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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
-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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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':…
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…
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…
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
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…
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
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':…
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…
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…
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…
Is OpenAI o1 The Smartest AI Ever? OpenAI’s groundbreaking new O1 model is changing the landscape for developers and startups. Is this the smartest AI ever created, or just another step in AI’s evolution? Clip from Reacts episode 'Smarter AI & The Future of Work | OpenAI o1 | Zuckerberg’s…
Zuckerberg’s New Swagger: Mark Zuckerberg is done apologizing and has adopted a bold new attitude. How is this shift impacting Meta and the tech leadership landscape, especially in the Elon Musk era? Clip from Reacts episode 'Smarter AI & The Future of Work | OpenAI o1 | Zuckerberg’s New Swagger':…
Is AI getting smarter, and what does that mean for the future of work? Plus, how is Zuckerberg's new public persona shaking things up at Meta? In this week’s Reacts episode, Chris Saad is joined by Jordan Crook, former deputy editor at TechCrunch and current partner at Betaworks, along with…
In the brutal world of startups, conviction is your greatest weapon. It fuels momentum, sharpens decisions, and separates thriving startups from those that fade away. Conviction isn’t blind faith or passion. It’s clarity of purpose and commitment to a path, even when challenges arise. Without it, you risk losing focus…