Videos

Oct. 19, 2024

Elon Musk's Hidden Strategy (Clip)

Chris Saad and Ray Dargham continue to explore SpaceX's historic Super Heavy Booster landing, unpack the disappointing Robotaxi event, and explain how Elon Musk and Starlink are reshaping space economics. Clip from Reacts episode 'SpaceX’s Big Win + Kamala Backs Crypto, Dubai’s Tech Rise, Replit AI Changes Coding': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHUf2YWy4Ww 🎙️…

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Oct. 19, 2024

SpaceX Lands Super Heavy Booster (Clip)

Chris Saad and Ray Dargham explore SpaceX's historic Starship launch and Super Heavy Booster landing, and explain how Elon Musk and SpaceX are reshaping space economics. Clip from Reacts episode 'SpaceX’s Big Win + Kamala Backs Crypto, Dubai’s Tech Rise, Replit AI Changes Coding': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHUf2YWy4Ww 🎙️ Want more insights like…

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Oct. 16, 2024

SpaceX’s Big Win + Kamala Backs Crypto, Dubai’s Tech Rise, Replit AI Changes Coding

What if you could build and deploy a full app in minutes, without writing a single line of code? In this episode, Chris Saad and Ray Dargham, Co-Founder & CEO at Step, dive into the latest tech news shaping the future for founders and investors. From crypto policy shifts to…

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Oct. 15, 2024

Insiders React: Elon’s Robotaxi FAIL

Is Tesla's latest announcement a game-changer for autonomous vehicles, or just another empty promise? As the tech world buzzes with excitement, many are left wondering if Elon Musk can deliver on his bold claims. In this special bonus mini reacts episode of the Startup Podcast, hosts Yaniv and Chris dive…

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Oct. 14, 2024

Fighting Inaction – How Escalation Culture Enables Startup Success

Are you struggling with decision-making bottlenecks in your fast-paced startup? Do you find your teams hesitant to bring problems to leadership? It's time to embrace the power of escalation. In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein dive deep into the critical role of escalation in modern, autonomous organizations. They…

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Oct. 12, 2024

Harvard Students Hack Meta's AR Glasses (Clip)

Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein explain how Harvard students turned Meta's smart glasses into powerful surveillance tools and explore the ethical implications of AI-powered facial recognition in everyday life. Clip from Reacts episode 'WP Engine Feud Explodes + Meta Glasses Hacked, Zuckerberg’s Porsche Flex, Microsoft’s Nuclear Bet': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxOcbvPrliE 🎙️ Want…

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Oct. 12, 2024

Why Tech Billionaires Are Flaunting Their Power (Clip)

Following on from their discussion of nuclear power and AI, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein explain why Mark Zuckerberg is now flaunting his wealth, and what it means for tech culture. Clip from Reacts episode 'WP Engine Feud Explodes + Meta Glasses Hacked, Zuckerberg’s Porsche Flex, Microsoft’s Nuclear Bet': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxOcbvPrliE…

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Oct. 12, 2024

Three Mile Island and the AI Revolution (Clip)

Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein explain the growing link between nuclear power and AI data centers – including the reopening of Three Mile Island. Clip from Reacts episode 'WP Engine Feud Explodes + Meta Glasses Hacked, Zuckerberg’s Porsche Flex, Microsoft’s Nuclear Bet': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxOcbvPrliE 🎙️ Want more insights like this? Subscribe…

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Oct. 11, 2024

Is Wordpress' Founder Trying to Break His Own Ecosystem? (Clip)

Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein explain the ongoing conflict between WordPress, founder Matt Mullenweg, and WP Engine, and examine the challenges of maintaining mental health as a successful founder. Clip from Reacts episode 'WP Engine Feud Explodes + Meta Glasses Hacked, Zuckerberg’s Porsche Flex, Microsoft’s Nuclear Bet': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxOcbvPrliE 🎙️ Want…

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Oct. 9, 2024

WP Engine Feud Explodes + Meta Glasses Hacked, Zuckerberg’s Porsche Flex, Microsoft’s Nuclear Bet

-Are we on the brink of a privacy apocalypse, or is this just the next step in our technological evolution? As smart glasses become more advanced, the line between helpful augmentation and invasive surveillance grows increasingly blurry. In this episode, Chris and Yaniv dive into the recent hack of Meta's…

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Oct. 7, 2024

Early Execution: Your MVP Sucks (Replay)

In this remastered episode of The Startup Podcast, Yaniv Bernstein and Chris Saad dive deep into the most critical concept for early-stage startups: execution. The harsh truth? Your MVP (Minimum Viable Product) probably sucks, but that's okay. Chris and Yaniv break down the myths, missteps, and the right approach to…

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Oct. 7, 2024

Zuck's iPhone Killer: The Future Is On Your Face (Clip)

Chris Saad and Amir Shevat explore Meta’s Orion AR glasses and consider their potential to replace smartphones — could this be the beginning of a new tech era? Clip from Reacts episode 'Exec Exodus: What’s OpenAI's Dirty Secret? + DevDay, Google Hires AI Rockstar, Meta's AR Glasses': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_zqNfqQK2s 🎙️ Want…

