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With Apple's iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro, AirPods Pro 3, and Apple Watch 11 now unveiled, what does this mean for the future of phones and wearable tech? And does the incredible AI of Google Pixel still blow Siri out of the water?In this episode, Chris and Yaniv delve into Apple's newest product lineup and what it reveals about the company's long-term strategy, particularly in the current AI-driven climate. They also discuss both the IPO market heating back up and the recent White House tech dinner, the implications both of these have on the tech industry, and the key takeaways for you as a founder.In this episode, you will:Unpack Apple's biggest announcements, from the ultra-thin iPhone Air to the next iterative iPhone 17Explore the hidden strategy behind AirPods Pro 3's real-time translation and heart-rate monitoring featuresLearn why Apple Watch 11's new health functions could reshape the wearable marketAnalyze why Apple's generative AI gap matters and how it compares with Google's approachUnderstand how the authenticity economy is changing hiring, recruiting, and founder strategyGain insight into the rebounding IPO market and what it signals for startup liquidityThe 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/
How persuasive are you with colleagues, clients and friends? Are you ready to take your persuasion skills to the next level?Tune in to my conversation with Dr. Yaniv Zaid and learn:Why persuasion skills are so important in our lifeWhat hinders our ability to persuade othersHow to be more persuasive in your work and personal lifePractical persuasion techniques for leaders and entrepreneurs Known to the world as "Doctor Persuasion", economist and attorney Dr. Yaniv Zaid acts as a business consultant to government departments, private firms, and public organizations.He holds a PhD in law and utilizes his rich knowledge and experience to help others achieve success.Following 20 years of international success, Dr. Zaid is the author of 11 best seller books including "Public Speaking", "Creative Marketing" and "Sales Bible", and is often invited to lecture and consult around the world.Connect with Dr. Zaid: https://linktr.ee/drpersuasion
Google's long-running antitrust case has reached its remedy stage, and the outcome was far lighter than many expected. No breakup, no ban on default search deals, just a few constraints on bundling apps and some required data sharing, but it may not be quite as simple as it seems on the surface.Meanwhile, OpenAI dropped $1.1 billion to acquire Statsig, a product analytics company. What are the details of the deal, and what does it reveal about the future of OpenAI?To top the week off, Y Combinator released its Fall 2025 Request for Startups, and the lineup is surprisingly AI-heavy. Is this really a good indicator of successful startups, or are YC missing the mark with this one? Chris and Yaniv discuss this at length, cutting deeply into why these criteria were chosen, what you should (and shouldn't) listen to, and where founders can looking for investors instead.In this episode, you will:Understand why Google's “light touch” antitrust remedies sent its stock up 8% overnightLearn what OpenAI's Statsig acquisition signals about its long-term strategyExplore why YC's latest startup requests are so heavily AI-focused, and why that's a mistakeCompare today's antitrust rulings with the Microsoft case of the 1990sDiscover how AI may disrupt not just tech, but also government consulting and enterprise softwareGet Yaniv's insider view on why intent-driven marketplaces may be the next frontierThe 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/
It seems like startup accelerators are everywhere these days. But what are they? What's the point of them? And most importantly, is it worth having your startup go through one? Based on their own experience with YC and startups, Chris and Yaniv talk you through it all. In this episode, you will:Learn what startup accelerators are and how they work. Discover the primary benefits of going through a startup accelerator.Understand whether applying to a startup accelerator is right for you.Explore the process of choosing an accelerator.Listen to Yaniv's first-hand experience going through the Y Combinator accelerator.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/
