The Startup Ideas Pod
116 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 140 ratingsThis is the startup ideas podcast. Hosted by Greg Isenberg (CEO Late Checkout, ex-advisor of Reddit, TikTok etc).
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Making Millions Through Memes with Chris Josephs
February 02, 2023 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBToday Greg is joined by Chris Josephs of Autopilot, an app that lets you automate your investment portfolio by copying top-notch traders like Nancy Pelosi and Warren Buffett. In this episode, Greg and Chris break down how Autopilot got to the top of the charts in the App Store by using memes to grow and audience. ►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community, creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusive episodes come out from Where it Happe...
Generating Wealth by Doing Micro Private Equity with Brent Beshore
January 26, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBToday Greg is joined by Brent Beshore of Permanent Equity. In this episode, you'll learn why you don't need a Finance degree to generate wealth as an investor. ►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community, creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusive episodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free. https://latecheckout.substack.com FIND ME ON SOCIAL: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.co...
Why a Gamer Mindset Can Change Your Life and Business with Nicolas Cole and Dickie Bush
January 19, 2023 05:00 - 56 minutes - 51.6 MBToday Greg is joined by the founders of Ship 30 for 30. In this episode, you'll hear how to stop worrying about being 'cringe' on Twitter and start developing a writing habit that pays off in your business and in your life. ►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community, creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusive episodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free. https://latecheckout.substack.com FIND ME ON SOCIAL: Twitter: ...
Sahil Lavingia Gets Radically Honest
January 12, 2023 15:35 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBToday, Greg is joined by Sahil Lavingia, the founder of Gumroad. Sahil told himself he's going to start being totally honest in 2023 and he doesn't hold back in this conversation. ►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community, creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusive episodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free. https://latecheckout.substack.com FIND ME ON SOCIAL: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: ...
Reflecting on a crazy 2022
January 05, 2023 16:03 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this episode, I talk about the biggest winners and losers in 2022 as well as my own personal biggest wins and loses. I'm speaking from the heart with this one and telling some stories I've never told before. ►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community, creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusive episodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free. https://latecheckout.substack.com FIND ME ON SOCIAL: Twitter: https://twitt...
Building Big Businesses with Creators with Emily Herrera
December 29, 2022 15:46 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MBToday, Greg is joined by Em Herrera, an investor at Night Ventures. In this conversation, Greg and Em talk about how content creators and startups can amplify each other through partnerships. ►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community, creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusive episodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free. https://latecheckout.substack.com FIND ME ON SOCIAL: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg ...
Wealth Building: Sweaty Startup to Real Estate Investor with Nick Huber
December 22, 2022 05:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community, creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusive episodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free. https://latecheckout.substack.com FIND ME ON SOCIAL: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gregisenberg LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE: Production Team: https://www.bigoceanpodcasting.com Nick Huber: https://sweatyst...
Why Every Creator Should Have a Newsletter with Austin Rief
December 15, 2022 14:16 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MB►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community, creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusive episodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free. https://latecheckout.substack.com FIND ME ON SOCIAL: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregisenberg Instagram: https://instagram.com/gregisenberg/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@gregisenberg LINKS FOR THIS EPISODE: Production Team: https://www.bigoceanpodcasting.com Austin Rief: https://twitte...
Money, Wealth, and Personal Holding Companies with Michael Karnjanaprakorn
December 08, 2022 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBToday, Greg is joined by Michael Karnjanaprakorn, the founder of Skillshare and Otis. He's now taking time off to think and write about life, money and personal holding companies. In this episode, Greg and Mike talk about the thing Mike is *most* uncomfortable talking about: money. ►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community, creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusive episodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free. htt...
How Writers Can Be More Productive Using AI with Ben Tossell
November 30, 2022 15:52 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBToday, Greg is joined by Ben Tossell, the founder of Makerpad, which democratized software development through no-code. In this episode Ben and Greg talk about how writers should be using AI to become more creative, more productive, and more efficient. ►►Subscribe to Greg's weekly newsletter for insights on community, creators and commerce.You'll also find out when new and exclusive episodes come out from Where it Happens. And it's totally free. https://latecheckout.substack.com ...
