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The Startup Podcast Yaniv Bernstein, Chris Saad
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A guide to the unique mindset and approach that drives Silicon Valley style disruption.
Build product, raise money, and scale your startup like the best. TSP hosts Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein share practical advice based on decades of experience at Google, Uber, and their own startups.
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OpenAI Search, Apple’s $100B Stock Buyback, US Civil Unrest (Reacts)
Is your startup prepared for the next US election? Learn about the forces driving today’s tech giants and tomorrow’s political landscape.
In this week's Reacts episode, insiders Chris Saad, Yaniv Bernstein, and Emil Michael cover:
Buyback Backlash: Does Apple’s $100 billion stock buyback program signal a shift from innovation to incrementalism?
RAGs to Riches: OpenAI are rumoured to be developing a new AI-powered search product to disrupt Google. But what is 'retrieval augmented generation', and how will it help startups like Perplexity AI shape the future of information access?
Unrest Assured: Why tech leaders should prepare for potential political instability in the US following the 2024 election.
Tune in for a compelling discussion that could reshape your understanding of where technology and politics intersect.
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The Startup Podcast is sponsored by Vanta. Vanta helps businesses get and stay compliant by automating up to 90% of the work for the most in demand compliance frameworks. With over 200 integrations, you can easily monitor and secure the tools your business relies on. Go to www.vanta.com/tsp for 20% off their incredible offer.
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Learn more about Chris and Yaniv
Work 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/
Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/
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Credits
Editor: Justin McArthur
Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang -
Founders Getting Fired – Preventing the Nuclear Option (Edu)
Is firing a founder CEO ever the right move? Learn about how startup founders and their boards can work together effectively to avoid the worst.
In this week's episode of The Startup Podcast, hosts Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein explain:
Founder Knows Best: Why removing a founder CEO is usually undesirable, given their deep vision and commitment.
All Above Board: Why board accountability is necessary when a leadership change becomes essential.
Evolving Ambitions: How founder CEOs must grow along with their companies, setting goals, seeking coaching and mentorship, and engaging with stakeholders through regular updates.
Support Before Severance: Why boards should exhaust all supportive measures, like setting clear improvement plans and providing targeted coaching, before considering dismissal.
The Empty Seat: Know the risks you might face if you leave the CEO position vacant for too long.
Tune in for the full discussion on the delicate balance of power between a startup's founder CEO and their board.
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The Startup Podcast is sponsored by Trilligent. Trilligent is your startup's one-stop-shop for regulatory, PR, and international expansion advisory. Their unique startup-friendly offering is essential for any startup looking to go beyond their home shores or deal with complex regulatory environments. Go to https://trilligent.com and book a call with their COO Laura to learn more – tell her we sent you!
The Startup Podcast is also sponsored by Vanta. Vanta helps businesses get and stay compliant by automating up to 90% of the work for the most in demand compliance frameworks. With over 200 integrations, you can easily monitor and secure the tools your business relies on. Go to www.vanta.com/tsp for 20% off their incredible offer.
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Learn more about Chris and Yaniv
Work 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/
Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/
Follow Yaniv on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/
Credits
Editor: Justin McArthur
Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang -
Useless AI Hardware, TikTok Banned, Google Fires Activist Employees (Reacts)
Why didn't Rabbit R1 and Humane AI live up to the hype? Learn how even the biggest names in tech – from TikTok to Tesla – can falter.
In this week's Reacts episode, insiders Yaniv Bernstein, Emil Michael, and Leah Mahtani discuss:
Bad Bunny: Why Silicon Valley funding explains the disappointing launches of AI hardware Rabbit R1 and Humane AI.
Bumpy Road Ahead: How Uber's success can inform the debate around autonomous vehicles like Waymo, Cruise, and Tesla's Robotaxi.
Tick, Tock: What the TikTok ban means for the US-China relationship, TikTok creators, and other industry players like YouTube, Instagram, and Spotify.
Non-Compete Defeat: The Federal Trade Commission cuts non-compete clauses loose.
Soul Search: Google fires 50 employees after protests over a $1.2bn Israeli government contract.
Don't miss this timely and controversial discussion!
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Key links
The Startup Podcast is sponsored by Vanta. Vanta helps businesses get and stay compliant by automating up to 90% of the work for the most in demand compliance frameworks. With over 200 integrations, you can easily monitor and secure the tools your business relies on. Go to www.vanta.com/tsp for 20% off their incredible offer.
