Playing with Unicorns is a live streaming show on startups, entrepreneurship, and venture capital. I stream Thursdays at 12 pm EST on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Twitch. I then post the videos to YouTube and the audio to the podcast section of Spotify and iTunes. All the episodes are below including all the supporting materials presented during the stream.
It takes me a while to write episode summaries. For the latest shows, check out Playing with Unicorns on YouTube, Spotify, or iTunes.
Episode 47: Marketplace Trends
Given that I have been building and investing in marketplaces for 26 years you might think that everything … Читать далее «Episode 47: Marketplace Trends»
Эпизод 46: Тезис об искусственном интеллекте от FJ Labs
В то время как инвестиции в ИИ продолжают достигать новых высот, мы придерживаемся противоположной точки зрения. Учитывая, насколько … Читать далее «Эпизод 46: Тезис об искусственном интеллекте от FJ Labs»
Эпизод 45: Спросите меня о чем угодно
Я не проводил сессию Ask Me Anything (AMA) уже больше года, что привело к появлению множества вопросов на … Читать далее «Эпизод 45: Спросите меня о чем угодно»
Эпизод 44: Unlocking Productivity: Оптимизация Ваших дней для страсти и цели
Люди часто спрашивают меня, как мне удается достичь столь многого и при этом вести такую насыщенную, страстную жизнь, … Читать далее «Эпизод 44: Unlocking Productivity: Оптимизация Ваших дней для страсти и цели»
Episode 43: Julio Vasconcellos and the state of Latin American tech
I had the pleasure of receiving Julio Vasconcellos on the show. Julio is the Founder and Managing Partner … Читать далее «Episode 43: Julio Vasconcellos and the state of Latin American tech»
Episode 42: Kevin Ryan, Unicorn Builder
I had the pleasure of being joined by my good friend Kevin Ryan. He’s often been called the … Читать далее «Episode 42: Kevin Ryan, Unicorn Builder»
Episode 41: Ask Me Anything
It had been over a year since we did the last Ask Me Anything (AMA) so the time … Читать далее «Episode 41: Ask Me Anything»
Episode 40: Oskar Hartmann, Unicorn Accumulator
This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with my good friend Oskar Hartmann. He’s had the most … Читать далее «Episode 40: Oskar Hartmann, Unicorn Accumulator»
Episode 39: Simpl and the Indian Fintech Ecosystem
On this week’s episode I had the pleasure of welcoming Nitya Sharma, co-founder and CEO of Simpl, to … Читать далее «Episode 39: Simpl and the Indian Fintech Ecosystem»
Episode 38: The Indian Tech Ecosystem & FJ Labs’ Thesis in the region
This week we are covering the state of the Indian tech ecosystem. We are joined by Luke Skertich, … Читать далее «Episode 38: The Indian Tech Ecosystem & FJ Labs’ Thesis in the region»
Episode 37: Building India’s 76th Unicorn & the Indian car market at large
After a long hiatus to take care of my ailing dad, who is fortunately fully recovered, I am … Читать далее «Episode 37: Building India’s 76th Unicorn & the Indian car market at large»
Episode 36: Building a Web3 Unicorn with Lorien Gabel (Figment)
Lorien Gabel is the Co-Founder of Figment Network. He holds an LLB from Toronto’s Osgoode Hall Law School. … Читать далее «Episode 36: Building a Web3 Unicorn with Lorien Gabel (Figment)»
Episode 35: Thoughts on the market
Last February, I decided to reflect on the turmoil that had started to affect the public, crypto and … Читать далее «Episode 35: Thoughts on the market»
Episode 34: Ask Me Anything
My apologies for the delay in summarizing the episode, but it’s been a very busy 9 months. Last … Читать далее «Episode 34: Ask Me Anything»
Episode 33: From VC to Web2 to Crypto with Mark Lurie
Mark Lurie is the CEO and co-founder of Shipyard Software. Shipyard Software builds decentralized exchanges (DEX) for specific … Читать далее «Episode 33: From VC to Web2 to Crypto with Mark Lurie»
Episode 32: Building a shipping unicorn with Laura Behrens Wu, Co-Founder & CEO of Shippo
Laura Behrens Wu (@LauraBehrensWu) is the co-founder and CEO of Shippo. Shippo is an API-first company focused on … Читать далее «Episode 32: Building a shipping unicorn with Laura Behrens Wu, Co-Founder & CEO of Shippo»
Episode 31: From Start-up to Grown-up with Alisa Cohn
Alisa Cohn (@AlisaCohn) is a prominent startup coach who has advised founders and executives at Venmo, Etsy, DraftKings, … Читать далее «Episode 31: From Start-up to Grown-up with Alisa Cohn»
Episode 30: A Conversation with Thomas Plantenga
Thomas Plantenga is the CEO of Vinted. He was born and raised in the Netherlands. Thomas was previously … Читать далее «Episode 30: A Conversation with Thomas Plantenga»
Episode 29: The Latest Marketplace Trends
In episode 27, I took a stab at which categories investors and entrepreneurs should focus on for the … Читать далее «Episode 29: The Latest Marketplace Trends»
Episode 28: What’s the deal with crypto?
When Satoshi Nakamoto famously wrote the Bitcoin white paper on November 13, 2008, it proposed to solve the … Читать далее «Episode 28: What’s the deal with crypto?»
