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Jun 16, 2022 • 34min

The mind-boggling growth of Neuralink

While Elon Musk is known for his high profile ventures like Tesla and SpaceX gain tons of attention, his lesser known project Neuralink looks to connect humans with computers using brain implants. Today, we'll walk through the company's quick growth as well as its controversies. ***This episode is brought to you by:Produx Labs: New students can use the code ROCKET at checkout to enroll in Product Institute Foundations for just $999. That’s a $200 savings!Justworks: Find out how Justworks can help your business by going to justworks.comDrata: Listeners can get 10% off by visiting drata.com/partner/rocketshipThe Economist: Go to economist.com/rocketship to start your 30-day free trial today***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Rocketship, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding entrepreneurship, business, and careers like Creative Elements and Freelance to Founder.
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Jun 9, 2022 • 28min

The Spectacular Fall of CNN+

CNN+ was live for less than a month before it’s parent company Waner Brothers Discovery decided to shut it down. Low subscriber numbers is part of the equation, but the real story behind the $100 million dollar failure is much more complicated.***This episode is brought to you by:AMS: Visit ams-insights.com/rocketshipfm to start accelerating innovation in your business.Produx Labs: New students can use the code ROCKET at checkout to enroll in Product Institute Foundations for just $999. That’s a $200 savings!Magic Mind: Go to MagicMind.co/ROCKETSHIP and use code ROCKET for 20% off your first orderCompiler: Listen to Compiler in your favorite podcast player.Justworks: Find out how Justworks can help your business by going to justworks.com***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Rocketship, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding entrepreneurship, business, and careers like Creative Elements and Freelance to Founder.
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Jun 2, 2022 • 33min

The Rise of Bumble

Today, we embark on a brand new branded season focused on telling more product stories. Today, we'll look at the beginnings of the dating app Bumble, and how CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd has grown it to success, becoming the youngest women to bring a company to IPO. ***This episode is brought to you by:AMS: Visit ams-insights.com/rocketshipfm to start accelerating innovation in your business.Carnegie Mellon MIIPS Program: Learn more about how your ideas could change the world at https://www.cmu.edu/iii/degrees/miipsProdux Labs: New students can use the code ROCKET at checkout to enroll in Product Institute Foundations for just $999. That’s a $200 savings!Magic Mind: Go to MagicMind.co/ROCKETSHIP and use code ROCKET for 20% off your first orderCompiler: Listen to Compiler in your favorite podcast player.Justworks: Find out how Justworks can help your business by going to justworks.com***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Rocketship, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding entrepreneurship, business, and careers like Creative Elements and Freelance to Founder.
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May 26, 2022 • 33min

Web3: TerraUSD

On the final episode of our Web3 season, we take a look at TerraUSD, its counterpart Luna, and its found Do Kwan. Plus, we discuss the risks associated with ventures in the Web3 space. ***This episode is brought to you by:AMS: Visit ams-insights.com/rocketshipfm to start accelerating innovation in your business.Carnegie Mellon MIIPS Program: Learn more about how your ideas could change the world at https://www.cmu.edu/iii/degrees/miipsProdux Labs: New students can use the code ROCKET at checkout to enroll in Product Institute Foundations for just $999. That’s a $200 savings!Magic Mind: Go to MagicMind.co/ROCKETSHIP and use code ROCKET for 20% off your first orderCompiler: Listen to Compiler in your favorite podcast player.Justworks: Find out how Justworks can help your business by going to justworks.com***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Rocketship, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding entrepreneurship, business, and careers like Creative Elements and Freelance to Founder.
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May 19, 2022 • 45min

Web3: The Mickey Mantle NFT

Today, Mike tells the story of how he and a childhood friend risked a significant chunk of their savings to try and buy a one of one Mickey Mantle NFT. Plus, Mike talks with Topps' ice president and Global General Manager of Digital Tobin Lent about the company's plans for future baseball card-related NFT projects.***This episode is brought to you by:AMS: Visit ams-insights.com/rocketshipfm to start accelerating innovation in your business.Carnegie Mellon MIIPS Program: Learn more about how your ideas could change the world at https://www.cmu.edu/iii/degrees/miipsProdux Labs: New students can use the code ROCKET at checkout to enroll in Product Institute Foundations for just $999. That’s a $200 savings!Magic Mind: Go to MagicMind.co/ROCKETSHIP and use code ROCKET for 20% off your first orderCompiler: Listen to Compiler in your favorite podcast player.Justworks: Find out how Justworks can help your business by going to justworks.com***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Rocketship, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding entrepreneurship, business, and careers like Creative Elements and Freelance to Founder.
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May 12, 2022 • 32min

