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Rocketship.FM brings you the latest and most important stories shaping the world of technology. From groundbreaking innovations to high-stakes corporate battles, we break down the news that matters—giving you the insights you need to stay informed in an ever-evolving tech landscape. Whether it's AI, big tech power plays, or the future of digital policy, we make sense of the headlines so you don’t have to.Rocketship.fm, produced in partnership with Evergreen Podcasts, has been featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, Inc, Entrepreneur, and many more business publications as a top business podcast year after year.
Latest episodes

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.