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Introduction
This chapter explores the potential shift in startups and the future possibilities that AI, remote work, and individual entrepreneurship bring. It also highlights the challenges of not raising large amounts of money and mentions the episode sponsors.
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Today’s show:
DHH joins Jason to discuss a post-SaaS world and Once.com (2:29), the evolving landscape of remote work (21:31), navigating internal culture struggles at Basecamp (32:53), and much more!
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Timestamps:
(0:00) DHH joins Jason
(2:29) David discusses his new SaaS alternative Once.com, which charges a one-time fee rather than a recurring subscription
(10:44) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://vanta.com/twist
(11:50) David's philosophy on copyrighting
(20:17) Embroker - Use code TWIST to get an extra 10% off insurance at https://Embroker.com/twist
(21:31) The evolving landscape of remote work
(31:46) Equinix - Join the Equinix Startup Program for up to $100K in credits and much more at https://equinixstartups.com
(32:53) The state of fundraising and DHH recounts Basecamp's internal culture struggles
(49:03) Should AI progress should be accelerated or slowed down?
(1:08:08) How willful exposure to hardship can build grit and resilience.
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Subscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp
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Check out Once: https://once.com
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Follow David:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-heinemeier-hansson-374b18221/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/jason
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jason
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis
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Great 2023 interviews: Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland
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Check out Jason’s suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanis
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