Building the Right Product, At the Right Time, For the Right People with Jack Butcher
November 23, 2022 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.6 MBAre you ready for the next iteration of Where It Happens? Greg Isenberg is now the host of the podcast, which will be focused on catching up with incredible guests at the intersection of community, commerce, and content. Today, Greg is joined by Jack Butcher, the founder of Visualize Value, which offers community and content for building independent income on the internet. In this episode Jack tells Greg how he pivoted from the chaos of running an agency to building products for a...
Writing, Religion, and Walt Disney with David Perell
November 16, 2022 16:27 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBAre you ready for the next iteration of Where It Happens? Greg Isenberg is now the host of the podcast, which will be focused on catching up with incredible guests at the intersection of community, commerce, and content. Today, Greg is joined by David Perell, writer and founder of Write of Passage, where students learn a step-by-step method for publishing quality content and distributing ideas, leading to unexpected opportunities and increased serendipity in their work and life. I...
Keeping it Real with Danny Trinh
October 11, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 151 MBAre you ready for the next iteration of Where It Happens? Greg Isenberg is now the host of the podcast, which will be focused on catching up with incredible guests at the intersection of community, commerce, and content. Today, Greg is joined by Danny Trinh, a new product designer at Snapchat, who learned to build with Greg through shared suffering and triumphs. Together they share the importance of maintaining a beginner's mindset, offer their lessons learned for the next generatio...
The Laws of Community Building with Natalie Ellis
September 22, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 140 MBWhy are you waiting to build your community? In today's episode, we explain why the time is now to start creating, share the five tests to prove community exists, share how to have community members engage with one another, and so much more. Hosts Sahil Bloom & Greg Isenberg, are joined by Natalie Ellis, a self-taught entrepreneur who bootstrapped her way to a community-based company that generates over $6 million per year in recurring revenue. You won't want to miss this episode. ...
How To Monetize On YouTube With Harley Morenstein
September 15, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 151 MBAre you watching your window of opportunity pass by? Today we share why you need to start now to create success, explore the lessons you will learn the hard way, and unpack how YouTube continues to disrupt industries. Hosts Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg are joined by Harley Morenstein, another member of the “Montreal Mafia,” who created the YouTube sensation Epic Meal Time. Together they discuss how the internet has shrunk the window of acceptability, offer advice on why content cre...
Investing in Mental Health & Embracing Vulnerability with Andy Dunn
September 08, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBAre you being honest with yourself? In today’s episode, we get vulnerable while sharing how upbringing impacts entrepreneurship, unpack why mental health is critical for businesses, and share the importance of embracing vulnerability. Host Sahil Bloom is joined by guest Andy Dunn, the co-founder of Bonobos, and the author of Burn Rate. Together they discuss the five buckets of wealth, share why you need to accept when you're wrong, and finally, they place their bets on the future of...
Building a Mini Berkshire Hathaway
September 01, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBAre you ready to buy the business that will finance your future? Today we share the secret to generating wealth through acquisitions, explain why you need to invest for the long term, and teach the art of the deal. Hosts Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg are joined by the founders of Enduring Ventures, Xavier Helgesen and Sieva Kozinsky, who are building the modern Berkshire Hathaway. Xavier and Sieva share the origin stories that shaped them into blue-collar entrepreneurs and explai...
Winning at Startups and the Future of Culture
August 25, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 98.7 MBHow do you lose millions, hire hundreds, raise millions, and sell companies by 30? Today Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg unpack why VC & PR can both save you and kill you, share why the greatest entrepreneurs live slowly, divulge the secret to winning every negotiation, and unpack Greg's viral tweet around building startups. Later in the episode, our hosts are joined by Tom McLeod, the 5x serial entrepreneur who helped build over 15 profitable iPhone apps. He is now solving the proble...
