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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Episodes
Forget Zero-Sum, Be Positive-Sum with Harley Finkelstein
February 10, 2022 15:42 - 1 hour - 71.8 MBShopify has changed e-commerce forever. And, if you're willing to listen closely enough, you can borrow part of their DNA to accelerate your own entrepreneurial success. On this episode of Where It Happens, Shopify President Harley Finkelstein shares how he created his own luck to become involved with Shopify, how NFTs are changing the future of entrepreneurship, and how media will never be the same. Want more community? Learn more here: http://trwih.com SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPON...
How to Build Hype with Matteo Franceschetti
February 03, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 89.8 MBSleep has never been sexier, but it wasn't always that way. On this episode of Where It Happens, Matteo Franceschetti (@m_franceschetti) joins hosts Sahil Bloom (@sahilbloom) and Greg Isenberg (@gregisenberg) to discuss how he was able to transform a stale, outdated product into a hot category drawing interest from athletes and big investors. You'll hear stories about how they were able to win over Y Combinator and scale their business. If you want to make noise in a loud room, the ...
The Wolf of All Streets, Scott Melker
January 27, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 123 MBScott Melker isn't your average crypto expert. Then again, crypto isn't exactly your average area of investing, which might explain his incredible knowledge and success in the space. On this episode, we invited The Wolf of All Streets onto Where It Happens to help predict the future of crypto, learn new investing approaches, and find out why diversification might be one of the most misunderstood pieces of investing advice. If you ever thought that maybe your window of opportunity ha...
Memes Rule The World with Dogecoin Creator Billy Markus
January 19, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBHave you heard the story about the crypto founder who sold all his crypto for $10,000 only for it to be worth billions many years later? On this episode of Where It Happens, co-hosts Sahil Bloom (@sahilbloom) and Greg Isenberg (@gregisenberg) get to the bottom of one of the craziest stories by speaking directly with the co-creator of Dogecoin Billy Markus (@BillyM2k). He explains his early experiments in crypto, how he created Dogecoin, the truth about his famous sell, the future of...
The Power of Becoming a Feedback Magnet with Kat Cole
January 14, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBGreat leaders help develop game-changing brands. Kat Cole (@KatColeATL) knows this first-hand, having led Focus Brands as their President and COO, and now in her new role as President and COO of Athletic Greens. Her secret? She understands how to find the feedback, process it, and turn it into ideas that make teams and businesses stand out from the competition. In this episode, you'll learn the frameworks she uses to lead, opportunities she is excited about, and how to spot the best...
Forecasting the Future of Tech with Scott Belsky
January 11, 2022 15:59 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBHow will work and life change in a material way over the next 5 years? That one line, written by guest Scott Belsky (@scottbelsky), was enough to get hosts Sahil Bloom (@sahilbloom) and Greg Isenberg (@gregisenberg) to immediately invite the successful entrepreneur and investor onto Where It Happens. But, what started as an exploration of exploding trends turned into a conversation that resulted in, at least, three potential game-changing business ideas. If you're looking to place b...
Why NFT's Won't Fail and How To Spot Winners with Gary Vaynerchuk
January 06, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 69.7 MBMany people view Gary Vaynerchuk as a byproduct of his own energetic self-promotion. What they don't realize? Every big bet is highly calculated, and his excitement is a reflection of his absolute certainty. In this episode of Where It Happens, the serial entrepreneur, Chairman of VaynerX, and CEO of Vayner Media shares his research process for spotting trends, provides rules for getting more out of life, and breaks down why he's willing to bet that NFTs will be a success. Want mor...
The Unlimited Potential of Web3 with Alexis Ohanian
December 23, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 172 MBWeb3 is here, but all of the ways it will change the way the world works is not yet fully understood. In this episode of Where It Happens, the OG of community, Alexis Ohanian (@alexisohanian), Founder of Reddit and Seven Seven Six joins the show to share his early lessons from Reddit, stories from Y Combinator, and why he's betting big on Web3 communities and technologies. While co-hosts Greg Isenberg (@gregisenberg) and Sahil Bloom (@sahilbloom) place their bets on the future, and ...
