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Google quietly shipped four new ad formats inside AI Mode, and almost nobody covered it. We did. Plus: a $13 CPC on ChatGPT ads, and Memrise's growth agent that lives entirely in Slack.CHAPTERS00:00 Cold open03:06 Welcome — Victoria joins, Polina returns04:24 What's on the show today05:30 WATERCOOLER: Sonnet 5's price hike and Fable 5's return07:38 Token-maxing culture and the hidden cost of the price hike10:16 Ford rehires the people it fired — to train the AI12:47 Why the most elementary AI framing gets the most buzz14:27 Benchmarking models on price, speed and quality before you buy15:12 Product Hunt's June: the top tools were integrations, not standalone AI17:30 The core stack nobody has replaced (and why Slack survived)22:14 The vibe-coded app problem: broken back ends, ToS exposure, $20 lessons26:01 Cannes Lions: the agency billing model everyone admits is dead28:02 Creator activations go niche — eyeballs over follower counts28:45 Why Victoria skipped Cannes, and the CEO as the next creator31:04 Celebrity clout vs. an actual event strategy33:40 AI's image rehab in marketing, and the founders paying for their own message36:06 SheaMoisture flipped the creator brief39:21 Why YouTube mid-roll ad reads stopped working40:42 Google's AI Mode ads — the story nobody covered43:03 Four new ad types, and what a business owner is actually signing up for44:43 A $13 CPC on ChatGPT ads46:10 Could ChatGPT just run an affiliate network instead?49:44 MARKDOWN: Lizzie Lawley, Head of Applied AI at Memrise50:20 From pilot, to AI companion platform, to Wombat, to Memrise53:39 The system map: every input feeding the growth machine56:00 Core principles: context first, cheapest capable model, disagreement as a feature56:36 "Months of work in hours" — what it actually saved58:36 The loops: synthesis, experiment shaping, prototyping, build ticket, human gate1:00:41 Live demo: "It's just Slack, baby"1:03:10 How the agent gets fresh context every single night1:06:04 OpenClaw V1, then real engineers rebuilt it1:07:06 The failures: how expensive it got, real quick1:08:32 The model pricing tier system, tier by tier1:11:19 Where the user interviews actually live (it's Google Docs)1:13:59 The bot that spammed banana emojis, and what it taught her1:15:54 Claude Design as a starting point for growth people who can't design1:17:35 Why we skipped Hot Button this week1:18:27 ADAHOLIC: the rules1:20:22 Round 1: Ed Sheeran, a posh restaurant, and way too many forks1:23:33 Round 2: red key, blue key, and a luxury pitch1:26:23 Round 3: "Yo... where's Dukey?"1:29:03 Round 4: the Mother's Day one1:32:26 Round 5: the car ad Arnav paused a second too late1:35:14 Round 6: puffballs, chrome nails and woodworking1:39:07 Round 7: "a better everyday life for the many people"1:40:41 Victoria takes the crown on her first appearance1:41:54 CloseTHIS WEEK'S GUESTLizzie Lawley — Head of Applied AI at Memrise, co-founder of Wombat. She built a platform handling millions of simultaneous AI interactions with cost-efficient model routing, and now runs agent orchestration for Memrise's growth team. Her system pulls from transcripts, app reviews, Zendesk tickets, past experiment synthesis, Athena and BigQuery, and runs a nightly cron job so the agents never work off stale context. Methodology follows Bob Moesta's jobs to be done. The team calls it BYOB — bring your own Bobby.Ads featured in Adaholic this week: Heinz, Kia, Budweiser, Honda, Pinterest, IKEA.

Every website and app I've worked on has eventually developed the same problem. It accumulates content, features, navigation options, and stakeholder requests until everything is apparently important. Of course, when everything is important, nothing is. You end up with a homepage trying to please 14 departments, navigation labels negotiated by committee, and an interface that gives the refund policy the same prominence as whatever users came to do in the first place. Which is a slightly peculiar way to design something for humans. This is why I've relied on top task analysis for years. Find the few things that deserve attention Top task analysis identifies the tasks, questions, and features your audience values most. Rather than asking people whether they like a particular idea, it forces them to prioritize what matters. That distinction is useful because people can want many things in theory. But when they have to choose, a much smaller set usually rises to the top. Those top tasks give you an evidence-based foundation for decisions such as: What should appear prominently on a landing page Which features deserve attention in an app How a website's information architecture should be organized What information belongs in a dashboard Which stakeholder requests can safely sit further down the list It won't make the political conversations completely disappear, sadly. But “our users ranked this above that” is a considerably stronger position than “I feel this button should be bigger.” Why a normal survey isn't enough A traditional survey can collect what people say they want, but the result is often another long list. You've discovered 47 things your audience cares about and somehow made the original problem worse. Well done, everyone. Top task analysis adds prioritization. Participants choose the 5 tasks that matter most to them and then rank those choices. That gives you a clearer picture of relative importance rather than a pile of individually reasonable requests. The approach can work for all sorts of digital products. On an ecommerce site, tasks might include checking delivery charges, tracking an order, or arranging a return. On a marketing site, they might be understanding pricing, comparing options, or finding evidence that a product works. In an application, they might be the handful of features people use every day. Once you know what sits at the top, you can design around those priorities and fit the smaller tasks around them. I've built a free app to make this easier Although top task analysis is valuable, running one has traditionally involved a slightly awkward collection of survey tools, spreadsheets, and manual cleanup. I've spent enough of my life staring at those spreadsheets, so I built a dedicated Top Task Analysis app instead. It is 100% free, and I intend to keep it that way. You can create a survey, add a few sample tasks, and share it with your audience. Participants select their 5 most important tasks, add missing options for others to choose, and then prioritize their selections. The admin area shows which tasks matter most, and you can compare the priorities of different audience groups. You can also rename, merge, or remove responses as you clean up the results, rather than performing spreadsheet surgery and hoping you haven't accidentally deleted Western Europe. If you'd like to understand the process before creating a survey, I've also written a step-by-step guide to running a top task analysis. It covers gathering tasks, recruiting participants, analyzing the results, and using what you learn. The difficult bit remains reassuringly human The app will collect and organize the evidence, but it won't decide what your interface should become. You still need to interpret the results, balance competing needs, and make sensible design choices. That is a good thing. We already have enough tools claiming to replace judgment while producing dashboards nobody reads. But top task analysis gives that judgment somewhere solid to start. It replaces a surprising amount of guesswork with direct evidence about what your audience came to do, and it makes prioritization conversations much easier to have.Try the free Top Task Analysis app A small Product Hunt-shaped favor I'm also launching the app on Product Hunt today, complete with a short video showing how it works. If you have a moment, please take a look at the launch and let me know what you think there. View the app on Product Hunt I'd genuinely value your first impressions, so if you have a moment, please leave a comment on Product Hunt. In particular, I'd love to know: Whether you can see a situation where you'd use it How you'd like to use it Whether there are any features you think are missing And once you've had a chance to try it properly, ongoing feedback is equally welcome. If you run a survey and discover something confusing, missing, or mildly irritating, please let me know. I built this to make a useful research approach easier to adopt, so real-world grumbling is far more useful than polite applause.

$0 -> $100M ARR. How Gamma Scaled Quickly without a Sales Team 100 million in ARR. A team of 50. Zero sales reps. Grant Lee, Co-founder and CEO of Gamma, shares the exact playbook behind one of the most capital-efficient growth stories in SaaS - from pitching investors out of a London kitchenette to going viral with a single tweet that got Paul Graham throwing shade. In this session, Grant breaks down four lessons: 1. Product-market fit isn't a checkbox. After winning Product of the Day on Product Hunt and watching signups plateau, Gamma went back to the drawing board. They gave themselves three months to make the first 30 seconds of the product feel magical - and word of mouth did the rest (5K signups/day, then 10K, then 50K, zero marketing spend). 2. Creator marketing only works if you've done it yourself. Grant went through "Cringe Valley" to understand what creators actually need - then used that to manually onboard every creator partner and build something that felt authentic, not transactional. 3. Community-led growth is literal. At 50M users, Gamma flew power users to SF, visited customers in Seoul, London, and São Paulo, and created a Gambassador Slack where early feedback shapes the product roadmap. Your users are not a faceless entity. 4. Dogfooding the future builds conviction. How Gamma killed their virtual office idea after six months and went all-in on presentations - and why testing your own product is the fastest path to knowing what to build next. If you're building a product-led company and wondering whether to invest in marketing or go back to the product - watch this first.

A casual catch-up that somehow turns into a masterclass on building in public, protecting your rizq, and navigating the chaos of the internet. From Faisal's Instagram getting shut down overnight, to what it really means to own your audience. They unpack the reality of building a business in public, the balance between transparency and protecting yourself from the evil eye, and why not everything should be shared — even in the age of "content." There's also a proper deep dive into Faisal's AI SaaS (Scorper), how it went from a personal tool to a growing product, and the exact marketing strategies behind it — including referrals, directories, Product Hunt launches, and community-led growth.  

- Rocketlane, founded by Srikrishnan Ganesan, spent its first year deeply researching the professional services automation (PSA) space, interviewing over 170 prospects and building conviction around unmet needs for customer-facing project management. - The team identified a key pain point: companies struggled with the gap between contracted and live ARR, making effective onboarding and project delivery a board-level priority, especially for mid-market and upmarket tech companies. - Rocketlane differentiated itself by building an all-in-one PSA platform tailored for services teams, integrating project management, customer collaboration, project accounting, and new AI-powered features like Nitro to automate and execute services work. - Early traction came from targeting Series B+ tech companies and leveraging community-building, with their first paying customer coming via a VC referral and subsequent growth fueled by a successful Product Hunt launch. - Rocketlane has raised a total of $105 million from investors including Insight Partners, 8VC, Matrix Partners India, and Nexus Venture Partners, with the latest $60M Series C led by Insight Partners.

