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  • EP 140: Blake Scholl (Founder and CEO, Boom Supersonic) on Why Supersonic Flight Failed & How Boom is Bringing it Back

    Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic, is leading the boldest effort in decades to bring back commercial supersonic flight—this time with product-market fit.

    We talk about what went wrong with the world’s first try at supersonic commercial aircraft (launched in the 70s), why Boeing hasn’t introduced a new plane in over a decade, and how Blake’s startup is building a jet that flies 2x faster than today’s aircraft—without the sonic boom. This episode is a crash course in engineering ambition, regulatory dysfunction, and what it takes to defy gravity and incumbents.

    (00:00) Intro
    (00:40) The History and Evolution of Aviation
    (01:12) The Rise and Fall of Concorde
    (05:25) The Impact of Government and Founders on Innovation
    (08:57) Regulatory Challenges and Business Models
    (26:53) Boom's Vision for Supersonic Travel
    (47:10) Building Trust with Regulators
    (48:16) Challenges in the Aerospace Startup
    (49:36) Recruiting Talent from Unlikely Places
    (55:47) The Importance of Mission Success Events
    (01:01:52) Developing a Custom Jet Engine
    (01:22:54) Reindustrialization and Economic Strategy
    (01:34:42) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    Executive Producer: Rashad Assir

    Producer: Leah Clapper

    Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky

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    Logan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, and Netflix. In each episode, Logan goes behind the scenes with world-class entrepreneurs and investors. If you're interested in the real inside baseball of tech, entrepreneurship, and start-up investing, tune in every Friday for new episodes.

    1 hr 36 min
  • EP 139: Matt Brown (NCAA Expert) on Athlete Pay Drama, Realignment of Power, and Transfer Portal Chaos

    College sports are going through massive changes—from athlete pay drama to superconference realignment and transfer portal chaos, not to mention the giant class action lawsuit playing out now.

    Matt Brown, the publisher behind Extra Points and one of the top experts on the business of college athletics, joined the show to break it all down. We walked through the full history of college sports, the current money dynamics, and where things could be headed.

    (00:00) Meet Matt Brown: Expert in College Sports Business
    (03:09) The Origins of College Sports
    (06:31) The Evolution of College Sports Broadcasting
    (14:53) Title IX and Its Impact on College Athletics
    (17:53) The 1984 Supreme Court Decision and Its Aftermath
    (20:03) The SMU Death Penalty Scandal
    (22:19) Conference Realignment and the BCS Era
    (28:22) The Rise of Conference Television Networks
    (30:23) The Arms Race in College Sports Facilities
    (34:41) The Role of Boosters in College Sports
    (36:03) Financial Breakdown of Major College Sports Programs
    (37:04) Understanding Nonprofit Accounting in College Athletics
    (38:20) Revenue Generation in College Sports
    (40:34) Athletics as Enrollment Management
    (42:04) The Flutie Effect and University Applications
    (44:37) Conference Realignment and Financial Instability
    (48:58) The O'Bannon Case and Video Game Licensing
    (53:59) The Northwestern Unionization Attempt
    (58:19) The Alston Case and Educational Awards
    (01:02:11) Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Marketplaces
    (01:05:51) The Role of Collectives in College Sports
    (01:12:08) Dependability of Young Campaign Partners
    (01:13:03) Transfer Portal and Its Impact
    (01:15:56) Rise of NIL Agents and Handlers
    (01:17:40) Economic Incentives and Transfer Market
    (01:20:37) Challenges in NIL Enforcement
    (01:22:48) House Settlement and Future Implications
    (01:25:38) Allocation of NIL Funds by Universities
    (01:44:26) Potential Super Leagues and Investment Challenges
    (01:48:07) Concluding Thoughts on College Sports

    Executive Producer: Rashad Assir

    Producer: Leah Clapper

    Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky

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    About the Show

    Logan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, and Netflix. In each episode, Logan goes behind the scenes with world-class entrepreneurs and investors. If you're interested in the real inside baseball of tech, entrepreneurship, and start-up investing, tune in every Friday for new episodes.