How to Become a Super Ball with Anthony Scaramucci
December 17, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBWhen things don't go your way, how do you react? On this episode of Where It Happens, former White House Director of Communications Anthony Scaramucci (@Scaramucci) joins the show to discuss how to turn bad situations into opportunities, the future of live events, and why he's bullish on crypto and Web3. Also, hosts Sahil Bloom (@sahilbloom) and Greg Isenberg (@gregisenberg) discuss their meme moments and whether it's time to reinvent The World's Fair. Want more community? Learn mo...
Special: State of the Union: DAOing the X Games
December 14, 2021 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBAre they really going to try to buy The X Games? On the last episode of Where It Happens, co-hosts Sahil Bloom (@sahilbloom) and Greg Isenberg (@gregisenberg) shared a plan to buy the X Games. Next thing you know, athletes and investors answered the call and wanted to bring the vision to life. In this special episode of Where It Happens, Sahil explores what’s next in order to turn this crazy idea into a reality. We also bring on a special guest, Sam Schwartzstein (@schwartzsteins) w...
Buying the X Games with Olympic Icon Apolo Ohno
December 10, 2021 11:15 - 1 hour - 145 MBIn a Web3 universe, anything is possible. In this episode of Where It Happens, hosts Sahil Bloom (@sahilbloom) and Greg Isenberg (@gregisenberg) put that belief to the test with an idea so big that they had to run it by someone legendary. They pitch Olympic icon Apolo Ohno (@ApoloOhno) on their idea to buy the X Games and how to take it to the next level. Other topics include reimagining the Olympics, Apolo's idea for an NFT Museum, and why it's important to escape your mental priso...
Reinventing Home Ownership and Concierge Businesses With Sam Parr
December 03, 2021 02:45 - 48 minutes - 67.1 MBCould listening to a podcast help you fund a business? In this episode of Where It Happens, co-host Sahil Bloom (@sahilbloom) makes an offer you might not be able to refuse. Guest Sam Parr (@samparr), the founder of The Hustle, joins the show and he’s bullish on the business of Picasso, while Greg (@gregisenberg) and Sahil are not so sure and are willing to make a bet. Other topics discussed include the future of concierge services, the reverse test framework, and the opportunities ...
Special: DAOing a Twitter Board Seat
December 01, 2021 01:44 - 19 minutes - 36 MBJack Dorsey stepping down has created a pivotal moment in Twitter's history. Where do things go from here? Hosts Greg Isenberg (@gregisenberg) and Sahil Bloom (@sahilbloom) provide their takes on what can make Twitter take off. Part of the plan: they recommend giving the power to the people via a DAO. Want more community? Learn more here: http://trwih.com SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS CAPCHASE https://www.capchase.com/room Today’s show is sponsored by Capchase. Capchase is a ...
The NSFW Framework and the Magic of Community-Product Fit with Amanda Goetz
November 18, 2021 17:45 - 51 minutes - 94.7 MBSometimes the best products don't start as products. On this episode of Where It Happens, Amanda Goetz (@AmandaMGoetz), founder of House of Wise, shares her amazing journey of building a community and creating products that are breaking the stigmas surrounding women's health. Hosts Greg Isenberg (@gregisenberg) and Sahil Bloom @sahilbloom) explore a news concierge business and discuss the potential of the NSFW framework. Want to watch the episodes? Subscribe to our YouTube channel ...
Disruptive Innovation And Unbundling The S&P 500 With Howard Lindzon
November 11, 2021 15:14 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBIn the first episode of Where It Happens, Howard Lindzon (@howardlindzon) -- the man behind StockTwits and early Robinhood investor -- helps us rethink the financial industry, places big bets on Web3, and presents a new way to think about investing. And, hosts Sahil Bloom (@sahilbloom) and Greg Isenberg (@gregisenberg) provide the Where It Happens community with a task that kept Greg up all night. Want to watch the episodes? Subscribe to our YouTube channel here. Want more communi...
Podcasts Are Broken
November 03, 2021 16:17 - 3 minutes - 6.42 MBThe problem with podcasts is the conversations are all one-sided. But, what if the conversations became interactive? Welcome to "Where It Happens" a community-based podcast hosted by Sahil Bloom (@sahilbloom) and Greg Isenberg (@gregisenberg) that puts you in the center of what's next in business and allows you to interact with the best and brightest. Want to watch the episodes? Subscribe to our YouTube channel here. Want more community? Learn more here.