The Startup Podcast Yaniv Bernstein, Chris Saad

The insiders return this week to explore the rapidly evolving world of AI startups:

🤖 AI Company Trends at Y Combinator: More startups are branding themselves as AI-focused during Demo Day, regardless of their true engagement with the technology.

🧠 Competing AI Models: New AI models are challenging GPT-4, like Claude 3 Opus and Mistral. Will one player come to dominate the market?

🍏 Tech Giants and AI: How Google and Apple's rich consumer data and device integration give them an edge in AI innovation.

🔄 VCs Make Amends: The insiders reflect on venture capitalists apologizing to previously criticized founders and the shifting perspectives in societal outrage.

🚗 Tesla's Troubles: A look at Tesla's workforce cuts, sales declines, and how Elon Musk's actions have impacted the company.

Tune in to form your own opinions on the future of technology and entrepreneurship.

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Work 1:1 with Chris: ⁠http://chrissaad.com/advisory/⁠  
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Credits

Lovingly handcrafted for the global startup community by:

Editor: ⁠Justin McArthur⁠

Intro Voice: ⁠Jeremiah Owyang⁠ 

Could bootstrapping be your golden ticket to success?💡

This week, Chris and Yaniv are joined by Rob Walling, a seasoned entrepreneur with a wealth of startup wisdom to share.

Rob Walling is an entrepreneur, author, and podcaster known for his contributions to the startup ecosystem. He is the co-founder of TinySeed, the first startup accelerator designed for bootstrappers, and he also co-founded Drip, an email marketing automation platform for ecommerce businesses, which was later acquired by Leadpages.

Alongside his entrepreneurial ventures, Rob is the host of the popular podcast "Startups for the Rest of Us," where he shares insights and advice for founders building and growing startups outside the traditional Silicon Valley model.

Together, they dive deep into the critical aspects of startups like:


The importance of ambition and risk-taking in startup ventures 🚀


Understanding the different paths to success: bootstrapping vs. venture capital 💼


Factors to consider when deciding the trajectory of your startup, including market size and scalability 📈


Exploring the dichotomy between problem-focused founders and outcome-focused entrepreneurs 🎯


The influence of personal background and psychology on entrepreneurial decision-making 💭



Ready to gain valuable insights into building successful startups? 

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Work 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/  


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Credits

Lovingly handcrafted for the global startup community by:

Editor: Justin McArthur

Associate Producer: Aidan Cousins

Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang 

The insiders return this week to discuss the latest strides in Google's AI innovations:


Google unveiled groundbreaking AI advancements at Cloud Next, showcasing Gemini 1.5's impressive capabilities.


Their focus on enterprise AI customers signals a strategic shift for Google.


Updates to Vertex and Google Workspace introduce new AI features, enhancing productivity and model-building.


The revelation of the "XZ backdoor" vulnerability underscores the risks inherent in open-source software.


 Despite initial lag, Google's methodical AI approach reflects their commitment to leveraging strengths responsibly.


Google's poised to dominate enterprise AI, but vigilance is crucial amid AI and open-source pitfalls.


 This conversation illuminates both the promise and perils of AI, emphasizing responsible innovation.



Don't miss this episode! Tune in now to explore the world of AI and enterprise technology. 🎙️🔍

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The Startup Podcast is sponsored by Trilligent, global advisory power tailored for startups. Go to www.trilligent.com and book a meeting with their COO Laura to learn more.


The Startup Podcast is sponsored by Vanta. Vanta helps businesses get and stay compliant by automating up to 90% of the work for the most in demand compliance frameworks. With over 200 integrations, you can easily monitor and secure the tools your business relies on. Go to www.vanta.com/tsp  for 20% off their incredible offer.


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Learn more about Chris and Yaniv


Work 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/  


Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/  


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Credits

Lovingly handcrafted for the global startup community by:

Editor: Justin McArthur

Associate Producer: Aidan Cousins

Growth Marketer & Associate Producer: Lautaro Diaz Mella

Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang 

Last week we had Clementine Jacoby on the podcast to discuss enterprise sales.

Chris was unfortunately unwell. But he’s back! And he’s ready for round 2!

This week with Yaniv Bernstein they discuss:

- How enterprise customers' demands can disrupt product roadmaps.

- Why underestimating costs of custom work for enterprises can be costly.