    1 hr 50 min
  • EP 138: Derek Thompson (Writer, The Atlantic) and Zach Weinberg (Co-founder & CEO, Curie.Bio) Discuss the Tariff Withdrawal and America’s Future

    In this episode, Derek Thompson (Writer, The Atlantic) delves into the tumultuous nature of Trump’s trade policies, especially regarding tariffs, and how they impact American manufacturing and global markets. They discuss the constant changes in policy, the resulting uncertainty for industries like automotive and aerospace, and the mismatch between Trump’s ‘madman strategy’ and effective industrial policy. The conversation also explores the broader economic consequences, including stock market volatility, housing affordability issues, and the role of government in promoting economic growth and innovation.

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:20) Trump's Trade Policy and Its Implications

    (01:30) The Uncertainty of Tariff Policies

    (02:12) Impact on American Manufacturing

    (05:15) Stock Market Reactions

    (07:00) Debating the Effectiveness of Tariffs

    (10:02) Wall Street vs. Main Street

    (18:44) Housing and Healthcare Challenges

    (34:53) Historical Context of Housing Regulations

    (41:48) The Reality of Construction Jobs

    (42:35) The American Dream and Housing Costs

    (42:57) The 30-Year Mortgage and Its Impact

    (43:48) Comparing Home Ownership to Stock Market Investments

    (45:14) Political Reception of the Book 'Abundance'

    (46:17) Pro-Business Democrats and Government's Role

    (48:38) The Need for Aggressive Democratic Leaders

    (51:18) The Importance of Economic Growth

    (01:01:26) Debating Government's Role in Industrial Policy

    (01:03:34) Challenges in the Semiconductor Industry

    (01:13:19) The Housing Problem in New York City

    (01:15:26) Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    Executive Producer: Rashad Assir

    Producer: Leah Clapper

    Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky

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    Logan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, and Netflix. In each episode, Logan goes behind the scenes with world-class entrepreneurs and investors. If you're interested in the real inside baseball of tech, entrepreneurship, and start-up investing, tune in every Friday for new episodes.

    1 hr 16 min
  • EP 137: Keith Rabois and Zach Weinberg Debate: Are Tariffs a Smart Economic Weapon?

    Debate between Keith Rabois and Zach Weinberg on what tariffs are actually trying to accomplish. One core theme: Tariffs aren’t fully about “bringing back factories,” but rather a negotiation tool to eliminate foreign trade barriers - ultimately aiming to increase free trade, not restrict it.

    We also got into:

    - What each of them would do if they were in charge

    - Whether the trade deficit is a meaningful metric or just a misunderstood talking point

    - If tariffs could be part of an initiative to replace income tax — shifting toward a more consumption-based tax system

    - If tariffs could successfully be used as a non-military tool to reduce drug supply to the US

    - If there’s a major disconnect between the new administration’s rhetoric and the actual economic goals behind the policy

    One of the deepest economic conversations from the show’s recent history — and a rare debate where both sides had real logic behind their views.

    (00:00) Introduction and Host's Biases

    (00:46) Keith's Perspective on Tariffs

    (03:05) Zach's Perspective and Clarifying Questions

    (05:14) Debating Tariff Strategies

    (07:45) Economic Implications and Free Trade

    (13:31) Trump's Tariff Policies and Goals

    (16:57) Global Trade and Protectionism

    (25:52) Final Thoughts on Tariffs and Trade

    (29:16) Discussion on Trade Tariffs and Partners

    (30:17) Impact of Tariffs on GDP and Debt

    (31:20) Political Coalitions and Trade Policies

    (32:00) Tariffs as Consumer Taxes

    (33:30) Debate on Trade Deficit and Tariff Rates

    (36:53) Regulatory Reforms and Economic Policies

    (47:25) Fentanyl Crisis and Trade Negotiations

    (51:06) Closing Remarks and Future Topics

    Executive Producer: Rashad Assir

    Producer: Leah Clapper

    Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky

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    Logan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, and Netflix. In each episode, Logan goes behind the scenes with world-class entrepreneurs and investors. If you're interested in the real inside baseball of tech, entrepreneurship, and start-up investing, tune in every Friday for new episodes.

