This Week in Startups

Election Security, Skift's Rafat Ali, and Anthropic Unleashes PC AI | E2030

TWiST News: F1 on Apple Vision Pro, Self-Driving, and Stablecoins | E2029

The Anatomy of a Startup Acquisition with Cacheflow's Sarika Garg | E2028

The Best Financial Advice VCs Give Startups | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn

TWiST News: Subscription Economics, Density's Waffle, and The Cost of AV Fleets | E2027

AI Demos: ChatGPT-o4 Canvas, Notebook LM & Meta's Movie Gen | E2026

TWiST News: Tesla Robotaxis, Electric RVs, and How Startups are Helping Secure Elections | E2025

TWiST500 Spotlight: The must-know startups from AI to robotics! | E2024

Navigating the AI Boom | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott Orn

TWiST News: M.G. Siegler Explains the Current Venture Crisis and Google’s Antitrust Woes | E2023

In this podcast episode, the importance of human connection during crises, like Hurricane Milton, takes center stage while exploring M.G. Siegler's shift from journalism to venture capitalism. The discussion covers the challenges of misinformation in tech reporting, the need for transparency in leadership, and how toda...

The Next-Generation of Single-Stage-to-Orbit Spaceplanes with Radian's Richard Humphrey | E2022

In this podcast episode, we explore the groundbreaking ideas behind the Radian 1 spaceplane, emphasizing its advantages over conventional rockets, especially in reusability and fuel efficiency. The conversation reflects on lessons from the unsuccessful X-33 project and discusses innovative features like the rocket sled...

Hacking Meta's AR glasses, a shakeup at Initialized, and the best startups of the decade | E2021

Highlighting Data Intelligence with Databricks & Bonbon’s Reward Innovation | E2020

In this podcast episode, we explore Databricks' strategic acquisition of MosaicML and how their technologies work together to improve AI model training and deployment. The discussion highlights MosaicML's shift from independent growth to a broader focus on global impact, alongside the regulatory challenges facing AI de...

The Automation Endgame, VCs Returning Cash, and the OpenAI Wager | E2019

This podcast episode explores the intricate issues surrounding the recent port strike, focusing on labor relations, automation, and the vulnerabilities of the US supply chain. With nearly 50,000 longshoremen participating, the strike highlights a major contractual conflict while raising important questions about the fu...

Monique Woodard, Fund of Funds Panel & The Pro-Rata Yacht! | E2018

This podcast episode explores the intricate world of venture capital, highlighting the overconfidence bias among investors, the overlooked potential of emerging venture managers, and effective strategies for fundraising and building strong firms. Featuring insights from industry experts, it discusses the wide performan...

The AI Supercycle, California's AI Safety Bill Vetoed, and the Future of AR/VR | E2017

In this podcast episode, the hosts explore the dynamic world of AI and AR/VR technologies. They discuss California's recent veto of an AI bill, highlighting its impact on innovation and the funding landscape for OpenAI in light of growing open-source options. The conversation also addresses the hurdles that AR/VR start...

The Future of Sound: Udio’s Vision for AI-Generated Music | E2016

In this podcast episode, the hosts explore Udio, an AI-powered music creation software, highlighting its technical aspects, user experiences, and future potential. Alex and David engage in lively discussions that reveal how Udio's models grasp music theory and recording techniques, along with the standout features that...

Data Centers and Energy with Phil Deutch | E2015

This podcast episode explores the growing energy demands of AI and how nuclear and renewable power can help meet these needs. Phil Deutch discusses the challenges and opportunities arising from the rapid expansion of data centers, emphasizing the significant investments required and the critical need for a stable energ...

OpenAI CTO Departure, DOJ AI Compliance, M&A Trends, and more! | E2014

In this podcast episode, the hosts explore the changing world of mergers and acquisitions in light of the new Department of Justice guidelines on AI compliance. They highlight the need for sustainable growth amid uncertain venture capital funding. The conversation emphasizes how startups must balance their growth with ...

Amazon's RTO Impact, Lina Khan’s 60 Minutes, and Microsoft's Big Nuclear Deals | E2013