This Week in Startups SpaceX's Starship launch, Tiger Global's 20% markdown + Ask Jason! | E1726
Apr 21, 2023
The podcast dives into the thrilling details of SpaceX's Starship launch, showcasing its groundbreaking capabilities. It discusses BuzzFeed's 15% workforce reduction and delves into Fox News's significant settlement over the Dominion Voting Systems lawsuit. The conversation then shifts to challenges in the venture capital landscape, highlighted by Tiger Global's $12.7 billion markdown. Reddit's new strategy to charge AI companies for data also sparks interest. Finally, listeners can enjoy a Q&A segment featuring insightful questions from the audience.
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Starship Launch Experience
- Jason Calacanis attended the SpaceX Starship launch at Starbase, Texas.
- He called it one of the most intense and amazing experiences of his life.
Starship Launch Success
- Mainstream media outlets reported on the Starship explosion with cynicism, despite the launch being a success.
- SpaceX's goal was to clear the launchpad and survive Max-Q, both of which were accomplished.
Lessons for Founders
- Founders should learn from SpaceX's rapid iteration and incremental progress.
- Focus on continuous improvement and long-term vision.