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Oct. 6, 2024

Sam Altman’s Team Run For The Exit (Clip)

Chris Saad and Amir Shevat unpack the ongoing drama at OpenAI, including the mass resignation of executives and speculation surrounding Sam Altman’s control of the company. Clip from Reacts episode 'Exec Exodus: What’s OpenAI's Dirty Secret? + DevDay, Google Hires AI Rockstar, Meta's AR Glasses': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_zqNfqQK2s 🎙️ Want more insights…

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Oct. 6, 2024

Why Google spent BILLIONS to hire one person (Clip)

Chris Saad and Amir Shevat dive into Google’s $2.7 billion rehire of an AI rockstar and why top-tier talent is driving astronomical valuations. Clip from Reacts episode 'Exec Exodus: What’s OpenAI's Dirty Secret? + DevDay, Google Hires AI Rockstar, Meta's AR Glasses': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_zqNfqQK2s 🎙️ Want more insights like this? Subscribe…

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Oct. 6, 2024

Tech Investors' MINDS BLOWN by OpenAI DevDay Announcements (Clip)

Chris Saad and Amir Shevat discuss the latest revelations from OpenAI’s Dev Day and why new developer tools, like the Speech-to-Speech API and image fine-tuning, could be a game-changer for startups. Clip from Reacts episode 'Exec Exodus: What’s OpenAI's Dirty Secret? + DevDay, Google Hires AI Rockstar, Meta's AR Glasses':…

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Oct. 2, 2024

Exec Exodus: What’s OpenAI's Dirty Secret? + DevDay, Google Hires AI Rockstar, Meta's AR Glasses

Are you ready for a world where AI and AR are seamlessly integrated into our daily lives? The pace of innovation in these fields is accelerating rapidly, with major announcements from tech giants like OpenAI and Meta reshaping the landscape. In this episode, Chris Saad and Amir Shabbat dive deep…

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Sept. 30, 2024

Why Your Sales Pitch Fails (And How To Fix It) with April Dunford

Are you struggling to close deals, even when you know your product is the best fit? Do you find yourself losing to prospects who freeze up and don't make a decision at all? In this episode, Yaniv and Chris are joined by April Dunford, author of "Obviously Awesome" and "Sales…

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Sept. 29, 2024

"Not Just A State Of Mind": Why Silicon Valley Is Still Best (Clip)

Chris and Yaniv discuss why Silicon Valley is not just a state of mind. Clip from Reacts episode 'Fed Rate Cuts: Is the Startup Funding Winter Over? + 23andMe Board Exodus, Snap Spectacles 3.0': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPIHWgdnrgo #startup #siliconvalley #techhub

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Sept. 28, 2024

Is the Funding Winter Over? (Clip)

Fed Rate Cuts: Chris and Yaniv discuss how cheaper capital could kickstart startup funding again and whether we’re about to enter a new economic chapter for founders and VCs. Clip from Reacts episode 'Fed Rate Cuts: Is the Startup Funding Winter Over? + 23andMe Board Exodus, Snap Spectacles 3.0': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPIHWgdnrgo…

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Sept. 28, 2024

Entire Board RAGE QUITS. Why? (Clip)

23andMe’s entire independent board has resigned. What went wrong at this once-promising startup, and what lessons can founders learn about governance and shareholder control? Clip from Reacts episode 'Fed Rate Cuts: Is the Startup Funding Winter Over? + 23andMe Board Exodus, Snap Spectacles 3.0': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPIHWgdnrgo #startup #technews #23andme #governance

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Sept. 28, 2024

Snap Spectacles 3.0 vs. Meta's Raybans: The Future of AR? (Clip)

The Future of AR: Snap is back with their latest AR glasses, but why isn’t anyone talking about them? What might be their potential impact on the wearable tech market? Clip from Reacts episode 'Fed Rate Cuts: Is the Startup Funding Winter Over? + 23andMe Board Exodus, Snap Spectacles 3.0':…

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Sept. 25, 2024

Fed Rate Cuts: Is the Startup Funding Winter Over? + 23andMe Board Exodus, Snap Spectacles 3.0

In this week’s Reacts episode, Chris Saad is joined by Yaniv Bernstein to discuss the latest tech and business trends: from the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts and what it means for startups, to the shocking mass resignation at 23andMe, and the release of Snap’s new AR glasses. Together, they break…

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Sept. 23, 2024

Hiring Talent is Just the Start – Keeping Them is the Real Challenge

One of the toughest challenges in early-stage startups is managing employee career development. Unlike big corporations, startups thrive on chaos, ownership, and self-driven growth, meaning traditional professional development programs often fall flat. In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein break down the harsh realities of career development in startups…

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Sept. 22, 2024

LinkedIn's New Favourite Metric: Earnings Per Employee (Clip)

The Future of Work: 1 Billion, 3 Employees? AI is transforming how companies scale, with some earning $1 billion with just 3 employees. The discussion unpacks synthetic employees and how AI is redefining the workforce of tomorrow. Clip from Reacts episode 'Smarter AI & The Future of Work | OpenAI…

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