Grant LaFontaine
Co-founder and CEO of Whatnot, a live-stream shopping platform; appeared to discuss the company’s origins in collectibles, growth into new categories, and product/market strategy.
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Mar 23, 2022 • 40min
20VC: Startups Fail Because They Do Not Take Enough Risk, Why A/B Testing is Inefficient and Slows You Down, Why It is Impossible To Hire Good PMs so Stop Trying & 3 Key Signals The Best Engineers Present with Grant LaFontaine, Founder & CEO @ Whatnot
In this discussion, Grant LaFontaine, Founder and CEO of Whatnot, shares insights from his journey in tech and entrepreneurship. He argues that startups often falter due to a lack of risk-taking and criticizes the inefficiency of A/B testing in driving innovation. LaFontaine also addresses the challenges of hiring product managers and highlights the traits of exceptional engineers. His experiences at Facebook have shaped his approach to building a culture of adaptability and empowerment within Whatnot.
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Oct 30, 2025 • 3h 17min
Alphabet Breaks $100B Barrier, OpenAI's Rumored $1T IPO | Grant LaFontaine, Chris McGuire, Max Junestrand, Christina Cacioppo, Lin Qiao, Ilan Twig, Taranjeet Singh
In this engaging discussion, Grant LaFontaine, CEO of Whatnot, shares insights on transforming a niche collectibles marketplace into a diverse platform through community engagement and rapid adaptation. Chris McGuire, a former U.S. national security advisor, analyzes the evolving U.S.-China tech rivalry, focusing on supply chain challenges and export controls. Max Junestrand discusses how Legora harnesses AI to streamline legal workflows, while Ilan Twig celebrates Navan's IPO and reveals how AI is enhancing travel management.
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Jun 17, 2025 • 56min
Grant LaFontaine (Whatnot) on Building a Unicorn, Scaling with a Cofounder, and the Future of Shopping
Grant LaFontaine, co-founder and CEO of Whatnot, shares insights into revolutionizing online shopping through live streams. He discusses the significance of Y Combinator in shaping his entrepreneurial journey and emphasizes the importance of user feedback in product evolution. Grant dives into the unique customer interactions that make Whatnot stand out, the challenges of scaling while maintaining quality, and the potential future of social commerce. He even highlights how a little paranoia can be a powerful asset for founders.
