This Week in Startups

By Jason Calacanis

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.... more

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January 17, 2025 TikTok Ban, Data Centers in Space… and What's a Vector? | E2073
Today’s show: Alex sits down with two CEOs from companies freshly added to the TWIST500. We get a masterclass from Bob van Luijt of Weaviate, on vector databases helping AI and LLMs do what they do. An then Philip Johnston from Lumen Orbit explains his vision of building data centers in space!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Alex kicks off the show.
(0:58) Supreme Court ruling on TikTok and key market numbers
(3:49) Interview introduction with Weaviate and Lumen Orbit CEOs
(4:06) Deep dive into vector databases with Weaviate's Bob van Luijt.
(8:23) Lemon. TWiST listeners get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist
(11:35) Exploring deep learning, vector indexing, and Weaviate's open-source significance
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(19:32) Discussion on vector databases use cases and retrieval augmented generation (RAG)
(27:17) Weaviate's business model, revenue streams, and growth
(28:12) Vanta. TWiST listeners automate your SOC2 and get $1,000 off at http://www.vanta.com/twist
(32:52) The future of AI, agentic architectures, and enterprise adoption
(40:50) Lumen Orbit's vision for space-based data centers
(42:54) Philip Johnston on the technical aspects of Lumen Orbit
(49:12) Satellite demonstrators, technology challenges, and VC interest
(53:26) Addressing chip obsolescence and cost advantages in space
(56:21) Deployment strategies and competition in the space data center market
(1:00:12) Strategies for staying ahead of competition and future plans for Lumen Orbit
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Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland
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January 16, 2025 What’s Going On With Google Gemini Deep Research? | E2072
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Today’s show: Jason and Alex interview Aarush Selvan, lead PM at Google Gemini Deep Research, and discuss their groundbreaking work. They also took a moment to cover TikTok’s dire situation and AI investment to start the year.

(0:00) Show Teaser
(1:26) Jason Calacanis shares his Japan skiing experience
(6:18) Arush Selvan from Google Gemini team background discussion
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(14:23) Deep research demonstration and server resource usage
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(22:11) Google's business model and AI-generated research reports
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(32:00) Personalized data integration and content permissions in AI tools
(34:22) Differentiation and hallucinations in AI-generated content
(44:11) Business models for AI search engines and OpenAI's new task feature
(54:30) Synthesia's AI-generated video tool demo and privacy in biometric payments
(59:36) Investments in AI companies and TikTok's potential ban
(1:04:17) Chinese government influence and US rule of law in tech
(1:07:29) Irony of migrating to Little Red Book and upcoming inauguration
(1:08:02) Staying updated with This Week in Startups

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Check out Synthesia: https://www.synthesia.io/

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Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland

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January 14, 2025Profound, Resistant AI & OpenAI’s Economic Pitch | E2071
Today’s show: Alex covers Mark Zuckerberg’s Joe Rogan interview, OpenAI’s economic pitch and the pending IPO of India’s Groww. Our guests include two companies freshly added to the TWIST500: James Cadwallader from Profound and Martin Rehak from Resistant AI.
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Timestamps:
(0:00) Alex kicks off the show!
(2:51) A look at key moments from this week’s Mark Zuckerberg interview on Rogan.
(8:08) James Cadwallader, Co-Founder and CEO of Profound join Alex.
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(11:23) Comparing Profound’s approach to SEO and looking and how problemism impacts search.
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(24:48) Building Profound in NYC, business model, and managing LLM costs
(30:51) Squarespace. TWiST listeners: use code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain: https://www.Squarespace.com/TWIST
(32:15) Introduction to Resistant AI's mission and building an AI startup
(34:18) Resistant AI's approach to fraud detection and criminal techniques evolution
(41:17) Shift in the landscape of digital threats and security solutions ROI
(51:39) Synthetic fraud detection demonstration and business growth
(58:01) The Biden administration's AI diffusion plan and OpenAI's policy recommendations
(1:04:25) Groww: India's largest retail stock broker and tech IPO landscape
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January 10, 2025 The LA Fire's Cost and the U.S. Jobs Report | E2070
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Today’s show: Jason and Alex cover the LA wildfires and their eventual total cost, as well as the U.S. jobs report and the rise of static team size in tech.

