Startup Pitches! LAUNCH Accelerator Demo Day | E1902

In this episode, Jason Calacanis introduces Launch Accelerator Cohort 30 and guest investor judges. They discuss startup selection criteria and host Q&As with founders of Melango, Podcast AI, Tolt, River, TaxGPT, Fanfare, and Monic.AI. The episode also includes an investor feedback segment and Jason's insights on fundraising challenges and successes.

Speakers

AI Chat

Jason Calacanis

Host • 10%

Nick Calacanis

Host • 10%

Jacqui Deegan

Guest • 2%

Ben Narasin

Guest • 6%

Blaine Davis

Guest • 2%

Minnie Ingersoll

Guest • 4%

Nicole Seah

Guest • 4%

Stella Zhang

Guest • 4%

Jason Calacanis

Host • 6%

Justin Kwong

Guest • 8%

Daniel Gjokaj

Guest • 8%

Rae Lambert

Guest • 9%

Jam Mirzakhalov

Guest • 9%

Kashif Ali

Guest • 10%

George Lam

Guest • 8%

Partners

Chapters

0:00	Introduction by Jason Calacanis
1:11	Launch Accelerator Cohort 30 and Guest Investor Judges Introduction
3:17	Startup Selection Criteria
5:51	Introduction and Q&A with Justin Kwong, Founder of Melango
11:30	Introduction and Q&A with Edward, Founder of Podcast AI
18:10	Sponsor: LinkedIn
19:38	Introduction and Q&A with Daniel, Founder of Toll
24:21	Introduction and Q&A with Rae Lambert, Founder of River
28:30	Sponsor: Northwest Registered Agent
34:01	Introduction and Q&A with Kashif Ali, Founder of Tax GPT
40:53	Introduction and Q&A with George Lam, Founder of Fanfare
46:31	Introduction and Q&A with Jam Mirzakhalov, Founder of Monakiya AI
52:05	Investor Feedback Segment
56:04	Jason Calacanis on Fundraising Challenges and Successes
56:23	Episode Conclusion and Farewell by Jason Calacanis

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