This Week in Startups

Google ends WFH, $SNOW earnings + Stillmark's Alyse Killeen Angel S6 E7 + Pallet CEO Kai Han | E1400

Mar 4, 2022

Alyse Killeen, General Partner at Stillmark, shares insights on her $30 million fund focused on Bitcoin infrastructure, emphasizing the need for disciplined investment strategies and the evolution of cryptocurrency. Kai Han, Co-founder of Pallet, discusses how his platform connects creators with job opportunities, highlighting community trust in recruitment. The conversation also touches on Google's return-to-office policy and its impact on startups, alongside tech stock dynamics, including Snowflake's earnings and Slack's challenges within Salesforce.

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Alyse Killeen

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Navigating the Return to Office

12min

Navigating Remote Work Dynamics

5min

Navigating Post-Pandemic Fear and Societal Change

2min

Tech Stock Dynamics and Slack's Challenges

8min

Navigating Ambition and Accountability

5min

The Debate Over Coffee Pods and Sustainable Brewing Choices

2min

Support for Humanitarian Efforts Amid Company Criticism

1min

Empower Your Startup with Essential Insurance Insights

2min

10.

Investing in Bitcoin Infrastructure: A Focused Approach

16min

11.

Navigating Bitcoin Investments: Insights and Strategies

17min

12.

Navigating Entrepreneurship and Education

12min

13.

Innovating Recruitment in a Digital Age

12min

14.

The Evolving Landscape of Remote Work

15min

15.

Team Dynamics and Social Media in Startups

5min

First Jason and Molly cover Google is bringing employees back to the office three times per week starting in early April (1:41), Snowflake dropping 15% after reporting strong earnings, Slack’s slowing growth within Salesforce. After the news, Molly sits down with Alyse Killeen of Stillmark to continue Season 6 of Angel: First-time funds (38:10). We wrap with Producer Rachel's interview with Kai Han of Pallet, which is building a platform for creators to curate job boards (1:11:50).

00:00 Jason and Molly intro today’s show, Google back in the office, the Jason and WeWork saga, Angel w/ Alyse Killeen, OKB w/ Kai Han
01:40 Google sends employees back to the office
14:43 Ourcrowd - Check out the deal of the week at https://ourcrowd.com/angel
15:53 Snowflake stock repricing, Slack's product velocity, managing a remote company
29:43 LinkedIn Jobs - Go to https://linkedIn.com/angel and post your first job for free.
31:16 Jason and WeWork, donate medical supplies to Ukraine at https://flexport.org/donate
36:44 Embroker - Get an extra 10% off insurance for your business at https://Embroker.com/twist
38:10 Angel S6: Alyse Killeen of Stillmark, a $30M Bitcoin Infrastructure fund
01:11:50 OK Boomer: Pallet CEO Kai Han

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