Videos

June 24, 2024

Getting Good At Operations (Full Episode)

Why is optimizing your ops crucial for startup success? Learn how your business can better bridge the gap between software and operations. On today's show, Chris and Yaniv discuss: - Up And Atom: Understanding the difference between 'typical business' ops and 'product enablement' ops, including the Uber concept of 'bits…

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June 23, 2024

How We Are Dominated By The World's Biggest Companies (Clip)

Hey Big Vendor: Chris and Yaniv discuss why the US might be facing 'key vendor risk' in many areas, including from NVIDIA, Elon Musk, and Israel. Clip from Reacts episode, 'AI vs Unions, Threads vs X, People vs Machines & Key Global Threats': https://youtu.be/UptxY8jrRis Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full…

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June 22, 2024

Why Humans Hate AI Content (Clip)

My Friend Robot: Chris and Yaniv discuss how AI's capacity to replace human labor may shift our loyalties towards AI-generated content. Clip from Reacts episode, 'AI vs Unions, Threads vs X, People vs Machines & Key Global Threats': https://youtu.be/UptxY8jrRis Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur…

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June 22, 2024

Startup Hot Takes w/ Tim Doyle (Bonus)

Is marketing more art than science? Should VC-backed startups push for profitability? Learn from Eucalyptus founder Tim Doyle as he tackles two highly debated topics in the startup world: - Brand Loyal: In the generational battle between performance marketers and brand storytellers, Tim advocates for a resurgence in compelling brand…

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June 21, 2024

Are Amazon's Warehouse Workers Doomed? (Clip)

Amazon Warriors: The Amazon Labor Union have joined the Teamsters. But how will warehouse worker representation matter amidst rising automation and AI? Chris and Yaniv discuss. Clip from Reacts episode, 'AI vs Unions, Threads vs X, People vs Machines & Key Global Threats': https://youtu.be/UptxY8jrRis Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full…

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June 20, 2024

Meta Launches Threads API (Clip)

A Common Thread: Chris and Yaniv discuss how Meta's launch of the Threads API compares to Twitter's current and former developer ecosystems. Clip from Reacts episode, 'AI vs Unions, Threads vs X, People vs Machines & Key Global Threats': https://youtu.be/UptxY8jrRis Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast…

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June 19, 2024

AI vs Unions, Threads vs X, People vs Machines & Key Global Threats (Full Episode)

Are Amazon workers fighting the inevitable? Learn how founders, investors and industry leaders are responding to the big trends in AI. In this week's episode, Chris and Yaniv discuss: - Amazon Warriors: The Amazon Labor Union have joined the Teamsters. But how will warehouse worker representation matter amidst rising automation…

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June 17, 2024

How Netflix Built Their Team (Supercut)

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

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June 17, 2024

Netflix Legend Reveals How Founders Screw Up Their Teams (w/ Patty McCord)

How do the best founders build exceptional teams? Learn how a practical approach to HR can transform the culture at your startup. In this episode, Patty McCord, former Chief Talent Officer at Netflix and author of 'Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility,' shares her wisdom on fostering a…

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June 14, 2024

Musk Puts The XXX Into X (Clip)

Reach For A Clean 'X': Amir Shevat and Elli Hanson join Chris and Yaniv to discuss Musk's plan to allow explicit content on X (formerly Twitter) and its broader implications for society, culture, and free speech. Clip from Reacts episode, 'WWDC, Apple Intelligence + Explicit Content on Twitter/X': https://youtu.be/KJu6fcj_ME4 Listen…

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June 13, 2024

WWDC 2024: Could Apple's Privacy Obsession Backfire? (Clip)

Saving Private Data: Apple unveils 'Apple Intelligence,' Siri improvements, and updates to products like Apple Wallet and Vision OS. But how will Apple's reputation for privacy clash with their new OpenAI integration? Amir Shevat and Elli Hanson join Chris and Yaniv to discuss the latest from WWDC. Listen to Chris…

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June 12, 2024

Insiders React to WWDC 2024 + Explicit Content on Twitter/X (Full Episode)

Do we dare to imagine: what if Siri was actually good? In this week's episode, tech insiders Elli Hanson and Amir Shevat join Chris and Yaniv to discuss: - AI @ WWDC2024: Apple unveils 'Apple Intelligence,' Siri improvements, and updates to products like Apple Wallet and Vision OS. - Saving…

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June 10, 2024

Building Your Startup’s Second Product (w/ Tim Doyle)

What happens when your product has succeeded and you're finally ready to explore those adjacencies? Find out how to take your startup to the next level. In this episode, Tim Doyle, founder of brand engine Eucalyptus (and subsidiary healthcare brands Pilot, Kin, Software, Normal, and Juniper), joins Chris and Yaniv…

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June 9, 2024

Cost Cutting Hits SaaS Earnings (Clip)

B2B, Or Not To Be: Disappointing guidance from industry giants like Salesforce, Cloudflare and UiPath bodes poorly for the future of enterprise B2B SaaS businesses. Yaniv, Emil, and Chris explore the potential impacts on founders. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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June 8, 2024

Silicon Valley, Revisited (Clip)

Canny Valley: Chris shares his 'man on the street' perspective from San Francisco, exploring whether the physical Valley remains the heart of Silicon Valley-style thinking amidst rumors of a resurgence. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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June 7, 2024

What are the existential risks of AI?

The End Is AI: Chris and Emil talk about AI and existential risk. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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June 7, 2024

NVIDIA Threatens Its Biggest Customers (Clip)

Invader NIM: Chris, Yaniv and Emil discuss NVIDIA's move to cannibalize the developer platform layer, which may have big ramifications for companies like OpenAI, Amazon, and Meta. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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June 7, 2024

Why AI Tech Will Never Self Regulate (Clip)

The End Is AI: Chris, Yaniv and Emil discuss whether Google, OpenAI, and other AI companies are truly prioritizing safety. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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June 5, 2024

Old Man Yells At Cloud

The End Is AI: Chris and Emil talk about AI and existential risk. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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June 5, 2024

Is Enterprise Sick of SaaS? Plus The Latest in AI, and Silicon Valley Is Back (Full Episode )

What's happened to B2B SaaS – and will NVIDIA eat OpenAI's lunch? Learn the latest movements in tech startups from industry insiders. In this week's episode, Chris, Emil and Yaniv discuss: - B2B, Or Not To Be: Disappointing guidance from industry giants like Salesforce, Cloudflare and UiPath bodes poorly for…

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June 3, 2024

The Innovator's Dilemma: Why Big Companies Can't Crush Startups

Why do big, established companies struggle when faced with disruption from agile startups? In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein explain: - Don't Look Up: How tech advancements, regulatory changes, and shifts in cultural norms create opportunities for smaller players. - Stuck in the Mud: Why entrenched cultures, rigid…

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June 2, 2024

NVIDIA's Wild Quarter (Clip)

Betting with Chips: NVIDIA's remarkable earnings continue a run of historic, Wall Street-defying growth. Emil and Yaniv discuss whether it will last. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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June 2, 2024

Google's AI Summary Fails (Clip)

Overview Needs Overhaul: Emil and Yaniv discuss Google's AI-powered search blunders at launch. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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June 2, 2024

Which Elon will turn up at xAI? (Clip)

Grok Solid: Elon Musk's xAI secures a massive $6 billion seed round. Emil and Yaniv discuss the strengths and weaknesses of a founder-led raise. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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