Description
Jason Calacanis covers startups, tech, markets, media, and all the hottest topics in business and technology. He also interviews the world’s greatest founders, operators, investors, and innovators.
Episodes
- 2024 / 10 / 17The Best Financial Advice VCs Give Startups | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott OrnTodays show: Kruze’s Scott Orn joins Jason on the latest edition of Startup Finance Basics! In this episode, they break down the best financial advice that VCs give founders including, managing cash flow...
- 2024 / 10 / 17TWiST News: Subscription Economics, Density's Waffle, and The Cost of AV Fleets | E2027This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Fundrise. Fundrise provides access to diversified portfolios of private real estate to all investors with their industry leading, easy to use platform. Sign up...
- 2024 / 10 / 16AI Demos: ChatGPT-o4 Canvas, Notebook LM & Meta's Movie Gen | E2026This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Lemon.io - Hire pre-vetted remote developers, get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist Fidelity Private Shares℠. Manage your cap...
- 2024 / 10 / 15TWiST News: Tesla Robotaxis, Electric RVs, and How Startups are Helping Secure Elections | E2025This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Squarespace. Turn your idea into a new website! Go to https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST for a free trial. When you’re ready to launch, use offer code TWIST to save...
- 2024 / 10 / 11TWiST500 Spotlight: The must-know startups from AI to robotics! | E2024This Week in Startups is brought to you by… OpenPhone. Create business phone numbers for you and your team that work through an app on your smartphone or desktop. TWiST listeners can get an extra 20% off any...
- 2024 / 10 / 10Navigating the AI Boom | Startup Finance Basics w/ Kruze's Scott OrnTodays show: Kruze’s Scott Orn joins Jason on the latest edition of Startup Finance Basics! In this episode, they break down the unique aspects and dynamics of the current AI boom, contrasting AI startup...
- 2024 / 10 / 9TWiST News: M.G. Siegler Explains the Current Venture Crisis and Google’s Antitrust Woes | E2023This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Gusto is easy online payroll, benefits, and HR built for modern small businesses. Get three months free when you run your first payroll at...
- 2024 / 10 / 8The Next-Generation of Single-Stage-to-Orbit Spaceplanes with Radian's Richard Humphrey | E2022This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Lemon.io - Hire pre-vetted remote developers, get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist Vanta. Compliance and security shouldn't be...
- 2024 / 10 / 7Hacking Meta's AR glasses, a shakeup at Initialized, and the best startups of the decade | E2021Timestamps: (0:00) Alex and Jason kick off the news show! (3:26) Overview of Harvard's AR glasses tech demo and club projects (10:09) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of...
- 2024 / 10 / 4Highlighting Data Intelligence with Databricks & Bonbon’s Reward Innovation | E2020This Week in Startups is brought to you by… OpenPhone. Create business phone numbers for you and your team that work through an app on your smartphone or desktop. TWiST listeners can get an extra 20% off any...
- 2024 / 10 / 3The Automation Endgame, VCs Returning Cash, and the OpenAI Wager | E2019This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Notion. Notion combines your notes, docs, and projects into one beautifully designed space with AI built right in. Try it for free today...
- 2024 / 10 / 2Monique Woodard, Fund of Funds Panel & The Pro-Rata Yacht! | E2018This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Squarespace. Turn your idea into a new website! Go to Squarespace.com/TWIST for a free trial. When you’re ready to launch, use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your...
- 2024 / 10 / 1The AI Supercycle, California's AI Safety Bill Vetoed, and the Future of AR/VR | E2017This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Vanta. Compliance and security shouldn't be a deal-breaker for startups to win new business. Vanta makes it easy for companies to get a SOC 2 report fast. TWiST...
- 2024 / 9 / 27The Future of Sound: Udio’s Vision for AI-Generated Music | E2016This Week in Startups is brought to you by… .Tech Domains. Don’t miss our “Jam with JCal” contest! To apply and get more details go to https://Jamwithjcal.tech brought to you by .tech domains. LinkedIn Ads....
- 2024 / 9 / 26Data Centers and Energy with Phil Deutch | E2015Timestamps: (0:00) Teaser of today’s Liquidity Summit talk from Phil Deutch. (1:29) Alex kicks off the show. (2:11) Jason introduces Phil Deutch at the Liquidity Summit 2024 (3:52) Phil Deutch’s talk “Data...
- 2024 / 9 / 26OpenAI CTO Departure, DOJ AI Compliance, M&A Trends, and more! | E2014This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Linear. Linear helps product teams focus on what they do best: Planning and building great products. Streamline issues, projects, and product roadmaps in a tool...
- 2024 / 9 / 24Amazon's RTO Impact, Lina Khan’s 60 Minutes, and Microsoft's Big Nuclear Deals | E2013This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Lemon.io - Hire pre-vetted remote developers, get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist Coda. Coda empowers your startup by...