Is Apple's dominance in smartphones starting to crack? Google's Pixel 10 launch brought AI-first features, polished hardware, and bold marketing, signaling a new era in the iPhone vs. Android rivalry.For years, the iPhone has been synonymous with polish, hardware quality, and ecosystem lock-in. But with Google's patient, decade-long investment in the Pixel line, coupled with deep AI integration, the balance may be shifting.Today, Chris and Yaniv analyze Pixel 10's hardware updates, AI-powered OS features, and how Google's persistence has brought it head-to-head with Apple. For founders and entrepreneurs, they also offer their unique insight into startups and unpack what you can learn about patience, platform strategy, and design in the middle of a platform shift.In this episode, you will:Understand how Google turned Pixel from a reference device into a competitive product lineExplore why AI-first design is becoming the true battlefield in smartphonesSee how proactive AI (Magic Q, contextual responses, Gemini integration) could reshape user experiencesDiscover why patience and iteration are critical lessons for startup foundersApply insights from platform ecosystems (reference apps, open source, and monetization strategies) to your own businessThe 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/
What makes a great tech infrastructure startup? And how do the best ones successfully navigate, and stand out from, the overcrowded market?In this episode, Yaniv is joined by Joseph Ruscio, General Partner at Heavybit and former CTO of Vibrato, to unpack the dos and don'ts of tech infrastructure startups, how open source fuels growth, and why AI is changing the way software is built.With over 20 years in system software and a portfolio including LaunchDarkly, Netlify, and PagerDuty, Joe brings a front-row perspective to the future of startup building. The conversation dives into bottom-up growth, developer adoption, and the open source strategies that give founders leverage—and how AI agents are reshaping the role of the software engineer.In this episode, you will:Understand why bottom-up adoption often beats enterprise sales for startup growthLearn how AWS scaled from startups to Fortune 500s—and what founders can copyDiscover the power of open source as a go-to-market strategy (and its pitfalls)See why giving away your product can actually accelerate growth and community adoptionExplore how AI is changing developer workflows and the future role of engineersIdentify the risks of being “too close to your own pain” as a technical founderApply practical guidelines for choosing your startup's tech stack without overthinkingDevGuild Open Source: http://heavybit.com/devguild/open-source 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/
Yaniv (25) ist neurodivergent und nimmt die Welt anders wahr als die meisten. Wegen seiner Denkweise musste er viele negative Erfahrungen machen, ihm wurde oft gesagt, er sei ungenau oder nicht schnell genug. In der Musik fand er jedoch seine Inselbegabung und lernte, sich selbst zu akzeptieren.
Is the AI hype cycle about to burst?For months, investors and founders have chased sky-high valuations, billion-dollar hires, and promises of superintelligence, but Meta's drastic plans to cut back its AI division seem to indicate a bleak future for LLMs and AI at large.In this episode, Chris and Yaniv unpack the latest shakeup at Meta, using their knowledge and experience in Silicon Valley to analyze the situation and pick apart whether this is a canary in a coal mine. They explore why Meta is restructuring, what it says about the state of large language models (LLMs), and how to navigate high-stakes moments when the hype cycle turns.In this episode, you will:Understand what Meta's latest AI restructure really signals about industry prioritiesLearn why hype cycles always lead to a trough of disillusionment, and how to prepareExplore how trillion-dollar bets on AGI could reshape competitive dynamicsSee why founders should question assumptions about LLM productivity gainsRecognize the risks of chasing hype versus building sustainable business modelsThe 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/UCNjm1MTdjysRRV07fSf0yGgGive 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/
This new era of AI-driven startups has many founders still believing success is about having the perfect product roadmap. The truth, however, is far more counterintuitive.In this episode, Yaniv and Chris dive into timeless lessons from Paul Graham's legendary essay “Startups in 13 Sentences”. Drawing from Graham's wisdom and their own experiences, they break down why co-founders matter more than ideas, why “launch fast” is the golden rule, and why understanding users is harder (and more important) than chasing growth.In this episode, you will:Learn why choosing the right co-founder is the most important decision you'll ever makeUnderstand why launching fast is less about speed and more about learning from real usersDiscover why evolving your idea matters more than defending a perfect planSee how understanding users drives sustainable growth (and why chasing vanity metrics kills startups)Explore why great customer service that 'doesn't scale' is actually a secret weaponUnpack the dangers of measuring the wrong things and how to track what truly mattersFind out why distractions (even profitable ones) are the silent killers of young startupsFor founders serious about building in the AI era, these lessons, though written 16 years ago, are more relevant than ever. Startups succeed not by following conventional wisdom, but by mastering the counterintuitive truths that define Silicon Valley's greatest companies.Read Paul Graham's "Startups in 13 Sentences" here: https://paulgraham.com/13sentences.html 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/
