Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein discuss how to spot a common VC archetype – the 'Ghost' investor who disappears without explanation. 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…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein discuss how to identify the Term Sheet Tease – a predatory type of VC that seeks to take advantage of your startup's financial position. 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?…
Are you struggling to drive sustainable growth for your startup? Wondering how to build a high-impact growth team? In this episode, Chris and Yaniv are joined by Casey Winters, Chief Product Officer at Eventbrite and one of Silicon Valley's top growth experts. They explore the core principles of growth, common…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein discuss Predator VCs & how to recognize the tactics used by some investors to gain unfair advantages. 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…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein discuss how to identify the Midwit – a VC investor who focuses on the wrong metrics. 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…
Are you ready for a world where AI agents can autonomously make purchases and monetize their services? How will commerce and payments evolve as intelligent software agents become ubiquitous? In this episode, Chris Saad is joined by Amir Sarhangi and Craig DeWitt, co-founders of Skyfire, to explore the cutting-edge intersection…
Are you ready to navigate the treacherous waters of startup investing? Buckle up, because in this episode, Yaniv Bernstein and Chris Saad are diving deep into the world of bad investors. From predatory tactics to buzzword obsession, they're exposing the archetypes you need to watch out for. In this eye-opening…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein discuss the ethics of VCs sharing founders' confidential information with competitors. Is it a natural part of doing business? Or is it a breach of trust, exploiting sensitive details for a competitive edge? Clip from Edu episode 'Venture Capital Nightmares - Ways VC Can Screw…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein discuss the peril of VCs making undervalued offers, jeopardizing the startup's equity structure and hindering its path to success during critical funding rounds. Clip from Edu episode 'Venture Capital Nightmares - Ways VC Can Screw Your Startup': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh1yeTKLxmg 🎙️ Want more insights like this? Subscribe…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein respond to a listener claim that founders are experiencing intentional delays in funding after agreeing to term sheets. Clip from Edu episode 'Venture Capital Nightmares - Ways VC Can Screw Your Startup': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh1yeTKLxmg 🎙️ Want more insights like this? Subscribe to The TSP Mailing List…
Do you wonder why some products feel magical while others fall flat? In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein dive deep into the art of product polish - the hidden details that separate mediocre products from brilliant ones. They explore how to refine your product to delight users, drive…
Chris Saad and Ray Dargham examine the potential impacts of AI coding tools like Replit Agent on software careers and business models, before considering the broader implications of democratizing technology access. Clip from Reacts episode 'SpaceX’s Big Win + Kamala Backs Crypto, Dubai’s Tech Rise, Replit AI Changes Coding': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHUf2YWy4Ww…
Chris Saad and Ray Dargham analyze Kamala Harris's new crypto framework and its implications for Bitcoin and the crypto industry. Plus, Ray provides insights on Dubai's rise as a global tech and startup hub. Clip from Reacts episode 'SpaceX’s Big Win + Kamala Backs Crypto, Dubai’s Tech Rise, Replit AI…
Chris Saad and Ray Dargham continue to explore SpaceX's historic Super Heavy Booster landing, unpack the disappointing Robotaxi event, and explain how Elon Musk and Starlink are reshaping space economics. Clip from Reacts episode 'SpaceX’s Big Win + Kamala Backs Crypto, Dubai’s Tech Rise, Replit AI Changes Coding': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHUf2YWy4Ww 🎙️…
Chris Saad and Ray Dargham explore SpaceX's historic Starship launch and Super Heavy Booster landing, and explain how Elon Musk and SpaceX are reshaping space economics. Clip from Reacts episode 'SpaceX’s Big Win + Kamala Backs Crypto, Dubai’s Tech Rise, Replit AI Changes Coding': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHUf2YWy4Ww 🎙️ Want more insights like…
What if you could build and deploy a full app in minutes, without writing a single line of code? In this episode, Chris Saad and Ray Dargham, Co-Founder & CEO at Step, dive into the latest tech news shaping the future for founders and investors. From crypto policy shifts to…
Is Tesla's latest announcement a game-changer for autonomous vehicles, or just another empty promise? As the tech world buzzes with excitement, many are left wondering if Elon Musk can deliver on his bold claims. In this special bonus mini reacts episode of the Startup Podcast, hosts Yaniv and Chris dive…
Are you struggling with decision-making bottlenecks in your fast-paced startup? Do you find your teams hesitant to bring problems to leadership? It's time to embrace the power of escalation. In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein dive deep into the critical role of escalation in modern, autonomous organizations. They…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein explain how Harvard students turned Meta's smart glasses into powerful surveillance tools and explore the ethical implications of AI-powered facial recognition in everyday life. Clip from Reacts episode 'WP Engine Feud Explodes + Meta Glasses Hacked, Zuckerberg’s Porsche Flex, Microsoft’s Nuclear Bet': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxOcbvPrliE 🎙️ Want…
Following on from their discussion of nuclear power and AI, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein explain why Mark Zuckerberg is now flaunting his wealth, and what it means for tech culture. Clip from Reacts episode 'WP Engine Feud Explodes + Meta Glasses Hacked, Zuckerberg’s Porsche Flex, Microsoft’s Nuclear Bet': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxOcbvPrliE…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein explain the growing link between nuclear power and AI data centers – including the reopening of Three Mile Island. Clip from Reacts episode 'WP Engine Feud Explodes + Meta Glasses Hacked, Zuckerberg’s Porsche Flex, Microsoft’s Nuclear Bet': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxOcbvPrliE 🎙️ Want more insights like this? Subscribe…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein explain the ongoing conflict between WordPress, founder Matt Mullenweg, and WP Engine, and examine the challenges of maintaining mental health as a successful founder. Clip from Reacts episode 'WP Engine Feud Explodes + Meta Glasses Hacked, Zuckerberg’s Porsche Flex, Microsoft’s Nuclear Bet': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxOcbvPrliE 🎙️ Want…
-Are we on the brink of a privacy apocalypse, or is this just the next step in our technological evolution? As smart glasses become more advanced, the line between helpful augmentation and invasive surveillance grows increasingly blurry. In this episode, Chris and Yaniv dive into the recent hack of Meta's…
In this remastered episode of The Startup Podcast, Yaniv Bernstein and Chris Saad dive deep into the most critical concept for early-stage startups: execution. The harsh truth? Your MVP (Minimum Viable Product) probably sucks, but that's okay. Chris and Yaniv break down the myths, missteps, and the right approach to…