In this interview we catch up with serial innovator Andrew Sheehan, to learn more about his latest interesting venture SustainabilityExamples, see more about it here. Who are we talking to? Is it a logical journey to what you are working on now? My name is Andrew Sheehan, and my background spans accounting, marketing, and product. I originally trained and qualified as an accountant in 2013, but moved into marketing early in my career and have since spent nearly 20 years in marketing leadership roles across Ireland, the US, and the UK. More recently, I worked as a fractional CMO and product marketing consultant for scaling technology companies through my (now dormant) consultancy, ProductMarketing.ie. Through that work, I found myself increasingly drawn to purpose-driven and climate-focused businesses – seeing both the ambition they had and the challenges they faced in communicating and executing on that ambition. SustainabilityExamples with Andrew Sheehan The idea for SustainabilityExamples.com started back in 2021, when I kept coming back to the same question: why is it so hard for companies to see what good looks like in practice…and which solutions can actually help them get there? After several years of hands-on experience implementing a sustainability strategy with a previous employer, combined with working closely with GreenTech and other purpose-driven companies, that question turned into a clear opportunity. What are you working on now? I launched SustainabilityExamples.com in 2025 to help close that gap – making real-world climate action more visible, accessible, and easier to adopt and learn from. Since launching, we've already helped over 100 companies share their sustainability journey (progress, not perfection) while also showcasing the solutions enabling that progress. That's been incredibly rewarding and reinforces that this is a problem worth solving. As a qualified accountant in addition to 20 years of marketing experience, I recently went back to the classroom to study corporate sustainability before leaving my job and pivoting fully into the world of climate entrepreneurship to bring a rare blend of marketing strategy and storytelling to drive progress in this space through SustainabilityExamples.com. What is SustainabilityExamples.com? SustainabilityExamples.com is a corporate sustainability engagement platform – think of it as the "Product Hunt for Sustainability". The place to launch and discover examples of solutions and initiatives driving real progress, every day. At it's core, it's about making sustainability action visible, adoptable, and commercially rewarding. We're primarily speaking to founders and operators building GreenTech and CleanTech companies, as well as sustainability leaders driving the sustainability strategy inside mid-to-large organisations. They're all trying to answer the same questions: "What are other companies doing, who are they doing it with…and is it working?" The journey to building SustainabilityExamples.com came from seeing how fragmented and siloed that process is. Companies don't lack intent…they lack visibility into credible, verified and real-world examples they can trust and act on. We also recognise how terrifying it is for companies to openly talk about their progress out of fear of greenwashing and beyond. Companies can communicate with confidence among like-minded peers and stakeholders who value progress over perfection while instilling trust on the platform through built in verification and accountability tools. What are you currently working on now? Right now, we're focused on growing the platforms ecosystem – one companies solution is another companies initiative: Increasing the volume of high-quality corporate initiatives and case studies of solutions being shared for business leaders to learn from, champion, and adopt. Improving discovery features so business leaders can quickly find relevant, actionable examples of initiatives and case studies to impleme...

What happens when a personal tragedy becomes the catalyst for helping thousands of families preserve their stories? In this episode, Cam and Otis sit down with Charlie Greene, CEO and Co-Founder of Remento, who turned his experience recording his mom's stories during her cancer diagnosis into a Shark Tank-approved business that's helped over 30,000 families create memory books."Writing feels like homework," Charlie's mom told him when he gave her a write-your-own-memoir book. So he tried something different—he just hit record and started asking questions. That simple pivot became the foundation for Remento, a product that creates keepsake memory books that completely write themselves, no writing required.From discussing the difference between "family history" and "selling a story" to sharing insights about resilience research in children, this conversation explores the art and science of storytelling. Charlie reveals what he learned about helping people who think "I don't know why my story matters" discover that their experiences are worth preserving—and how reframing it as a gift for your kids rather than your own legacy changes everything.Whether you're an entrepreneur building something deeply personal, a leader interested in the power of storytelling, or someone who wants to preserve family memories before it's too late, Charlie's journey from that first recording with his mom to appearing on Shark Tank offers valuable lessons about building businesses that truly matter.Chapter Times and Titles:Introduction: The Story Behind the Story [00:00 - 06:16]Welcome, and the abstract conversation teaseWhat is Remento? Memory books that write themselvesCharlie's background and the origin story"Writing Feels Like Homework" [06:16 - 15:30]Mom's cancer diagnosis and the urgency to preserve her voiceThe failed write-your-own-memoir bookDiscovering the power of just hitting recordBuilding a Better Way to Preserve Memories [15:30 - 28:45]The tedious process that inspired RementoHow the product works: weekly prompts and voice recordingsCreating keepsake books with both stories and voicesThe Art and Science of Storytelling [28:45 - 42:47]Learning from millions of stories in the dataCoaching people through their stories vs. interrogating themPrivacy-first approach while learning what stories matter mostFamily History vs. Personal Legacy [42:47 - 46:36]The story arc and helping people tell meaningful storiesResilience research: why family stories matter for kidsReframing it as a gift for your children, not self-promotionTwo Types of Storytellers [46:36 - 53:14]The talkers vs. the reluctant storytellersWhy both groups end up sharing equally once they startThe importance of the first question and building momentum"Pause is Powerful" [53:14 - 54:03]Charlie's consistent message about taking time to reflectThe power of pausing in both storytelling and lifeThe Shark Tank Journey and What's Next [54:03 - End]Making three Sharks cry and landing Mark Cuban as an investor30,000+ storytellers and countingProduct of the Day on Product Hunt and Top 10 Products of 2024Connect with Charlie and Remento [End]LinkedIn: Charlie GreeneWebsite: remento.co (R-E-M-E-N-T-O)Instagram, Facebook, TikTok: @rementoPerfect gift for parents, grandparents, or your kids' futureFinal thoughts on preserving the stories that matter mostConnect with Charlie Greene here:https://www.facebook.com/getremento/https://www.instagram.com/getremento/https://www.tiktok.com/@getrementohttps://vimeo.com/getrementohttps://www.pinterest.com/GetRemento/https://www.remento.co/

Get your tickets here: https://luma.com/83fj2zkcTechish is coming off the timeline and onto the stage.​Join us for a live recording of Techish, the podcast where tech meets culture, money meets meaning, and nothing is off-limits. Hosted by founders and investors Michael Berhane and Abadesi Osunsade, Techish breaks down the biggest stories in tech, business, and culture with insight, humour, and zero corporate fluff.​This isn't a panel.This isn't a keynote.This is a conversation. Live, honest, and interactive.​Expect sharp takes on what's really happening in tech right now, cultural commentary you won't hear on Bloomberg, and the kind of audience energy that turns a podcast into a moment.​What to Expect​A live, unfiltered Techish recordingSmart breakdowns of the biggest tech and culture stories right nowLaughs, hot takes, and side-eyesAudience Q&A and participationAn intimate crowd of people building, investing, and working in tech​Whether you are a founder, operator, investor, creative, or a tech professional or employee looking to better understand the industry you work in, this is your room.The hosts: ​Abadesi Osunsade​CEO of Hustle Crew and an award-winning social entrepreneur and VC scout. A seasoned tech leader, Abadesi previously served as a Global VP and held pivotal roles at Amazon, Product Hunt, and Brandwatch. An author and speaker, she is a leading voice in building inclusive tech ecosystems and mentoring the next generation of founders.​Michael Berhane​Award-winning CEO of POCIT. An MSc Computer Science graduate and founding engineer at Urban Massage, Michael is a former software engineer turned entrepreneur. He is a Venture Scout for Zeal Capital and a Bloomsbury-shortlisted writer currently working on his debut novel.Tickets here: https://luma.com/83fj2zkcSupport the show————————————————————Get tickets to our live show here [Feb 25th London]: https://luma.com/83fj2zkc ———————————————————— Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techish Watch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/Advertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2———————————————————— Stay in touch with the hashtag #Techishhttps://www.instagram.com/techishpod/https://www.instagram.com/abadesi/https://www.instagram.com/michaelberhane_/ https://www.instagram.com/hustlecrewlive/https://www.instagram.com/pocintech/Email us at techishpod@gmail.com

In dieser Folge ist Andreas Klinger, Gründer und General Partner von PROTOTYPE, zu Gast. Andreas hat tiefgreifende Erfahrungen aus der US-Tech-Szene (u.a. AngelList, Product Hunt, OnDeck) und fokussiert sich heute auf Investments in Europas DeepTech-Sektor. Er spricht über die Herausforderungen des europäischen Startup-Ökosystems, die Notwendigkeit einer paneuropäischen Firmenstruktur (EU Inc.), die spannendsten Technologien im Bereich Robotics und Manufacturing und warum jetzt der beste Zeitpunkt ist, ein Robotics-Startup zu gründen. Andreas gibt zudem Einblicke in seinen Investmentansatz, die größten Probleme Europas und warum er politisches Engagement für essenziell hält, um das europäische Tech-Ökosystem langfristig konkurrenzfähig zu machen. Was du aus der Folge mitnimmst: Europas Herausforderungen im Startup-Bereich: Warum fragmentierte Märkte, fehlende Standards und mangelnde Kapitalstrukturen das Wachstum behindern. EU Inc. als Lösung: Andreas erklärt, wie eine paneuropäische Firmenstruktur das Gründen und Investieren in Europa revolutionieren könnte. Warum DeepTech Europas Stärke ist: Mit einem Fokus auf Robotics, Manufacturing und Frontier Tech hat Europa die Möglichkeit, eine globale Führungsrolle einzunehmen. Tech-Trends der Zukunft: Von autonomen Traktoren bis zu kleinen Roboterzellen für Produktion – Andreas zeigt, wie Fortschritte in Computer Vision, Reasoning und Hardware die Industrie verändern. Warum 2026 der ideale Zeitpunkt für Robotics-Startups ist: Durch technologische Durchbrüche in AI und Manufacturing ist jetzt die perfekte Zeit, um in Robotics einzusteigen. Das Potenzial von Hardware-Startups: Trotz höherer Anfangskosten bieten Hardware-Startups langfristig oft mehr Wettbewerbsvorteile und größere Marktchancen. Andreas' Appell an Gründer: Fokussiere dich auf innovative und unkonventionelle Ideen, die durch technologische Fortschritte möglich geworden sind. ALLES ZU UNICORN BAKERY: https://stan.store/fabiantausch   Mehr zu Andreas: LinkedIn: https://de.linkedin.com/in/andreasklinger  Website: https://www.prototypecap.com/  Join our Founder Tactics Newsletter: 2x die Woche bekommst du die Taktiken der besten Gründer der Welt direkt ins Postfach: https://www.tactics.unicornbakery.de/  Kapitel: (00:00:00) Einstieg: Europas Rolle in einer globalen Tech-Welt (00:02:37) Die Herausforderungen des europäischen Startup-Ökosystems (00:04:49) Warum paneuropäische Standards fehlen und wie EU Inc. das ändern soll (00:09:19) EU Inc.: Wie eine einheitliche europäische Firmenstruktur Innovation fördern könnte (00:13:00) Vergleich Europa vs. USA: Was macht die USA besser? (00:17:27) Politisches Engagement: Warum Andreas sich für EU Inc. einsetzt (00:20:59) PROTOTYPE: Fokus auf DeepTech, Robotics und Manufacturing (00:26:28) Warum 2026 der beste Zeitpunkt ist, ein Robotics-Startup zu gründen (00:32:12) Wie PROTOTYPE Hardware-Startups unterstützt und finanziert (00:37:16) Sunrise, Voltrack und Sensmoor: Beispiele für spannende DeepTech-Startups (00:44:17) Breakthroughs in Robotics: Von Computer Vision bis zu autonomen Maschinen (00:51:29) Die größten Unterschiede zwischen Software- und Hardware-Startups (00:56:48) Warum Europas Fragmentierung das größte Hindernis bleibt (01:00:00) Abschluss: Chancen für Europäische Startups und Andreas' Appell an Gründer