Raising money for your startup isn't just about pitching but navigating egos, timing, and a flood of contradictory feedback. Why do some founders win over early believers who open every door, while others get stuck in endless “soft nos”? And how do you avoid twisting yourself into a pretzel trying to please every investor you meet?In this episode, Yaniv Bernstein and Chris Saad dive into the gritty, unfiltered reality of early-stage fundraising. Yaniv shares six fresh, hard-earned lessons from raising a pre-seed round for his own startup, Violet. These are insights you rarely hear outside closed-door founder circles.In this episode, you will:Learn why your pitch deck should be treated like a product—and why rapid iteration matters more than perfection.Discover how to find and leverage early believers who can champion your raise.Understand why you can't (and shouldn't) try to please every investor.Recognize that rejections will never stop stinging—and how to keep going anyway.Decode why some investors say they can't invest and what that really means.Get strategies for overcoming the embarrassment of asking for money, especially from people you know.Hear how macro trends like the IPO drought ripple down to impact early-stage funding.Whether you're a first-time founder or a seasoned operator gearing up for another raise, this episode will give you a candid, practical roadmap for navigating the messy art of securing early capital.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/
In violation of long-standing internet norms like robots.txt, Cloudflare caught Perplexity AI scraping content from websites that had explicitly opted out. The situation begs the question: what happens when AI startups prioritize growth over digital consent?Listen as Chris and Yaniv discuss the repercussions of Cloudflare's "honeypot" traps. They also dig into Wikipedia's launch of a fast-track deletion policy to counter the overwhelming number of low-effort, AI-generated articles, and consider whether Amazon's AWS is falling behind cloud rivals like Google, Microsoft, and Oracle.In this episode, you will:Understand why Cloudflare accused Perplexity AI of ignoring internet normsLearn how robots.txt and internet trust are being undermined by AI crawlersExplore whether “move fast and break things” still applies in the AI eraDiscover how Wikipedia is fighting back against a flood of AI-generated slopDebate the moral vs. legal boundaries of disruptive startup behaviorHear why AWS may be falling behind Google, Microsoft, and even OracleExamine what makes a wartime vs. peacetime CEO in the AI cloud raceConsider whether AI is eating its own tail by destroying its data sourcesThe 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/
In the startup world, speed is everything. But too many founders confuse busyness with velocity, mistaking frantic activity for real momentum.In this episode, Chris and Yaniv are joined by Keith Lucas, former product and engineering leader at Roblox, to unpack what speed actually means—and how to build it into your startup from day one.They explore why alignment, culture, and cadence matter more than hustle, and how Keith's “Inspire, Align, Amplify” framework can unlock lasting execution velocity.In this episode, you will:Understand why "busyness" is a dangerous red herring that kills real progressLearn how to define speed as strategic value delivered to users, not activityExplore how culture acts as the "fat tires" that enable rapid startup momentumApply Keith's "Inspire, Align, Amplify" framework to build cohesive, fast-moving teamsIdentify common founder traps, from toxic niceness to decision paralysisDesign company values that actually shape behaviorDiscover why realized culture drives execution speedThe 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/