(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show.
(1:45) Jason’s trip to Japan
(3:09) Ski industry disputes and resolutions
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(11:07) Ongoing fires in LA, federal aid, and insurance challenges
(18:18) Startup Stand Insurance's wildfire risk simulation
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(24:48) Could people sue the state of California over the wildfires?
(29:32) Analysis of California government competence
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(34:56) Economic impact of job report, inflation, and Trump administration policies
(42:31) Inflation's psychological effects and tech industry responses
(46:03) Static team size and its effect on the labor market
(50:13) Impact of automation and AI on startups and the job market
(54:08) TikTok's Supreme Court case begins

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Links to topics that were discussed on the show:
Iwanai Ski Resort: https://iwanairesort.com/
Stand Insurance: https://www.inc.com/bruce-crumley/how-a-startup-plans-to-offer-coverage-to-high-risk-homeowners-dropped-by-big-insurers/91067831
U.S. Jobs Report: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm
Salesforce Job Freeze: https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/this-big-tech-company-has-stopped-hiring-coders-due-to-boost-provided-by-ai-460260-2025-01-10

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January 08, 2025 Meta's Moderation and Nvidia's Domination | E2069
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Today’s show: Jason and Alex discuss Meta’s moderation announcement, Nvidia’s seeming domination in the processor space, Anthropic’s $2B raise and some fun products coming out of CES.

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(5:15) Fire in Pacific Palisades and Malibu: Insurance and Startup Opportunities
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(17:32) Meta's New Content Moderation Strategy and Zuckerberg's Motivations
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(40:26) NVIDIA's AI Supercomputer Chip and Tech Industry Innovations
(49:15) Lenovo's Rollable Laptop and Slack's iOS Integration
(56:31) BYD's Supercar and Anthropic's Valuation
(1:02:45) Jason's Experience with Luxury Japanese Minivans

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Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland

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January 06, 2025 Twist News: Fusion, Rural Investment, and Applied AI | E2068
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Today’s show: Jason and Alex cover Sam Altman’s fusion proclamation and the age of abundance we’re approaching, rural investment and subsidies with austerity on the horizon, and applied AI.
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(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show.
(1:33) The new interactive live show docket
(4:34) The Vail Resorts Epic Pass controversy
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(12:10) Critique of Vail Resorts' management and stock performance
(14:39) Sam Altman's interview on fusion energy
(18:03) US oil production, energy innovation, and the importance of risk-taking
(20:54) Lemon.io. TWiST listeners get 15% off your first 4 weeks of developer time at https://Lemon.io/twist
(23:07) Ro Khanna on rural business subsidies
(29:59) Vanta. TWiST listeners automate your SOC2 and get $1,000 off at http://www.vanta.com/twist
(31:29) Debating government subsidies and the impact on rural living
(35:10) Government debt and austerity measures
(39:47) Chinese hacking into US infrastructure and cybersecurity concerns
(47:10) China's economic challenges and the importance of domestic production
(55:10) SF Smashburger spot review and handling online criticism
(1:02:21) Security precautions for public figures and the decline of empathy online
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Check out the following articles and companies mentioned in the episode:
U.S. State-by-State AI Regulation
UPS Service Centers Close in Rural America
Salt Typhoon Hack (via Washington Post)
Density.io
Deep Sentinel
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Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland
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January 04, 2025 Venture Concentration, High-Skill Immigration, And Who Should Buy Lyft? | E2067
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Todays show: Jason and Alex discuss the over saturation of venture capital, how to fix the high-skill immigration issue, including an interview with Lisa Wehden of Plymouth, and the pressing question of who should buy Lyft?

(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the episode
(1:56) Jason and Alex discuss their New Year holidays and resolutions
(6:25) Jason shares tips for mindfulness and meditation
(8:01) Reflecting on family moments and making memories
(10:13) Paddle. Go to paddle.com/twist to get started with your exclusive listener fee-free period.
(11:27) Jason and Alex delve into venture capital and Instacart's funding rounds
(17:41) Jason announces focus on early-stage investments and Founder University
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(21:05) Venture capital fundraising concentration and strategy
(25:40) Impact of large funds on seed rounds and venture capital immigration
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(31:05) Social media weaponization, self-censorship, and high-skilled immigration
(36:45) Criticisms, reforms, and solutions to H1B visa issues
(45:40) Consultancy costs and Jason's simple solutions for H1B visa reform
(50:05) The rise and fall of Bench and Level; predictions for startup failures by 2025
(56:21) Potential mergers in on-demand and autonomous sectors; viability of an Amazon-Lyft merger
(1:03:08) Expanding the Mag 8 to reduce tech giant dominance
(1:04:33) Valuations of major tech companies
(1:05:26) Overview and support offerings of Founder University and getstartupcredits.com

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Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland

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1h 9min
December 31, 2024 2024 TWISTY Awards | E2066
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Todays show: The 2024 TWISTY Awards are here! Jason and Alex look back at the year and dole out awards for Best CEO, Bag Securer of the Year, and more; plus a look back at the best TWIST moments.