- 2024 / 9 / 20How Pie's 'Block Ads, Get Paid' Model Is Giving Users Control of Ads & Privacy | E2012This Week in Startups is brought to you by… OpenPhone. Create business phone numbers for you and your team that work through an app on your smartphone or desktop. TWiST listeners can get an extra 20% off any...
- 2024 / 9 / 19Navigating Challenges in Distressed Companies with Becki DeGraw | Wilson Sonsini Startup Legal BasicsTodays show: Wilson Sonsini Partner Becki DeGraw joins Jason on the latest edition of Startup Legal Basics! In this episode, they break down challenges in distressed companies(1:04), pay-to-play scenarios...
- 2024 / 9 / 18No hype, Just works: How Comma reached 100M miles in autonomous drivingThis Week in Startups is brought to you by… .Tech Domains - Don’t miss our “Jam with JCal” contest! To apply and get more details go to https://jamwithjcal.tech brought to you by .tech domains. Vanta....
- 2024 / 9 / 18No hype, Just works: How Comma reached 100M miles in autonomous driving | E2011This Week in Startups is brought to you by… .Tech Domains - Don’t miss our “Jam with JCal” contest! To apply and get more details go to https://jamwithjcal.tech brought to you by .tech domains. Vanta....
- 2024 / 9 / 18Summarize Anything & Discover Connections with Recall’s Sankari Nair | E2010This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Squarespace - Turn your idea into a new website! Go to https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST for a free trial. When you’re ready to launch, use offer code TWIST to save...
- 2024 / 9 / 17OpenAI's new models, the MrBeast leak, Waymo ♥’s Uber and more! | E2009Todays show: Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss OpenAI's latest model and implications (11:49), Uber's partnership with Waymo and its implications (38:16), Analyzing Mr. Beast's content creation and business...
- 2024 / 9 / 13Relationship Advice of the Investor Sort with Meghan Reynolds of Altimeter | E2008This Week in Startups is brought to you by… LinkedIn Ads. To redeem a $100 LinkedIn ad credit and launch your first campaign, go to https://www.linkedin.com/thisweekinstartups Runway. Looking to up-level your...
- 2024 / 9 / 11The New Power Law & How I Built a $100B Portfolio | E2007This Week in Startups is brought to you by… .Tech Domains. Don’t miss our “Jam with JCal” contest! To apply and get more details go to jamwithjcal.tech brought to you by .tech domains. Fidelity Private...
- 2024 / 9 / 11Boom: Supersonic speeds for everyday travel with Blake Scholl | E2006This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Vanta. Compliance and security shouldn't be a deal-breaker for startups to win new business. Vanta makes it easy for companies to get a SOC 2 report fast. TWiST...
- 2024 / 9 / 9Scaling Childcare with Tech: Winnie.com’s Blueprint for Growing with Purpose & Profit | E2005This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Brave Search API. Get started for free at https://www.brave.com/jason CLA. Get started now at https://www.claconnect.com Sprig**.** Visit https://sprig.com/twist...
- 2024 / 9 / 6The Rise of Stablecoins with Circle’s Jeremy Allaire | E2004This Week in Startups is brought to you by… LinkedIn Jobs. A business is only as strong as its people, and every hire matters. Go to https://www.linkedin.com/twist to post your first job for free. Terms and...
- 2024 / 9 / 5Medium: Reaching Profitability while The Internet is Broken + CorePod | E2003This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Notion. Notion Projects combines project management with your docs, knowledge base, and AI. Try notion projects for free at notion.com/twist Brex. The financial...
- 2024 / 9 / 5Fundraising hurdles and M&A slowdown with Becki DeGraw | Wilson Sonsini Startup Legal BasicsTodays show: Wilson Sonsini Partner Becki DeGraw joins Jason on the latest edition of Startup Legal Basics! In this episode, they break down fundraising trends (1:33), the challenges of M&A (7:39), and the...
- 2024 / 9 / 4Superhuman 2.0: The AI edge, top productivity hacks, and the future of email | E2002This Week in Startups is brought to you by… NetSuite. The number one cloud financial system that unifies accounting, financial management, inventory, and HR into a single platform. Giving you ONE source of...
- 2024 / 9 / 4AI Demos: Gemini Gmail, Search GPT, Groq with Voice & Playground | E2001Timestamps: (0:00) Sunny joins Jason to jump into AI demos. (1:21) Analysis of Q4's impact on startups and Nvidia's market performance (5:09) Chip design advancements and AI prevalence in startup...
- 2024 / 8 / 30Episode 2000! Epic guests, huge news, and how to build a media legacy in 14 short years | E2000This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Squarespace. Turn your idea into a new website! Go to https://www.squarespace.com/twist for a free trial. When you’re ready to launch, use offer code TWIST to save...
