This week on Great Chat, we celebrate Election Day by talking about… talking about politics in the workplace. Yoni Rechtman, Partner at Slow Ventures and friend of the pod, joins us to discuss politics, humanoids, AI wearables, Sam Altman, and how’s he’s successfully unlocked opportunities in venture (hint: get good at having hard conversations).
Mercury is back as the headline sponsor for season three! Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC.
This podcast is edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm.
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The Ellisons are the new Murdochs (and we're ready for Succession round 2)
This week on Great Chat, every media company wants to be a tech company, and every tech company wants to be a media company. We unpack what has been happening in the world of media: Big M&A, streaming wars, the Ellisons are the new Murdochs, and where short dramas stand now. We also learn that Ashley has finally watched KPop Demon Hunters, we share our deepest secret (our Netflix algorithm), and riff on travel etiquette with the upcoming holiday season. Happy Halloween!
Mercury is back as the headline sponsor for season three! Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC.
This podcast is edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm.
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Don't want to burst your bubble, but ...
This week on Great Chat, we ask the question everyone’s whispering ... what happens if we’re in an AI bubble? We unpack the signals, the hype, and what founders and investors should be thinking about. Plus, a quick detour into the wild jewelry heist at the Louvre, the new ranking shakeup at Benchmark, and why AWS might just be the real backbone of the internet today.
Mercury is back as the headline sponsor for season three! Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC.
This podcast is edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm.
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PSA: Don’t bother trying to plan your tech career
This week on Great Chat, it’s Spooky Season! Join us as we discuss the ultimate Halloween matchup overtaking social media, what Goldman’s acquisition of Industry Ventures means, and a rapid fire of our fall favorites. We also reflect on whether we as investors and operators need a five year plan the same way the businesses we work at and invest in do. How do you set goals in an uncertain environment? What are the best ways to assess your own progress in your career? How do you know when it’s time to make a change? For a group of Type A millennials - the discussion may surprise you.
Mercury is back as the headline sponsor for season three! Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC.
This podcast is edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm.
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David vs. Goliath, but make it venture-backed
It’s SF Tech Week, and there’s lots of AI news - surprise! We talk about why OpenAI’s less polished DevDay meets the moment, reflect on the Sora 2 launch, and give Anthropic props for a well executed coffee shop pop-up. Inspired by Anthropic, we go deep on challenger brands and why the #2 spot is more enviable than you might think. Startups, it’s time to embrace your David era.
Mercury is back as the headline sponsor for season three! Mercury is a financial technology company, not a bank. Banking services provided through Choice Financial Group, Column N.A., and Evolve Bank & Trust; Members FDIC.
This podcast is edited by Eric Johnson from LightningPod.fm.
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