Tag: Technology

a16z Podcast : Kickstarting Network Effects

ABOUT THIS EPISODEWhat are network effects? [1:32]How do you cold start and get your first users? [2:33]Atomic networks and why minimum viable community is more important than minimum viable product [6:36]How do you curate your network and set norms? [8:42]Faking users: good idea, bad idea? [13:13]What is flintstoning? [14:26]How does the relationship to creators change… Continue reading a16z Podcast : Kickstarting Network Effects

a16z Live : Ken Griffin on Unfettered Conversations with A and Z

ABOUT THIS EPISODEAn excerpt from a Clubhouse conversation, where Marc interviews Ken Griffin, CEO and founder of Citadel, on GameStop one year later and why the stock price hasn’t crashed, as well as about his winning bid for the Constitution in the auction against ConstitutionDAO. https://chtbl.com/track/85G57/cdn.simplecast.com/audio/62c6d266-e92e-4dc7-a180-9f3aa623e441/episodes/939e5ecb-d573-4da3-a365-72c28596ee59/audio/c47dcd3d-d51c-4e60-87f4-df0d87f97b5f/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=AuWJKpnaPodcast: Play in new window | Download

The Quest Pod with Justin Kan : Braintrust: The Crypto Token That Helps You Find Jobs @Adam Jackson and Gabriel Luna-Ostaseski

ABOUT THIS EPISODEAdam Jackson and Gabriel Luna-Ostaseski are the co-founders of Braintrust, a decentralized talent network connecting freelancers with organizations. The platform is 100% user-controlled, with the BTRST token being used as the incentive to vet talent and refer clients (BTRST is listed for public purchase on Coinbase). I knew both Adam and Gabe from… Continue reading The Quest Pod with Justin Kan : Braintrust: The Crypto Token That Helps You Find Jobs @Adam Jackson and Gabriel Luna-Ostaseski

AWS – Conversations with Leaders : #88: The Value of Shared Purpose | Stewart Butterfield, CEO, Slack

ABOUT THIS EPISODESlack, known for its multi-channel communication product, experienced astounding growth in the past year. Miriam McLemore sat down with Slack CEO Stewart Butterfield to discuss how a shared purpose can drive teams to accomplish extraordinary things and how creating a culture that rewards quick and decisive action will pay off in the end.… Continue reading AWS – Conversations with Leaders : #88: The Value of Shared Purpose | Stewart Butterfield, CEO, Slack

The Quest Pod with Justin Kan : The Coach Behind Silicon Valley’s Best CEOs @Matt Mochary

ABOUT THIS EPISODEMatt Mochary is an operator, investor and coach to top tech leaders at companies including Coinbase, Opendoor, Bolt and Clearbit. He is the best in the Valley at what he does, with a notable clientele spanning from Naval Ravikant to Sam Altman. After selling his startup in 1999 for millions, he surfed, made… Continue reading The Quest Pod with Justin Kan : The Coach Behind Silicon Valley’s Best CEOs @Matt Mochary

Coinbase: Around The Block : Crypto’s Evolution

ABOUT THIS EPISODECrypto’s EvolutionHow can Coinbase continue to evolve in a decentralized world and what exciting developments are in store for the future? Justin and Katherine welcome Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong to the podcast for a candid conversation to share his thoughts on how far crypto has come and where he hopes to… Continue reading Coinbase: Around The Block : Crypto’s Evolution