Most founders are terrified of "Red Oceans" or markets saturated with massive competitors. They think the only way to win is to find a completely untapped "Blue Ocean." In this episode of the ProductLed 100 series, Wes Bush sits down with Patrick Thompson (CEO of Clarify.ai) and Esben Friis-Jensen (Co-Founder of Userflow) to discuss why entering a crowded market is actually the smartest move a founder can make if you have the right strategy. Patrick reveals how he spent six months interviewing potential customers before writing a single line of code for Clarify, an autonomous CRM designed to disrupt the industry giants. Together with Esben, they break down the exact framework for validating problems, the power of business model disruption through pricing wars, and why "feature parity" is not the goal. Whether you are building a new startup or trying to carve out space in a competitive category, this episode offers a masterclass in customer discovery, positioning, and Go-To-Market execution. Key Highlights: 02:15 : Why Patrick spent 6 months on discovery before writing a line of code 06:53 : The "Red Ocean" Advantage: Why crowded markets are easier than Blue Oceans 10:10 : How to differentiate when features are commoditized 12:34 : Using price and ease of use as a wedge against incumbents 18:31 : The 3-Step Framework for building what people want: ICP, Channels, and Business Model 23:12 : Which acquisition channels actually work (Product Hunt vs. Founder-led Marketing) 30:04 : Why complex products still need human onboarding, even in PLG 36:49 : How to operationalize customer feedback for engineering teams Resources:

Steven Fabre is the Co-founder and CEO of Liveblocks.Liveblocks builds ready-made AI copilots and collaboration for your product, and Steven is one of my smartest friends on how people are actually using AI on a day-to-day basis.We talk about what most people get wrong when trying to build AI-native software, how to treat it as more than just a copilot that sits on top of your product, and what he's learned about how large enterprises are actually buying and using AI right now.We also talk through Liveblocks journey of evolving from real-time human collaboration components into one that also incorporates AI, what he's learned going from a designer to a CEO, and how he rebuilt the company after his co-founder stepped away.Thank you to Numeral for supporting this episode. It's the end-to-end platform for sales tax and compliance. Try it here: ⁠https://www.numeral.com⁠Timestamps:(2:17) Liveblocks: Infrastructure for people + AI(6:08) Wrong ways to add AI to software(8:05) Why humans and AI must collaborate(12:35) How AI will change software UI(18:58) AI search optimization(26:20) How to get #1 on Product Hunt(32:33) Liveblocks 1.0 to 3.0 evolution(36:40) Why collaboration software is so hard(38:38) How customers use Liveblocks(42:36) Hiring a coach to get better at sales(47:07) Steven's biggest enterprise sales mistakes(50:28) How AI changes GTM and funding milestones(57:57) Going from a designer to a CEO(1:01:06) How Liveblocks first started(1:04:56) Importance of design in company building(1:06:51) Learning to become a CEO(1:12:29) When his co-founder left 5 years in(1:15:49) Becoming stronger hiring a new Head of Engineering(1:22:10) Remote culture: what doesn't work(1:24:08) Remote culture: what does work(1:26:47) Importance of autonomy on remote teams(1:28:05) Most underrated basketball players(1:33:38) ACL injury that kickstarted his first businessReferencedLiveblocks: https://liveblocks.io/Careers at Liveblocks: https://join.team/liveblocksFollow StevenTwitter: https://x.com/stevenfabreLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-fabre-5510bb38Follow TurnerTwitter: https://twitter.com/TurnerNovakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/turnernovakSubscribe to my newsletter to get every episode + the transcript in your inbox every week: https://www.thespl.it/

Jennifer went from VC to founder and immediately broke every rule in the book. When she pivoted Scribe from an automation tool to a documentation platform, her investors told her she had just killed the company. She ignored them. Instead of polishing her product, she launched a "janky" offline MVP on Product Hunt to test for real market pull. Scribe is now used by 95% of the Fortune 500. In this episode, Jennifer reveals the brutal truth about ignoring "smart" money, why you should run PLG and Enterprise sales simultaneously from Day 1, and how to tell the difference between pushing a boulder up a hill and chasing one down it.Why You Should ListenWhy you sometimes need to ignore your investors to save your startup.The "Boulder Test": The definitive gut check for knowing if you have true Product-Market Fit.How to validate a massive opportunity with zero marketing budget.Why the conventional wisdom about choosing between PLG and Enterprise Sales is wrong.How to turn executive hiring interviews into free mentorship sessions.Keywordsstartup podcast, startup podcast for founders, product market fit, PLG strategies, MVP testing, enterprise sales, go to market strategy, early stage growth, finding pmf, founder stories00:00:00 Intro 00:02:21 1,200 Customer Interviews as a VC 00:22:07 How to Hire for Excellence 00:30:18 The Pivot from Automation to Documentation 00:39:17 Launching a "Janky" MVP on Product Hunt 00:49:09 The Boulder Test for Product-Market Fit 00:52:50 Doing PLG and Enterprise Sales Simultaneously 01:03:12 Ignoring Investors to Save the CompanySend me a message to let me know what you think!

Points of Interest00:00 – 00:39 – Introduction: Marcel introduces Simo Lemhandez, founder of Folk CRM, one of Europe's fastest-growing SaaS startups recognized by Product Hunt.00:42 – 02:18 – Defining Folk CRM: Simo explains Folk's mission to redefine CRM as an AI-native platform that centralizes all client touchpoints and automates busywork.02:21 – 04:20 – Origin Story: Simo shares how freelancing revealed the shortcomings of traditional CRMs and inspired him to build one that truly works for its users.04:31 – 07:26 – Product Philosophy: Folk deliberately focuses on small and mid-sized businesses (1–100 people) with a simple interface and complex backend automation.07:26 – 10:23 – Evolution of Go-to-Market: Simo outlines emerging trends: multichannel social selling, account-based marketing, and deeper personalization powered by AI.10:23 – 12:00 – Centralizing Context with AI: Marcel highlights how AI can synthesize client interactions across platforms, reducing manual data entry and complexity.12:01 – 13:16 – The “Army of Assistants”: Simo describes Folk's AI agents that enrich contacts, summarize meetings, and flag follow-ups—turning CRM into an active collaborator.13:16 – 16:13 – Human-in-the-Loop Design: Simo shares his framework for balancing automation and human oversight using a “workflow criticality × automation difficulty” matrix.16:13 – 19:54 – Platformization & SaaS Rationalization: Discussion on SaaS consolidation, where AI accelerates integration and reduces the need for fragmented tool stacks.20:03 – 23:10 – Building Flexible Architecture: Marcel and Simo explore how AI allows software to handle complex workflows while keeping user experiences simple.23:10 – 28:34 – The Future of Expertise: Both reflect on how AI lowers the barrier to competence but raises the premium on originality, strategy, and creativity.28:46 – 30:57 – Closing Thoughts: Simo encourages experts to embrace AI change cycles, stay curious, and focus on high-value creative work while AI handles repetition.Show NotesFOLK FREE TRIAL - use promo code PARAKEETO for 30% OFF your first 3 monthsConnect with SimoLove the PodcastLeave us a review here. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Darko welcomes Brian Douglas, Head of Developer Experience at Continue and longtime open source advocate. They talk about the rise of the AI engineer, how AI agents are reshaping developer workflows, and what's next for open source infrastructure. Enjoy the episode!Read the blog post: https://semaphore.io/blog/brian-douglasLike this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on the podcast player of your choice and share it with your friends.

TLDR  EA is a community where time tracking is already very common and yet most people I talk to don't because It's too much work (when using toggl, clockify, ...) It's not accurate enough (when using RescueTime, rize, ...) I built https://donethat.ai that solves both of these with AI as part of AIM's Founding to Give program. It's live on Product Hunt today, please support it. You should probably track your time I'd argue that for most people, your time is your most valuable resource.[1] Even though your day has 24 hours, eight of those are already used up for sleep, another eight probably for social life, gym, food prep and eating, life admin, commute, leaving max eight hours to have impact. Oliver Burkeman argues in his recent book Meditations for Mortals that eight is still too high - most high impact work gets done in four hours [...] ---Outline:(00:11) TLDR(00:40) You should probably track your time(02:21) It just got easier--- First published: October 14th, 2025 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/wt8gKaH9usKy3LQmK/you-should-probably-track-your-time-and-it-just-got-easier --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.

In this episode of Technical Tips, Tommy walks you through three core principles of automation and CI/CD. These are the foundations that help teams deploy faster, avoid stress, and keep pipelines running smoothly.Learn more: https://semaphore.io/blog/pipelines-explained-principles-ci-cdLike this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on the podcast player of your choice and share it with your friends.

In this episode, Darko welcomes Sarah Novotny, a technology leader with 25+ years of experience. From shaping Kubernetes governance at Google to her current work on AI security with the Coalition for Secure AI, Sarah brings deep insight into how open source and governance shape the future of tech.Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on the podcast player of your choice and share it with your friends.

Benedicte works on Framer Overrides. The Userlist team reveals their new look.For the past days, Benedicte has been working on Framer Overrides with ngrok and fears she might have caused Framer to break. She and Ola are also working on the MVP version of Omway, hoping to have it ready before MicroConf Europe.Meanwhile, the Userlist team just launched the fresh new look of their web app and website. They launched the new Userlist on Product Hunt and ended up getting the Top 5 spot of the day. Benedikt also tells us how they came up with the new logo.Mentioned on the show:From Minimal to Whimsical: How We Redesigned Userlist in 2025

In this episode of Technical Tips, we break down GPT-OSS — OpenAI's open-source LLMs you can run anywhere. From local setup to cloud hosting, fine-tuning, and performance tips — here's everything you need to get started with GPT-OSS.Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on the podcast player of your choice and share it with your friends.

