58 min.
Multi-Stage Funds for Unimpressive Rich Kids, Ashley Madison for Career, and $1000 Startup Ideas "Request for Startups" with Erik Torenberg
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- Technologie
Today’s episode of Request for Startups features
* Nick DeWilde: Co-founder and Chief Customer Officer at Exec. @nick_dewilde on X
* Sean Linehan: CEO at Exec and Squad. @seanlinehan on X
* Justin Mares: Founder at Truemed, Kettle & Fire, and Surely. A venture Partner at Long Journey Ventures. @jwmares on X
* Erik Torenberg: Investor, Founder of Turpentine.co. @eriktorenberg on X
In this week’s episode, Erik sits down with friends Nick DeWilde, Sean Linehan, and Justin Mares to explore various unique and humorous startup and product ideas, ranging from dating apps, unconventional business concepts and other creative ideas that blend technology with societal and personal needs. They also highlight the launch of the AI spiritual guide app for Catholics called Grace, proposed by Sean and co-developed with Kevin Hartz.
SPONSOR: BRAVEGet first-party targeting with Brave’s private ad platform: cookieless and future proof ad formats for all your business needs. Performance meets privacy. Head to https://brave.com/brave-ads/ and mention “Turpentine” when signing up for a 25% discount on your first campaign.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:40) Grace: The AI spiritual guide
(03:56) Innovative startup ideas
(14:01) Revolutionizing couples therapy with AI
(15:42) Sponsor: Brave Ad
(16:46) Ashley Madison for Career
(22:37) Silicon Valley's talent wars
(30:32) Rethinking art and decor in the digital age
(34:58) Thousand dollar startup ideas
(40:37) Future of internet authenticity
(44:00) Business potential of reputation aggregation
(48:29) Redefining social media engagement
(53:19) Revolutionizing reality tv with bold concepts
(57:17) Wrap
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit requestforstartups.substack.com
Today’s episode of Request for Startups features
* Nick DeWilde: Co-founder and Chief Customer Officer at Exec. @nick_dewilde on X
* Sean Linehan: CEO at Exec and Squad. @seanlinehan on X
* Justin Mares: Founder at Truemed, Kettle & Fire, and Surely. A venture Partner at Long Journey Ventures. @jwmares on X
* Erik Torenberg: Investor, Founder of Turpentine.co. @eriktorenberg on X
In this week’s episode, Erik sits down with friends Nick DeWilde, Sean Linehan, and Justin Mares to explore various unique and humorous startup and product ideas, ranging from dating apps, unconventional business concepts and other creative ideas that blend technology with societal and personal needs. They also highlight the launch of the AI spiritual guide app for Catholics called Grace, proposed by Sean and co-developed with Kevin Hartz.
SPONSOR: BRAVEGet first-party targeting with Brave’s private ad platform: cookieless and future proof ad formats for all your business needs. Performance meets privacy. Head to https://brave.com/brave-ads/ and mention “Turpentine” when signing up for a 25% discount on your first campaign.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(00:40) Grace: The AI spiritual guide
(03:56) Innovative startup ideas
(14:01) Revolutionizing couples therapy with AI
(15:42) Sponsor: Brave Ad
(16:46) Ashley Madison for Career
(22:37) Silicon Valley's talent wars
(30:32) Rethinking art and decor in the digital age
(34:58) Thousand dollar startup ideas
(40:37) Future of internet authenticity
(44:00) Business potential of reputation aggregation
(48:29) Redefining social media engagement
(53:19) Revolutionizing reality tv with bold concepts
(57:17) Wrap
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit requestforstartups.substack.com
58 min.