Rabbi Pinchas Allouche, head Rabbi at Congregation Beth Tefillah in Scottsdale, and the host of the Rabbi Allouche podcast, joins Seth for the full hour with a special guest, Yaniv of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), to talk about this week's Torah portion, coming from the book of Numbers, the last days of Moses, the Coldplay concert scandal with the CEO of Astronomer, what the Gaza war looks like from those on the ground, and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With all the data at our fingertips, why do so many companies still struggle to deliver truly personalized experiences at scale? Agility requires being able to cut through the noise of data and culture shifts to deliver experiences that truly resonate with each individual.Today we're going to talk about personalization maturity, the role of machine learning, deep learning, and generative AI in driving relevance, and how to future-proof your martech stack with open, flexible architectures that enable best-in-class personalization. To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome Yaniv Navot, Former Dynamic Yield by Mastercard CMO and current SVP of Commercialization for Customer Acquisition & Engagement at Mastercard. About Yaniv Navot Former Dynamic Yield by Mastercard CMO and current SVP of Commercialization for Customer Acquisition & Engagement. He is marketing leader and personalization expert with nearly two decades of experience driving performance-driven marketing at scale. He shaped the personalization market and led the company's rise as an industry leader. Joining as the first marketing hire, Yaniv built a world-class team and partnered with top B2C brands to deliver impactful, cutting-edge personalization strategies. Follow him on LinkedIn: @yanivnavot. Yaniv Navot on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanivnavot/ Resources Mastercard: https://www.mastercard.com https://www.mastercard.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow Catch the future of e-commerce at eTail Boston, August 11-14, 2025. Register now: https://bit.ly/etailboston and use code PARTNER20 for 20% off for retailers and brandsDon't Miss MAICON 2025, October 14-16 in Cleveland - the event bringing together the brights minds and leading voices in AI. Use Code AGILE150 for $150 off registration. Go here to register: https://bit.ly/agile150" Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.showCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company
What if your next startup competitor doesn't have a single employee?AI agents aren't just another software trend — they're redefining the interface between humans, data, and execution, yet many founders still confuse basic chatbots with the true potential of these agents.In this episode, Chris and Yaniv are joined by Jeremiah Owyang, General Partner at Blitzscaling Ventures and host of Silicon Valley's top AI startup event, Llama Lounge. Together, they unpack Jeremiah's insider thesis on the AI Agent era — and what it means for the future of software, user experience, and startups.They explore why AI agents are replacing SaaS apps, what defines a “true agent,” and how startups should position themselves in the face of big tech platform risk.In this episode, you will:Understand the difference between LLM tools and autonomous AI agentsDiscover how Crew AI scaled to 60% of the Fortune 500 using 150 agents and minimal staffLearn why traditional apps and websites may become obsolete in the agentic futureExplore new go-to-market strategies and startup models for agent-driven businessesEvaluate how agents will access private and public data — and what that means for APIsHear how to pitch agent startups to VCs looking for viral and network-effect playsWhether you're building in the agent ecosystem or preparing for it, this conversation will reshape how you think about the future of digital interfaces and startup opportunities.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 linksThis episode is brought to you by Warp Development. Are you ready to build something that matters? Visit https://warpdevelopment.com and mention The Startup Podcast for a free consultation.Get 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/
Join host Danielle Hutchinson on the Authors on Mission podcast as she sits down with Dr. Yaniv Zaid, bestselling author of "The 21st Century Sales Bible" and international business consultant, to discover how he transformed his childhood dream of authorship into a thriving global business.In this insightful conversation, Dr. Zaid shares his remarkable journey from selling flowers at traffic junctions at age 12 to becoming a bestselling author whose book has been translated into 12 languages. Learn how he leverages international book fairs to secure deals across continents and why authenticity remains the cornerstone of lasting success.Key Tips You'll Learn: ✨ International Strategy: How attending Frankfurt, London, and Beijing book fairs can unlock global opportunities for your book ✨ Evergreen Content: Why writing timeless content ensures long-term relevance and continued sales ✨ Business Integration: