Inn #46, Michael Sikand and Simran Sandhu delve into the stories of two young founders, Blake Resnick and Mohak Nahta. Blake Resnick, a 23-year-old entrepreneur, has built a police drone startup called Brinc. He's raised $80M from investors like Sam Altman and Peter Thiel and the company is now valued at over $300M. Next up is Mohak, the founder of Atlys, who has created a platform to expedite the visa application process, allowing users to complete the process in minutes by simply taking a selfie, scanning their passport, and answering a few questions. He's raised over $16M from investors like a16z.

00:00 - Introduction and Podcast Overview

00:11 - Episode Preview: Young Founders and Their Ventures

00:35 - Michael's Sales Pitch Anecdote

01:06 - Daily Office Rentals Business Idea

02:05 - Blake Resnick's $300M Police Drone Startup

05:31 - Public Perception and Privacy Concerns

08:01 - Surveillance Technology and Public Backlash

10:49 - Challenges in Selling to Public Service Departments

17:28 - Second Story: Atlys - Expediting Travel Visas

24:47 - Pay for Passport Programs and Government Revenue Strategies

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