    53 min
  • EP 136: Zach Weinberg (Co-Founder & CEO, Curie.Bio) on The Tariff Trap, Self-Inflicted Recession Risk, and Open AI’s Fundraise

    In this freeform episode, Logan sits down with Zach Weinberg (Co-Founder and CEO of Curie.Bio) to break down two of the biggest storylines in tech: tariffs and AI.

    They banter through the core arguments for and against tariffs, including national security, domestic employment, and negotiation power. Plus, they revisit what’s happened in past trade wars and share predictions on the real economic consequences this time around.

    Logan and Zach also discuss OpenAI’s $40B raise and the broader race for AI dominance—can OpenAI maintain its lead against tech giants like Google and Apple? They debate the limits of product defensibility, the power of platform defaults, and the strategic moves OpenAI might need to make to stay ahead.

    Topics include:

    The arguments for and against tariffs

    What happened during past U.S. tariff cycles—and how this one compares

    Whether OpenAI can maintain its edge in a world of native AI platforms

    A possible playbook for OpenAI to build user lock-in beyond utility

    What this era of AI competition means for the U.S.—and what could derail it

    https://fdra.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Trade-War-Lessons-from-the-Past-2025.pdf?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axiosmacro&stream=business

    (00:00) Intro

    (01:35) Liberation Day and Global Trade

    (02:13) Freeform Discussion on Various Topics

    (02:44) Podcasting and VC Life

    (03:32) Debating Tariffs and National Security

    (11:26) Arguments Against Tariffs

    (22:19) Historical Context of Tariffs

    (26:58) Economic Predictions and Stagflation

    (33:39) The Forgotten Lessons of Recessions

    (36:02) The Fixed vs. Growth Mindset in Economics

    (37:17) The Democratic Party's Shift on Economic Policies

    (42:33) The Rise of Populism and Its Impact

    (50:28) OpenAI's Explosive Growth and Challenges

    (54:28) The Competitive Landscape of AI

    (58:33) The Future of AI and Consumer Behavior

    (01:07:20) The Role of Social Networking in AI's Future

    (01:10:43) Wildcard: The Role of XAI and Grok

    Executive Producer: Rashad Assir

    Producer: Leah Clapper

    Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky

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    Logan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, and Netflix. In each episode, Logan goes behind the scenes with world-class entrepreneurs and investors. If you're interested in the real inside baseball of tech, entrepreneurship, and start-up investing, tune in every Friday for new episodes.

    1 hr 15 min
  • EP 135: Aaron Levie (CEO, Box) on Enterprise AI Trends No One is Talking About Yet

    Box CEO Aaron Levie joined the show to share his perspective on how AI is reshaping the enterprise landscape. He shared what his customers are actually thinking about when it comes to AI, the shift from closed to open-source models, and why the biggest opportunities might not be in flashy consumer tools but in workflow automation and data-rich enterprise applications.

    Aaron also shares his take on the changing business model dynamics in B2B, including the rise of usage-based pricing, and what it means for the next wave of software companies.

    00:00 Introduction to AI in B2B and Consumer Worlds

    00:32 Conversation with Aaron Levy: AI in the Enterprise

    01:10 Defining a Model Company and AI's Role

    02:19 Challenges and Opportunities in AI for Enterprises

    03:44 Open Source vs. Commercial AI Models

    05:40 The Future of AI Agents

    11:42 AI's Impact on Business Models and Pricing

    15:16 AI's Potential to Transform Industries

    27:14 Comparing AI and Cloud Adoption

    30:05 Strategizing AI Implementation

    31:08 Customer Adoption and Resistance

    32:59 Practical Considerations and Challenges

    34:58 Building Flexible AI Architectures

    37:57 Exploring Agentic Workflows

    41:57 Future of AI in Enterprises

    43:36 Rapid Fire Questions on AI Impact

    53:20 Exciting AI Features at Box

    55:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts


    56 min
  • EP 134: Eric Yuan (CEO, Zoom): What Zoom’s AI Strategy Can Teach Every Operator

    After unveiling 45 new product announcements this week, Zoom CEO Eric Yuan joined the show to share how he’s thinking about the future of work. He shared how he prioritizes which features to build, his approach to rebuilding company culture, what he’d do differently if he were starting Zoom today, and much more.