In this energizing and transparent episode, Bart Berkey sits down with Ulric Musset—founder of Marblism and creator of the AI assistant suite—to explore what it really means to create with purpose. From building his first website at age 12 to becoming the #1 product on Product Hunt, Ulric shares his journey of learning, failing, pivoting, and eventually creating a tool that saves people time, generates opportunity, and allows entrepreneurs to scale with AI-powered teammates.The conversation dives into the why behind his work: not fame or fortune—but the simple joy of building something useful that helps others. If you're a business owner, creator, or dreamer trying to do what “most people don't,” this episode will open your eyes to what's possible when purpose meets persistence… and you finally get some help from Ava, Stan, Sonny, Rachel, and the rest of Ulric's AI dream team.

John continues his chat with Austin Armstrong. They discuss the evolving role of AI in education and business, strategies for integrating AI into your workflow, the upcoming AI Marketing World Conference, and the AI tools Austin recommends. In Part 1, Austin shared his journey from MySpace to building Syllaby, an AI startup that helps content creators, entrepreneurs, and business leaders create and share content faster and easier. Listen to this episode to learn more: [00:00] - Recap of Part 1 [01:24] - AI Marketing World Conference [04:21] - Julia McCoy at the conference [05:08] - Who the conference is for [06:00] - How AI is changing education and student cheating [10:03] - Why teachers should focus on critical thinking [11:57] - AI tool recommendations [15:39] - Austin's definition of success [16:01] - Top daily habit [18:57] - Austin's upcoming book, Virality [20:18] - Traits of a great leader [20:53] - Best way to connect with Austin [24:39] - Book recommendations [25:25] - Closing thoughts NOTABLE QUOTES: “If you set out to accomplish something, or have a set desire or outcome, and you achieve that, that's a success.” “It's getting easier and easier to cheat, and I think the most important thing that teachers can do is to know that this is happening and adjust to critical thinking.” “The problem is that critical thinking is not taught in school, because the school system does not want critical thinkers. They want robots.” “If you're going to embrace AI in the school system, you have to allow and enforce critical thinking.” “Lead by example. That's always been a core belief of mine, that I'm not just going to bark orders at you. Anything that I tell you to do is based on something that I've previously done or have experience with first.” “Don't be a content creator. Be a business owner who creates content.” BOOKS MENTIONED: Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire by Dan Martell (https://a.co/d/hgFEgso) The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (https://a.co/d/4Q9XT6C) AI TOOLS: ChatGPT (https://openai.com/ ) Claude (https://www.anthropic.com/claude ) Grok (https://grok.com/) Copilot (https://copilot.microsoft.com/chats/kyux5V4Rhz2VTzzW7AcRT ) LLaMA (https://www.llama.com/ ) Futurepedia.io (https://www.futurepedia.io/ ) FutureTools.io (https://www.futuretools.io/ ) There's An AI for That (https://theresanaiforthat.com/ ) Product Hunt (http://producthunt.com )  G2 (http://g2.com ) USEFUL RESOURCES: https://austinarmstrong.ai/ https://syllaby.io/ https://aimarketingworld.co/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/austinarmstrong90/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/trysyllaby/ https://www.facebook.com/Owwstin/ https://www.facebook.com/trysyllaby https://x.com/trySyllaby https://www.youtube.com/@syllaby https://www.tiktok.com/@syllaby.ai CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://iamjohnhulen.com    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen    X - https://x.com/johnhulen    YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA    EPISODE CREDITS Intro and Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/ 

In this episode, Darko welcomes Mathias Buus Madsen, CEO of Holepunch and creator of Pear Runtime. Mathias shares how peer-to-peer tech and modular architecture let developers build apps without AWS or cloud lock-in.Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review on the podcast player of your choice and share it with your friends.

Transform your chaotic to-do lists into powerful project management systems that actually get things done! Mikah and Rosemary get busy with task and project management on iOS, comparing the built-in Reminders app to powerhouse tools like OmniFocus 4 and Things 3, plus they tackle tricky location-based automation challenges. Breaking down overwhelming projects - The hosts discuss how splitting large, daunting tasks into smaller, manageable steps makes projects feel achievable and less intimidating OmniFocus deep dive - Rosemary demonstrates OmniFocus's advanced features including tags, defer dates, repeat systems, time zone-specific due dates, sequential vs parallel projects, and custom perspectives for organizing tasks Things 3 overview - Mikah explains how Things 3 offers similar powerful functionality to OmniFocus but with different design choices and user experience approaches Reminders app capabilities - Detailed walkthrough of Apple's built-in Reminders showing subtasks, location-based reminders, time-based alerts, priority flags, and even printing options for physical lists News UK government backs down on iCloud encryption - The UK reportedly withdrew demands for backdoor access to encrypted iCloud data, avoiding security risks for users worldwide Apple Watch blood oxygen sensor returns - Apple cleverly circumvents the Masimo patent dispute by having the iPhone process blood oxygen measurements instead of the watch displaying them directly Feedback Location reminder delays - Bob writes about his home arrival reminders triggering 10+ minutes late despite expanding the geographic boundary, with suggestions including checking low power mode and resetting network settings Shortcuts Corner Focus mode automation challenges - Dustin asks about setting up three different focus modes for his wife's work schedule that aren't switching properly between personal, office, and client time App Caps Product Hunt - Mikah recommends this app and website for discovering new products and services before they become mainstream, despite the recent influx of AI-focused launches Bridges - Rosemary showcases this $1.99 link formatting and organization app that lets you save, categorize, and export links in multiple formats including Markdown, HTML, and JSON Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Transform your chaotic to-do lists into powerful project management systems that actually get things done! Mikah and Rosemary get busy with task and project management on iOS, comparing the built-in Reminders app to powerhouse tools like OmniFocus 4 and Things 3, plus they tackle tricky location-based automation challenges. Breaking down overwhelming projects - The hosts discuss how splitting large, daunting tasks into smaller, manageable steps makes projects feel achievable and less intimidating OmniFocus deep dive - Rosemary demonstrates OmniFocus's advanced features including tags, defer dates, repeat systems, time zone-specific due dates, sequential vs parallel projects, and custom perspectives for organizing tasks Things 3 overview - Mikah explains how Things 3 offers similar powerful functionality to OmniFocus but with different design choices and user experience approaches Reminders app capabilities - Detailed walkthrough of Apple's built-in Reminders showing subtasks, location-based reminders, time-based alerts, priority flags, and even printing options for physical lists News UK government backs down on iCloud encryption - The UK reportedly withdrew demands for backdoor access to encrypted iCloud data, avoiding security risks for users worldwide Apple Watch blood oxygen sensor returns - Apple cleverly circumvents the Masimo patent dispute by having the iPhone process blood oxygen measurements instead of the watch displaying them directly Feedback Location reminder delays - Bob writes about his home arrival reminders triggering 10+ minutes late despite expanding the geographic boundary, with suggestions including checking low power mode and resetting network settings Shortcuts Corner Focus mode automation challenges - Dustin asks about setting up three different focus modes for his wife's work schedule that aren't switching properly between personal, office, and client time App Caps Product Hunt - Mikah recommends this app and website for discovering new products and services before they become mainstream, despite the recent influx of AI-focused launches Bridges - Rosemary showcases this $1.99 link formatting and organization app that lets you save, categorize, and export links in multiple formats including Markdown, HTML, and JSON Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Transform your chaotic to-do lists into powerful project management systems that actually get things done! Mikah and Rosemary get busy with task and project management on iOS, comparing the built-in Reminders app to powerhouse tools like OmniFocus 4 and Things 3, plus they tackle tricky location-based automation challenges. Breaking down overwhelming projects - The hosts discuss how splitting large, daunting tasks into smaller, manageable steps makes projects feel achievable and less intimidating OmniFocus deep dive - Rosemary demonstrates OmniFocus's advanced features including tags, defer dates, repeat systems, time zone-specific due dates, sequential vs parallel projects, and custom perspectives for organizing tasks Things 3 overview - Mikah explains how Things 3 offers similar powerful functionality to OmniFocus but with different design choices and user experience approaches Reminders app capabilities - Detailed walkthrough of Apple's built-in Reminders showing subtasks, location-based reminders, time-based alerts, priority flags, and even printing options for physical lists News UK government backs down on iCloud encryption - The UK reportedly withdrew demands for backdoor access to encrypted iCloud data, avoiding security risks for users worldwide Apple Watch blood oxygen sensor returns - Apple cleverly circumvents the Masimo patent dispute by having the iPhone process blood oxygen measurements instead of the watch displaying them directly Feedback Location reminder delays - Bob writes about his home arrival reminders triggering 10+ minutes late despite expanding the geographic boundary, with suggestions including checking low power mode and resetting network settings Shortcuts Corner Focus mode automation challenges - Dustin asks about setting up three different focus modes for his wife's work schedule that aren't switching properly between personal, office, and client time App Caps Product Hunt - Mikah recommends this app and website for discovering new products and services before they become mainstream, despite the recent influx of AI-focused launches Bridges - Rosemary showcases this $1.99 link formatting and organization app that lets you save, categorize, and export links in multiple formats including Markdown, HTML, and JSON Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Transform your chaotic to-do lists into powerful project management systems that actually get things done! Mikah and Rosemary get busy with task and project management on iOS, comparing the built-in Reminders app to powerhouse tools like OmniFocus 4 and Things 3, plus they tackle tricky location-based automation challenges. Breaking down overwhelming projects - The hosts discuss how splitting large, daunting tasks into smaller, manageable steps makes projects feel achievable and less intimidating OmniFocus deep dive - Rosemary demonstrates OmniFocus's advanced features including tags, defer dates, repeat systems, time zone-specific due dates, sequential vs parallel projects, and custom perspectives for organizing tasks Things 3 overview - Mikah explains how Things 3 offers similar powerful functionality to OmniFocus but with different design choices and user experience approaches Reminders app capabilities - Detailed walkthrough of Apple's built-in Reminders showing subtasks, location-based reminders, time-based alerts, priority flags, and even printing options for physical lists News UK government backs down on iCloud encryption - The UK reportedly withdrew demands for backdoor access to encrypted iCloud data, avoiding security risks for users worldwide Apple Watch blood oxygen sensor returns - Apple cleverly circumvents the Masimo patent dispute by having the iPhone process blood oxygen measurements instead of the watch displaying them directly Feedback Location reminder delays - Bob writes about his home arrival reminders triggering 10+ minutes late despite expanding the geographic boundary, with suggestions including checking low power mode and resetting network settings Shortcuts Corner Focus mode automation challenges - Dustin asks about setting up three different focus modes for his wife's work schedule that aren't switching properly between personal, office, and client time App Caps Product Hunt - Mikah recommends this app and website for discovering new products and services before they become mainstream, despite the recent influx of AI-focused launches Bridges - Rosemary showcases this $1.99 link formatting and organization app that lets you save, categorize, and export links in multiple formats including Markdown, HTML, and JSON Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Transform your chaotic to-do lists into powerful project management systems that actually get things done! Mikah and Rosemary get busy with task and project management on iOS, comparing the built-in Reminders app to powerhouse tools like OmniFocus 4 and Things 3, plus they tackle tricky location-based automation challenges. Breaking down overwhelming projects - The hosts discuss how splitting large, daunting tasks into smaller, manageable steps makes projects feel achievable and less intimidating OmniFocus deep dive - Rosemary demonstrates OmniFocus's advanced features including tags, defer dates, repeat systems, time zone-specific due dates, sequential vs parallel projects, and custom perspectives for organizing tasks Things 3 overview - Mikah explains how Things 3 offers similar powerful functionality to OmniFocus but with different design choices and user experience approaches Reminders app capabilities - Detailed walkthrough of Apple's built-in Reminders showing subtasks, location-based reminders, time-based alerts, priority flags, and even printing options for physical lists News UK government backs down on iCloud encryption - The UK reportedly withdrew demands for backdoor access to encrypted iCloud data, avoiding security risks for users worldwide Apple Watch blood oxygen sensor returns - Apple cleverly circumvents the Masimo patent dispute by having the iPhone process blood oxygen measurements instead of the watch displaying them directly Feedback Location reminder delays - Bob writes about his home arrival reminders triggering 10+ minutes late despite expanding the geographic boundary, with suggestions including checking low power mode and resetting network settings Shortcuts Corner Focus mode automation challenges - Dustin asks about setting up three different focus modes for his wife's work schedule that aren't switching properly between personal, office, and client time App Caps Product Hunt - Mikah recommends this app and website for discovering new products and services before they become mainstream, despite the recent influx of AI-focused launches Bridges - Rosemary showcases this $1.99 link formatting and organization app that lets you save, categorize, and export links in multiple formats including Markdown, HTML, and JSON Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard Contact iOS Today at iOSToday@twit.tv. Download or subscribe to iOS Today at https://twit.tv/shows/ios-today Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Subscribe to my newsletter to get every episode + the transcript in your inbox every week.Ryan Hoover is the Founder of Product Hunt and Weekend Fund.Ryan's probably helped more founders launch their products than anyone else on Earth. We talk about starting Product Hunt as an email list, and he open sources the growth flywheel that propelled it to one of the most important places in technology.Ryan unpacks how he built and scaled a community around the product, how online communities have changed over time, how we're thinking about software in the age of AI (tech will change, human behavior won't), and how status has changed in Silicon Valley.We also talk about starting Weekend Fund to invest in other founders, his first 400x investment, investing in consumer health, and why he started investing in other funds.Thanks to Ramp for supporting this episode. It's the corporate card and expense management platform used by over 40,000 companies, like Shopify, CBRE and Stripe. Time is money. Save both with Ramp. Get $250 signing-up here. Timestamps:(5:52) Helping founders with software(15:36) Early ideas for Product Hunt in 2013(19:14) Starting as a social email list(26:26) Product Hunt's growth flywheel(31:15) AI won't change human behavior(34:12) An audience is not a community(36:42) Why every community needs utility(38:52) Communities have shifted towards group chats(40:10) How AI changes building products(49:35) Importance of craft(52:30) Starting Weekend Fund, Ryan's 400x investment(56:57) Weekend Fund's software experiments(59:26) What makes Ryan's investing unique(1:02:16) Why Ryan has a small fund(1:07:41) Peptides, GLP-1's, Ketamine(1:18:57) Investing in funds(1:20:53) Ways LPs can add value for GPs(1:23:05) How status has changed in Silicon Valley(1:31:37) Backing founders with secrets, why failing is hardReferencedWeekend FundProduct HuntWayve self-driving carsThe community trapHooked: How to Build Habit Forming ProductsGet Your Wish - Porter RobinsonSocial UtilitiesSilicon Valley's new status symbolsSelfish InvestingFollow RyanTwitterLinkedInPersonal WebsiteSignature BlockFollow TurnerTwitterLinkedInSubscribe to my newsletter to get every episode + the transcript in your inbox every week.