Investor Psychology & Trading on the Future With Raoul Pal
August 18, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 91.8 MBDo you have what it takes to grow your investments from good to great? Today we share why Web3 will be the best investment in your lifetime, explain how India is the future of the internet, and explore the depth of knowledge needed to trade successfully. Hosts Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg are joined by guest Raoul Pal, a former Goldman Sachs investment banker turned entrepreneur, who founded Real Vision and Exponential Age Asset Management. Raoul divulges the secret to becoming a s...
How Building in Space Will Improve Life on Earth with Delian Asparouhov
August 11, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutes - 137 MBAre you stuck creating on the couch? In today's episode, we explain how one small group can change the world, debate whether these people need to meet in real life, and Delian shares why he feels start-ups must hire based on merit. Hosts Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg are joined by guest Delian Asparouhov, principal at the Founders Fund and co-founder of Varda. Delian explains the secret to running a billion-dollar fund while simultaneously launching his first company, shares his tak...
Creativity Unlocks with Tom Green
August 04, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 134 MBIs your content holding you back? In today's episode, we explain why authenticity is critical to the future of content creation, share how to overcome burnout, and divulge the secret to being the G.O.A.T at everything you do! Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg are joined by guest Tom Green, host of the first real podcast and a world-class comedian. Tom explains how to take your audience on a journey, shares the future of podcasting, and offers insight from his personal experience for the...
How To Pick Startup Winners With Jason Calacanis
July 28, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 105 MBAre you ready to start angel investing? In today's episode, we share the secret to creating long-term wealth, explain how to become a “sophisticated” investor, and discuss the downsides of crypto. Hosts Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg are joined by guest Jason Calacanis, the creator behind the All-In Podcast, a serial angel investor, and a leading entrepreneurial author. Jason explains the entrance costs to investing, shares why people need to validate their research, and then everyon...
Betting Big on Web3 with Li Jin
July 21, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 95.3 MBCrypto is still the future, are you in or out? Today we discuss why the crypto market needed a reset, explain how to hack back your creativity, and divulge the secret to picking investments in a down market. Hosts Greg Isenberg and Sahil Bloom are joined by guest Li Jin, the mastermind behind the “passion economy,” the co-founder of Variant, and a fundraising savant, who was able to raise her first fund during the onset of the pandemic. Li shares the lesson investors (hopefully) lea...
The Metaverse & How It Will Change the World with Matthew Ball
July 14, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MBWill the Metaverse replace the internet? Today's guest brings in a diverse background at the intersection of technology, society, and creativity to help us answer this question and sort the signal from the noise. In this episode, we explore the secret to success, examine how the Metaverse will revolutionize the world, and predict just how this new world will look. Host Sahil Bloom is joined by guest Matthew Ball; the CEO of Epyllion, a managing partner at Ball Metaverse Research, an...
Bootstrapping Through a Bear Market with Noah Kagan
July 07, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBAre you trying to grow your side project from hobby to profession? In today’s episode we examine how building has changed in 2022, share why so many entrepreneurs fall into the same trap, and divulge the secret to scaling a profitable business without VC funding. Hosts Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg are joined by guest Noah Kagan, CEO and founder of AppSumo, who was able to build his company with negative Net Working Capital. Noah shares the critical mistakes that led him to succeed,...
How To Create Your Own Luck With Julien Smith
June 30, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBAre you or your business stuck between a rock and a hard place? In today’s episode, we explore why suffering actually makes you stronger, divulge the secret to getting your business started, and share how you can make your own luck. Hosts Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg are joined by guest Julien Smith, a NYT bestselling author turned founder (Practice.do | Breather), who raised more than $250M for his first venture. Julien shares his personal underdog story, how entrepreneurship is n...