    (00:00) Intro

    (01:14) Eric Yuan on Zoom's Recent Innovations

    (02:02) AI Companion and Its Capabilities

    (03:23) Zoom's Open Platform and AI Features

    (04:36) Customer-Centric AI Development

    (06:21) Innovative Features and Real-World Applications

    (11:15) Balancing Core and Future Innovations

    (13:32) Zoom's AI-First Transformation

    (25:05) Security and Data Privacy in AI

    (27:46) Customer Feedback Driving Innovation

    (29:36) Eric Yuan's Leadership Style

    (33:22) Navigating the Pandemic: Rapid Growth and Cultural Challenges

    (34:44) Rebuilding Company Culture: The Culture Playbook

    (35:45) Continuous Improvement: Daily Self-Reflection

    (37:25) Hybrid Work: Embracing the New Normal

    (40:31) Founding Zoom: Insights and Challenges

    (48:50) Lessons from Early Days: Perseverance and Timing

    (53:12) Hiring and Leadership: Building the Right Team

    (57:05) Reflections and Future Planning

    (01:01:27) Choosing the Right Investors

    (01:03:04) The Future of AI and Industry Transformation

    Executive Producer: Rashad Assir

    Producer: Leah Clapper

    Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky

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    Logan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, and Netflix. In each episode, Logan goes behind the scenes with world-class entrepreneurs and investors. If you're interested in the real inside baseball of tech, entrepreneurship, and start-up investing, tune in every Friday for new episodes.

    1 hr 6 min
  • Ep 133: Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen Breaks Down the Global Impact of Trump’s New Tariffs

    As tariff drama continues to heat up, Ryan Petersen, CEO of Flexport (one of the hottest freight forwarders in the world) came on the show to unpack the impact. Ryan also dives deep into the hidden world of US shipping, opportunities for AI automation in logistics, reflections on building Flexport, and some supply chain conspiracy theories.

    (00:00) Intro

    (01:16) Flexport's Mission and Operations

    (02:28) Impact of Tariffs on Businesses

    (05:15) Navigating New Duties and Regulations

    (09:19) Flexport's Strategic Response

    (14:39) Challenges in U.S. Shipping Policies

    (28:21) Union Influence on Port Automation

    (40:35) National Security and Trade Negotiations

    (41:06) Tariffs and Business Planning Challenges

    (42:16) Investment Opportunities in Ports

    (44:02) Port Automation and AI Integration

    (45:09) Flexport's Big Tech Launch

    (47:02) AI's Role in Supply Chain Management

    (53:14) Digitizing Freight Contracts

    (58:18) Lessons from Flexport's Growth

    (01:09:13) Conspiracy Theories in Shipping

    Executive Producer: Rashad Assir

    Producer: Leah Clapper

    Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky

     

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    About the Show

    Logan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, and Netflix. In each episode of The Logan Bartlett Show, we sit down with the people behind today’s most important startups and extract the tactics, lessons, and frameworks they’ve learned the hard way. Conversations span hiring to GTM, product, growth, fundraising and everything in between - collectively forming the ultimate playbook to make you a better CEO, investor or board member.

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    1 hr 19 min
  • EP 132: Yamini Rangan (CEO, Hubspot) On Sales and Marketing Frameworks That Win in the Age of AI

    Yamini Rangan, CEO of HubSpot (a $40 billion leader in the CRM space) shares how AI is transforming go-to-market strategies, the key lessons Yamini has learned as a first-time CEO, and the sales tactics she’s mastered.

    She also discusses the challenges of navigating major business pivots, including how companies can successfully transition into AI-first businesses and what it takes to stay competitive in an evolving landscape.

