Failing Vision: Apple have struggled to make a case for the Vision Pro. Has AI made AR more appealing than VR? Amir Shevat joins Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein to discuss. Clip from Reacts episode, 'Is DEI Really 'Anti-Merit'? Plus: Microsoft Teams' Antitrust, Ilya's 'Safe' AI & More': https://youtu.be/iPMMkU7kP9I Listen…
Dig Up, Stupid: The old adage suggests that those who sell shovels get rich during a gold rush. But are there too many AI picks and shovels, and not enough miners? Amir Shevat joins Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein to discuss. Clip from Reacts episode, 'Is DEI Really 'Anti-Merit'? Plus:…
Thinking Cap: Ilya Sutskever takes a few parting shots at OpenAI as he launches a new startup, SSI ('Safe Super Intelligence'), focusing on AI safety – but can an AI startup move fast without breaking things? Amir Shevat joins Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein to discuss. Clip from Reacts episode,…
Tipping the Scale: The seasonal 'meritocracy vs. diversity' debate returns to Silicon Valley, as Scale AI CEO Alexander Wang suggests replacing DEI with MEI ('merit, excellence and intelligence'). Amir Shevat joins Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein to discuss. Clip from Reacts episode, 'Is DEI Really 'Anti-Merit'? Plus: Microsoft Teams' Antitrust,…
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 (Re-uploaded June 27, 2024.) Listen to…
What lies at the intersection of 'diversity' and 'meritocracy'? Learn how Silicon Valley insiders defy polarized pop narratives to build talented teams with diverse perspectives. In this week's episode, Amir Shevat joins Chris and Yaniv to discuss: - Tipping the Scale: The seasonal 'meritocracy vs. diversity' debate returns to Silicon…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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
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
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
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