Crime and crypto: the seedy underbelly of ICOs (feat. Alissa Fleck)
Episode 41: We spoke with Alissa Fleck, Managing Editor at ICO Ranker, a site dedicated to providing honest in-depth ICO reviews and analysis. We discuss the current state of ICOs, what to look for when investing, and also spent time talking at length about crime and crypto including the anatomy of an ICO scam and which celebrities to be wary of. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besttechie/support
29 Jan 201944min
From building Amazon Web Services to crafting the best cold emails (feat. Manny Medina)
Episode 40: We spoke with Manny Medina, CEO at Outreach, a sales engagement platform that increases the productivity of sales teams. We discuss what it was like to be on the original team building Amazon Web Services, the unique way he realized it was time to pivot his HR company into Outreach, and what it takes to create an effective cold email. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besttechie/support
22 Jan 201958min
An inside look at scaling Y Combinator from 30 to 100 companies per batch (feat. Harj Taggar)
Episode 39: We spoke with Harj Taggar, co-founder & CEO at Triplebyte and one of the first partners at Y Combinator. We discuss his time at Y Combinator including how he evaluated startups and grew the program from 30 to 100 companies per batch. Plus, we talk ICOs and their benefits and drawbacks as well as whether blockchain will live up to the hype. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besttechie/support
15 Jan 201954min
Gadgets galore: what's worth buying this holiday season (feat. Mike Murphy)
Episode 38: We spoke with Mike Murphy, Deputy Tech Editor at Quartz. We discuss how Quartz determines what to cover, whether an iPad Pro can replace your computer, what are the best tech gifts, CES, and so much more. Also, a programming note: It has been such an incredible year and I want to thank all of our listeners and guests for tuning in every week. This will be the last episode for 2018 and we’ll be back with new episodes in early 2019. I hope everyone has a great holiday season and a happy new year! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besttechie/support
18 Dec 201855min
An investors guide to raising early-stage VC (feat. Pete Wilkins)
Episode 37: We spoke with Pete Wilkins, Managing Director at Hyde Park Angels. We discuss the best ways for entrepreneurs to pitch investors, what to expect when raising early-stage VC, and much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besttechie/support
20 Nov 201842min
Pivoting your company isn't a bad thing (feat. Amanda Lannert)
Episode 36: We spoke with Amanda Lannert, CEO at Jellyvision. We discuss why pivoting your company is necessary sometimes, how to find product market fit, and how to survive long enough until you do. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besttechie/support
13 Nov 201849min
The keys to being an effective CTO (feat. John Higginson)
Episode 35: We spoke with John Higginson, CTO at Enova. We discuss how the role of a CTO evolves as a company grows, exciting new technologies such as blockchain, and making difficult technical decisions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besttechie/support
6 Nov 201849min
The secret of internet culture: what's old is new again (feat. Taylor Lorenz)
Episode 34: We spoke with Taylor Lorenz, Staff Writer at The Atlantic. We discuss all different facets of internet culture—from YouTube stars and their drama, to teens using Instagram, to how to improve Twitter. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/besttechie/support
30 Okt 201851min
