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Building Ethical Businesses and Raising Conscious Leaders
Beneath the surface of many everyday products lies a complex web of ethical dilemmas. In this powerful conversation, entrepreneur and investor Ryan A…
8 months ago
David vs. Goliath: Winning When You're the Underdog
This week’s episode explores one of the most pressing challenges early-stage startups face: competing against well-funded incumbents. We cover how st…
1 year, 1 month ago
Scaling Smart: Unlocking Startup Growth with Outsourcing
Outsourcing isn't new — but the way startups can use it today has radically changed. On this week’s ep, I sat down with Shaun Walker, CEO of Spoke, t…
1 year, 1 month ago
How to Know If Your Startup Idea Is Big Enough to Win
How do you determine if your idea is truly worth pursuing? In this week’s episode, we dive into a practical framework that breaks down the evaluation…
1 year, 2 months ago
Garry Tan of Y Combinator: How Innovation Is Changing
Y Combinator has long been - and continues to be - the tip of the innovation spear. That's why I was especially excited to sit down with Garry Tan, P…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Legal Blueprint for Startups: What Founders Must Know Before Incorporating
At Interplay, I've spent years working with entrepreneurs who are driven to build, scale, and make an impact - but too often, legal structuring gets …
1 year, 2 months ago
China 2025: The Big Picture & On-the-Ground Insights
Chris Zhang, Partner and CIO of Ascend Interplay (Interplay’s multi-family office), returns to the pod to provide an in-depth analysis of China’s eco…
1 year, 3 months ago
Art or Science? The Secrets & Methods Behind Seed-Stage Startup Valuations
Seed-stage valuation can feel like a black box. Unlike later-stage companies with clear financial metrics, early-stage startups are evaluated based o…
1 year, 3 months ago
Shoveling $h!t: Startup Cheat Codes & New Book from Serial Founders Kass & Mike Lazerow
On this week’s episode I chat with Kass and Mike Lazerow, a powerhouse entrepreneurial duo known for building and exiting multiple companies, includi…
1 year, 4 months ago
Tackling Taxes: What Every Startup Needs to Know
Navigating startup taxes can be challenging, but this comprehensive guide simplifies the process. Learn how to handle 1099 filings, leverage R&D tax …
1 year, 4 months ago