How to use your book as a platform for speaking engagements and consulting services ✨ Content Repurposing: Dr. Zaid's method of turning newsletter content into bestselling books using reader metrics ✨ Authenticity Formula: The importance of loving your audience and sharing your unique perspective for sustained successWhether you're looking to expand internationally, integrate your book into your business model, or create content that stands the test of time, this episode provides actionable strategies from someone who's successfully navigated the global publishing landscape for over two decades.Featured Book: The 21st Century Sales Bible: Mastering the 10 Commandments of Marketing, Negotiation & Persuasionhttps://www.amazon.com/21st-Century-Sales-Bible-Commandments/dp/1956450386#AuthorsOnMission #DrYanivZaid #21stCenturySalesBible #InternationalPublishing #BookFairs #BestsellingAuthor #GlobalBusiness #AuthorSuccess #PublishingStrategy #SalesExpert #BookMarketing #WritingTips #AuthorInterview #Podcast #BusinessConsultant #InternationalRights #EvergreenContent #AuthorLife #PublishingJourney #BookBusiness
What does it mean when OpenAI gives away $6 billion worth of equity just to bring one man on board?In a world where design, brand, and user experience could determine AI dominance, are startups undervaluing human-centered thinking?In this episode, Chris and Yaniv unpack OpenAI's jaw-dropping acquisition of Jony Ive's mysterious startup “io,” and what it means for the future of AI hardware. They also break down Claude 4's strategic shift toward coding, Klarna's AI misfire in customer service, and Bitcoin's stunning return to all-time highs.In this episode, you will:Understand why OpenAI paid $6B for Jony Ive with no product in sightExplore how Claude 4 is positioning itself to dominate AI coding workflowsLearn what Klarna's AI rollback says about the real limits of LLMs in customer serviceDiscover why prompting isn't just for AIs—and how it applies to human leadershipCompare deterministic vs probabilistic software—and what that means for your startup stackExamine how students using AI tools are reshaping education (and why it's not all good news)Evaluate Bitcoin's recent surge and whether it's becoming a lasting store of valueWhether you're building in AI, riding the crypto waves, or figuring out where human judgment still beats automation—this episode is packed with insight from real founders navigating the edge.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/
We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. On this week's episode, Yaniv Sneor, founder of the Mid Atlantic Bio Angels and CEO at Native State Therapeutics, explains how life science angel investors evaluate biotech startups, and offers tips for young drug developers in search of funding. Our conversation covers how to create a successful pitch, red flags for potential investors, the importance of angel investing syndicates, the sweet spots for exit timelines and funding amounts, and why it still makes sense to invest in biotech over other industry sectors. This episode of the Business of Biotech is brought to you by Avantor. For more information, visit avantorsciences.comAccess this and hundreds of episodes of the Business of Biotech videocast under the Business of Biotech tab at lifescienceleader.com. Subscribe to our monthly Business of Biotech newsletter. Get in touch with guest and topic suggestions: ben.comer@lifescienceleader.comFind Ben Comer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bencomer/
SEASON: 5 EPISODE: 14Episode Overview:Welcome back to the Becoming Preferred Podcast. The show is dedicated to equipping you with the insights and strategies to become preferred. Today, an absolute powerhouse is joining us to share with us strategies and insights to help us with our presentation, sales, marketing and persuasion capabilities.He's a popular author, an international speaker, and a consultant who has empowered countless individuals and organizations to achieve unparalleled success through the art and science of persuasion. His work cuts through the noise, providing actionable frameworks to communicate more effectively, negotiate more strategically, and ultimately, close more deals.Get ready to unlock the secrets of influence, because this conversation is about to change the way you think about communication and impact. Join me for my conversation with Dr. Yaniv Zaid. Guest Bio: Since 2003, Attorney and economist Dr. Yaniv Zaid – “Doctor Persuasion” – an international expert in the field of persuasion, has been a highly sought after consultant and lecturer, teaching others how to improve their marketing, presentation, sales and persuasion skills.He has given over 2,500 lectures and workshops in 4 continents, and provided personal and business