TBPN Garry Tan, Augustus Doricko, Nichole Wischoff, Billy Thalheimer, Mamma Mia!
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Mar 6, 2025 
Garry Tan, President of Y Combinator, shares his expertise on startups and evolving coding practices. Augustus Doricko, Founder of Rainmaker, discusses innovative weather modification solutions. Nichole Wischoff from Wischoff Ventures provides insights into early-stage investments in the tech ecosystem. Billy Thalheimer, Founder of Regent, introduces his electric sea gliders, revolutionizing regional transport with eco-friendly technology. The conversation weaves through the future of AI, startup dynamics, and the importance of real-world experience in a digital age.
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Rat Infestation
- Gabriel suggests releasing rats in a competitor's WeWork.
- The hosts discuss how impractical this is for podcast studios since everyone records remotely.
Listener Encounters
- Jordy Hayes recounts meeting a listener, Cole Rotman, who invests at DST Global.
- He also mentions another listener who emailed him seeking seed funding, leading to immediate introductions and potential investment.
Discord Origin Story
- Jason Citrin's entrepreneurial journey started unconventionally, outside of the typical Silicon Valley trajectory.
- He built Discord after selling his first company and experiencing difficulties with in-game communication.