Casual Pour

Casual Pour
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SEASON 2 PREMIERS AUGUST 14TH: Every Thursday, two childhood friends & startup investors - Robert Harary and Sol Betesh - go head-to-head on the hottest headlines in business, media, and tech then interview some of the industry’s most impactful people over a glass of their favorite cocktail. Robert is an entrepreneur and venture capitalist with 100+ portfolio companies. Sol is an angel investor and growth strategist, launching and acquiring consumer brands across the globe.

  1. 08/20/2020

    "The Guy Who Keeps Giving David Dobrik Cars" with Ian Borthwick

    Ian Borthwick - Head of Influencer Channels at SeatGeek - joins Robert and Sol for a conversation about influencer marketing, working with leading internet personalities, how creators are making money, and the future of content creation. Ian shares his stories working with creators like David Dobrik, Casey Neistat, and more.  First, Robert and Sol talk about Epic Games' suit against Apple for their massive fees on in-app purchases and how larger companies are using their marketplaces to compete with their own customers.

    57 min

  2. 08/13/2020

    "The Prick to Productivity Ratio" with Kara Swisher

    SEASON 2 PREMIERE  Kara Swisher - Founder of Recode, Host of Recode Decode, Host of The Award Winning Pivot Podcast, and world-renowned tech journalist - sits down with Robert and Sol to talk about what some of the world's top tech executives are like when the cameras aren't rolling. Kara talks about interviewing Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, and Bill Gates + shares her thoughts on how technology impacts a number of industries.  First, Robert and Sol talk about Tik Tok's impending ban in the United States and which companies could potentially buy the business.

    1h 3m

  3. 05/13/2020

    Why Uber Wants a Big Bite of Grubhub

    Mixing it up this week!  This episode is all Robert and Sol so hopefully, you like them enough to bear with them. The guys have a drink and talk through Uber’s potential acquisition of GrubHub, Beyond Meat’s stock price’s sudden surge, and the major financial fraud scandal at Luckin Coffee that lead to the CEO and COO being fired.

    32 min

  4. 05/05/2020

    What Journalists Actually Care About

    Erin Griffith, Domestic Correspondent at the New York Times covering Venture Capital and Startups, joins us for a conversation about getting media attention for your company, what it takes to be a journalist, and what tips she has to recognize the truth in every story. First, we’ll talk about Elon Musk’s Twitter rant, its affect on the company stock price, and his role as CEO of Tesla. Afterwards, we’ll catch up with Justin Lafazan - Co CEO of NextGen HQ - to talk about how the networking and events industry is responding to COVID-19. After our interview with Erin, we’ll discuss Spotify’s growth through 2020, how COVID has affected the type of music we listen to, and how Spotify stacks up next to Apple Music.

    1h 13m

  5. 04/28/2020

    How to Not Get Fat During Quarantine

    Josh Bonhotal, VP of Operations at Future Fit, Zooms in to talk about how technology is making it easier than ever to work out from home. Future connects individuals with personal trainers over video chat and through their app, making working out from home easier than ever. First, we’ll discuss whether major tech companies like Amazon and Facebook are getting too big. After that, we’ll have Nina Stepanov and Amir Tehrani in for Casual Calls. Nina Stepanov: Principal at Acceleprise Amir Tehrani: Founder and CEO of Our Place

    1h 14m

  6. 04/21/2020

    How to Make it Big Inside a Bigger Company

    Mike Kurzeja, Senior Manager of Corporate Strategy, Innovation, and Sustainability at Exelon (and Sol’s former boss) sits down with us to talk about how to make a name for yourself at and how to make an impact in an enormous, global company. Mike fills us in on how huge companies like Exelon make decisions, why corporations operate the way they do, and how in-trepreneurship works. First, we’ll talk about AirBnb’s $2B raises split into two $1B tranches following a 96% dip in bookings through COVID-19. After our drink with Mike, we’ll discuss the $2 Trillion stimulus package and what reopening the economy could look like.

    1h 5m

  7. 04/14/2020

    How to Get Celebrities to Give You Money

    Eman Pahlavani, Cofounder of HUNGRY, sits down with us to talk about how to raise money from A-List celebrities. HUNGRY has raised $30,000,000+ from investors like JAY-Z, Jay Brown, Usher, Kevin Hart, and more. Their platform connects independent chefs with companies looking to cater for their workplace (and, during COVID-19, their home offices). First, we’ll talk about WeWork’s $3 Billion lawsuit against SoftBank and how we feel about both of those companies. After our interview with Eman, we’ll talk about Hollywood’s response to COVID and what streaming platforms stand to gain the most from the sudden change in the way people are streaming due to sheltering in place. Our Friends this Week for Casual Calls: Kara La Forgia: Founder and CEO of KAZ Konsulting Michael Bethoney & Natanel Malkoukian: Heads of New Development at Nest Seekers, The Serhant Team

    1h 12m

  8. 04/07/2020

    So Does Quibi Suck? Yep.

    Emil Davityan, Former Cyber Security Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister of Australia and the Founder of Bluedot, has a (pre-recorded before Coronavirus) drink with us to talk about Geofencing - what it means, how it works, and all of the ways we’ll interact with it in our day to day. He’ll also share some lessons he learned building a team, partnering up with one of his best friends, and rising to the occasion of leading a growing company. First, we’ll talk about how we felt after using Quibi (if the episode title didn’t give it away - not great), how it stacks up next to other streaming platforms, and what they can do to compete. After our drink with Emil, we’ll break down a class action lawsuit against Zoom for allegedly giving user information to Facebook without user permission. Our Friends This Week: Marcus Stroud - Founding Partner @ TXV Partners Oliver D’Abo Hurwitz - Founder of Logos News Steve Fletcher - Venture Capital & Real Estate Investor

    1h 10m
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SEASON 2 PREMIERS AUGUST 14TH: Every Thursday, two childhood friends & startup investors - Robert Harary and Sol Betesh - go head-to-head on the hottest headlines in business, media, and tech then interview some of the industry’s most impactful people over a glass of their favorite cocktail. Robert is an entrepreneur and venture capitalist with 100+ portfolio companies. Sol is an angel investor and growth strategist, launching and acquiring consumer brands across the globe.

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