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In this episode of We Talk Startups, host Ansh dives into the extraordinary story of Hermès—the French luxury house that began as a humble harness workshop in 1837 and evolved into a global symbol of timeless elegance. Discover how Thierry Hermès’s dedication to craftsmanship laid the foundation for a multibillion-dollar empire, guided for generations by visionary family members.

We explore everything: the iconic Birkin and Kelly bags, the wartime pivots, internal family dynamics, innovations in leather and silk, and the philosophy that helped Hermès remain fiercely independent in a world of corporate giants. You’ll also get a peek into their boardroom, IPO journey, stock performance, and rare missteps along the way.

Whether you're a fashion enthusiast, entrepreneur, or history buff, this two-hour narrative is packed with inspiration, drama, and deep business insights from one of the most revered names in luxury.

$4 TRILLION in assets. Too big to fail? Maybe. Too big to ignore? Definitely. We're tackling the monster: JPMorgan Chase. How did a company with roots tied to Aaron Burr and J.P. Morgan become this dominant? We dissect the critical mergers, the Dimon factor, the 2008 crisis plays, and what it all means. Even startups can learn from this giant's journey. Get the full story on We Talk Startups.

Join us on a deep dive into Robinhood’s wild ride on 'We Talk Startup.' From Stanford physics geeks Vlad Tenev and Baiju Bhatt to fintech rebels, they made trading free and shook Wall Street. Hear the full saga: early struggles, a million-strong waitlist, explosive growth, and scandals like GameStop. It’s a tale of grit, genius, and chaos—packed with lessons for every dreamer. Settle in for the ultimate startup story!

This episode chronicles Airbnb's incredible journey from a desperate idea to pay rent to becoming a multi-billion-dollar company that transformed the travel industry. It explores the company's innovative solutions, the community it built, the controversies it faced, and its lasting impact on how we travel. From humble beginnings in a San Francisco living room to navigating regulatory battles and achieving a triumphant IPO, this narrative captures the challenges, triumphs, and lessons of Airbnb's remarkable rise.

Welcome to We Talk Startups by Spydor Studios! In this episode, your host Ansh & Charlette takes you deep into the incredible journey of Amazon — from its humble beginnings as an online bookstore in Jeff Bezos’s garage to becoming one of the biggest companies in the world.

We’ll uncover:

• How Jeff Bezos spotted a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity with the Internet
• The challenges and failures Amazon faced during the dot-com bubble
• The battle with competitors like Barnes & Noble and Walmart
• The birth of AWS and how Amazon quietly built the backbone of the Internet
• Bezos’s unique leadership mindset — and lessons for every startup founder
• How customer obsession, innovation, and long-term thinking helped Amazon win

If you’re a startup founder, entrepreneur, or dreamer, this story will inspire you to think big, stay persistent, and never settle for small.

👉 Tune in to hear the untold story of Amazon — only on We Talk Startups!

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