Ask Jason: Growing as a leader, consumer SaaS pricing tips, bull markets post-COVID & more | E1072

Jason Calacanis answers listener questions on a variety of topics, including Uber's growth status, selling to startups outside VC networks, pricing strategies for consumer services, code shipping cadence, his evolution as a leader, post-COVID market predictions, remote work insights, and a potential Uber/Lyft merger. He also shares insights on his preferred investment types and the software stack LAUNCH uses.

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Jason Calacanis

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0:00	Opening
0:01	Jason teases today's questions
2:09	Luai: Is Uber still a hyper-growth company?
5:25	Weston: Advice on getting in front of/selling to startups/enterprises outside of our immediate VC network?
8:13	Martin: Do you have any resources, insights, or methods about how to get to the right price for a consumer subscription service?
12:58	Topher: What is a good shipping cadence for new code? How often should I be pushing code to production and releasing new updated versions of my app?
15:42	Delane: When you started your first business, what were your strengths/weaknesses as a manager/leader? What was young Jason like as a CEO, and how has he evolved into your current self?
19:28	Mary: In your early days, what was your leadership style towards people who were older/more experienced than you? What advice would you give a young founder for hiring older/experienced people?
20:57	Emily: If the worst of COVID has passed, what markets are you most bullish on Post-COVID? Where do you think we will see the most innovation going forward?
26:43	Danielle: What are some insights gained since taking your team fully remote?
35:15	Matt: Could you ever see an Uber/Lyft merger? What would need to take place for that to happen?
36:29	Chris: Would you rather invest in a high-growth, high-burn startup OR a moderate-growth, minimal-burn startup?
38:57	James: What software stack does LAUNCH use? Which apps are integral to your team's success and why?

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