How To Build A Brand Of The Future
June 23, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MBStorytelling is the future of the brand building. How are you telling your story? In this episode, we explore what today's successful companies have in common, why brand is everything, and how to create a network from scratch. Hosts Sahil Bloom & Greg Isenberg are joined by guest Nick Saltarelli, an experienced entrepreneur and co-founder at Midday Squares, the brand that gave the world functional chocolate. Nick is unapologetically himself, and today he offers his raw insight into ...
Predicting the Future of Web3
June 17, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBWeb 3.0 is the future, ready or not; are you? In today’s episode, we explain how Twitter increases earning & job potential, the ways Web 3 is revolutionizing the fitness and insurance industries, and why young people need to follow their interests and then double down. Hosts Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg are joined by guest Gaby Goldberg, who has become a pioneer in crypto, an expert in Web 3, and one of the earliest investors in The Chernin Group (TCG), all by the age of 23. Today ...
Building From Scratch with Ryan Hoover
June 10, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBDo you trust your gut? In today’s episode, we explore how the world's most disruptive innovations begin with just one small insight, share why successful founders need to embrace their niche, and why the best products & brands always seem obvious in hindsight. Hosts Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg are joined by Ryan Hoover, the builder who gave us Product Hunt and now runs Weekend Fund, an early-stage VC committed to “backing your next favorite thing.” Ryan is a serial entrepreneur an...
How to Invent and Invest In the Future with Josh Wolfe
June 02, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBThe best way to predict the future is to help invent it. That's exactly what today's guest is doing as the founder and managing director of Lux Capital, where he invests in emerging science and technology ventures at the outermost edges of what is possible. Josh Wolfe (@wolfejosh), renowned Forbes journalist and visionary thinker, joins us on the show to share why we should question everything, how modern stressors differ from those our ancestors faced, the 3 important "M's" in life...
$30M by Age 19 — And Where You Should Build Today
May 26, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBAre you a founder at heart but afraid to act? Today we explore how to build a scalable venture, the best way to create arbitrage in the market, and why the time is now to start your start-up. Hosts Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg are joined by Val Kateyev, an immigrant turned serial entrepreneur who built his first company to $30M, all before his 20th birthday and from his parent's basement. Val offers his personal insight into how technology has expedited the timeline of creating a c...
Why You Need A Digital Detox with Andrew Wilkinson
May 19, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBDoes dopamine have you hooked on tech? If you find yourself unable to put down the phone, it may be time for a detox. Entrepreneur and investor Andrew Wilkinson walks us through his personal addiction and how getting off the grid for a technological rehab helped him bring back his inner fire. Andrew is a father, original thinker, and co-founder of Tiny, a not so tiny company that buys internet businesses. He joins hosts Sahil Bloom and Greg Isenberg to explore creative boredom, orig...
Are With Alone In The Universe? (with Tim Urban)
May 12, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourDo advanced civilizations exist? Can psychedelics help us better understand ourselves? What goes on in Elon's mind? Can one episode answer all of these questions? When Tim Urban is the guest that's exactly what happens. Tim is an incredible writer known for his blog, Wait But Why, which has gained the respect of some of the world's brightest minds, including Elon Musk. He joins host Sahil Bloom to help answer many deep questions, including evidence that explains our place in the universe. SP...
Are We Alone In The Universe? (with Tim Urban)
May 12, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBDo advanced civilizations exist? Can psychedelics help us better understand ourselves? What goes on in Elon's mind? Can one episode answer all of these questions? When Tim Urban is the guest that's exactly what happens. Tim is an incredible writer known for his blog, Wait But Why, which has gained the respect of some of the world's brightest minds, including Elon Musk. He joins host Sahil Bloom to help answer many deep questions, including evidence that explains our place in the uni...
Why You Should Start a Business For Older Adults
May 05, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.7 MBThere’s a giant opportunity in helping older adults live a more vibrant, empowering life throughout their later years. Today we’re joined by John Zapolski, the founder and CEO of Alive Ventures, to better understand that opportunity. John is dedicated to building products and services that cater to older adults, and has developed a co-design system that allows them to be part of the process. On this episode we cover the future of smart wallets, Bing’s search engine, Greg’s security ...
