Videos

May 8, 2024

Is Apple Out of Ideas? The REAL reason for Apple's $100B stock buyback

Chris, Yaniv, and Emil discuss Apple's $100B stock buyback – does it signal a shift from innovation to incrementalism? Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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May 8, 2024

Can OpenAI disrupt Google Search?

Yaniv, Chris and Emil discuss OpenAI's rumored challenger to Google Search and the challenges it will face from the incumbent. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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May 8, 2024

OpenAI Search, Apple’s $100B Stock Buyback, US Civil Unrest

Is your startup prepared for the next US election? Learn about the forces driving today’s tech giants and tomorrow’s political landscape. In this week's Reacts episode, insiders Chris Saad, Yaniv Bernstein, and Emil Michael cover: - Buyback Backlash: Does Apple’s $100 billion stock buyback program signal a shift from innovation…

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May 7, 2024

Getting fired from your own startup – don't get Sam Altman-ed!

Chris and Yaniv discuss how dumb money and poor governance at your startup can lead to bad outcomes for everyone. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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May 6, 2024

Founders Getting Fired – Preventing the Nuclear Option

Is firing a founder CEO ever the right move? Learn about how startup founders and their boards can work together effectively to avoid the worst. In this week's episode of The Startup Podcast, hosts Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein explain: - Founder Knows Best: Why removing a founder CEO is…

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May 5, 2024

Follow the Yellow Brick Road... strategy

Chris describes his 'Yellow Brick Road' strategy, and how it can focus your thinking when designing a product/user experience. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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May 5, 2024

Strictly business: Google finally fed up with politics at work (Clip)

Soul Search: Yaniv, Leah and Emil discuss Google's decision to fire 50 employees after protests over a $1.2bn Israeli government contract. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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May 5, 2024

Employee freedom upgraded: non-competes BANNED in the USA (Clip)

Non-Compete Defeat: Yaniv, Leah and Emil discuss the FTC's decision to cut non-compete clauses loose. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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May 4, 2024

Choose your fighter – privacy vs utility

Chris describes our tendency to trade privacy for utility – and why that makes Google a winner. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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May 4, 2024

TikTok BANNED: what does this mean for creators? (Clip)

Tick, Tock: Yaniv, Leah and Emil discuss what the TikTok ban means for the US-China relationship, TikTok creators, and other industry players like YouTube, Instagram, and Spotify. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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May 4, 2024

Killer robot cars: do AVs need to be 100% safe to be accepted? (Clip)

Yaniv, Leah and Emil discuss the AVs putting the 'car' in 'scary', their bumpy road ahead, and how Uber's success can inform the debate around newer autonomous vehicles like Waymo, Cruise, and Tesla's Robotaxi. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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May 2, 2024

BAD BUNNY: what were Rabbit and Humane thinking??

Yaniv, Leah and Emil discuss the disappointing launches of AI hardware Rabbit R1 and Humane AI, and how Silicon Valley funding can explain where they both went wrong. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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May 1, 2024

Who are the 'PayPal mafia'?

Chris describes the PayPal tech mafia – and why Canva should have one too. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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May 1, 2024

Will self driving cars ever be safe enough??

Leah and Yaniv discuss the biggest hurdle for autonomous vehicles. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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May 1, 2024

Useless AI Hardware, TikTok Banned, Google Fires Activist Employees

Why didn't Rabbit R1 and Humane AI live up to the hype? Learn how even the biggest names in tech – from TikTok to Tesla – can falter. In this week's Reacts episode, insiders Yaniv Bernstein, Emil Michael, and Leah Mahtani discuss: - Bad Bunny: Why Silicon Valley funding explains…

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April 30, 2024

World’s creepiest robot (Electric Atlas)

Chris, Amir and Emil discuss Boston Dynamics' Electric Atlas, the world's coolest (and creepiest) new robot. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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April 29, 2024

Are you racing to be regulated?

Chris Saad discusses how to protect your startup's vision from regulators. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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April 29, 2024

Graceful Degradation – Safeguarding Your Startup's Vision

Do your plans stand strong when things go wrong? In this episode, hosts Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein discuss the concept of 'graceful degradation' and its critical role in planning for a robust business. They share tips on: - Understanding Graceful Degradation: Why it's important to fail-safe your business plan…

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April 28, 2024

The Canva tech 'mafia' (+ other listener questions)

What is a 'tech mafia' – and why will Canva have one? 🖌️ In this bonus Aussie Q&A, Chris and Yaniv discuss: 🌏 Growth in Australian Tech: Insights into the future and current challenges within Australia’s tech startup sector, shaped by investor conservatism and foundational shifts. 🎨 Canva's Impact on…

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April 24, 2024

Boston Dynamics' New Robot, Big Siri Update Revealed, OpenCRISPR AI Will Rewrite Your DNA

The insiders return this week to discuss the latest in AI startups: 🤖 Electric Atlas: Boston Dynamics' latest robot raises questions about the future of robotics, but does it have real world utility? 🍏 Siri's Major Update: Hear the potential for transformative updates to Siri, including multi-modal interactions and integration…

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April 22, 2024

How crazy is TOO crazy for a founder? (+ other listener questions)

Are you protecting your startup's 'superpower'? 🦸 In this Listener Q&A, Chris and Yaniv discuss: 🧠 Expanding Your Engineering Mindset: How to gain empathy and strengthen your team with diverse skill sets. 🎯 Building Valuable Products: Focus on solving real customer problems with strategic feature prioritization. 🚀 Crafting Ambitious Yet…

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April 17, 2024

Elon Musk Crashes Tesla

The insiders return this week to explore the rapidly evolving world of AI startups: 🤖 AI Company Trends at Y Combinator: More startups are branding themselves as AI-focused during Demo Day, regardless of their true engagement with the technology. 🧠 Competing AI Models: New AI models are challenging GPT-4, like…

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April 15, 2024

Who Wins? Bootstrapping Versus Raising

Rob Walling weighs the merits of bootstrapping your startup against the 'forcing function' of venture capital burn. Listen to Chris and Yaniv's full takes on @startup-podcast #podcast #entrepreneur #startup

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April 15, 2024

DO NOT Raise Venture Capital Until You Watch This

Could bootstrapping be your golden ticket to success?💡 This week, Chris and Yaniv are joined by Rob Walling, a seasoned entrepreneur with a wealth of startup wisdom to share. Rob Walling is an entrepreneur, author, and podcaster known for his contributions to the startup ecosystem. He is the co-founder of…

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