Get your question in for our next Q&A episode: https://forms.gle/NZzgNWVLiFmwvFA2A
The Startup Podcast website: https://tsp.show
Learn more about Chris and Yaniv
Work 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/
Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/
Follow Yaniv on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/
Credits
Editor: Justin McArthur
Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang -
Graceful Degradation – Safeguarding Your Vision (Edu)
Do your plans stand strong when things go wrong?
Hosts Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein discuss the concept of 'graceful degradation' and its critical role in planning for a robust business. They share tips on:
Understanding Graceful Degradation: Why it's important to fail-safe your business plan to avoid collapse in a crisis.
Visionary Planning: How a clear, unconstrained vision can guide decision-making as challenges arise.
Making Smart Compromises: Ensuring each step aligns closely with your core vision, even when the ideal path is impossible.
This episode is packed with great advice for anyone looking to enhance their decision-making framework and ensure their business remains agile and resilient.
Tune in to learn how to protect your vision and make pragmatic choices in the face of adversity.
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Key links
The Startup Podcast is sponsored by Vanta. Vanta helps businesses get and stay compliant by automating up to 90% of the work for the most in demand compliance frameworks. With over 200 integrations, you can easily monitor and secure the tools your business relies on. Go to www.vanta.com/tsp for 20% off their incredible offer.
Get your question in for our next Q&A episode: https://forms.gle/NZzgNWVLiFmwvFA2A
The Startup Podcast website: https://tsp.show
Learn more about Chris and Yaniv
Work 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/
Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/
Follow Yaniv on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/
Credits
Editor: Justin McArthur
Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang -
The Canva Mafia, SAFE Notes in Australia — Aussie Q&A (Bonus)
Australia’s startup ecosystem is about to be hit by an asteroid of awesomeness, and hardly anybody is talking about it.
Learn why the recent Canva secondary round means Australia finally has its own “mafia” to rival the PayPal, Google, and Facebook mafias—and what it means for tech in Australia.
Also in this bonus Aussie Q&A episode: how to think about SAFE notes as a local founder or investor.
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Key links
The Startup Podcast is sponsored by Vanta. Vanta helps businesses get and stay compliant by automating up to 90% of the work for the most in demand compliance frameworks. With over 200 integrations, you can easily monitor and secure the tools your business relies on. Go to www.vanta.com/tsp for 20% off their incredible offer.
Get your question in for our next Q&A episode: https://forms.gle/NZzgNWVLiFmwvFA2A
The Startup Podcast website: https://tsp.show
Learn more about Chris and Yaniv
Work 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/
Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/
Follow Yaniv on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/
Credits
Editor: Justin McArthur
Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang -
Boston Dynamics' Creepy Robot, Big Siri Update Revealed, OpenCRISPR AI Will Rewrite Your DNA (Reacts)
The insiders return this week to discuss the latest in AI startups:
💡 Investments and Optimism: A16z's huge raise suggests an optimistic outlook for tech IPOs.
🤖 Electric Atlas: Boston Dynamics' latest robot raises questions about the future of robotics, but does it have real world utility?
🍏 Siri's Major Update: Siri has the potential for transformative updates, including multi-modal interactions and integration across Apple devices like AR glasses, enhancing Apple's AI strategy.
🔍 Meta's Open-Source Strategy: Uncover Meta's strategy behind open-sourcing their powerful LLAMA3 language model, aiming to challenge mobile giants and fuel innovation.
🧬 OpenCRISPR AI: Explore the groundbreaking developments in DNA editing by OpenCRISPR, examining the promising and risky potential of AI in medicine and material sciences.
Make sure to join Chris Saad, Emil Michael, and Amir Shevat for an in-depth discussion on how these innovations are shaping our world.
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Key links
The Startup Podcast is sponsored by Vanta. Vanta helps businesses get and stay compliant by automating up to 90% of the work for the most in demand compliance frameworks. With over 200 integrations, you can easily monitor and secure the tools your business relies on. Go to www.vanta.com/tsp for 20% off their incredible offer.
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Learn more about Chris and Yaniv
Work 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/
Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/
Follow Yaniv on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/
Credits
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Editor: Justin McArthur
Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang
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