Today's show:It's another All Star Investor Panel! Jason and Alex welcome TrustFund VC founder Sophia Amoruso AND WeekendFund investor/Product Hunt founder Ryan Hoover.Together they're going DEEP on the current environment for startups, founders, and investors. How do tell durable from brittle revenue… Everyone's different approaches to follow-on investments and recycling… Strategies on when to trim a position… The benefits of hosting co-working events and jam sessions… And LOTS LOTS more!It's an essential watch for anyone building or investing in companies in 2025!Timestamps:(0:00) Introducing our amazing investor panel!(03:15) The panel shares their First Fund experiences(10:03) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST(11:27) Show cont…(12:46) Where we're at on the investor Greed-Fear Index(13:54) The delicate art of investor discipline(20:47) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist(21:59) Sophia's criteria for a follow-on investment(24:17) Founders are going direct on social media(29:35) Public - Take your investing to the next level with Public. Build a multi-asset portfolio and earn 4.1% APY on your cash—with no fees or minimums. Start now at public.com/twist.(30:49) Show cont…(32:33) Why we're seeing so many more Series Bs(33:30) So when do you trim a position?(39:35) There are SO MANY COMPANIES! Why surface area matters.(43:25) Durable vs. brittle revenue and how to tell them apart(46:15) When it's time to angel invest outside your fund(49:04) The panel's approaches to capital recycling(57:15) The benefits of co-working “jam sessions”Subscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpFollow Lon:X: https://x.com/lonsFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisThank you to our partners:(10:03) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST(20:47) Lemon.io - Get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist(29:35) Public - Take your investing to the next level with Public. Build a multi-asset portfolio and earn 4.1% APY on your cash—with no fees or minimums. Start now at public.com/twist.DISCLAIMER*All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC.Alpha is an experimental AI tool powered by GPT-4. Its output may be inaccurate and is not investment advice. Public makes no guarantees about its accuracy or reliability—verify independently before use.Rate as of 7/18/25. APY is variable and subject to change.Check out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartups

In this episode, Wes Bush interviews Gaurav, founder and CEO of Jeeva AI, about how they pivoted from a failed startup to building a $5M ARR AI sales platform in just 8 months.  Gaurav reveals their unconventional approach to being "different not better," and how they recently launched a PLG motion that generated 10,000+ users and $100K ARR in their first week. Key Takeaways: [00:01:32] Gaurav's origin story [00:05:26] Building "the cursor for sales" [00:15:05] The launch strategy: Getting 320 form fills and 27 customers  [00:25:05] The feature trap: Focusing too much on new features instead of funnel optimization  [00:30:01]  The Ogilvy principle that shaped their positioning strategy [00:37:01] Breaking down their Product Hunt launch that generated 900+ upvotes [00:42:12] The two-team approach during transitions [00:51:15] Why product, customers, and hiring/firing are the only three things that matter [00:54:09] How consistent posting (2x daily) grew from 500 to 23,000 followers  [01:01:17] The mindset shift to maintaining high energy Resources: 

This AI SEO deep‑dive gets tactical. I sit down with Ilias Ismanalijev (aka @illyism) to map the real discovery journey happening inside AI search—what users actually prompt from problem‑aware to buyer‑ready—and how to influence results across models (GPT, O3, Claude, Perplexity). You'll learn how to surface the right phrases (not just keywords), make your pages AI‑readable, and win off‑page placements on the listicles and directories LLMs love to cite.What you'll learnThe 4 levels of AI search (no‑search → deep research) and how strategy changes at each.Prompt‑level intent mapping: info, comparison, executive/delegation, problem‑solving.How to spot AI‑generated queries in Google Search Console and build your tracking sheet.On‑page for LLMs: crawlability, structured content/markdown, alt text, and avoiding blockers (robots.txt, Next.js assets).Off‑page that moves rankings: listicle outreach, affiliate offers, directories (G2, Product Hunt), and Reddit/“parasite” opportunities.Why AI traffic is often more buyer‑ready—and how to target bottom‑of‑funnel prompts (e.g., “X vs Y,” “best X for Y,” pricing specifics).Chapters 0:00 Cold Open — What You'll Learn 1:22 Sponsor: TalentFiber 2:25 Meet Ilias & Why AI SEO Now 3:02 Who Benefits Beyond SaaS? 4:58 Research vs. E‑com Use Cases 6:20 Comparison‑Style Prompts IRL 8:59 Brands Doing It Well (Examples) 10:46 Why AI Traffic Is Buyer‑Ready 13:42 Benchmarking AI Search Visibility 16:38 Frameworks for AI Keyword Research 20:58 On‑Page for LLMs (Crawlability) 23:30 Finding AI Queries in Search Console 27:30 Regex + Long‑Query Filters 28:25 The 4 Levels of AI Search 32:17 Bottom‑of‑Funnel Prompts That Convert 34:06 Off‑Page: Listicles, Affiliates, Outreach 37:00 Reddit/Parasite SEO & Page One Sources 38:59 Mapping Sources w/ LinkDR 41:02 Pricing Pages & AI Page Inspector 44:34 Directories, Reviews & Digital PR 47:41 Should You Create AI‑Optimized Resource Pages? 48:38 Wrap‑Up & Where to Find IliasGuest Ilias Ismanalijev X: https://x.com/illyism LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/illyism Site: https://il.ly/Host Cody Schneider X: https://twitter.com/codyschneiderxx LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codyxschneider Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/codyschneiderx YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@codyschneiderxSponsor This episode is brought to you by TalentFiber — hiring top offshore software engineers as an extension of your team (technical interviews, compliance, replacements, fast turnarounds). Learn more at talentfiber.com

Peter Goodwin is the CEO and founder of Idea-L®, the platform that combines generative AI and real-time validation to help anyone go from idea to funded startup, without gatekeepers. Think: “AI x AngelList meets Product Hunt — but fully decentralized.” Why you should listen idea‑L® is an AI-powered, Web3-native platform designed to accelerate the journey from concept to launch. At its heart is a step-by-step process—Imagine, Design, Execute, Accelerate, and Live—providing founders with a structured framework to turn bold ideas into viable ventures without the usual guesswork. This fusion of AI-driven validation, decentralized funding via the GovToken, and human mentorship redefines early-stage entrepreneurship by making it accessible, intuitive, and speed-focused. Beyond automation, idea‑L® embeds Web3-powered transparency and community governance into its DNA. Its tech stack includes predictive analytics, smart contracts, and a DAO-based decision-making structure—all delivered through an agile, intuitive interface. Token holders gain real voting power, staking benefits, and fee-based perks, while the platform steers clear of insider privilege—no presales, and no secret taps to exclusivity. Currently in private beta ahead of a 2025 GovToken public launch, idea‑L® is based in Dubai but operates globally, targeting founders of any background or mission type—commercial, social, or public good. It's positioning itself as a democratic co‑founder: always on, structured, and deeply rooted in fairness and momentum. If you're tired of the startup snail's pace and gatekept funding, idea‑L® is staking its claim as the launchpad that tells it like it is. Supporting links Stabull Finance Idea-L®  Andy on Twitter  Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.  

