This Week in Startups

The state of seed, the first TWIST500 startups, and the impact of anonymous apps on society | E1963

Jun 11, 2024

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The podcast discusses concerns about anonymous app 'Fizz', impact of anonymous apps on society, state of seed, first TWIST500 startups, impact of AI on startup efficiency, variety of seed deals, and legalities of leaving/joining rival companies.

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The impact of anonymous apps on society raises parenting concerns and highlights the responsibility of investors in harmful tech startups.

Legal and ethical considerations are essential when leaving to start a rival company, emphasizing the need for clear boundaries and fair competition.

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Legal and Ethical Considerations When Starting a Rival Company After Being Laid Off

Starting a new company after being laid off and founding a rival company requires careful consideration of legal and ethical aspects. It is crucial to avoid taking any materials or documents from the previous company. Seeking copies of all signed documents and agreements, such as IP assignments and non-solicitation agreements, can provide clarity on constraints and obligations. It is essential to start fresh, ensuring new laptops and a clean break without retaining any proprietary information. Avoid poaching employees, soliciting top customers, or directly copying products, aiming to differentiate and build a distinct offering to minimize conflicts.

Growth through suffering in social media platforms

01:31

Navigating Startup Funding Rounds

00:57

Leaving to Found a Rival Company

01:19

Intro

2min

The Power of Poker Analogies in Venture Capital Investing

8min

Discussion on 'Pull Through' for Early Stage Funds and Impact of Social Media Apps

2min

The Dangers of Anonymity in Society

18min

Trends in Startup Seed Funding and Lean Strategies

10min

Revolutionizing Seed Funding Rounds and Navigating Legalities in Startup Growth

12min

Criticism of Entrepreneur's Wealth Display

6min

Navigating Technology Innovation, Startups, and Media Ethics

20min

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Todays show:

Alex Wilhelm joins Jason to discuss concerns about the app "Fizz" (12:24), the state of seed (31:35), the first TWIST500 startups (58:58), and more!

Timestamps:

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

(11:15) Attio - Head to https://attio.com/twist⁠ to get 15% off for your first year.

(12:24) Concerns about the app "Fizz" and the use of anonymity in social media apps

(19:14) The impact of anonymous apps on society, parenting concerns, and the responsibility of investors in harmful tech startups

(23:16) The case for banning smartphones in schools

(30:19) OpenPhone - Get 20% off your first six months at https://www.openphone.com/twist⁠

(31:35) The state of seed

(35:33) Impact of AI on startup efficiency

(38:17) .Tech Domains - Apply for the “Jam with JCal” contest today at https://www.jamwithjcal.tech