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Airbnb's Founder Mode Revolution: Chesky's shift to "Founder Mode" prompts founders to consider: Is direct control a winning strategy, or does it risk stifling growth? How should you balance vision with management? Clip from Reacts episode 'Unpacking Airbnb's Founder Mode | Brazil Bans X, Freezes SpaceX Assets | iPhone 16:…

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 the latest maneuvers shaping the tech world: - Airbnb's Founder Mode Revolution: Chesky's shift to "Founder…

Crafting a winning pitch isn't just about what you say—it's about how you say it. Founders often make stylistic mistakes that can sabotage their chances with investors, even if they have a great product or idea. What are these subtle yet critical errors, and how can you avoid them to…

Yuhki Yamashita, one of the world's top product design disruptors and Chief Product Officer at Figma, returns in this bonus episode to continue the conversation on how AI is revolutionizing the design landscape. The impact of AI on product design is becoming increasingly profound. But what does this mean for…

​​Can the aggressive fundraising tactics in Silicon Valley, Lynch’s mysterious yacht conspiracy, and the arrest of Telegram’s CEO help us navigate tech’s hidden dynamics of power and control? Join Chris Saad and Amir Shevat in this week’s Reacts episode as they reveal the most recent complex power plays within the…

Product design is more than just an aesthetic choice—it's a strategic asset. But many founders unknowingly sabotage their products by overlooking key design principles. How can you avoid these common pitfalls and ensure your startup stands out? In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein are joined by Yuhki Yamashita,…

Raising capital in today's market is tough, but navigating these challenges with the right strategy can make all the difference. In this week's episode, Yaniv Bernstein and Chris Saad tackle: How you raise money in a volatile market? Why are female founders facing even steeper hurdles in securing funding? And…

Election AI: Trump claims Kamala Harris used AI to fake crowd photos. (She didn't.) How is AI shaping the election narrative? Clip from Reacts episode 'When Musk Met Trump': https://youtu.be/ZkVn0_miFtU #startup #entrepreneur #tech #ai #election

BigCo M&A Freeze: The FTC's crackdown could stall Silicon Valley’s growth. What does this mean for startups and VCs? Clip from Reacts episode 'When Musk Met Trump': https://youtu.be/ZkVn0_miFtU #startup #entrepreneur #tech

Tesla's RoboTaxi Delay: Can Tesla overcome the challenges of scaling autonomous rides? Clip from Reacts episode 'When Musk Met Trump': https://youtu.be/ZkVn0_miFtU #startup #entrepreneur #tech

Elon and Trump: At over a billion views, is this interview a media gamechanger for tech billionaires? Clip from Reacts episode 'When Musk Met Trump': https://youtu.be/ZkVn0_miFtU #startup #entrepreneur #tech #ai #election

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 in this week’s Reacts episode as they explore how these political developments might reshape the industry. - Elon and Trump: Over a billion views—Is…

In today's fast-paced digital world, capturing and retaining attention is the most valuable currency for startups. But how can you thrive in a hypercompetitive landscape where rejection is the default response? In this episode, Yaniv Bernstein and Chris Saad are joined by Ben Parr, acclaimed author of Captivology: The Science…

Netflix legend Patty McCord changed the way the world thinks of HR. This week, she joins hosts Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein to talk about 5 classic mistakes to avoid while hiring. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

Netflix legend Patty McCord changed the way the world thinks of HR. This week, she joins hosts Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein to talk about 5 classic mistakes to avoid while hiring. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

Netflix legend Patty McCord changed the way the world thinks of HR. This week, she joins hosts Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein to talk about 5 classic mistakes to avoid while hiring. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

Netflix legend Patty McCord changed the way the world thinks of HR. This week, she joins hosts Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein to talk about 5 classic mistakes to avoid while hiring. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

Netflix legend Patty McCord changed the way the world thinks of HR. This week, she joins hosts Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein to talk about 5 classic mistakes to avoid while hiring. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

Sam Altman's UBI Experiment: The results and implications of the OpenAI founder's Universal Basic Income experiment, which gave $1,000 per month to low-income individuals for three years. Clip from Reacts episode, 'President Harris? The Tech Revolution You Didn't See Coming (Full Episode)': https://youtu.be/2rdXHcTTdxk Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes…

Crowdstrike's Massive Outage: Analysis of the causes and implications of their recent outage on big tech and Fortune 500 companies. Clip from Reacts episode, 'President Harris? The Tech Revolution You Didn't See Coming (Full Episode)': https://youtu.be/2rdXHcTTdxk Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

President Harris: Democratic nominee Kamala Harris's potential impact on Silicon Valley and the broader tech industry if she becomes President. Clip from Reacts episode, 'President Harris? The Tech Revolution You Didn't See Coming (Full Episode)': https://youtu.be/2rdXHcTTdxk Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup #facebook #madewithai

Can the executive shakeup at OpenAI and a historic antitrust ruling against Google reshape the future of AI and tech innovation? Dive into this week’s Reacts episode as Chris Saad and Amir Shevat explore these shifts and their ripple effects across the industry. - Exodus at OpenAI: Unpacking the departures…

Ready to raise your seed round but unsure how to de-risk for investors? Discover strategies to avoid pitfalls and secure early-stage funding confidently. In this week's episode, our experts hosts Yaniv Bernstein and Chris Saad explore: - What a seed round truly entails - 5 areas you need to de-risk…

Could the launch of SearchGPT by OpenAI and Meta's AI Bots for creators redefine search engines and social media engagement? Discover how these advancements will reshape the tech landscape in this week's Reacts episode, packed with the latest AI updates. Join Ben Parr and Jeremiah Owyang as they discuss with…