Getting noticed is harder than ever, but Rajiv Ayyangar (CEO, Product Hunt) says most startups fail for a surprisingly simple reason: lack of clarity and velocity.In this episode of The Startup Podcast, Rajiv explains what separates breakout startups from the thousands that never gain traction. Drawing on insights from hundreds of Product Hunt launches, Rajiv shares how to craft a tagline that resonates, why launching early (and often) is critical, and how velocity builds a powerful feedback flywheel that accelerates growth.He also shares what Product Hunt's biggest winners did differently, why clarity forces better product thinking, and how AI tools are changing the speed of iteration, giving today's founders a unique advantage if they use them correctly.In this episode:Learn why clarity beats hype every timeHow to craft a tagline that drives viral tractionWhy velocity builds trust and better user feedbackThe power of launching early (and re-launching often)Lessons from Notion, Superbase & other Product Hunt standoutsWhether you're planning your first launch or trying to reignite growth, this conversation is packed with actionable lessons for founders who want to stand out.The Pact Honor the Startup Podcast Pact! If you have listened to TSP and gotten value from it, please:Follow, rate, and review us in your listening appSubscribe to the TSP Mailing List to gain access to exclusive newsletter-only content and early access to information on upcoming episodes: https://thestartuppodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribe Secure your official TSP merchandise at https://shop.tsp.show/  Follow us here on YouTube for full-video episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNjm1MTdjysRRV07fSf0yGg Give us a public shout-out on LinkedIn or anywhere you have a social media followingKey linksGet your question in for our next Q&A episode: https://forms.gle/NZzgNWVLiFmwvFA2A The Startup Podcast website: https://www.tsp.show/episodes/Learn more about Chris and YanivWork 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/Producer: Justin McArthur https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-mcarthurIntro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang https://web-strategist.com/

OnBoard! 今年第一场直播回放来啦！我们跨洋连线硅谷资深增长顾问陈畅，2个多小时的访谈，探讨了关于AI应用出海增长的各种干货，直播间饱爆满好评如潮，我们经过整理放出精修音频，绝对值得你反复听几遍！Hello World, who is OnBoard!?今年真是AI应用爆发的大年！诞生不到26个月的ChatGPT 月活已超过8亿，OpenAI 和Anthropic ARR 分别超过100亿美金和50亿美金，Cursor, Lovable, Manus, Genspark 等 AI 应用的用户数和收入增长不断刷新纪录。越来越多的AI应用创业者涌入赛场，如何做增长，就成了最经常被谈论的话题。尤其是对于广大打造出海应用的中国创业者，更是希望听到来自硅谷最一线的经验。Chang 是增长顾问公司Hockey Stick Growth创始人。过去8年里，她服务过的很多客户不仅获得了顶尖VC投资，更是实现了扎实的用户和收入的跃升。这个名单，一定有不少你熟知的公司：HeyGen, Gamma, Otter.ai, 还有最近大火的语音模型公司 Cartesia, 成立不到2年，融资超过$90M, 上千万美金收入……在两个多小时的对话里，Chang非常坦诚地分享了他在硅谷一线观察到的AI产品增长变化，以及那些成功案例背后的真实策略。比如：AI应用增长方式过去几年的变化从"AI化"到"去AI化"的品牌定位趋势背后发生了什么？面对越来越卷的增长渠道，AI产品如何找到突破口？那些"剑走偏锋"的增长策略到底值不值得尝试？KOL和各种渠道营销的具体方法论为什么要考虑 product-channel-fit...如果你正在做AI产品，或者对AI应用的增长策略感兴趣，这期来自硅谷一线的实战分享，绝对不容错过！听过直播的同学，也值得反复复习~Enjoy!嘉宾介绍Chang Chen（陈畅） – 硅谷增长顾问，Hockey Stick 增长顾问公司创始人；曾助力 HeyGen、Gamma、Otter.ai 等头部产品打造爆款增长闭环。OnBoard! 主持：Monica：美元VC投资人，前 AWS 硅谷团队+ AI 创业公司打工人，公众号M小姐研习录 (ID: MissMStudy) 主理人 | 即刻：莫妮卡同学OnBoard! 主持：GN：前SaaS及科技投资人，Global SaaS 社区 Linkloud 发起人，公众号我思锅我在 (ID: thinkxcloud) 主理人。| 即刻：High寧我们聊了什么02:59 Chang 自我介绍，最近看到的有意思的AI 产品和增长方式06:36 AI 应用增长方式的演变：从强调“AI”到回归“产品价值”的“去AI化”趋势。13:30 Go Viral 的底层逻辑：如何利用“猎奇、强大、共情”的用户心理策划病毒式传播？17:37 案例复盘：如何结合热点话题 (Elon Musk's Grok) 策划成功的营销活动？19:59 Product-Channel Fit：如何为产品的不同阶段和用户画像找到最合适的增长渠道？24:00 被低估的增长渠道：为什么 ToB 产品应该重视 LinkedIn？30:12 KOL 营销全攻略：如何识别、触达、并与高质量的 KOL 建立长期合作？41:49 从“爆款”到“体系”：当市场变卷，如何建立可持续的增长护城河？49:47 AI 产品如何收费？订阅制、Pay-as-you-go、混合模式的利弊分析。58:53 从 PLG 到 PLS/SLG：AI 公司如何抓住企业客户，何时应该拓展企业市场？01:10:59 Product-Market Fit 是一个动态过程，出海创业者如何更好地找到它？01:16:24 AI 如何赋能增长团队？从内容生成到渠道拓展的最佳实践和误区。01:20:20 LLM-Native 新渠道：如何在 ChatGPT 和 GPT Store 中获取流量？01:24:07 Product Hunt 打榜还值得做吗？效果、用户质量和平台公信力的变化。01:27:06 从0到1搭建增长团队：创始人何时应该招聘第一个全职增长负责人？01:32:28 推荐的增长信息渠道：Twitter, LinkedIn 和线下分享。01:33:00 未来展望：AI Agent 赛道有哪些“卖铲子”的机会？我们提到的公司和概念HeyGen - AI视频生成领军企业Gamma - AI PPT生成先驱，不到30人团队超过5000万美金ARRCartesia - 语音模型公司，成立不到两年融资超过9000万美金Otter.ai - 会议转录和AI助手，超过1亿美金ARRCluely - "AI agent to cheat on everything"争议性定位Eleven Labs - 语音合成领域头部公司Apollo - 销售线索工具Synthesia - AI 虚拟人生成工具PLG (Product-Led Growth) - 产品驱动增长SLG (Sales-Led Growth) - 销售驱动增长ICP (Ideal Customer Profile) - 理想用户画像PMF (Product Market Fit) - 产品市场契合度别忘了！同步关注两位 Host 的微信公众号，看更多干货内容哦：M小姐研习录 (ID: MissMStudy) by Monica我思锅我在 (ID: thinkxcloud) by GN欢迎在评论区留下你的思考，与听友们互动。喜欢 OnBoard! 的话，也可以点击打赏，请我们喝一杯咖啡！如果你用 Apple Podcasts 收听，也请给我们一个五星好评，这对我们非常重要。最后！快来加入Onboard！听友群，结识到高质量的听友们，我们还会组织线下主题聚会，开放实时旁听播客录制，嘉宾互动等新的尝试。添加任意一位小助手微信，onboard666, 或者 Nine_tunes,小助手会拉你进群。期待你来！

This episode is a re-run of one of our top episodes from 2023. Host Alex Theuma is joined by Marie Martens, Co-Founder of Tally, who shares how the company bootstrapped to 60K MRR with a team of five. Marie shares: - The choice to bootstrap Tally. - Generational expectations for how to 'set yourself up for success' vs reality. - How Tally is positioned against its competition in the form building space. - The journey from idea to securing Tally's first users (including the little trick she used on ProductHunt). - Why Tally chose a freemium model. Guest links: Since this recording, Tally has scaled to $2M ARR - still with a team of five. You can follow the story on the Tally blog: https://blog.tally.so/we-crossed-2m-arr-with-a-bootstrapped-team-of-5/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariemartens/ Website: https://tally.so/      Check out the other ways SaaStock is helping SaaS founders move their business forward: 

In this episode, Andreas Munk Holm sits down with Andreas Klinger—founding team at Product Hunt, ex-CTO at On Deck, and now GP at Prototype Capital—to dive into the work behind EU Inc., a grassroots initiative to fix Europe's fragmented startup ecosystem by rewriting its regulatory plumbing.Klinger shares how his experience as a founder and investor on both sides of the Atlantic led to a mission to standardize how we do business in Europe. They unpack how EU Inc. is working with the ecosystem—associations, communities, and top GPs—to propose a concrete policy blueprint aimed at simplifying scaling across borders.But the conversation goes much deeper: into the role of media as a self-selecting tool for ambition, how to build conviction and access as a micro-VC, and why VCs must engage with both macro-level systems change and micro-level founder support to make a lasting impact.Here's what's covered:01:15 From Product Hunt & AngelList to Fixing European Venture02:30 Why Klinger Made VC a Full-Time Play06:10 Vlogging Hyper-Ambition: Behind-the-Scenes of Europe's Top Startups09:30 The Cultural Gap: Work Ethic, Values & Systemic Signals12:00 The Hidden Power of Performative Culture (and Its Risks)14:22 What EU Inc. Actually Is: A Business-Led Policy Blueprint18:30 Industry-Wide Buy-In: Why Everyone's Signing the EU Inc. Manifesto24:15 Can VCs Stay Apolitical While Driving Change?34:00 Reports Don't Build Economies—People with Bias for Action Do37:10 Action, Not Words: What Europe Really Needs Next