Why You Should Start a Business For Older Adults | John Zapolski, Alive Ventures
May 05, 2022 10:00 - 1 hourThere’s a giant opportunity in helping older adults live a more vibrant, empowering life throughout their later years. Today we’re joined by John Zapolski, the founder and CEO of Alive Ventures, to better understand that opportunity. John is dedicated to building products and services that cater to older adults, and has developed a co-design system that allows them to be part of the process. On this episode we cover the future of smart wallets, Bing’s search engine, Greg’s security deposit bu...
Elon's Twitter Takeover and The Future of Social Media with Sriram Krishnan
May 03, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 70.8 MBWhat does the future of Twitter look like as it transitions to a private company? Sriram Krishnan joined us on the pod to explore that question. Sriram is a general partner at Andreessen Horowitz and host of "The Good Time Show.” With a focus on investing in crypto and web3, he brings a unique perspective to help us understand the shifting social media landscape. In this episode, we also cover the crashing stock market, Aku World’s $33 million mistake, and receive valuable advice fr...
How To Invest Like An Optimist With Morgan Housel
April 28, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBMorgan Housel (@morganhousel) sits down with host Sahil Bloom for a deep dive on money and success. Morgan shares the powerful story of how he went from a 20-year-old with an 8th-grade education to a distinguished writer and partner at The Collaborative Fund. We also cover humility, independence, and insecurity. Three assets that have helped drive Morgan's success, as well as financial caution and the importance of over-preparedness. ►► Want more community? Learn more here: http://...
From Community Manager to C-Suite | Jiho, Axie Infinity
April 21, 2022 10:00 - 55 minutes - 50.5 MBToday's guest shows the power of community by sharing a personal story of how Discord changed the trajectory of his life. Jiho (@Jihoz_Axie), the Co-Founder of Axie Infinity, tells the story of how he went from community manager to C-Level Executive at Axie Infinity. As the co-founder of one of the most successful play-to-earn games to date, Jiho has tons of knowledge about NFTs and video games. He joins us on the pod to discuss the player-owned economy, the new GDP, and the value o...
How to Leverage Nostalgia and Win at Marketing with Danny Trinh
April 14, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBBrand storytelling is the future of marketing. In today’s digital society, businesses need to get creative to connect with their audience and truly pull at their heartstrings. Danny Trinh (@dtrinh), Design, New Platforms at Snap and consumer social legend, is our go-to guy when it comes to understanding social behavior. Danny joins us today for a fun conversation that takes us from Mike Posner’s crazy rattlesnake story to degenerate hackers, consumer hype cycles, consumer nostalgia,...
Is Terra's Luna ($LUNA) Headed To The Moon? | Ndamukong Suh
April 07, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutesIn this episode we dive deep on the Terra LUNA Ponzi debate, then bring in guest Ndamukong Suh to pick his brain on lessons from his multifaceted career. Ndamukong began his career as a Nebraska football player and has gone on to play in the NFL, where he is one of the highest-paid defensive players in NFL history. He is also an investor, engineer, developer, entrepreneur, and father. Known for his aggressive style of play, Ndamukong explains his relationships with his competitors and how his...
Common Traits of Legends with Ndamukong Suh
April 07, 2022 10:00 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBIn this episode we dive deep on the Terra LUNA Ponzi debate, then bring in guest Ndamukong Suh to pick his brain on lessons from his multifaceted career. Ndamukong began his career as a Nebraska football player and has gone on to play in the NFL, where he is one of the highest-paid defensive players in NFL history. He is also an investor, engineer, developer, entrepreneur, and father. Known for his aggressive style of play, Ndamukong explains his relationships with his competitors a...
