In this week’s episode, Phineas puts Stephen in the hot seat to learn what Burrow’s journey through COVID has been like and how the global pandemic is going to permanently change the way people shop and companies operate.

Casper Sleep went public in February 2020 by way of an Initial Public Offering (IPO). Co-Founder and CEO Philip Krim discusses the process and explains both what a SPAC is and why so many startups are going public via SPAC (vs. IPO) in 2020.

Stephen and Phineas have a fascinating conversation with an OG in word of mouth marketing, Ted Wright. They discuss the science behind why authentic, unpaid brand advocates are the difference maker for consumer brands that win in the long run.

Stephen and Phineas speak with Gregg Renfrew, Founder & CEO of Beautycounter, about how she’s built a health and beauty empire by advocating for clean ingredients and selling through a community of over 60,000 independent consultants.

Stephen and Phineas try out a new format where they answer questions from listeners and give advice to Alex Bertman, founder and CEO of Field Tiles. They help Alex think through pricing, marketing, and fundraising strategies.

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Successful startups quickly evolve from ideas to massive, high-growth machines. The skillsets required to lead at one stage are rarely the same for the next. Stephen and Phineas sit down with Slava Rubin to discuss how he and his co-founders at Indiegogo navigated their own paths throughout the company’s evolution.

The employee empowerment movement we’re witnessing is driving positive changes in workplace culture. Stephen and Phineas discuss the pros and cons of employees speaking up, and how founders should respond.

Ignitia Office was a thriving co-working company, fundraising for its second location in September 2019 when WeWork imploded and investors disappeared. 6 months later, COVID-19 erased 80% of the company’s revenue. In July 2020, Ignitia closed its doors forever. Co-founder and CEO Josh Bobrowsky discusses with Stephen and Phineas how he navigated the many tough decisions he had to make and what he’s working on next.

This week Stephen and Phineas discuss how consumer startups successfully market their business models, and put the latest example of this, Italic, under the microscope. They then aim this critical lens at the industry of Public Relations.

This week Stephen and Phineas chat with Liza Landsman, General Partner at NEA.

They discuss the role of venture capitalists as investors and board members, how important culture is at startups, and the art and science of operating and investing the right way.