Videos

June 9, 2024

Cost Cutting HitsĀ SaaSĀ 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 BiggestĀ 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 NeverĀ SelfĀ 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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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 ProfitĀ 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 AreĀ HereĀ ToĀ 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 TheĀ BagĀ OnĀ 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-LedĀ 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 DemosĀ AreĀ 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 AltmanĀ BuildingĀ '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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