Videos

June 2, 2024

How Investors Think About AI (Clip)

Making Databank: Emil Michael reveals how investors distinguish viable AI startups in a crowded marketplace. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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June 2, 2024

Turning Security and Compliance Into A Profit Center w/ Vanta (Sponsor Showcase)

This is a Sponsor Showcase episode, sponsored by Vanta. Security and compliance are so important. But as a founder, sometimes they can seem like an expensive distraction. What if we told you there are ways to massively reduce the cost of building strong security in your product? And even better,…

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May 29, 2024

Google's Unhinged AI Overviews, xAI Mega Raise, NVIDIA Beat & More (TSP Reacts)

Can NVIDIA keep their unprecedented run going? Learn what's driving their stunning earnings – and whether they're really on track to become the biggest company in the world. In this week's episode, Emil Michael and Yaniv Bernstein discuss: - Betting with Chips: NVIDIA's remarkable earnings continue a run of historic,…

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May 27, 2024

Understand Startup Economics Better Than Most VCs!

Are you struggling to fund your startup? Learn how to make your idea investable – and avoid the fearsome 'zombie zone'. In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein discuss: - Quarter Masters: Explore a simple four-quadrant model that categorizes startups based on their margin, volume, and startup costs. -…

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May 26, 2024

Why Layoffs Are Here To Stay (Clip)

Layoff Games: Amir and Yaniv discuss what the current trend of tech layoffs means for productivity and the future of work. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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May 26, 2024

Is Google Fumbling The Bag On AI? (Clip)

G Suite Dreams: Amir and Yaniv discuss how Google could improve the integration of AI throughout their many products – without repeating the mistakes of Google+. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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May 25, 2024

Jason Cohen's 'Startup Koans'

Two-time unicorn founder Jason Cohen (WP Engine, Smart Bear) returns to discuss his Twitter 'koans', exploring their implications for founders. In this bonus episode, Yaniv Bernstein, Chris Saad, and Jason Cohen discuss: - Half-Baked Ideas: The pitfalls of working on too many projects (or cakes). - Work/Work Balance: What even…

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May 24, 2024

Big Tech Turns to Founder-Led Marketing (Clip)

Leading From The Front: More and more founders are taking the spotlight to promote their vision and authenticity – Amir and Yaniv discuss why. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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May 24, 2024

No More Faking It: Live Tech Demos Are Back! (Clip)

The Demo Dilemma: Amir and Yaniv discuss why OpenAI’s live demo of ChatGPT-4o was more impressive than Google’s highly polished event. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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May 23, 2024

Is Sam Altman Building 'HER'? (Clip)

The Scarlett Letter: As Scarlett Johansson calls out OpenAI's Sky voice assistant over similarities to her voice in the movie 'Her', Amir and Yaniv highlight the importance of ethical AI development. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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May 22, 2024

At last, we have created the Torment Nexus

Why did Scarlett Johansson call out OpenAI this week? Yaniv explains the ethical questions around the recently announced Sky voice assistant. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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May 22, 2024

Why Are Live Demos Back? (plus: How To Avoid Google+ 2.0, ScarJo vs OpenAI, Founder Led Marketing)

How can Google avoid Google+ 2.0? Learn who will win the AI Game of Thrones – and why branding is only one piece of the puzzle. In this week's episode, Amir Shevat and Yaniv Bernstein discuss: - The Demo Dilemma: Why OpenAI’s live demo of ChatGPT-4o was more impressive than…

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May 20, 2024

Founders Want to Get Rich! Jason Cohen Talks Founder Careers

Are you planning your founder career in a meaningful way? Two-time unicorn founder Jason Cohen (WP Engine, Smart Bear) joins Chris and Yaniv to discuss how self-knowledge can lead to a founder journey that's right for you. - Passion's Fruit: Understand the importance of aligning your startup with your driving…

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May 19, 2024

Smart Tiaras? Airpod Cameras? The future of wearable AI interfaces (Clip)

Through the Google Glass: Elli, Chris and Yaniv discuss the pros and cons of wearable AI interfaces, from glasses to earbuds, and make predictions about the future of AI interaction. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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May 18, 2024

Look who's back! Meet Google's challengers to ChatGPT and OpenAI (Clip)

Elli, Chris and Yaniv discuss how Google's new AI Search, Project Astra and Gemini Assistant offerings stack up against OpenAI and ChatGPT-4o. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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May 17, 2024

Introducing ChatGPT-4o: What you need to know about Open AI’s strategy switch (Clip)

Chatting ChatGPT-4o: Elli, Chris and Yaniv discuss new features and improvements in OpenAI's latest AI model. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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May 16, 2024

A $2M Deepfake Fund: Does Big Tech Even Care About Election Fraud? (Clip)

Deepfake or Real Shallow: Elli, Chris and Yaniv discuss whether the $2 million fund announced by Microsoft and OpenAI will be enough to combat election deepfakes. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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May 16, 2024

Apple’s 'Crush' iPad Ad Was GENIUS — Here’s Why (Clip)

Instrumental Ad Vice: Elli, Yaniv and Chris debate the crushing controversy around 'Crush!', Apple's latest iPad ad campaign. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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May 15, 2024

'Steve Jobs would never have done this'

Elli Hanson answers a common criticism of the Apple iPad Pro's controversial 'Crush!' ad. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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May 15, 2024

AI Changes Again: MUST-Know Learnings From Google + OpenAI's Announcements

Missed this week's duelling announcements from OpenAI and Google? Catch up on ChatGPT-4o, AI Search, and Project Astra, as our insiders discuss how they'll reshape the tech world. In this week's Reacts episode, insiders Chris Saad, Yaniv Bernstein, and Elli Hanson discuss: - Chatting ChatGPT-4o: The new features and improvements…

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May 14, 2024

Too many product managers?

John and Yaniv discuss whether we really need all these product managers. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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May 13, 2024

'Don't go to Silicon Valley'

John and Chris discuss why disruptors and innovators shouldn't always listen to the big players in Silicon Valley. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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May 13, 2024

Do You Even Need A Product Manager? w/ John Cutler

Is your product management approach clashing with real-world demands? Product expert John Cutler – author of the long-running newsletter The Beautiful Mess, Senior Director of Product Enablement at Toast and former product evangelist at Amplitude – returns to the podcast to discuss different approaches to product management, and where they…

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May 10, 2024

Post-Election Violence in the USA (Clip)

Chris, Yaniv, and Emil discuss why tech leaders should prepare for potential political unrest in the US following the 2024 election. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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