- How partnering with champion customers fosters customization within a product-led framework.

- Educating customers on best practices ensures long-term product sustainability.

- Balancing power between sales and product teams is crucial for roadmap decisions.

- Managing enterprise relationships requires strong product leadership and discipline.

This is a must watch sequel to last week’s entertaining episode with Clementine. You do not have to have listened to the previous episode to understand the topics discussed today. Don’t miss out on another masterclass with Chris and Yaniv!

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The Startup Podcast is sponsored by Trilligent. Trilligent is your startup's one-stop-shop for legal, regulatory, PR, and international expansion advisory. Their unique startup-friendly offering is essential for any startup looking to go beyond their home shores or deal with complex regulatory environments. Go to https://trilligent.com and book a call with their COO Laura to learn more -- tell her we sent you!


The Startup Podcast is sponsored by Vanta. Vanta helps businesses get and stay compliant by automating up to 90% of the work for the most in demand compliance frameworks. With over 200 integrations, you can easily monitor and secure the tools your business relies on. Go to www.vanta.com/tsp  for 20% off their incredible offer.


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Learn more about Chris and Yaniv


Work 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/  


Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/  


Follow Yaniv on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/



Credits

Lovingly handcrafted for the global startup community by:

Editor: Justin McArthur

Associate Producer: Aidan Cousins

Growth Marketer & Associate Producer: Lautaro Diaz Mella

Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang 

The insiders return this week to discuss some developments including:


SBF’s 25 year sentence as repercussion for FTX legal and ethical misdeeds. Is 25 years for a white collar crime too long?


The tech titans (Apple, Google, Facebook and X) are taking over as media giants concerning the insiders over journalistic ethics versus commercial interests


Latest AI tech trends – where should we be investing amid the challenge of discerning viable ideas?


The current issues facing product management - Will it survive?


Elon Musk’s recent takedown of Don Lemon



Don't miss out on this action-packed episode. Listen to the full episode now! 🌐✨

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The Startup Podcast is sponsored by Vanta. Vanta helps businesses get and stay compliant by automating up to 90% of the work for the most in demand compliance frameworks. With over 200 integrations, you can easily monitor and secure the tools your business relies on. Go to www.vanta.com/tsp  for 20% off their incredible offer.


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The Startup Podcast website: https://tsp.show   



Learn more about Chris and Yaniv


Work 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/  


Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/  


Follow Yaniv on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/



Credits

Lovingly handcrafted for the global startup community by:

Editor: Justin McArthur

Associate Producer: Aidan Cousins

Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang 

Chris is unwell this week.
Joining Yaniv this week on the pod is Clementine Jacoby.
Clementine is founder and CEO of Recidiviz, a company building an open source platform to turn fragmented criminal justice data into actionable insights for practitioners, policy makers, researchers and the public. She has raised tens of millions in philanthropic capital from Vinod Khosla, Paul Graham and Y combinator. She was previously a product manager at Google where she worked with Yaniv.
Together they explore working with large, enterprise customers without falling for the trap of becoming a technology-backed services company including:

Finding a concentrated customer base

Fighting off custom requests

Avoiding resentment building within an organisation

Appropriate pricing models

Costs of labour

Empowering your team


This is a very insightful episode on an area of startups we don’t often cover.
Tune in to learn more about how to work with the bigger fish in the pond without losing your rod!
Episode Links

Checkout Clementine on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clementine-jacoby-50578483/

Learn more about Recidiviz: https://www.recidiviz.org/ 


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The Startup Podcast is sponsored by Vanta. Vanta helps businesses get and stay compliant by automating up to 90% of the work for the most in demand compliance frameworks. With over 200 integrations, you can easily monitor and secure the tools your business relies on. Go to www.vanta.com/tsp  for 20% off their incredible offer.

Follow us on YouTube for full-video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNjm1MTdjysRRV07fSf0yGg  

Get your question in for our next Q&A episode: https://forms.gle/NZzgNWVLiFmwvFA2A

The Startup Podcast website: https://tsp.show   


Learn more about Chris and Yaniv

Work 1:1 with Chris: http://chrissaad.com/advisory/  

Follow Chris on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissaad/  

Follow Yaniv on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybernstein/


Credits
Lovingly handcrafted for the global startup community by:
Editor: Justin McArthur
Associate Producer: Aidan Cousins
Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang