From Journalist to Entrepreneur: The Evolution of a Tech Legacy

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Todays show:

Jason and Alex kick off episode 2000! They reflect on TWiST’s origins and early episodes (1:48), highlighting notable guests and memorable moments (22:31). They also share fan messages, and insights from cohosts (46:05), and wrap up celebrating standout moments (1:04:14).

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Timestamps:

(0:00) Jason and Alex kick off the show

(1:48) The origins and early days of TWiST

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(11:03) Recollections of the first TWiST episodes

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(22:31) Highlighting notable guests and memorable early episodes

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(32:02) More on standout guests and the TWiST studio evolution

(38:37) David Sacks makes his first appearance on TWiST

(46:05) Messages from TWiST fans and cohosts

(1:05:14) Celebrating standout moments and key highlights on the show

(1:28:02) A special message from the Launch team

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Mentioned on the show:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZX4fUYo6C0&list=PL24nOpPUQlbZcij2Jo-KNUpWFDSrrQKtH

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3bmpMX2qQ4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SP7B0oWTR3o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cdrCYrZIvI

https://youtu.be/wM0pVE_b1KU?si=NM1pK-pz9tUQFOqr&t=1366

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=550X5OZVk7Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VOQnK7O2To

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1_z9oOdytA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aM1DDVq3_vs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYA_vdHSD8w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwhP7K3bFRI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3seTmyRbcHU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANGHOQ2Cqtc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HL2wWE27CUI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXEO3oJKINA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43MgbwQBDik

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SfJtIibCx78

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LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis

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Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarland

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