
Insiders React: Fed Rate Cuts – Is the Startup Funding Winter Over? + 23andMe Board Exodus, Snap Spectacles 3.0
In this week’s Reacts episode, Chris Saad is joined by Yaniv Bernstein to discuss the latest tech and business trends: from the Federal Reserve’s rate cuts and what it means for startups, to the shock...
25 Sep 202438min

Career Progression at Startups - Caution: NOT How Big Companies Do It (Edu)
One of the toughest challenges in early-stage startups is managing employee career development. Unlike big corporations, startups thrive on chaos, ownership, and self-driven growth, meaning traditiona...
23 Sep 202453min

Insiders React: OpenAI o1 – The Smartest AI Ever? | Synthetic Employees: Revenue Hack | Zuckerberg’s New Swagger
Is AI getting smarter, and what does that mean for the future of work? Plus, how is Zuckerberg's new public persona shaking things up at Meta? In this week’s Reacts episode, Chris Saad is joined by ...
18 Sep 202452min

Conviction - The Essential Ingredient For Focus & Scale (Edu)
In the brutal world of startups, conviction is your greatest weapon. It fuels momentum, sharpens decisions, and separates thriving startups from those that fade away. Conviction isn’t blind faith or ...
16 Sep 202441min

Insiders React: Nvidia Stock Plummets | The Future is Here in SF w/ Emil Michael
Is the AI hype crashing along with Nvidia’s stock, or are we just witnessing a temporary correction in the tech sector? And what can San Francisco, a city already living in the future, tell us about w...
11 Sep 202419min

Crafting Pitch Decks: The Art of Pitching Like A Pro (Replay)
What if one perfect slide could get you funded? In this episode, Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein reveal the pitch deck formula that can turn investor skepticism into funding. Whether it’s the top 9 p...
9 Sep 202453min

Insiders React: Unpacking Airbnb's Founder Mode | Brazil Bans X, Freezes SpaceX Assets | iPhone 16: Yay or Meh? w / Emil Michael
What can startup founders learn from bold leadership moves and the challenges of navigating regulatory landscapes? Join Chris Saad, Amir Shevat, Emil Michael, former Chief Business Officer of Uber, a...
4 Sep 202454min

10 Fatal Pitch Style Mistakes w/ Henry Innis (Edu)
Crafting a winning pitch isn't just about what you say—it's about how you say it. Founders often make stylistic mistakes that can sabotage their chances with investors, even if they have a great pro...
2 Sep 202441min



















