This Week in Startups

Jason Calacanis covers startups, tech, markets, media, and all the hottest topics in business and technology. He also interviews the world’s greatest founders, operators, investors, and innovators.

TWiST with Brandon Kessler | E16

E16 • Nov 24, 2009 • 137 mins

In this episode, Jason Calacanis is joined by Brandon Kessler, Aaron, and Nate. They reflect on the TechCrunch Shifty conference, discuss the origins of ChallengePost, and speculation about Twitter's new venture round valuation. The episode also features interviews with Ethan Anderson, founder of Red Beacon, and Nate and Aaron from AnyClip.

Speakers

Jason Calacanis

Host • 70%

Brandon Kessler

Guest • 10%

Aaron

Guest • 9%

Nate

Guest • 3%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction and reflections on the TechCrunch Shifty conference
7:01	Sponsor: Ustream
8:13	Sponsor: DNA Mail
9:54	Sponsor: Audible.com
10:55	Announcement about This Week in Startups merchandise
19:26	Interview with Ethan Anderson, founder of Red Beacon
35:07	Interview with Nate and Aaron from AnyClip
55:22	Brandon Kessler's background and start in the music industry
1:03:00	The origins of ChallengePost
1:43:42	Twitter's speculated new private venture round valuation
1:55:14	The backstory of Jason and Mike's partnership and debates
2:16:43	Discussion on CitySource and announcement of next week's guest, Ivan

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