tariffs and the ripple effect it could have on the global economy — and on your startup. As fears of a recession mount and market uncertainty grows, we explore what founders need to do to weather the storm,…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein dive into Shopify CEO Tobi Lütke’s viral internal memo that sets bold new expectations for AI adoption across the company. What can you learn from Shopify’s AI playbook, and how should you apply it inside your own early-stage startup? Clip from Reacts episode 'Tariff Meltdown…
Is AI just a buzzword — or the key to survival in a volatile startup landscape? In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein break down Donald Trump’s shocking “Liberation Day” tariffs and the ripple effect it could have on the global economy — and on your startup. As fears…
Chris Saad, Yaniv Bernstein and Hooman Radfar explain why OpenAI just raised an astonishing $40 billion and what they plan to do with it. Plus, Core Weave's less successful raise – and why investors are getting nervous about a potential AI bubble. Clip from Reacts episode 'Google Just Killed SEO…
Chris Saad, Yaniv Bernstein and Hooman Radfar explain OpenAI's new support for Anthropic's model context protocol (MCP) and its implications for Google and OpenAI’s escalating rivalry. Clip from Reacts episode 'Google Just Killed SEO + OpenAI’s $40B Raise, AI’s Copyright Crisis': https://youtu.be/bixVyGgJsFc 🎙️ Want more insights like this? Subscribe to…
Chris Saad, Yaniv Bernstein and Hooman Radfar explore how Google’s AI overhaul of their search functionality could spell the end of SEO as we know it. Clip from Reacts episode 'Google Just Killed SEO + OpenAI’s $40B Raise, AI’s Copyright Crisis': https://youtu.be/bixVyGgJsFc 🎙️ Want more insights like this? Subscribe to…
Chris Saad, Yaniv Bernstein and Hooman Radfar explore new breakthroughs in AI image generation and how they’re disrupting creative industries. Plus, the growing controversy over AI-generated art and whether it's infringing on real artists’ work. Clip from Reacts episode 'Google Just Killed SEO + OpenAI’s $40B Raise, AI’s Copyright Crisis':…
-Is your startup’s PR strategy just a vanity exercise? Most founders make the mistake of announcing fundraising rounds like it’s a badge of honor, hoping for instant traction and credibility. But here's the truth: if you're chasing headlines without a strategy, you're wasting money. In this episode, Yaniv Bernstein and…
Is Google about to kill SEO forever? Why did OpenAI just raise $40 billion? And is the AI bubble about to burst? The AI arms race is heating up, and the biggest players are making moves that could change everything. But what does this mean for creators, businesses, and the…
Chris Saad and Mike Jones unpack key insights from Sam Altman on AI's impact on empathy, art, and scientific research. Clip from Reacts episode 'Google’s $32B Cloud Power Grab + Altman: AI Now Beats Humans, 23andMe Collapses, Fake AI CEOs': https://youtu.be/f6fslQ6YxnE 🎙️ Want more insights like this? Subscribe to The…
Chris Saad and Mike Jones examine the growing threat of AI impersonation and its potential for fraud. Clip from Reacts episode 'Google’s $32B Cloud Power Grab + Altman: AI Now Beats Humans, 23andMe Collapses, Fake AI CEOs': https://youtu.be/f6fslQ6YxnE 🎙️ Want more insights like this? Subscribe to The TSP Mailing List…
Chris Saad and Mike Jones analyze the factors behind 23andMe's bankruptcy and what it means for biotech startups. Plus, how Google's $32 billion Wiz acquisition signals a return of big tech M&A. Clip from Reacts episode 'Google’s $32B Cloud Power Grab + Altman: AI Now Beats Humans, 23andMe Collapses, Fake…
The $32B Google-Wiz deal isn't just another acquisition. It's the match that lights up the entire venture ecosystem again. Here's what founders are missing: → M&A is back: After years of antitrust fears killing big tech deals, the floodgates just reopened → Capital cascade: Big exits = bigger valuations =…
Are we on the brink of an AI revolution that will fundamentally reshape society? Or are we overestimating the impact of these new technologies? In this episode, Chris Saad and Mike Jones, General Partner at Science Startup Studio in LA explore the latest developments in AI, biotech, and tech industry…
What does the future of personal data look like? In this week's Trend Corner, Yaniv Bernstein, Chris Saad, and Elli Hanson consider the opportunities and privacy implications of AI-powered data aggregation. Clip from Reacts episode 'Google's New Robotics Division + OpenAI Targets DeepSeek, Rippling/Deel Corporate Espionage': https://youtu.be/IeEYxt9JcSU 🎙️ Want more…
Yaniv Bernstein, Chris Saad, and Elli Hanson examine OpenAI's controversial call for President Trump to ban Chinese rival DeepSeek, and what it reveals about the shifting landscape of AI competition and geopolitics. Clip from Reacts episode 'Google's New Robotics Division + OpenAI Targets DeepSeek, Rippling/Deel Corporate Espionage': https://youtu.be/IeEYxt9JcSU 🎙️ Want…
Yaniv Bernstein, Chris Saad, and Elli Hanson explore groundbreaking developments in robotics from Google and NVIDIA to explain why 2025 is poised to be a pivotal year for humanoid robots. Clip from Reacts episode 'Google's New Robotics Division + OpenAI Targets DeepSeek, Rippling/Deel Corporate Espionage': https://youtu.be/IeEYxt9JcSU 🎙️ Want more insights…
Imagine if Uber had decided to partner with taxi companies instead of disrupting them. Or if Netflix had chosen to sell software to Blockbuster rather than reinvent entertainment. The allure of partnering with big companies is a trap many founders fall into. It looks very tempting. But here's the brutal…
Yaniv Bernstein, Chris Saad, and Elli Hanson uncover the details of alleged corporate espionage between HR tech rivals (and former Startup Podcast sponsors!) Deel and Rippling. Plus: what will this mean for startup culture? Clip from Reacts episode 'Google's New Robotics Division + OpenAI Targets DeepSeek, Rippling/Deel Corporate Espionage': https://youtu.be/IeEYxt9JcSU…
Are you a startup founder considering a partnership with a big player in your industry? Before you sign that deal, you might want to think twice. In this eye-opening episode we dive deep into the dangers of partnering with or selling to incumbents when you're trying to disrupt an industry.…
What's really happening when a $80B AI giant wants to ban an open-source competitor? This isn't just about AI safety it's about the shifting tectonic plates of global power and what it means for founders. Don’t miss our full Reacts Episode this week to go deeper into this topic: https://youtu.be/IeEYxt9JcSU
Are tech companies resorting to corporate espionage in the cutthroat world of AI? Is the US losing its grip on global tech dominance? The latest episode of The Startup Podcast Reacts dives into these pressing questions and more. Hosts Yaniv, Chris, and Elli explore the shocking lawsuit between former podcast…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein try to understand the factors contributing to the recent stock market downturn, including tariffs and other political uncertainty. Plus: is the US government buying up Bitcoin? Learn how the US crypto market responded to Trump's announcement of a Bitcoin 'strategic reserve'. Clip from Reacts episode…