Daniel and Tamara have a channel that's underutilized… There are a TON of different distribution tools at our fingertips. Product Hunt is the product marketer's best friend. It's basically free distribution, you can get ahead, and it's not used as much as it should be. BUT, you need the right prep and strategy to maximize your time using it. How do you craft a winning strategy? Plus, what are the rules of the channel? Turns out, algorithms are catching onto upvotes from your friends. Daniel breaks down the rules and explains how to play the game.   If you're looking to focus on launching and distributing, this is the episode for YOU…and it's short and sweet. ⌛ Follow Tamara: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaragrominsky/ Follow Daniel: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@themarketingmillennials/featured Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Dmurr68 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-murray-marketing Sign up for The Marketing Millennials newsletter: www.workweek.com/brand/the-marketing-millennials Daniel is a Workweek friend, working to produce amazing podcasts. To find out more, visit: www.workweek.com

Infinite Loops: Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- Nathan Baschez is the cofounder and CEO of Lex, an AI word-processor. He also cofounded Every, was the first employee at Substack AND co-created Product Hunt. Suffice to say, Nathan knows a thing or two about building on the internet. He joins the show to discuss how AI is changing writing, why it's time to rethink the article, the rise of solo founders and MUCH more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. For the full transcript, episode takeaways, and bucketloads of other goodies designed to make you go, “Hmm, that's interesting!”, check out our Substack. Important Links: Lex Twitter Substack LinkedIn Show Notes: Lex: Your Spotter In the Writing Gym Letting People Into Your Creative Process Collaboration-as-a-Service Creation Is Fundamentally About Choices What Will Become of the AI Holdouts? AI Is Like the Internet In 1995 Can AI Unfuck the Government? Blindspots While Working In Organizations Rethinking The ‘Article' As A Medium Memes Are Dense Information Packets It's Time for Solo Founders Why Learning About Cumulative Cultural Evolution Is Vital What's Next for Lex? Writing As A Way To Design Thoughts Nathan As World Emperor Books Mentioned: A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life; by George Saunders The WEIRDest People in the World: How the West Became Psychologically Peculiar and Particularly Prosperous; by Joseph Henrich The Secret of Our Success: How Culture Is Driving Human Evolution, Domesticating Our Species, and Making Us Smarter; by Joseph Henrich

Nathan Baschez is the cofounder and CEO of Lex, an AI word-processor. He also cofounded Every, was the first employee at Substack AND co-created Product Hunt. Suffice to say, Nathan knows a thing or two about building on the internet. He joins the show to discuss how AI is changing writing, why it's time to rethink the article, the rise of solo founders and MUCH more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. For the full transcript, episode takeaways, and bucketloads of other goodies designed to make you go, “Hmm, that's interesting!”, check out our Substack. Important Links: Lex Twitter Substack LinkedIn Show Notes: Lex: Your Spotter In the Writing Gym Letting People Into Your Creative Process Collaboration-as-a-Service Creation Is Fundamentally About Choices What Will Become of the AI Holdouts? AI Is Like the Internet In 1995 Can AI Unfuck the Government? Blindspots While Working In Organizations Rethinking The ‘Article' As A Medium Memes Are Dense Information Packets It's Time for Solo Founders Why Learning About Cumulative Cultural Evolution Is Vital What's Next for Lex? Writing As A Way To Design Thoughts Nathan As World Emperor Books Mentioned: A Swim in a Pond in the Rain: In Which Four Russians Give a Master Class on Writing, Reading, and Life; by George Saunders The WEIRDest People in the World: How the West Became Psychologically Peculiar and Particularly Prosperous; by Joseph Henrich The Secret of Our Success: How Culture Is Driving Human Evolution, Domesticating Our Species, and Making Us Smarter; by Joseph Henrich

In this episode of the Zen Business Podcast, you'll hear what it takes to launch a successful Product Hunt campaign for your startup.John will delve into all the details on how to do this properly without breaking the bank!

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1621: Authenticity and critical thinking are essential in both writing and decision-making. Ryan Hoover explores the power of honest storytelling, showing how vulnerability fosters trust and emotional connection with readers. At the same time, he warns against blindly following popular advice, emphasizing that wisdom is contextual and must be questioned. "Good writing is honest. Great writing makes you feel something." Just as authentic writing requires self-reflection, so does evaluating guidance because "The best advice encourages you to think for yourself, not just follow blindly." Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/honest-writing-a0eb6f39bf7f & https://medium.com/@rrhoover/dangerous-advice-5351109d9f6e Quotes to ponder: "Good writing is honest. Great writing makes you feel something." "Writing is a reflection of thought. If you're struggling to write, maybe you're still figuring out what you believe." "Bad advice is easy to follow. It's confident, simple, and dangerously persuasive." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1621: Authenticity and critical thinking are essential in both writing and decision-making. Ryan Hoover explores the power of honest storytelling, showing how vulnerability fosters trust and emotional connection with readers. At the same time, he warns against blindly following popular advice, emphasizing that wisdom is contextual and must be questioned. "Good writing is honest. Great writing makes you feel something." Just as authentic writing requires self-reflection, so does evaluating guidance because "The best advice encourages you to think for yourself, not just follow blindly." Read along with the original article(s) here: https://medium.com/@rrhoover/honest-writing-a0eb6f39bf7f & https://medium.com/@rrhoover/dangerous-advice-5351109d9f6e Quotes to ponder: "Good writing is honest. Great writing makes you feel something." "Writing is a reflection of thought. If you're struggling to write, maybe you're still figuring out what you believe." "Bad advice is easy to follow. It's confident, simple, and dangerously persuasive." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another insightful episode of "Accelerate Your Business Growth" with your host, Diane Helbig. Today's episode is all about scalable strategies to win customers, featuring the acclaimed MarTech expert and CEO of McGaw.io and UTM.io, Dan McGaw. Dan shares invaluable advice for small business owners on carving out a niche in content marketing, navigating the competitive landscape with innovative approaches like direct mail, and the art of monetizing product features. We delve into effective marketing strategies for different product types, from door-to-door sales for local businesses to leveraging platforms like Product Hunt and AppSumo for SaaS products. Dan emphasizes the importance of understanding customer needs, consistent content creation, and the critical role of tailored marketing strategies based on unique business strengths. Get ready to uncover practical tips on choosing the right tools, developing successful referral programs, and the power of customer feedback in driving product development. Plus, Dan offers listeners a free copy of his book, "Build Cool Shit," to further enhance your marketing toolkit. Tune in as we explore these game-changing strategies with one of the industry's leading minds. Let's dive in! If you are a small business owner or salesperson who struggles with getting the sales results you are looking for, get your copy of Succeed Without Selling today. Learn the importance of Always Be Curious. Accelerate Your Business Growth is proud to be included on the list of the 45 Best Business Growth Podcasts. Each episode of this podcast provides insights and education around topics that are important to you as a business owner or leader. The content comes from people who are experts in their fields and who are interested in helping you be more successful. Whether it's sales challenges, leadership issues, hiring and talent struggles, marketing, seo, branding, time management, customer service, communication, podcasting, social media, cashflow, or publishing, the best and the brightest join the host, Diane Helbig, for a casual conversation. Discover programs, webinars, services, books, and other podcasts you can tap into for fresh ideas. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode and visit Helbig Enterprises to explore the many ways Diane can help you improve your business outcomes and results. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the CRM Sushi Podcast, I interview Aurelien Vasinis, a tech entrepreneur with a unique background in political science and finance. https://www.youtube.com/@UCzGYzumNezGjNVcz2cjEk4A https://www.youtube.com/@UCy27aBEnFjXU8kSqGjuropQ Aurelien shares his journey from studying political science to becoming a hands-on product manager and developer in the tech industry. He discusses the importance of distributed teams, the evolution of his current business, Kuration AI, and how it leverages agent workflows to automate lead generation and market research. The conversation also touches on the differences between Kuration AI, Clay, and Zapier, and the significance of targeted lead generation strategies for small businesses. Aurelien concludes with a demonstration of Kuration AI's capabilities, showcasing its user-friendly interface and powerful features. We get into the challenges and solutions in data management, particularly for small businesses and solopreneurs. He emphasizes the importance of automation tools like Zapier, the complexities of data subscriptions, and the need for customizable data filters. Aurelien also shares insights on effective cold emailing strategies, the evolving landscape of platforms like Product Hunt, and the pricing structure of his service, KurationAI, which aims to simplify the research process for users. GUEST INFO: Guest Site: https://www.kurationai.com/ Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kuration-ai/ Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasinis/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:01 Transitioning from Political Science to Tech 05:56 Building Distributed Teams 08:59 The Evolution of Curation AI 11:51 Understanding Agent Workflows 15:05 Curation AI vs. Clay and Zapier 17:58 Targeting and Lead Generation Strategies 21:01 Demonstration of Curation AI 28:57 Leveraging Automation Tools for Data Management 30:10 Navigating the Complex Landscape of Data Subscriptions 32:09 Customizing Data Filters for Targeted Outreach 34:49 Building a User-Friendly Research Tool 40:45 Creating a Sustainable Business Model 43:35 Effective Cold Email Strategies for Lead Generation 49:02 Evaluating the Impact of Product Hunt 50:24 Understanding Data Point Pricing and Usage Join The Inner Circle: https://info.wesschaeffer.com/inner-circle-silver Market like you mean it. Now go sell something. SUBSCRIBE to grow your sales. https://www.youtube.com/@TheSalesWhispererWes ----- Connect with me: Twitter -- https://twitter.com/saleswhisperer LinkedIn -- http://www.linkedin.com/in/thesaleswhisperer/ Podcast -- https://feeds.libsyn.com/44487/rss BUSINESS GROWTH TOOLS https://12WeeksToPeak.com https://CRMQuiz.com https://MakeEverySale.com