- 2024 / 8 / 29Startup Pitch Competition: Three founders compete for $25K | E1999This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Fidelity Private Shares. Fidelity Private Shares. Manage your cap table and data room, get faster, more accurate 409A valuation and fully automate your next...
- 2024 / 8 / 26The charges against Pavel Durov, the future of encryption, and secondaries are heating up | E1998This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Vanta. Compliance and security shouldn't be a deal-breaker for startups to win new business. Vanta makes it easy for companies to get a SOC 2 report fast. TWiST...
- 2024 / 8 / 23AI Demos: New Runway, Flux, Grok 2.0 & Jam Session with Ulama | E1997Todays show: Sunny joins Jason to dive into all things AI, including: utilizing ChatGPT for efficiency and quick answers (7:03, the future of AI applications and Claude demo (12:47), Flux demo (36:56). Runway...
- 2024 / 8 / 22Legal must-haves before raising capital with Becki DeGraw | Wilson Sonsini Startup Legal BasicsTodays show: Wilson Sonsini Partner Becki DeGraw joins Jason on the latest edition of Startup Legal Basics! In this episode, they break down common legal oversights (5:26), risks of DIY legal documents...
- 2024 / 8 / 22AI on the blockchain, Waymo's rise, and the truth about tech layoffs | E1996This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Lemon.io - Hire pre-vetted remote developers, get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist .Tech Domains - Don’t miss our “Jam with...
- 2024 / 8 / 20Venture returns, recovering startups, and VC conflicts | E1995This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Coda. Coda empowers your startup by bringing words, tables, and teams together. Strategize, plan, and track goals effectively with all your valuable data in one...
- 2024 / 8 / 16Liquidity: Recession fears, AI market shifts, and the future of tech hubs | E1994 | E1994This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Squarespace. Turn your idea into a new website! Go to https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST for a free trial. When you’re ready to launch, use offer code TWIST to save...
- 2024 / 8 / 16Liquidity: Recession fears, AI market shifts, and the future of tech hubs | E1994This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Squarespace. Turn your idea into a new website! Go to https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST for a free trial. When you’re ready to launch, use offer code TWIST to save...
- 2024 / 8 / 15Final Boss Sour’s James Hicks + River’s Rae Lambert | E1993Todays show: Jason sits down with James Hicks to discuss the unique aspects of Final Boss Sour's products and marketing (3:25), the future of commerce, influencers, and retailers' adaptations (23:12),...
- 2024 / 8 / 14WeRide IPO, Polymarket + Perplexity, the Trump Bump and more! | E1992This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Google for Startups. Accelerate your startup journey with the Google for Startups Cloud Program. Get up to $200K in Google Cloud credits – or up to $350K for AI...
- 2024 / 8 / 9Startup Pitch Competition: Four founders compete for $25K | E1991This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Vanta. Compliance and security shouldn't be a deal-breaker for startups to win new business. Vanta makes it easy for companies to get a SOC 2 report fast. TWiST...
- 2024 / 8 / 8Navigating startup funding market trends with Becki DeGraw | Wilson Sonsini Startup Legal BasicsTodays show: Wilson Sonsini Partner Becki DeGraw joins Jason on the latest edition of Startup Legal Basics! In this episode, they break down the current state of startup funding (0:37), anti-dilution...
- 2024 / 8 / 7Liquidity Summit Talks: Antonio Gracias and Gavin Baker | E1990This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Squarespace. Turn your idea into a new website! Go to https://www.squarespace.com/twist for a free trial. When you’re ready to launch, use offer code TWIST to...
- 2024 / 8 / 5TWiST 500! Huntress, TollBit & Cyera | E1989This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Oracle - Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, or OCI, is a single platform for your infrastructure, database, application development, and AI needs. Save up to 50% on your...
- 2024 / 8 / 2Overcoming SMB Roadblocks: Expert tips from Gusto's Josh Reeves | Episode 1988This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Vanta. Compliance and security shouldn't be a deal-breaker for startups to win new business. Vanta makes it easy for companies to get a SOC 2 report fast. TWiST...
- 2024 / 7 / 31The $97 Billion VC Panel | E1987This Week in Startups is brought to you by… Squarespace. Turn your idea into a new website! Go to https://www.squarespace.com/twist for a free trial. When you’re ready to launch, use offer code TWIST to save...
- 2024 / 7 / 30The Power of WEKA with Antonio Gracias and Liran Zvibel + Jam with JCal: Uptrends AI | E1986This Week in Startups is brought to you by… CommandBar - Seamlessly integrate an AI-powered guide into your software, making navigation intuitive and interactive. Visit https://www.commandbar.com/twist to get...