(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the episode
(1:36) Twisty Awards 2024 Overview
(2:06) Breakout Startup of the Year Nominations and Winner
(5:53) Pre IPO Startup of the Year Nominations and Winner
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(15:06) Main Character of the Year Nominations and Winner
(19:10) Bag Secure of the Year Nominations and Winner
(20:07) OpenPhone. TWiST listeners can get 20% off your first 6 months at https://openphone.com/twist
(22:05) CEO of the Year Discussion (not Elon Musk)
(24:43) Twist Interview of the Year Highlight
(29:34) Notion: TWiST listeners can try it for free at https://notion.com/twist
(31:07) Best Venture Capital Guest Feature
(33:32) Defunct Startup of the Year Category
(35:46) News Topic of the Year Debate
(43:00) Best Tech Product of the Year Nominations
(45:07) Funniest Twist Moment of the Year
(48:05) Episode of the Year

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December 24, 2024 Palantir’s Valuation, VC’s Go To Washington and Much More | E2065
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Todays show: Jason & Alex discuss Palantir’s valuation, possible opt-in empire building for the United States and the incoming presidents appointments pulling from tech and VC.

(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show
(0:22) Approaches to population growth: immigration and opt-in empire building
(1:40) Live streaming and show schedule
(2:09) Introduction of Alex Wilhelm and seasonal greetings
(3:41) Jason's Twitter controversy regarding Palantir
(7:06) Palantir's financial analysis and market comparison
(10:27) Oracle.TWiST listeners can try OCI and save up to 50% on your cloud bill at ⁠⁠https://w⁠⁠⁠⁠ww.oracle.com/twist⁠⁠⁠
(13:41) Deeper dive into Palantir's valuation and growth
(18:18) Memestock caution and market dynamics
(19:03) DevSquad. TWIST listeners can get 10% off at http://devsquad.com/twist
(20:21) Jeff Bezos' fake wedding and Michael Saylor's Bitcoin strategy
(22:17) Cultural takes on weddings and Michael Saylor's media attention
(22:55) Defense tech: Palantir and Anduril's consortium
(27:18) The rise of entrepreneurs in defense technology
(28:45) Ken Howery's ambassadorship and US geopolitical strategies
(29:49) Ramp. TWiST listeners, get $250 when you join Ramp today at https://www.ramp.com/twist
(31:13) Funding ambassadorships and their significance
(34:10) "Opt-in" empire building for US growth
(42:40) Government's recent strategic hires
(43:45) Evaluating new government hires and their impact
(50:30) AI policy advisory and Surem Krishnan's role
(56:09) Investment accreditation and securities law evolution
(1:02:15) Modernizing securities laws for new assets
(1:03:59) Emil Michael appointed under secretary for research and engineering
(1:06:45) Michael Kratzios and emerging technology assistance

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December 20, 2024Codeium’s Vision for AI-Driven Development with Varun Mohan | E2064
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Todays show:Jason & Alex chat with Varun Mohan, founder & CEO of Codeium, the revolutionary AI-powered coding platform backed by Kleiner Perkins & Founders Fund. Varun shares insights on pivoting to greatness, scaling enterprise solutions, and launching Codeium's new IDE, Windsurf.
Timestamps:
(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show
(0:30) Failure examples and Star Wars character confusion
(1:38) Introduction to the episode, guests, and Perplexity AI
(4:36) Varun Mohan and Codium's journey in AI and IDE development
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(12:29) The challenge of moderate success and building 10x better experiences
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(21:21) Alex Wilhelm's Cascade demo and Codium's capabilities
(24:49) Codium's pricing and the future of no code development
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(33:31) Satya Nadella on SaaS's future and AI replacing agents
(36:00) AI's impact on developer jobs, salaries, and remote work
(41:27) Elite developers, hiring strategies, and in-person vs. remote work
(46:03) Twist 500, upcoming events, and what VCs seek in startups
(53:02) Hyper competition in AI services and niche market strategies
(58:26) Audience Q&A and closing remarks
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