Y Combinator Startup Podcast #117 - Craig Cannon and Adora Cheung
Mar 13, 2019
Adora Cheung, a Partner at Y Combinator, shares her wealth of knowledge on podcasting, focusing on metrics and the art of engaging interviews. She discusses the evolution of podcasting gear and the importance of selecting compelling topics. Cheung and Craig Cannon delve into challenges like hearing one's own voice and navigating audience engagement. They also explore the future of the podcasting landscape, the balance between innovation and complacency in tech jobs, and when to take the leap into entrepreneurship.
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Podcast Commitment
- Consider if you're willing to commit to a set number of episodes, even if it's just a small batch.
- Podcasting can be a grind, especially if it's not your main job, and metrics grow slowly.
YC Podcast Focus
- Craig Cannon's podcast focuses on broader topics like technology, art, science, and entrepreneurship.
- It aims to avoid being too "inside baseball" and appeal to a wider range of founders.
Finding Guests
- When choosing podcast guests, leverage your network and ask people at YC who they'd like to hear.
- Also, consider suggestions from previous guests for related individuals in their field.