Chris Saad and Hooman Radfar analyze the potential risks of unregulated AI, the uncertain future of US markets, and what founders should prepare for. Clip from Reacts episode 'OpenAI’s Christmas Announcements + Trump's Plans for Bitcoin & AI, Could OpenAI Buy Chrome?': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdi9RhrO3gg 🎙️ Want more insights like this? Subscribe…
Chris Saad and Hooman Radfar discuss tech entrepreneur (and fellow podcaster) David Sacks’ new role as President Trump's 'crypto and AI czar' and the implications for crypto and big tech regulation. Clip from Reacts episode 'OpenAI’s Christmas Announcements + Trump's Plans for Bitcoin & AI, Could OpenAI Buy Chrome?': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdi9RhrO3gg…
Chris Saad and Hooman Radfar discuss how OpenAI's new Canvas interface will offer new ways to interact with AI, before breaking down their broader business strategy. Could OpenAI buy Google Chrome? Clip from Reacts episode 'OpenAI’s Christmas Announcements + Trump's Plans for Bitcoin & AI, Could OpenAI Buy Chrome?': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdi9RhrO3gg…
Chris Saad and Hooman Radfar discuss how Sora’s text-to-video technology could disrupt entire industries – and why startups need to pay attention. Clip from Reacts episode 'OpenAI’s Christmas Announcements + Trump's Plans for Bitcoin & AI, Could OpenAI Buy Chrome?': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdi9RhrO3gg 🎙️ Want more insights like this? Subscribe to The…
Chris Saad and Hooman Radfar discuss how startups can harness OpenAI’s new reinforcement learning tools. Clip from Reacts episode 'OpenAI’s Christmas Announcements + Trump's Plans for Bitcoin & AI, Could OpenAI Buy Chrome?': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdi9RhrO3gg 🎙️ Want more insights like this? Subscribe to The TSP Mailing List for top episodes, actionable…
Chris Saad and Hooman Radfar discuss how OpenAI’s '12 Days of Ship-mas' is revolutionizing AI announcements, before deconstructing OpenAI’s bold pricing strategy with ChatGPT Pro at $200/month. Clip from Reacts episode 'OpenAI’s Christmas Announcements + Trump's Plans for Bitcoin & AI, Could OpenAI Buy Chrome?': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sdi9RhrO3gg 🎙️ Want more insights…
How will OpenAI’s boldest moves reshape the startup world? OpenAI’s 12 Days of Ship-mas is rewriting the playbook on AI innovation and monetization. But what does it mean for startups and founders? From ChatGPT Pro’s $200 tier to Sora’s stunning video capabilities, OpenAI is setting the pace for AI’s future.…
Disrupt or Digitize? The Art of Breaking the Status Quo Why do some startups revolutionize entire industries while others just digitize legacy processes? Disruption isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a mindset and one that too many founders shy away from. Are you pre-compromising your vision before you even start? In…
How much value do VCs truly bring beyond their capital? And what makes the difference between a supportive partnership and a dysfunctional founder-investor relationship? In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein welcome Nick Crocker, General Partner at Blackbird Ventures, to explore these critical questions. Blackbird has been at the…
What does it really take to achieve product-market fit? For many founders, this critical milestone feels elusive, shrouded in myths and misconceptions that derail even the most promising startups. In this episode, Chris Saad and Pablo Srugo, seasoned startup advisors and founders, unravel the mysteries of product-market fit. Pablo, host…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein explore why tech markets and crypto prices surged following Trump's victory in the 2024 US election. Clip from Reacts episode 'President Trump's Return: What Founders Need to Know + Bitcoin Hits $93K': https://youtu.be/HHIohI9rrbs 🎙️ Want more insights like this? Subscribe to The TSP Mailing List…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein explain how founders should adapt their strategies to the new VC environment following Trump's victory in the 2024 US election. Clip from Reacts episode 'President Trump's Return: What Founders Need to Know + Bitcoin Hits $93K': https://youtu.be/HHIohI9rrbs 🎙️ Want more insights like this? Subscribe to…
Do You Really Need a Co-Founder? Here’s What You Must Know. Starting a startup can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re searching for that perfect co-founder to complement your skills. But is having a co-founder truly essential? And if it is, how do you find someone who’s more partner than problem?…
Is it possible for a startup to compete with NVIDIA, the $1 trillion behemoth dominating AI hardware? Thomas Sohmers and his team at Positron are betting they can and they're moving at lightning speed to prove it. In this episode, Chris Saad sits down with Thomas Sohmers, founder and CEO…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein talk about how San Francisco tech elites and alternative media sources like podcaster Joe Rogan influenced the 2024 election. Clip from Reacts episode 'President Trump's Return: What Founders Need to Know + Bitcoin Hits $93K': https://youtu.be/HHIohI9rrbs 🎙️ Want more insights like this? Subscribe to The…
Are we entering a new era of deregulation and market exuberance? Or is political instability on the horizon? In this episode, Chris and Yaniv break down Donald Trump's surprising 2024 election win and explore the potential impacts on the tech industry, startup ecosystem, and broader economy. They examine how Silicon…
Are you ready to disrupt an industry and change the world? In this episode, Chris and Yaniv dive deep into the art of fundraising for startups, exploring how to signal value, run an effective process, and craft the perfect ask to fuel your ambitious vision. They're joined by their own…
Chris Saad and Hooman Radfar debate whether large language models like ChatGPT can truly reason or are simply regurgitating information. Plus, what are the long-term impacts of AI on human society, work, and our relationship with technology? And how do we coexist and align with increasingly advanced AI systems? Clip…
Chris Saad and Hooman Radfar discuss Sam Altman's WorldCoin project and its implications for verifying human identity in an AI-driven world. Clip from Reacts episode 'Apple Reveals ChatGPT Is Really Dumb + The Battle for Self-Driving, Can You Prove You’re Human?': https://youtu.be/VRe_FjVIJgk 🎙️ Want more insights like this? Subscribe to…
Chris Saad and Hooman Radfar discuss Waymo’s massive $5.6 billion funding round, which suggests big changes are coming to transportation and possibly to Uber’s dominance in ridesharing. Clip from Reacts episode 'Apple Reveals ChatGPT Is Really Dumb + The Battle for Self-Driving, Can You Prove You’re Human?': https://youtu.be/VRe_FjVIJgk 🎙️ Want…
Ever had someone tell you "I have this great idea for an app"? While everyone seems to have the next billion-dollar idea, the reality of startup success is far more complex than just having a clever concept. In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein explore the real value of…
Are autonomous vehicles about to revolutionize how we get around? Waymo’s massive $5.6 billion funding round suggests big changes are coming to transportation and possibly to Uber’s dominance in ridesharing. But that’s not the only tech shakeup in this episode. Chris Saad is joined by Hooman Radfar, founder of Collective,…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein discuss the risks – and benefits – of working with 'Buzzword Butterfly' investors who chase trends like crypto and AI. Clip from Edu episode 'These 6 VCs Will Ruin Your Startup – Watch Out!': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuQpHacj5Bw 🎙️ Want more insights like this? Subscribe to The TSP…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein discuss why some investors are all talk and no action – the 'Big Hat' archetype. Clip from Edu episode 'These 6 VCs Will Ruin Your Startup – Watch Out!': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuQpHacj5Bw 🎙️ Want more insights like this? Subscribe to The TSP Mailing List for top episodes,…