Episode 27: The Tech of Tomorrow
In a way I live in your future. By virtue of receiving 150 startup pitches per week, I … Читать далее «Episode 27: The Tech of Tomorrow»
Episode 26: Jeff Wald & The End of Jobs
Jeff Wald is a serial entrepreneur, board Member, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and investor. Jeff’s most recent company, … Читать далее «Episode 26: Jeff Wald & The End of Jobs»
Episode 25: Clearco & The Future of Finance
As most of you know, I want to empower people to work on the things they love. As … Читать далее «Episode 25: Clearco & The Future of Finance»
Episode 24: How Slice is helping mom and pop pizzerias compete with Dominos
One of our main theses at FJ Labs is to focus on vertical marketplaces. Slice is a great … Читать далее «Episode 24: How Slice is helping mom and pop pizzerias compete with Dominos»
Episode 23: Synthesis: The startup scaling up the most innovative ideas from Elon Musk’s school
The education system has not evolved since the industrial era. New tools have been introduced over the years, … Читать далее «Episode 23: Synthesis: The startup scaling up the most innovative ideas from Elon Musk’s school»
Ep 22: Why Startups Fail with Tom Eisenmann
9 out of 10 startups fail. This is a gloomy number. However, it has never stopped entrepreneurs from … Читать далее «Ep 22: Why Startups Fail with Tom Eisenmann»
Episode 21: How to Build the Perfect Pitch Deck?
This is one of the most requested questions I’ve received since starting Playing with Unicorns. People want to … Читать далее «Episode 21: How to Build the Perfect Pitch Deck?»
Episode 20: So you want to launch a SPAC ?
Last week Alpha Capital, a SPAC company that FJ Labs co-sponsored, went public. We rang the bell and … Читать далее «Episode 20: So you want to launch a SPAC ?»
Episode 19: Reinvesting in the Latam Tech Ecosystem with Brian Requarth
Brian Requarth is the Co-Founder of Latitud and former CEO of Viva Real. Through Latitud, he now dedicates … Читать далее «Episode 19: Reinvesting in the Latam Tech Ecosystem with Brian Requarth»
Episode 18: Thirty-Six Lessons from Company Founders & CEOs with Tim Jackson
Tim Jackson is a fellow entrepreneur, venture capitalist and author. He has lived an interesting life from a … Читать далее «Episode 18: Thirty-Six Lessons from Company Founders & CEOs with Tim Jackson»
Episode 17: The State of Solar
This week Kerim Baran shares where we stand in the world of solar. He covers: If you prefer, … Читать далее «Episode 17: The State of Solar»
Episode 16: Startup Talent & Trends
I often pondered the makeup of successful founders and founding teams. At FJ Labs we spend a disproportionate … Читать далее «Episode 16: Startup Talent & Trends»
Episode 15: Mistakes to Avoid as an Entrepreneur
It is extremely hard to succeed as an entrepreneur. Even the most successful entrepreneurs have countless ups and … Читать далее «Episode 15: Mistakes to Avoid as an Entrepreneur»
Episode 14: A Conversation with Christian Angermayer
Christian is the rare breed of polymath Renaissance Man operating in a world that rewards specialization. We had … Читать далее «Episode 14: A Conversation with Christian Angermayer»
Episode 13: What’s the deal with SPACs?
SPACs have been one of the hot topics of 2020. Jeff Weinstein, who co-heads investing at FJ Labs, … Читать далее «Episode 13: What’s the deal with SPACs?»
Эпизод 12: Пандемия, популизм и провал политики — удивительный повод для оптимизма в 2020 году
Учитывая вездесущую обреченность и мрачность 2020 года, я нашел время, чтобы объективно поразмыслить над тем, как обстоят дела … Читать далее «Эпизод 12: Пандемия, популизм и провал политики — удивительный повод для оптимизма в 2020 году»
Episode 11: Loonshots with Safi Bahcall
I had the privilege of running into the same social and intellectual circles as Safi Bahcall for the … Читать далее «Episode 11: Loonshots with Safi Bahcall»
Episode 10: Validating Your Startup Idea
Last week we covered how to come up with great startup ideas. This week I present how to … Читать далее «Episode 10: Validating Your Startup Idea»
Episode 9: Coming Up with a Startup Idea
Many aspiring entrepreneurs struggle to come with compelling startup ideas. I detail the four sources of startup ideas: … Читать далее «Episode 9: Coming Up with a Startup Idea»
Episode 8: The Business of Venture Capital
Most entrepreneurs merely see venture capitalists as a source of capital without understanding how venture capitalists operate. Jeff … Читать далее «Episode 8: The Business of Venture Capital»
Episode 7: FJ Labs’ Startup Studio Model
Last week we covered whether first time founders should build a company on their own or join an … Читать далее «Episode 7: FJ Labs’ Startup Studio Model»
Episode 6: DIY vs Accelerator vs Studio
This week we cover whether first time founders should build a company on their own or join an … Читать далее «Episode 6: DIY vs Accelerator vs Studio»
Episode 5: Ask Me Anything
Given that I was in Lake Placid looking at the foliage change without my multi-screen setup, I tried … Читать далее «Episode 5: Ask Me Anything»
Episode 4: FJ Labs’ Investment Thesis
In the third episode, I described how VCs evaluate startups by using a combination of the team, business, … Читать далее «Episode 4: FJ Labs’ Investment Thesis»
Episode 3: How VCs evaluate startups
In the first episode I covered how and when to fundraise. In this episode, I describe how venture … Читать далее «Episode 3: How VCs evaluate startups»
Episode 2: Build a MVP for less than $20k
I start by covering the theoretical do’s and don’ts of building a minimum viable product (MVP) before giving … Читать далее «Episode 2: Build a MVP for less than $20k»
Episode 1: Fundraising
Given that it’s episode 1, I start by explaining why I am creating this show before covering everything … Читать далее «Episode 1: Fundraising»
Announcing Playing With Unicorns
Playing with unicorns is a new weekly live streaming show on startups, entrepreneurship, and venture capital. I will … Читать далее «Announcing Playing With Unicorns»