The Future of Gaming With Ryan Wyatt
March 31, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 71.9 MBWhat does the future of gaming look like on the blockchain? We’re joined by a leader in the space Ryan Wyatt (@Fwiz). He’s the former global head of gaming partnerships at Google and head of gaming at YouTube, where he also led their virtual and augmented reality business. Wyatt now serves as the CEO of Polygon Studios. In this episode of Where It Happens, Ryan discusses his path from high school gamer to successful businessman, the future of blockchain gaming, and the power behind ...
How to Engineer Serendipity (with Matt Mullenweg)
March 24, 2022 10:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBCan a billion-dollar business be built remotely? You don't need to guess if it can happen. For more than 15 years -- long before coronavirus forced work from home for just about everyone -- Matt Mullenweg (@photomatt) was trailblazing the remote work movement as the founding developer at WordPress. Today, the platform powers approximately 30 percent of the entire internet, and its businesses employ more than 1100 people across 60 countries. In this episode of Where It Happens, Matt ...
How to Get Rich Building Boring Businesses with Codie Sanchez
March 17, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBCodie Sanchez is no stranger to thinking outside the box. The founder of Contrarian Thinking and Managing Partner at Entourage Effect Capital, she shares her path from traditional finance to founder and investor with more than 100,000 newsletter subscribers. In the last 12 years, she’s bought and sold more than 60 businesses and now runs a portfolio of 26 companies. On this episode of Where It Happens, Codie joins hosts Sahil Bloom (@sahilbloom) and Greg Isenberg (@gregisenberg) to ...
Bootstrapping An Eight-Figure Business with Michael Martocci
March 11, 2022 11:00 - 58 minutes - 106 MBWhat does it take to build a successful bootstrapped business? Michael Martocci (@MichaelMartocci) is the right person to ask. The Founder and CEO of SwagUp grew his bootstrapped brand to more than 8-figures in revenue in just 3 years. On this episode of Where It Happens, Michael shares how to overcome the zero-to-one hurdles, finance secrets, and why he believes bootstrapping is the right way to build your startup before seeking venture capital. Want more community? Learn more her...
Anything Is Possible with David Friedberg
March 03, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBDavid Friedberg (@friedberg), founder and CEO of The Production Board (TPB), is working to reimagine global systems in order to solve some of the biggest sustainability problems we face today. He joins hosts Sahil Bloom (@sahilbloom) and Greg Isenberg (@gregisenberg) to explain why the best path forward is using the latest science and technology innovations to meet the trends of human desire and consumption. An extreme optimist, Dave shares his positive outlook on scientific iterati...
Personality-Market Fit with Nuseir Yassin
February 22, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 59.4 MBWhat could you do if you had access to 50 million people? Nuseir Yassin, the creator of Nas Daily and Nas Academy, is the perfect person to answer that question. Today's guest went from Venmo employee to YouTube star incredibly fast. His secret? The ability to assess personality-market fit and determine the likelihood of virality. In this episode, hosts Sahil Bloom (@sahilbloom) and Greg Isenberg (@gregisenberg) explore the future of the creator economy, a cool mental health service...
Minting Billionaires and the Religion of Bitcoin with Meltem Demirors
February 18, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 110 MBIs bitcoin a religion? It might sound like a joke, but cryptocurrency is unlocking a whole new world of opportunity and wealth creation. In this episode of Where It Happens, Meltem Demirors (@melt_dem) explores whether the institutions of the future will look like the institutions of the past. Hosts Sahil Bloom (@sahilbloom) and Greg Isenberg (@gregisenberg) discuss the different ways that the Web3 movement is challenging traditional organizational structures, and how the role of co...
Will Meta Bounce Back? (with Nikita Bier)
February 15, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBWhen Meta lost more than $230 billion almost overnight many people questioned -- is Meta done? On this episode of Where It Happens, former Meta employee Nikita Bier (@nikitabier) joins hosts Sahil Bloom (@sahilbloom) and Greg Isenberg (@gregisenberg) to explore if Meta can recover and how it might happen. They also explore decentralized mobile networks, the future of music, and how Web2 and Web3 can co-exist. Want more community? Learn more here: http://trwih.com SPECIAL THANKS TO...