    (00:00) Intro

    (00:56) Yamini Rangan's Background and Career Journey

    (02:33) Joining HubSpot and Early Challenges

    (03:49) Transition to CEO and Leadership Insights

    (07:33) Strategic Planning and Long-Term Vision

    (15:15) AI Transformation and Product Innovation

    (18:57) AI's Impact on CRM and Future Prospects

    (28:51) Content Strategy and Customer Engagement

    (37:34) Contextual AI Features for Better Usage

    (38:13) Human Expectations and AI

    (39:36) AI in Daily Productivity

    (42:54) The Art and Science of Sales

    (51:05) The Role of Curiosity and Resilience in Sales

    (53:23) Evolving Company Culture

    (55:27) Leadership Style and Management Lessons

    (58:27) Scaling Startups: Lessons from Workday

    (01:02:54) The Future of AI and Incumbents

    (01:14:10) Concluding Thoughts

    Executive Producer: Rashad Assir

    Producer: Leah Clapper

    Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky

     

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    Logan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, and Netflix. In each episode of The Logan Bartlett Show, we sit down with the people behind today’s most important startups and extract the tactics, lessons, and frameworks they’ve learned the hard way. Conversations span hiring to GTM, product, growth, fundraising and everything in between - collectively forming the ultimate playbook to make you a better CEO, investor or board member.

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    1 hr 16 min
  • EP 131: Andy Price (Artisanal): Executive Hiring Advice from the Founder of Tech’s Top Recruiting Firm

    Andy is the founder of Artisanal Ventures and Artisanal Talent, one of Silicon Valley’s top search firms. He’s helped build leadership teams at companies like Databricks, Snowflake, Confluent, Abnormal Security, AcuityMD, and many more.

    In this episode, he shares…

    - How founders can differentiate in the talent war today

    - Maximizing the success rate of executive hires

    - Why interviews are a waste of time

    - The best ways to do references

    - How to choose the right search firm

    & more

     

    (00:00) Intro

    (02:02) Andy Price's Background and Career Journey

    (03:20) The Role of Founders in Hiring

    (04:32) Challenges in Early Stage Hiring

    (10:08) Importance of Venture Capital Brand

    (12:14) Effective Search Processes and Candidate Evaluation

    (23:27) Backchannel References and Networking

    (29:10) Identifying Key Players in Sales Growth

    (29:44) The Importance of Minimal Disruption

    (30:40) Effective Founder-Executive Relationships

    (30:57) The Role of Soak Time in Differentiation

    (31:52) Hiring Strategies for Rapid Growth

    (33:42) Common Failure Modes in Hiring

    (34:32) Aligning Founder and Executive Expectations

    (38:26) Building a Strong Talent Acquisition Team

    (40:51) The Talent Wars and Hiring Choke Points

    (44:24) Balancing Skill Sets and Company Culture

    (47:29) Evaluating and Upleveling Team Members

    (49:59) The Importance of Forecasting and Planning

    (51:34) Handling Executive Transitions Smoothly

    (59:09) The Art of Firing: Best Practices

    (59:32) Handling Employee Terminations with Dignity

    (01:02:19) Negotiating with Candidates: Tips and Tricks

    (01:06:31) Understanding Compensation Trends

    (01:08:18) Avoiding Common Founder Mistakes

    (01:11:28) Scaling Operations in Hypergrowth

    (01:15:00) Navigating the Current VC and Talent Ecosystem

    (01:23:34) The Importance of Specialized Search Firms

    (01:28:03) Adapting to the New Market Realities

    (01:30:46) Final Thoughts and Reflections

    Executive Producer: Rashad Assir

    Producer: Leah Clapper

    Mixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky

     

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    Logan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, and Netflix. In each episode of The Logan Bartlett Show, we sit down with the people behind today’s most important startups and extract the tactics, lessons, and frameworks they’ve learned the hard way. Conversations span hiring to GTM, product, growth, fundraising and everything in between - collectively forming the ultimate playbook to make you a better CEO, investor or board member.

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Startups grow faster and avoid costly mistakes when they learn from those who came before them. In each episode, we sit down with the people behind today’s most important startups and extract the tactics, lessons, and frameworks they’ve learned the hard way. Conversations span hiring to GTM, product, growth, fundraising and everything in between - collectively forming the ultimate playbook to make you a better CEO, investor or board member.

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