The Current State of Podcasting: A Comprehensive GuideIn the latest episode of our podcast, we had the pleasure of hosting Jeff Umbro, the CEO of Podglomerate. Jeff shared his extensive knowledge about the podcasting industry, offering valuable insights into its growth, best practices for independent podcasters, and effective monetization strategies. This blog post will break down the key points discussed in the episode, providing actionable advice and thorough explanations to help you navigate the podcasting landscape.Jeff begins by highlighting the impressive growth of podcasting over the past 16 years. According to the Edison Infinite Dial Report, approximately 132 million people in the U.S. listen to podcasts regularly, averaging about seven shows each month. This growth has been further accelerated by the pandemic, which increased streaming audio consumption. Podglomerate, founded in 2017, is a podcast services company that focuses on producing, marketing, and monetizing podcasts. They work with a diverse range of clients, from large corporations like Netflix and PBS to small businesses and individual creators. Jeff emphasizes that their goal is to help podcasters create high-quality content and effectively reach their target audience.Jeff also discusses the recent consolidation in the podcasting industry, with major players like Spotify, SiriusXM, and Apple acquiring smaller companies. This consolidation has led to a shift in the types of shows being produced, with a growing focus on ad sales and listener engagement. Despite these changes, advertising on podcasts remains highly effective. Jeff notes that podcast ads often outperform other digital mediums, attracting more brands to the space. He emphasizes the importance of creating quality content that resonates with listeners and advises podcasters to focus on engagement metrics such as social media mentions, listener feedback, and overall consumption patterns. For those with limited budgets, Jeff recommends leveraging owned properties like websites, newsletters, and social media to promote their shows and suggests cross-promotion with similar shows as a more effective strategy for audience growth.About Jeff Umbro:Jeff Umbro is the founder and CEO of The Podglomerate, the award-winning company which produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. The Podglomerate is a boot-strapped organization which now works with more than 70 podcasts and more than 30 million monthly podcast downloads. Jeff has written for and been quoted in Bloomberg, Morning Brew, Adweek, Quartz, Hot Pod, Paste, The Daily Dot, and more. Prior to launching the Podglomerate, Jeff had his hands in audience growth and business development for companies like Product Hunt, Serial Box, VotePlz, Talkshow, and Goldberg McDuffie Communications.About Podglomerate:The Podglomerate has been producing, distributing, and monetizing podcasts since 2016. Now representing more than 70 podcasts accounting for over 30 million monthly downloads, The Podglomerate's clients have topped the podcast charts and have received features on every major podcast distribution app and national coverage in print, digital, radio, and television. The Podglomerate has worked with Freakonomics Radio, PBS, NPR, A+E, Lifetime, History Channel, Harvard Business School, MIT, Stanford, Lit Hub Radio, NPR stations (including KPCC/LAist, NHPR, WHYY, WUNC, VPM, WPM, GBH), WNET, Substack, Magnificent Noise, Expedia, Optum, CVS Health, Hubspot, and Hoff Studios, among many others.Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out Podglomerate website athttps://podglomerate.com/Check out Podglomerate...

#198: Learn to find anything online quickly, effectively and securely with Chris and Steph Smith. We discuss essential tools and tips for navigating the web, from uncovering hidden information to leveraging AI and keyboard shortcuts to validating sources. Whether you're a seasoned researcher or a casual browser, you'll gain practical strategies to unlock the internet's full potential. Steph Smith is a writer and the host of the a16z and Sh*t You Don't Learn in School podcasts. She builds online projects like Internet Pipes and Trends, and has launched several websites that topped Product Hunt. Previously, she led HubSpot's Creator Program and worked at The Hustle. Link to Full Show Notes: https://chrishutchins.com/steph-smith-navigating-the-internet-pipes Partner Deals Copilot: Free 2 months access to my favorite personal finance app with code HACKS2 Bilt Rewards: Earn the most valuable points when you pay rent MasterClass: Learn from the world's best with 15% off Notion: Try Notion AI free to automate tedious tasks and streamline your work Fabric: Affordable term life insurance for you and your family DeleteMe: 20% off removing your personal info from the web For all the deals, discounts and promo codes from our partners, go to: chrishutchins.com/deals Resources Mentioned Steph Smith: Website | X | Podcast Internet Pipes (Get $200 off with code ALLTHEHACKS) Browser Extensions Keepa Honey Capital One Eno Points Path Keywords Everywhere Grammarly Library Extension Similarweb Ghostery Wappalyzer | changedetection.io | Distill Text Blaze OneTab Tools Syften Arc Rectangle Superhuman (Use code ALLTHEHACKS for a free month) Search Engines Reddit Search: GigaBrain | Redditle Academic Search: Google Dataset Search | Consensus AI Tools Perplexity Globe Explorer Note Taking: Obsidian | NotebookLM Cubby PodEngine Email Contact Searches: Lusha | Hunter | Muck Rack RadRunner Electric Utility Bikes Unclaimed Money Database Supplement Validators: Examine | Pillser Tools for Storing Info Evernote Notion (Try Notion AI free here) Apple Notes Save to Notion Arc Search Audio and Video Editing: Descript Business Ideas ImportYeti Harper's Index ResearchRabbit AppMagic Web Scraping: Web Scraper | Browse AI ATH Podcast Chris' Newsletter: Sign Up | Past Issues Ep #78: Action List: Everything You Can Do To Protect Your Identity, Accounts, Credit and Family Ep #85: Building a Second Brain to Organize Your Digital Life with Tiago Forte Full Show Notes (00:00) Introduction (02:16) Most Common Mistakes in Finding Info Online (04:45) Browser Extensions for Better Research (09:47) Online Research Tools (11:49) Keyboard Shortcuts (14:54) Different Types of Search Engines (19:45) Why Reddit Is the Most Underutilized Search Engine (23:51) How Information Available on Each Platform Differs (28:38) Ways to Leverage ChatGPT (36:26) Google's New Notebook LM (44:40) How to Effectively Search for Email Addresses (46:23) How to Delete Your Personal Information Online (50:00) The Importance of Digital Privacy (52:56) Ways to Validate Online Sources and Info (55:45) Validating Expertise (58:20) The Most Efficient Ways to Store Info (1:06:01) Internet Pipes: Researching Business Ideas and Trends (1:09:17) Web Scraping (1:11:14) Steph's Final Piece of Advice for Online Research (1:14:10) Where to Find Steph and Her Work Connect with Chris Newsletter | Membership | Twitter | Instagram | LinkedIn Editor's Note: The content on this page is accurate as of the posting date; however, some of our partner offers may have expired. Opinions expressed here are the author's alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, hotel, airline, or other entity. This content has not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of the entities included within the post.

“Distraction is not a technology problem or a moral failing. The vast majority of distraction is simply that you have not learned the skill of dealing with discomfort. Master internal triggers, or they will become your master.”Nir Eyal is a best-selling author and instructor working at the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. In a research-driven conversation about his latest book “INDISTRACTABLE - How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life,” we learn about what really drives distraction — which is less about flashy external stimuli, and more about our own internal discomfort. The good news is, it's not out of reach, by better understanding our internal triggers - it just might be possible to get back to a focus that feels so far gone. The good news is, It's not out of reach, and Nir shares some great tips to get started. Indistractable received critical acclaim, winning the Outstanding Works of Literature Award as well as being named one of the Best Business and Leadership Books by The Globe and Mail and Amazon, and among the Best Personal Development Books of the Year by Audible. Nir is also the author of “Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products” — his books have resonated with readers worldwide, selling over 1 million copies in over 30 languages. Nir's writing and work has been featured in The New York Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Harvard Business Review, The M.I.T. Technology Review, Time Magazine, Psychology Today. Nir co-founded and sold two tech companies since 2003, and invests in habit-forming products that improve users' lives including Eventbrite (NYSE:EB), Anchor.fm (acquired by Spotify), Kahoot!, Canva, Homelight, Product Hunt, Marco Polo, Byte Foods, FocusMate, Dynamicare, Wise App, and Sunnyside. Nir previously taught in the Business and Design schools at Stanford University, and Nir attended The Stanford Graduate School of Business and Emory University.This is an episode from friend-of-the-pod Sharad Lal's podcast “HOW TO LIVE” - for lots more great conversations with Sharad and thought leaders, subscribe to How To Live wherever you get your favorite podcasts, or visit howtolive.life  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Distraction is not a technology problem or a moral failing. The vast majority of distraction is simply that you have not learned the skill of dealing with discomfort. Master internal triggers, or they will become your master.” Nir Eyal is a best-selling author and instructor working at the intersection of psychology, technology, and business. In a research-driven conversation about his latest book “INDISTRACTABLE - How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life,” we learn about what really drives distraction — which is less about flashy external stimuli, and more about our own internal discomfort. The good news is, it's not out of reach, by better understanding our internal triggers - it just might be possible to get back to a focus that feels so far gone. The good news is, It's not out of reach, and Nir shares some great tips to get started.  Indistractable received critical acclaim, winning the Outstanding Works of Literature Award as well as being named one of the Best Business and Leadership Books by The Globe and Mail and Amazon, and among the Best Personal Development Books of the Year by Audible. Nir is also the author of “Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products” — his books have resonated with readers worldwide, selling over 1 million copies in over 30 languages.  Nir's writing and work has been featured in The New York Times, Bloomberg Businessweek, The Harvard Business Review, The M.I.T. Technology Review, Time Magazine, Psychology Today. Nir co-founded and sold two tech companies since 2003, and invests in habit-forming products that improve users' lives including Eventbrite (NYSE:EB), Anchor.fm (acquired by Spotify), Kahoot!, Canva, Homelight, Product Hunt, Marco Polo, Byte Foods, FocusMate, Dynamicare, Wise App, and Sunnyside. Nir previously taught in the Business and Design schools at Stanford University, and Nir attended The Stanford Graduate School of Business and Emory University. This is an episode from friend-of-the-pod Sharad Lal's podcast “HOW TO LIVE” - for lots more great conversations with Sharad and thought leaders, subscribe to How To Live wherever you get your favorite podcasts, or visit howtolive.life  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's “Failure Friday” segment, we hear from a hacker who develops an app to solve a common coding problem, but launches before conducting proper market research. Oops! Back to the drawing board.  Side Hustle School features a new episode EVERY DAY, featuring detailed case studies of people who earn extra money without quitting their job. This year, the show includes free guided lessons and listener Q&A several days each week. Show notes: SideHustleSchool.com Email: team@sidehustleschool.com Be on the show: SideHustleSchool.com/questions Connect on Instagram: @193countries Visit Chris's main site: ChrisGuillebeau.com Read A Year of Mental Health: yearofmentalhealth.substack.com If you're enjoying the show, please pass it along! It's free and has been published every single day since January 1, 2017. We're also very grateful for your five-star ratings—it shows that people are listening and looking forward to new episodes.