Web3: Woodies

This week, we take a look at the NFT project "Woodies" and how it looks to offer its community gatherings based on outdoor activities. Later on, Woodies' co-founder and community manager Richard Powazynski talks about the power of NFT's to unlock value in community.***This episode is brought to you by:AMS: Visit ams-insights.com/rocketshipfm to start accelerating innovation in your business.Carnegie Mellon MIIPS Program: Learn more about how your ideas could change the world at https://www.cmu.edu/iii/degrees/miipsProdux Labs: New students can use the code ROCKET at checkout to enroll in Product Institute Foundations for just $999. That’s a $200 savings!Magic Mind: Go to MagicMind.co/ROCKETSHIP and use code ROCKET for 20% off your first orderCompiler: Listen to Compiler in your favorite podcast player.Justworks: Find out how Justworks can help your business by going to justworks.com***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Rocketship, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding entrepreneurship, business, and careers like Creative Elements and Freelance to Founder.
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May 5, 2022 • 37min

Web3: ConstitutionDAO

Today, we check back in on the ConstitutionDAO situation we covered last season to see how the dust has settled with its investors, and look at how DAO's work within the framework of cryptocurrency.You can listen to our previous episode on ConstitutionDAO here.***This episode is brought to you by:AMS: Visit ams-insights.com/rocketshipfm to start accelerating innovation in your business.Carnegie Mellon MIIPS Program: Learn more about how your ideas could change the world at https://www.cmu.edu/iii/degrees/miipsProdux Labs: New students can use the code ROCKET at checkout to enroll in Product Institute Foundations for just $999. That’s a $200 savings!Magic Mind: Go to MagicMind.co/ROCKETSHIP and use code ROCKET for 20% off your first orderCompiler: Listen to Compiler in your favorite podcast player.Justworks: Find out how Justworks can help your business by going to justworks.com***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Rocketship, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding entrepreneurship, business, and careers like Creative Elements and Freelance to Founder.
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Apr 28, 2022 • 44min

Web3: The Cameo Pass Party

In this episode, Mike brings us inside the Cameo Pass Party where he talks to community members and even shakes Stanley from The Office's hand. Then, he breaks down the value of real world utilities that come from NFT purchases.***This episode is brought to you by:AMS: Visit ams-insights.com/rocketshipfm to start accelerating innovation in your business.Carnegie Mellon MIIPS Program: Learn more about how your ideas could change the world at https://www.cmu.edu/iii/degrees/miipsProdux Labs: New students can use the code ROCKET at checkout to enroll in Product Institute Foundations for just $999. That’s a $200 savings!Magic Mind: Go to MagicMind.co/ROCKETSHIP and use code ROCKET for 20% off your first orderCompiler: Listen to Compiler in your favorite podcast player.Justworks: Find out how Justworks can help your business by going to justworks.com***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Rocketship, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding entrepreneurship, business, and careers like Creative Elements and Freelance to Founder.
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Apr 21, 2022 • 45min

Web3: Mike joins Cameo Pass

Today, Mike breaks down his foray into Cameo Pass and breaks down the real-world benefits that NFT's can offer.***This episode is brought to you by:AMS: Visit ams-insights.com/rocketshipfm to start accelerating innovation in your business.Carnegie Mellon MIIPS Program: Learn more about how your ideas could change the world at https://www.cmu.edu/iii/degrees/miipsProdux Labs: New students can use the code ROCKET at checkout to enroll in Product Institute Foundations for just $999. That’s a $200 savings!Magic Mind: Go to MagicMind.co/ROCKETSHIP and use code ROCKET for 20% off your first orderCompiler: Listen to Compiler in your favorite podcast player.Justworks: Find out how Justworks can help your business by going to justworks.com***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Rocketship, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding entrepreneurship, business, and careers like Creative Elements and Freelance to Founder.
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Apr 14, 2022 • 24min

Web3: Non-Fungible Thingamajigs

Today we take a look at the many use cases for NFT’s. From access tokens, to rights in a Hollywood movie, NFT’s are being utilized in all different ways in this strange new world of Web3.***This episode is brought to you by:AMS: Visit ams-insights.com/rocketshipfm to start accelerating innovation in your business.Carnegie Mellon MIIPS Program: Learn more about how your ideas could change the world at https://www.cmu.edu/iii/degrees/miipsProdux Labs: New students can use the code ROCKET at checkout to enroll in Product Institute Foundations for just $999. That’s a $200 savings!Magic Mind: Go to MagicMind.co/ROCKETSHIP and use code ROCKET for 20% off your first orderCompiler: Listen to Compiler in your favorite podcast player.Justworks: Find out how Justworks can help your business by going to justworks.com***This show is a part of the Podglomerate network, a company that produces, distributes, and monetizes podcasts. We encourage you to visit the website and sign up for our newsletter for more information about our shows, launches, and events. For more information on how The Podglomerate treats data, please see our Privacy Policy. Since you're listening to Rocketship, we'd like to suggest you also try other Podglomerate shows surrounding entrepreneurship, business, and careers like Creative Elements and Freelance to Founder.

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