This Week in Startups

YouTube’s new roadmap, OpenAI & BeReal fundraising news, Snap’s 30% drop + OK Boomer | E1592

Oct 22, 2022

Jules Terpak, a digital culture content creator known for her insightful advice column in the Washington Post, and Danny Miranda, a tech-savvy podcaster, dive into YouTube’s new @handle feature aimed at boosting community engagement. They discuss the struggles of TikTok and Facebook in moderating political misinformation. The duo also unpacks OpenAI’s ongoing funding saga with Microsoft and Snap’s alarming stock drop. Lastly, they explore how AI is transforming podcasting, raising fascinating questions about authenticity and the future of media.

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Danny Miranda

Jules Terpak

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Intro

2min

YouTube Handles and Community Engagement

6min

Navigating SaaS Chaos and Social Media Challenges

3min

Dissecting Social Media Ad Approval

8min

The Evolution and Impact of AI in Commerce and Creativity

6min

Valuation Challenges in Tech Investments

12min

Common Phone Number Mistakes for Startups

2min

AI's Impact on Podcasting

15min

The AI Content Revolution

13min

First up, J+M discuss YouTube’s new @handle feature (2:10) and break down how TikTok and Facebook aren’t catching misinformation in political ads. (10:07) Then, they each do a solo segment! Jason chimes in on Open AI reportedly raising more money from Microsoft (20:53) and Molly breaks down Snap’s 30% drop and BeReal’s ~$600M valuation. (27:39) Producer Rachel ends the show with another segment of OK Boomer featuring recurring guests Jules Terpak and Danny Miranda. (38:08)

(0:00) Jason and Molly tee up today’s show!

(2:10) YouTube has a new @handle feature (and we’re @startups)

(9:05) Odoo - Get your first app free and a $1000 credit at https://odoo.com/twist

(10:07) TikTok and Facebook aren’t catching misinformation in political ads

(19:23) TripActions - Go to https://tripactions.com/twist and get a $500 Amazon gift card after making your first travel booking OR paying off your first $1000 of liquid spend

(20:53) Jason discusses Open AI reportedly raising more money from Microsoft

(27:39) Molly breaks down Snap’s ~30% drop and BeReal’s ~$600M valuation

(36:33) OpenPhone - Get an extra 20% off any plan for your first 6 months at https://openphone.com/twist

(38:08) Producer Rachel talks to Jules Terpak and Danny Miranda about AI Podcasts

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