consulting services to over 950 companies and businesses in all fields, including banks, insurance companies and financial institutions, communication, cosmetics and pharmaceutical companies, high-tech and real estate companies, factories and product manufacturers, consulting and service companies, academic institutions, government ministries, the security industry, healthcare providers, nonprofit organizations and professional bureaus.The aim of his activity is to improve the marketing, sales, negotiation, presentation, speaking and persuasion capabilities of the managers and employees.Dr. Yaniv Zaid has won 3rd place in the world championship for individual speakers and participated in the semi-finals of the European championship for group speakers.Resource Links:Website: https://www.persuasion.co.il/en/Product Link: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Dr.-Yaniv-Zaid/author/B009SNHYB8?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1741647487&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueInsight Gold Timestamps:02:56 I started writing notes, and the notes became lectures, and lectures became books03:13 The Amazon bestseller list, it's called Public Speaking (in English)04:41 The customers would like to talk about them, not about you05:41 How do your clients think?06:22 Today it is about inspiration and not desperation07:55 You need to be Batman, and not Superman10:13 If you invest in yourself, AI won't replace you11:31 Every expert is a student11:56 Use AI to help you maybe get ideas or something like that, but invest in yourself14:30 It's a tool that's called social...
Listen to FII PRIORITY coverage. In this episode, Adam Torres and Yaniv Gidron, Co-founder at Monee Finance, explore finance and FII PRIORITY. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Listen to FII PRIORITY coverage. In this episode, Adam Torres and Yaniv Gidron, Co-founder at Monee Finance, explore finance and FII PRIORITY. Follow Adam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/askadamtorres/ for up to date information on book releases and tour schedule. Apply to be a guest on our podcast: https://missionmatters.lpages.co/podcastguest/ Visit our website: https://missionmatters.com/ More FREE content from Mission Matters here: https://linktr.ee/missionmattersmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In this podcast, Debbie McKeegan interviews Guy Yaniv, President of EMEA at Kornit Digital about the future of personalised fashion. They discuss the shift in consumer demand towards individuality and self-expression, the technological advancements in garment decoration, and the impact of their Apollo technology on production processes. The conversation highlights the importance of agility in the apparel industry and the need for organisations to adapt to changing market demands. They also explore the challenges of digital transformation and the role of technology in empowering creativity within the fashion ecosystem...
Is Google about to kill SEO forever? Why did OpenAI just raise $40 billion? And is the AI bubble about to burst?The AI arms race is heating up, and the biggest players are making moves that could change everything. But what does this mean for creators, businesses, and the future of search?In this episode, Chris and Yaniv are joined by Hooman Radfar, founder and CEO at Collective, to break down the latest developments in the AI landscape. They dive deep into Google's AI-powered search transformation, OpenAI's massive $40 billion raise, the escalating debate over AI-generated art theft, and the looming question: is the AI bubble about to pop?In this episode, you will:Discover how Google's AI overhaul could spell the end of SEO as we know it.Learn why OpenAI just raised an astonishing $40 billion and what they plan to do with it.Understand the new breakthroughs in AI image generation and how they're disrupting creative industries.Explore the growing controversy over AI-generated art and whether it's infringing on real artists' work.Examine why investors are getting nervous about a potential AI bubble.Analyze the implications of Google and OpenAI's escalating rivalry.Get Insights on what these shifts mean for founders, creators, and the future of business.The PactHonour 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 at https://thestartuppodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribeSecure your official TSP merchandise at https://shop.tsp.show/Follow us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@startup-podcastGive us a public shout-out on LinkedIn or anywhere you have a social media following.Key linksThe Startup Podcast is sponsored by Vanta. Vanta helps businesses get and stay compliant by automating up to 90% of the work for the most in demand compliance frameworks. With over 200 integrations, you can easily monitor and secure the tools your business relies on. For a limited-time offer of US$1,000 off, go to www.vanta.com/tsp.Get your question in for our next Q&A episode: https://forms.gle/NZzgNWVLiFmwvFA2AThe Startup Podcast website: https://tsp.showLearn 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/CreditsEditor: Justin McArthurContent Strategist: Carolina Franco Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang
Are you a startup founder considering a partnership with a big player in your industry? Before you sign that deal, you might want to think twice. In this eye-opening episode we dive deep into the dangers of partnering with or selling to incumbents when you're trying to disrupt an industry.Chris and Yaniv explore the concept of "killing your customers" not literally, of course, but in the sense of disrupting the very companies you might be tempted to partner with. They break down the "funnel of doom" that many startups fall into when pursuing B2B2C partnerships, and explain why going direct to end users is often the better strategy for truly innovative products.In this episode, you will:Discover the 10 steps of the "funnel of doom" for B2B2C partnershipsLearn why incumbents often struggle to understand and implement disruptive innovationsUnderstand the importance of owning your user relationships and dataExplore real-world case studies of successful direct-to-consumer disruptorsDebate the limitations of white-label and B2B business modelsGain insights on how to avoid common startup pitfalls when choosing a go-to-market strategyRecognize the value of iterating quickly and maintaining control over your productLinks mentioned in the EP:https://www.tsp.show/edu-b2c-vs-b2b2c-driving-direct-disruption-w-matt-holme/ B2B vs B2C comparison Table:https://docs.google.com/document/d/11ICK-KmnPJgzfQC1wkxz6Tf-l69pUptmk1QyKH9QB9M/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.1izb56alryedThe PactHonour 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 at https://thestartuppodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribeSecure your official TSP merchandise at https://shop.tsp.show/Follow us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@startup-podcastGive us a public shout-out on LinkedIn or anywhere you have a social media following.Key linksThe Startup Podcast is sponsored by Vanta. Vanta helps businesses get and stay compliant by automating up to 90% of the work for the most in demand compliance frameworks. With over 200 integrations, you can easily monitor and secure the tools your business relies on. For a limited-time offer of US$1,000 off, go to www.vanta.com/tsp.Get your question in for our next Q&A episode: https://forms.gle/NZzgNWVLiFmwvFA2AThe Startup Podcast website: https://tsp.showLearn 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/CreditsEditor: Justin McArthurContent Strategist: Carolina Franco https://www.linkedin.com/in/francocarolina/Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang
Yaniv Shneiderman is the CEO and founder of BlazePod, pioneering the global reactive training movement. With a passion for SportsTech innovation, he empowers athletes and trainers to achieve peak performance through cutting-edge solutions. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Versatility is the key to a crowded market. 2. Overcoming the resistance to change is done through educating and articulating the importance of the reactive training methodology and using the community to growthe awareness to it. 3. The only way to succeed in being an entrepreneur in this time is having a strong mentality , a huge belief in your mission and vision and surrounding yourself with amazing people. Follow Yaniv on LinkedIn - Yaniv Shneiderman Sponsor Thrivetime Show Attend the world's highest-rated business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clark at ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire
Are tech companies resorting to corporate espionage in the cutthroat world of AI? Is the US losing its grip on global tech dominance? Yaniv, Chris, and Elli explore the shocking lawsuit between former podcast sponsors Rippling and Deel, where allegations of corporate spying have surfaced. They also examine OpenAI's controversial call to ban Chinese rival DeepSeek, and what it reveals about the shifting landscape of AI competition and geopolitics.In this episode, you will:Uncover the details of alleged corporate espionage between HR tech rivalsAnalyze the geopolitical implications of OpenAI's attempt to ban a Chinese competitorExplore groundbreaking developments in robotics from Google and NVIDIAUnderstand why 2025 is poised to be a pivotal year for humanoid robotsLearn about the "great race" to unify company data for