Imagine if Uber had decided to partner with taxi companies instead of disrupting them. Or if Netflix had chosen to sell software to Blockbuster rather than reinvent entertainment. The allure of partnering with big companies is a trap many founders fall into. It looks very tempting. But here's the brutal…
Yaniv Bernstein, Chris Saad, and Elli Hanson uncover the details of alleged corporate espionage between HR tech rivals (and former Startup Podcast sponsors!) Deel and Rippling. Plus: what will this mean for startup culture? Clip from Reacts episode 'Google's New Robotics Division + OpenAI Targets DeepSeek, Rippling/Deel Corporate Espionage': https://youtu.be/IeEYxt9JcSU…
Are you a startup founder considering a partnership with a big player in your industry? Before you sign that deal, you might want to think twice. In this eye-opening episode we dive deep into the dangers of partnering with or selling to incumbents when you're trying to disrupt an industry.…
What's really happening when a $80B AI giant wants to ban an open-source competitor? This isn't just about AI safety it's about the shifting tectonic plates of global power and what it means for founders. Don’t miss our full Reacts Episode this week to go deeper into this topic: https://youtu.be/IeEYxt9JcSU
Are tech companies resorting to corporate espionage in the cutthroat world of AI? Is the US losing its grip on global tech dominance? The latest episode of The Startup Podcast Reacts dives into these pressing questions and more. Hosts Yaniv, Chris, and Elli explore the shocking lawsuit between former podcast…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein try to understand the factors contributing to the recent stock market downturn, including tariffs and other political uncertainty. Plus: is the US government buying up Bitcoin? Learn how the US crypto market responded to Trump's announcement of a Bitcoin 'strategic reserve'. Clip from Reacts episode…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein explain why Apple is postponing its Apple Intelligence rollout and what it means for the tech giant. Clip from Reacts episode 'Wall Street Panic + Return of Digg, Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, Apple Delays AI': https://youtu.be/-OCiLFYzBAE 🎙️ Want more insights like this? Subscribe to The TSP…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein reflect on one of Chamath's observations from the All-In podcast: can MAGA politics be seen as moving from 'blurred lines' to 'clear lines'? If so, what does this mean for Trump's foreign and domestic policy? Clip from Reacts episode 'Wall Street Panic + Return of…
Is the stock market's recent nosedive just the beginning of a larger economic shift? As tariffs and political uncertainty rock Wall Street, tech giants like Apple are facing unexpected hurdles in the AI race. Meanwhile, an old internet favorite is poised for a surprising comeback. In this episode, Yaniv Bernstein…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein explore the uncanny valley of next-gen AI voices, starting with Alexa Plus and then moving to Sesame's experiment that sounds shockingly human: 'Crossing the uncanny valley of conversational voice'. Clip from Reacts episode 'AI Voices Get TOO Real + NVIDIA’s Earnings Drama, Microsoft’s Sneaky AI…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein analyze NVIDIA's latest earnings and what they reveal about the state of the AI chip market. Plus, potential tensions between Microsoft and OpenAI over AI model distillation. Clip from Reacts episode 'AI Voices Get TOO Real + NVIDIA’s Earnings Drama, Microsoft’s Sneaky AI Move, Alexa’s…
Are you struggling to understand how marketing fits into a product-led company? You're not alone. Many marketers wonder if their role becomes less important when product takes the lead. But what if the opposite were true? In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein explore the evolving role of marketing…
Are you ready for AI that sounds indistinguishable from a human? The future is arriving faster than you might think. In this episode, Chris and Yaniv dive into the latest developments in AI, from NVIDIA's blockbuster earnings to Amazon's new AI-powered Alexa to eerily realistic voice models that left Chris…
Have you ever left a VC meeting feeling confused about the feedback you received? Are you tired of trying to decipher cryptic responses from potential investors? In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein dive into the world of venture capital communication, breaking down common phrases VCs use and what…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein reflect on the accelerating pace of AI advancements, talk about the potential limitations of AI in specialized domains, and share their thoughts on effective 'LLM management' as a crucial skill for the future. Clip from Reacts episode 'Creepy AI Agents Talk | Claude 3.7 Kills…
Are you prepared for a world where robots collaborate seamlessly, AI agents communicate in their own language, and quantum computers solve complex problems in minutes? The future is arriving faster than you might think. In this episode, Chris and Yaniv explore the latest breakthroughs in AI, robotics, and quantum computing…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein explore the potential impact of AI on junior roles, especially in software engineering and marketing, and how it will affect countries like India and the Philippines. Plus, the massive potential for value creation arising from shifts in regulations, technology, and culture. Clip from Reacts episode…
Is your startup struggling to ship new features? Are you constantly putting out fires instead of innovating? You might be drowning in technical debt without even realizing it. In this eye-opening episode, Yaniv Bernstein and Chris Saad demystify the often misunderstood concept of technical debt and its crucial role in…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein explain why companies like Apple, Meta, and Google are betting big on humanoid robots in 2025. Clip from Reacts episode 'AI Killing Junior Jobs + Apple & Meta's Robot Bet, Grok 3 Flops, Startup Chaos Ladder': https://youtu.be/XoYe77Q0W40 🎙️ Want more insights like this? Subscribe to…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein explore the massive potential for value creation arising from shifts in regulations, technology, and culture. Clip from Reacts episode 'AI Killing Junior Jobs + Apple & Meta's Robot Bet, Grok 3 Flops, Startup Chaos Ladder': https://youtu.be/XoYe77Q0W40 🎙️ Want more insights like this? Subscribe to The…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein share their perspectives on Elon Musk's latest xAI venture, Grok 3, and its place in the competitive landscape. Clip from Reacts episode 'AI Killing Junior Jobs + Apple & Meta's Robot Bet, Grok 3 Flops, Startup Chaos Ladder': https://youtu.be/XoYe77Q0W40 🎙️ Want more insights like this?…
Are you prepared for a world where humanoid robots work alongside us? It's not science fiction anymore, it's happening now, and faster than you might think. In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein dive into the latest developments in robotics, AI, and the changing landscape of work and entrepreneurship.…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein discuss US VP JD Vance's provocative speech at the AI Action Summit in France, and its implications for global AI policy and competition. Then Yaniv gets himself cancelled. Clip from Reacts episode 'Musk Trolls Altman + ChatGPT’s Deep Research, AI's Infinite ROI, JD Vance Gets…
Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein decode Sam Altman's cryptic observations on AI economics, exploring the exponential growth in both AI capabilities and resource demands. Then, they dissect some of the controversy surrounding Elon Musk's surprise bid to buy OpenAI, and what it reveals about the power dynamics in the AI…