The Automation Endgame, VCs Returning Cash, and the OpenAI Wager | E2019

Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss the ongoing ILA strike and impact, Startup opportunities in port automation, CRV's $275M return to investors, OpenAI closing its $6.6 billion mega-round, and more!

Monique Woodard, Fund of Funds Panel & The Pro-Rata Yacht! | E2018

The episode explores the intricacies of venture capital and fund management, featuring insights from industry experts like Ben Choi, Michael Downing, and Monique Woodard. The discussion kicks off with success stories in angel investing and transitions into a panel discussion from the Liquidity Summit. Topics include challenges faced by emerging managers, venture capital performance insights from Sehun Kang, and fundraising strategies during COVID-19. The episode also delves into the dynamics of individual versus institutional investors, building relationships for future funds, and strategies for subsequent fundraises.

The AI Supercycle, California's AI Safety Bill Vetoed, and the Future of AR/VR | E2017

Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss AI regulation bill SB 1047, the biggest supercycle today, OpenAI’s growth trajectory, the AR and VR technology evolution, and more!

The Future of Sound: Udio’s Vision for AI-Generated Music | E2016

Udio’s David Ding joins Alex to discuss the inception of Udio, advancements in AI music creation, and the evolution of Udio’s AI model. Plus, David demos Udio’s capabilities live!

Data Centers and Energy with Phil Deutch | E2015

Phil Deutch joins Jason Calacanis to delve into the complexities of electricity generation, the rising power demands from data centers, and the challenges of energy distribution in the US. They explore the market opportunities in faster electricity delivery, sustainability hurdles, and the ongoing debate over nuclear power. The discussion highlights the role of AI and batteries in energy management, as well as consumer awareness following recent outages. Audience questions touch on the transition to AI and challenges in adopting electric vehicles. The episode closes with a look at future innovations in solar energy, storage, and the potential for free electricity.

OpenAI CTO Departure, DOJ AI Compliance, M&A Trends, and more! | E2014

Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss OpenAI CTO’s departure, DOJ AI compliance guidelines, current trends in tech M&A, and much more!

Amazon's RTO Impact, Lina Khan’s 60 Minutes, and Microsoft's Big Nuclear Deals | E2013

Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss Amazon's return to office (RTO) policy, Lina Khan’s 60 minutes, Apple's new iOS features, Microsoft's big nuclear deals, and more!

How Pie's 'Block Ads, Get Paid' Model Is Giving Users Control of Ads & Privacy | E2012

Pie.org’s Ryan Hudson joins Jason to discuss consumer behavior, Honey’s business strategy, Pie’s consumer ad control, legal considerations of ad blocking, and more!

Navigating Challenges in Distressed Companies w/ Becki DeGraw | Wilson Sonsini Startup Legal Basics

Wilson Sonsini Partner Becki DeGraw joins Jason on the latest edition of Startup Legal Basics! In this episode, they break down challenges in distressed companies, pay-to-play scenarios, the importance of a market check in financing, and high-profile legal and ethical issues.

No hype, Just works: How Comma reached 100M miles in autonomous driving | E2011

Comma’s Harald Schäfer joins Jason to discuss the future of autonomous driving, Comma’s open-source approach, how camera-based systems stack up against lidar, self-driving technology developments globally, and more!

Boom: Supersonic speeds for everyday travel with Blake Scholl | E2006

Boom Supersonic’s Blake Scholl joins Jason to discuss the future of supersonic flight, Boom's vision and test flights, the evolution of hardware startups, the future of autonomous aviation, and much more!

Scaling Childcare with Tech: Winnie.com’s Blueprint for Growing with Purpose & Profit | E2005

Sara Mauskopf, CEO of Winnie, joins Alex Wilhelm to discuss Winnie's evolution and its focus on childcare services. They explore the company's growth, transparency, and market positioning (9:45), the challenges of balancing investor expectations with business models (22:30), and the impact of remote work on childcare demands (35:15). The conversation also covers profitability, operational efficiency, and marketing strategies (46:20), as well as the broader implications of tech M&A, FTC regulations, and innovation policies (58:10).

The Rise of Stablecoins with Circle’s Jeremy Allaire | E2004

Circle’s Jeremy Allaire joins Alex Wilhelm to discuss the growth of stablecoins, stablecoin market infrastructure, their impact on global financial systems, and more!

Fundraising hurdles and M&A slowdown with Becki DeGraw | Wilson Sonsini Startup Legal Basics

Wilson Sonsini Partner Becki DeGraw joins Jason on the latest edition of Startup Legal Basics! In this episode, they break down fundraising trends, the challenges of M&A, and the evolving regulations for tech companies.

Medium: Reaching Profitability while The Internet is Broken + CorePod | E2003

Tony Stubblebine of Medium joins Alex to discuss the broken internet and ad-based models, the impact of AI on content creation, and Medium's unique curation and financial model (9:30). They delve into Medium's growth, geographic expansion, and AI translation (20:45), as well as the challenges and benefits of AI-driven media platforms (32:10). The conversation highlights Medium's subscriber growth, financial milestones, and venture scale potential (45:00). Tony shares his personal use of AI and thoughts on AI's future in business (58:15). Later, Ulan Abdurazakov introduces CorePod, discussing its product strategy and market validation (1:10:30).

Superhuman 2.0: The AI edge, top productivity hacks, and the future of email | E2002

Superhuman’s Rahul Vohra joins Jason to discuss the evolution of Superhuman. They delve into Superhuman's onboarding strategy (11:17), live demos of Superhuman's AI features (27:37), explore AI's impact on team management, and more!

AI Demos: Gemini Gmail, Search GPT, Groq with Voice & Playground | E2001

Sundeep Madra joins Jason Calacanis to explore AI demos and discuss the impact of Q4 on startups and Nvidia's market performance (5:30). They dive into chip design advancements, experiences with ChatGPT-4, and Google's Gemini in Gmail (15:20). The conversation covers generative AI and the importance of SOC 2 compliance (27:10), AI integration in Gmail, and personalization tools (35:45). They also examine Search GPT functionalities, ethical considerations in AI, and practical applications like Claude AI's app development (50:00). The episode concludes with a comparison of Playground and Canva, and the future of user interfaces (1:05:30).

Episode 2000! Epic guests, huge news, and how to build a media legacy in 14 short years | E2000

Jason and Alex kick off episode 2000! They reflect on TWiST’s origins and early episodes, highlighting notable guests and memorable moments. They also share fan messages, and insights from cohosts, and wrap up celebrating standout moments.

Startup Pitch Competition: Three founders compete for $25K | E1999

Jason and Kelly kick off the Founder University startup pitch competition, then we hear from Eric Gilbert-Williams on The Public Bored, Matt Schwed on Speed AI, and Joe Tannorella on PodEngine. Finally, Jason awards a $25K investment, and details how to apply!

The charges against Pavel Durov, the future of encryption, and secondaries are heating up | E1998

Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss the arrest of Pavel Durov, national security concerns, and encryption debates. They also dive into G Squared raising $1B for it’s latest fund, IBM's activities in China, iPhone production shifts, more!