AI applicationsDiscuss the changing dynamics of global tech leadership between the US and ChinaConsider the privacy implications of AI-powered data aggregationThe PactHonour 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 at https://thestartuppodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribeSecure your official TSP merchandise at https://shop.tsp.show/Follow us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@startup-podcastGive us a public shout-out on LinkedIn or anywhere you have a social media following.Key linksThe Startup Podcast is sponsored by Vanta. Vanta helps businesses get and stay compliant by automating up to 90% of the work for the most in demand compliance frameworks. With over 200 integrations, you can easily monitor and secure the tools your business relies on. For a limited-time offer of US$1,000 off, go to www.vanta.com/tsp.Get your question in for our next Q&A episode: https://forms.gle/NZzgNWVLiFmwvFA2AThe Startup Podcast website: https://tsp.showLearn 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/CreditsEditor: Justin McArthurContent Strategist: Carolina Franco Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang
Yaniv Shneiderman is the CEO and founder of BlazePod, pioneering the global reactive training movement. With a passion for SportsTech innovation, he empowers athletes and trainers to achieve peak performance through cutting-edge solutions. Top 3 Value Bombs 1. Versatility is the key to a crowded market. 2. Overcoming the resistance to change is done through educating and articulating the importance of the reactive training methodology and using the community to growthe awareness to it. 3. The only way to succeed in being an entrepreneur in this time is having a strong mentality , a huge belief in your mission and vision and surrounding yourself with amazing people. Follow Yaniv on LinkedIn - Yaniv Shneiderman Sponsor Thrivetime Show Attend the world's highest-rated business growth workshop taught personally by Clay Clark at ThrivetimeShow.com/eofire
I'm joined by Amir and Yaniv, two Amazon Merch experts in Tier 100,000 and Tier 200,000 who revolutionized their approach for running ads to their Amazon Merch on Demand products, and they'll be sharing a full tutorial today!
Are you ready for AI that sounds indistinguishable from a human? The future is arriving faster than you might think.In this episode, Chris and Yaniv dive into the latest developments in AI, from NVIDIA's blockbuster earnings to Amazon's new AI-powered Alexa to eerily realistic voice models that left Chris feeling emotional. They explore the economic impacts rippling through the tech industry and beyond.In this episode, you will:Analyze NVIDIA's latest earnings and what they reveal about the state of the AI chip marketExamine potential tensions between Microsoft and OpenAI over AI model distillationEvaluate Amazon's strategy to compete in AI through Alexa, despite lacking a frontier modelExperience the uncanny valley of next-generation voice AI that sounds shockingly humanUnderstand the current impact of AI on jobs, based on Anthropic's latest reportConsider how AI is reshaping tasks within jobs rather than fully automating entire rolesReflect on whether this wave of AI disruption is truly different from past technological revolutionsLinks from the Episode:Ivan Landabaso Post on Anthropics AI & vJobs Report https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7300080128984817665/TSP Positron and Groq Spotlight Episodehttps://youtu.be/_brwk2wx8Ck The PactHonour 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 at https://thestartuppodcast.beehiiv.com/subscribeSecure your official TSP merchandise at https://shop.tsp.show/Follow us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@startup-podcastGive us a public shout-out on LinkedIn or anywhere you have a social media following.Key linksThe Startup Podcast is sponsored by Vanta. Vanta helps businesses get and stay compliant by automating up to 90% of the work for the most in demand compliance frameworks. With over 200 integrations, you can easily monitor and secure the tools your business relies on. For a limited-time offer of US$1,000 off, go to www.vanta.com/tsp.Get your question in for our next Q&A episode: https://forms.gle/NZzgNWVLiFmwvFA2AThe Startup Podcast website: https://tsp.showLearn 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/CreditsEditor: Justin McArthurContent Strategist: Carolina Franco Intro Voice: Jeremiah Owyang
Join us in this exciting episode of The Edge Of Show as we dive into the transformative world of B2B customer engagement in the Web3 era! This time we sit down with Yaniv Azar, CEO of Enreach, to explore how instant messaging platforms like Telegram are revolutionizing the way businesses connect and grow.